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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 22
Early runs back Ronel Blanco's gem as Astros beat Blue Jays
The Houston Astros rode a first-inning uprising and a strong start by Ronel Blanco to a 5-1 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Astros have won four of their last five games and have moved back over .500 for the first time since their victory over the New York Mets on Opening Day.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 22
Astros Take Second Straight Game and Series, Winning 5-1 Over Blue Jays 
Ronel Blanco sparkles behind good run support After posting a 9+ ERA in Spring Training, and after his second regular season start in which he allowed four runs in less than two innings, I figured Ronel Blanco was just another one-season wonder after his surprising debut in 2024.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 12
Houston Astros Pitchers Continue to Limit Hits, Extend Historic Start to Season
For as explosive as their offense was on Friday, the Houston Astros' pitching staff made history as well. Right-hander Ronel Blanco gave up four hits in his 5.0-inning start, limiting the Los Angeles Angels to two earned runs.
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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11
Watch: Angels' Mike Trout continues hot start with another monster HR
The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the biggest surprises in the American League through the first two weeks of the season, and the return of a healthy Mike Trout has been a big part of that.
MLB News / Twins Daily / April 6
Astros 9, Twins 7: Twins Get to Blanco Early, Astros Chip Away and Pull Away in Extras
It started encouragingly, with Chris Paddack dancing through a lot of solid contact and the offense expelling Ronel Blanco before the second inning was through.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 2
Thoughts about Astros’ first turn through the rotation
It’s very early, but a few thoughts over the first five days of 2025 season....pertaining to both Astros’ starting pitchers and opposing starting pitchers All five starting pitchers in the Astros’ rotation have a game in the books for 2025.
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / March 6
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Houston Astros
The winds of change blew through Houston this past winter. Weeks after Houston was eliminated in the AL Wild Card round, the Astros filled a long-standing hole at first with one of the best first basemen on the market.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 4
Houston Astros Pitcher's Performance May Take Step Back This Upcoming Season
The Houston Astros had to deal with a lot of injuries to their pitching staff during the 2024 season. That led to several players taking on larger-than-anticipated roles, such as Ronel Blanco, who was called upon to take the spot of future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander in the rotation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28
Houston Astros Ace Had One of MLB's Most Surprising Seasons
A Houston Astros player took the world by storm at the start of the year, then has quietly maintained his stellar pace throughout the season. Jim Bowden of The Athletic put together a list of the players that he thought were the breakout stars of MLB this year and Astros ace Ronel Blanco found himself at No.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28
Houston Astros Ace Predicted to Right the Ship in the Playoffs
It's been a different season for the Houston Astros. They haven't been dominant from beginning to end, but they did win the division. They haven't gotten the pitching that they may have expected, but Ronel Blanco and Yusei Kikichu hasve been revelations in an Astros uniform.
Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 28
Blanco, Bullpen Help Houston Astros Stifle Guardians
Ronel Blanco wrapped up a stellar regular season for the Houston Astros, throwing five shutout innings, and the Astros’ bullpen held off the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 on Friday night.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 23
Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Has Taken a Substantial Step Forward
Despite a slow start to the 2024 season, the Houston Astros are right where everyone expected them to be in late August, and that is on top of the American League West.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Astros GM shouts out Ronel Blanco as starting rotation’s savior
The Houston Astros are starting to make headway in their playoff chase, having won eight of their last 10 games. The fact that they are even in a position to fight for a playoff berth despite such a rough start to their 2024 season has a lot to do with Ronel Blanco.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 26
Astros' Ronel Blanco back from suspension, will face A's in finale
Ronel Blanco hopes to finish something he started in mid-May as he and the Houston Astros face the host Oakland Athletics in the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday afternoon.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 16
Suspended Houston Astros Pitcher Explains Why He Won’t Appeal Suspension
Tuesday night Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from his start against the Oakland Athletics after a foreign substance check. On Wednesday, Blanco received the minimum 10-game suspension.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 15
Astros starter Ronel Blanco suspended for foreign substance
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended 10 games for a violation of rules governing foreign substances, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
MLB announces punishment for Astros' Ronel Blanco over foreign substance
MLB has rendered its verdict on Ronel Blanco less than 24 hours after he was caught with a foreign substance in his glove.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 15
Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros following an umpire check for a foreign substance on his glove.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 14
Astros RHP Ronel Blanco ejected from start
Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco was ejected before the start of the fourth inning of his Tuesday start following a lengthy inspection of his glove by the umpiring crew.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14
Astros starter ejected after foreign substance inspection
It’s almost certain that the Astros will be without him for the next week and a half. Players thrown out of a game for foreign substance usage are subject to an automatic 10-game suspension.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates to Ronel Blanco: 10 early surprises from MLB season
Every MLB season brings its own set of surprises, some pleasant and others not. Two weeks after MLB opened its season in South Korea, here are 10 early surprises. All records and stats are through Monday's games.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 8, 2024
Astros Early-Season Ace Off to Historic Start, Makes MLB History
Two starts into the season and the Houston Astros early-season ace Ronel Blanco is having the best start to a season in over 60 years. Blanco backed up his no-hitter with another great performance.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2024
Astros' Ronel Blanco sees hitless streak end after 15 innings
Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco flirted with history on Sunday night.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2, 2024
How Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter further illustrates Astros’ cheat code
He didn’t become a full-time pitcher until the age of 18. He was working at a car wash in his native Dominican Republic until the Houston Astros signed him for a mere $5,000 at age 22.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2, 2024
Astros’ Ronel Blanco reacts to improbable no-hitter just days after having daughter
The Houston Astros didn’t begin the 2024 season in the way that they would have hoped. They were swept by the New York Yankees in their four-game opening series, and it’s quite a rarity to witness the Astros struggle.
Houston Astros News / FirstSportz / April 2, 2024
Watch: Astros’ Ronel Blanco throws first no-hitter of 2024 season in 10-0 win against Blue Jays
Well that did not take long. In his eighth Major League start, Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has already etched his name in history books. The 30-year-old threw the first no-hitter of the 2024 season in a 10-0 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
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