The Houston Astros have missed out on adding to their rotation in a significant way as the San Francisco have made a move to add a new ace on the roster.
Do the Astros have enough starting pitching? Amid injuries in the rotation and rumors that the Astros were pursuing free agent pitcher Blake Snell, the status of the Astros’ starting pitcher depth is a popular conversation topic.
The Houston Astros are dealing with two concerning injuries to prominent starters in their rotation this spring. Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy are going to begin the year on the injured list.
How are things shaping up? The Astros’ record is 10-13 going into the second of Monday’s Spring Training games. They were 2-6 for the week, but the situation isn’t as bleak as that sounds.
The Houston Astros will look to get back to the top after losing in the ALCS last year. Any season that doesn't end in a World Series for this dynasty is viewed as a disappointment, and if past years are any indication, the Astros will find a way to play off that disappointment and rise back to the top.
Pitching depth was tested last season and it appears 2024 will feature more of the same, at least to start the new campaign. Remember when Dusty Baker lamented the lack of starting depth last season?
Spring has not been kind to the Houston Astros so far. It started with Justin Verlander coming in a bit behind schedule and being placed on the injured list, causing him to miss Opening Day.
Outside of the usual suspects for the Houston Astros, there were some young names that generated buzz heading into spring based on comments made by the front office and general manager Dana Brown.
Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will begin the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the news Monday following an MRI.
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy has been diagnosed with a strained muscle in his forearm and will open the season on the injured list.
With so many players already under long-term contracts or locked into deals for the upcoming 2024 season, the Houston Astros were expected to be one of the most dormant teams during the winter.
The Astros have been the buzz of the baseball world this weekend following reporting that indicated the club was in “serious pursuit” of the top remaining free agent, reigning NL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell.
The Houston Astros have expressed interest in adding starting pitching to their roster in recent days. With news of Justin Verlander missing Opening Day
Just a few days ago, it looked like the Houston Astros were becoming the favorites to sign Blake Snell. But now it seems another team may be in line to add the reigning Cy Young Award winner.
The Houston Astros are in search of another starting pitcher after Justin Verlander and now, it appears, Jose Urquidy will not be ready for Opening Day.
Justin Verlander, meanwhile, continues his progress back from a shoulder injury
The Houston Astros set up their bullpen for success in 2024 with the signing of Josh Hader as their closer. In fact, one baseball insider believes the bullpen could be reminiscent of one of the most famous bullpens in baseball history.
Yordan Alvarez is apparently feeling the spring part of spring training.
If the Houston Astros want to make a run to the World Series, they’ll need Yordan Alvarez in the middle of the lineup driving in runs. Unfortunately for the Astros, Houston was unable to see Alvarez at his full potential on Friday.
The Houston Astros may have such a need in the rotation that they're willing to push money forward for free-agent ace Blake Snell.
Jose Altuve has solidified himself as one of the best players in the MLB in his 13 seasons with the Houston Astros. He is fast, has a flashy glove, can hit for average, has good power, etc.
ESPN has dropped its annual Top 100 players list and, as expected, three teams dominated the list with the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers accounting for a combined 25 players.
The Astros will be without the leader of their rotation to start the season.
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