McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland
The Astros will roll out Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound Thursday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the startJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH JAMES
As injured relievers return, Astros get a chance to evaluate their internal options before trade deadline Bryan Abreu and Joe Smith were activated this week, and Josh James and Austin Pruitt could be back relatively soon after the All-Star break.
JULY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not expected back until after break Manager Dusty baker said Wednesday that it's "safe to assume" James (hamstring) won't be activated from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of the...
Impact James began a rehab assignment with Low-A Fayetteville on June 25 and later moved his rehab to Triple-A Sugar Land last Sunday. It sounds like the right-hander will require at least a couple more rehab outings before being activated, as he most likely won't return to the Astros' bullpen during the five remaining games before the All-Star break. With that being said, James should have a strong chance of being reinstated when the club returns to action July 16.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start as Houston hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Chris Bassitt on Tuesday while the Astros are expected to counter with Framber ValdezJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beginning Triple-A rehab James (hamstring) is continuing his rehab Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The righty has already gotten some work in at lower minor-league levels, but his appearance with the Triple-A team will take him one step closer to an activation from the injured list and a return to Houston's bullpen. James had a terrible 7.27 ERA over 17.1 innings in 2020 but flashed immense potential in 2018-19 as a hard-throwing, right-handed reliever, something the Astros are in dire need of at the midseason point.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Quantrill scheduled to start for Cleveland against Houston
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Cal QuantrillJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi expected to start for the Astros against Indians
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Saturday and the Indians are expected to counter with Eli MorganJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros face the Indians following Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Framber ValdezJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve's slam quiets booing, sends Astros past Indians 7-2
José Altuve hit a grand slam to briefly quiet incessant booing by Cleveland fans, Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley also homered, and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losin...JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen session James (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact James began a rehab assignment with Low-A Fayetteville last Friday, but he joined the major-league staff for his bullpen Thursday. The right-hander will report to Triple-A Sugar Land to continue his rehab stint in the coming days, and he could rejoin the Astros' bullpen soon after.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling Astros look to stop 4-game slide against Indians
Houston is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over ClevelandJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros take 3-game slide into matchup with Orioles
Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BaltimoreJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mullins has 4 hits as O's cruise to 13-3 win over Astros
Cedric Mullins homered with four hits and Austin Hays and Maikel Franco had three RBIs each as the Baltimore Orioles broke open the game late to cruise to a 13-3 win over the Houst...JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore Orioles to visit the Houston Astros
Neither team has named a starter for Tuesday's gameJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Baltimore
The Orioles will start Thomas Eshelman on Monday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack GreinkeJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston's Gurriel puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Tigers
Astros, streaking Gurriel set for matchup with TigersJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup with Astros
Detroit's Baddoo puts 10-game hit streak on the line against AstrosJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beginning rehab assignment James (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fayetteville on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact James has been sidelined all season to this point after undergoing surgery on his right hip in October before suffering a hamstring injury in mid-June. He'll likely need multiple outings in the minors before joining the Houston bullpen, but figures to remain in line to be activated in early July, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the coming days.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup against Astros
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup against AstrosJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros take on the Tigers following Urquidy's solid showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Jose UrquidyJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros visit Baltimore, look to build on Greinke's strong showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Zack GreinkeJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke, Astros beat Orioles 3-1 for 9th straight win
Zack Greinke took a four-hitter into the eighth inning, Myles Straw homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 for their ninth straight vi...JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Astros
Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over HoustonJUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros take combined no-hitter into 8th, rout Orioles 10-2
Jake Odorizzi and the Houston bullpen took a bid for a combined no-hitter into the eighth inning, eventually settling for a 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles that marked the...JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros Get Good Injury Updates on Kyle Tucker, Bryan Abreu and Josh James The Houston Astros got great news with the latest injury updates to Kyle Tucker, Bryan Abreu and Josh James.
JUNE 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
