LEADING OFF: Clayton Kershaw, Jake Arrieta to injured list
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs were put on the injured listJULY 8, 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
Collects sixth win McCullers (6-1) allowed two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings to earn the win Friday over Cleveland.
Impact The right-hander was able to pitch around his mistakes until the sixth inning. McCullers put two batters on base before he was relieved by Brooks Raley, who gave up a three-run home run that accounted for all of Cleveland's scoring in the contest. McCullers allowed 10 baserunners for the third time this season, but he was still able to win his third straight start. The 27-year-old owns a 2.97 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 81:39 K:BB across 72.2 innings this year. He is projected to face Oakland in a battle of the AL West's top two teams next week.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Correa keys Astros' big inning in 6-3 win over Indians
Carlos Correa had an RBI double to spark Houston's four-run third inning and the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers K's 8 to earn 3rd consecutive win The road has been a friend this season to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who has bucked a career trend by pitching well away from home...
JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
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
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
Notches fifth win McCullers (5-1) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in Saturday's win over Detroit.
Impact McCullers had a bit of trouble in the first inning, giving up a run on a walk and a pair of hits, but settled in after that and pitched into the sixth to earn his second straight win. The 27-year-old boasts a stellar 2.94 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 73:35 KK:B across 67.1 innings. His next start lines up against Cleveland on Friday.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez, Correa late HRs, Astros split twinbill with Tigers
Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros rallied past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to a split a doubleheaderJUNE 26, 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
Set to start Game 2 on Saturday McCullers will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chroniclee reports.
Impact McCullers was already slated to start Saturday, but with Friday's postponement leading to a twin bill, the club announced the right-hander as the starter for the nightcap. Framber Valdez, who was scheduled to start Friday, will take the ball in Game 1.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Tosses quality start McCullers (4-1) earned the win Sunday against the White Sox after tossing six innings of two-run ball, giving up two hits and four walks while striking out four.
Impact The four walks tied a season-worst mark for McCullers, who has now posted a 14:11 K:BB over his last three outings, but he still notched a quality start and limited the damage to just two runs. McCullers has posted six quality starts over his last eight starts and owns a strong 2.90 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Tigers next week.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keuchel chased early, beaten in 1st start against Astros
Dallas Keuchel lost in his first appearance against Houston, and Abraham Toro had a career-high four hits to lead the Astros over the Chicago White Sox 8-2 for their seventh straig...JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Astros
Chicago is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over HoustonJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia drives in 3, Correa homers as Astros beat White Sox
Astros rookie Robel Garcia tied a career high with three RBIs, Carlos Correa homered and Houston beat Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox 7-3JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Duvall crushing Cubs, Buxton back from injury
Miami’s Adam Duvall has been wrecking the Cubs at Wrigley Field this weekend, hitting two homers in consecutive gamesJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. criticizes MLB's crackdown on sticky substances Multiple times, Lance McCullers Jr. said the Astros “are not worried about it” as a...
JUNE 18, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
No-decision in return McCullers allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact McCullers activated off the injured list to make Tuesday's start in what was planned to be a piggyback start. The right-hander was sharp through four innings, but ran into trouble in the fifth and left with the bases loaded after a substantial 77 pitches. If the schedule holds up, McCullers will next throw Sunday at home against the White Sox.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day
Jose Altuve belted a grand slam in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros, saved by Carlos Correa’s tying homer in the ninth, beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 to give manager Dusty Baker...JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially activated ahead of start McCullers (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact It was announced Sunday that McCullers would be reinstated to start Tuesday against the Rangers, and now his activation is official. McCullers won't be fully stretched out in his return to the mound, as Jake Odorizzi is expected to follow him in long relief. Catcher Jason Castro (Achilles) was also activated from the IL on Tuesday, with Nivaldo Rodriguez and Garrett Stubbs heading to Triple-A Sugar Land in corresponding roster moves.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston hosts Texas, looks to build on Valdez's solid outing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Framber ValdezJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brantley has 4 of Astros' 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins
Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits and routed Minnesota 14-3 to take two of three...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoining rotation Tuesday McCullers (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers hasn't pitched since May 22 as a sore shoulder landed him on the injured list May 26. The right-hander tossed four innings (64 pitches) in a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, and will make his next start with the big club Tuesday. Per McTaggart, since McCullers won't be fully stretched out in his return, the plan is to piggyback him with Jake Odorizzi on Tuesday, though McCullers's arm should be back to full strength after one or two more turns through the rotation.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
