Twins face Astros, look to build on Berrios' strong performance
Minnesota looks to follow up a strong outing by Saturday starter Jose BerriosJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2
José Berríos completed seven commanding innings for Minnesota against the highest-scoring team in the majors as the Twins beat the Houston Astros 5-2JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston's Brantley puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Brantley takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with TwinsJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maldonado, Astros make late noise, overcome 4 Twins homers
Martín Maldonado hit a go-ahead double in the ninth, prompting a fan to toss an inflatable trash can onto the field, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shoemaker scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Houston
The Twins will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound Friday and the Astros plan to give Jose Urquidy the startJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feels ready to return McCullers (shoulder) threw 64 pitches while completing four innings in a rehab outing for Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers reportedly hit 96 mph with his fastball and also had good feel for his offspeed pitches. He reiterated that he felt ready to return to the big-league rotation after this outing, so he could take the mound at some point during the Astros upcoming series against the Rangers beginning June 15.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated for four innings McCullers (shoulder) will throw in the range of four innings or 65 pitches when he makes a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers said he feels good ahead of the start and is confident he'll need only one start before rejoining Houston's starting rotation. The right-hander added that he has "zero" concerns about the injury. If he only needs the one rehab start, McCullers could return as early as Tuesday at home against Texas.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke, Astros to face Rodriguez, Red Sox
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Thursday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo RodriguezJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi solid in 1st win since '19, Astros beat Red Sox 8-3
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered to help Jake Odorizzi pick up his first win since 2019, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 8-3JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros visit Boston, aim to build on Valdez's solid showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Framber ValdezJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros Injury News: Lance McCullers Jr. Scheduled for Rehab Start Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has missed the last couple of weeks of action with soreness in his right shoulder. F...
JUNE 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Rehab starting Thursday McCullers (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact McCullers landed on the injured list in late May with a sore shoulder. Given the relatively brief nature of his absence, it's possible he only requires one rehab start before returning to action. If that's the case, he'd line up to start next Tuesday against Texas, which would match previous reports that the team expected him back in mid-June.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sim game on tap McCullers (shoulder) is likely to pitch a simulated game this weekend in Buffalo, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact McCullers was placed on the injured list May 23, and the Astros are not giving a timetable for his return to the rotation. Houston's rotation was given a boost recently with Framber Valdez and Jake Odorizzi returning from injuries, but the team will make room for McCullers whenever he's ready.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia scheduled to start for Houston against Toronto
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Steven MatzJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. still on track for simulated game He went on the injured list May 23 with right shoulder soreness.
JUNE 5, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Houston
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Ross StriplingJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto's Semien puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Astros
Semien takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with AstrosJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston takes on Boston after Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Framber ValdezJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1
Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red SoxJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws side session McCullers (shoulder) felt "great" after throwing a side session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old resumed throwing over the weekend, and manager Dusty Baker is hopeful that the McCullers will be able to rejoin the Astros' rotation in mid-June. Baker said that the right-hander will throw in a simulated game during the team's upcoming road trip, and he could potentially progress to a rehab assignment afterward.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Red Sox after Garcia's strong showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter GarciaJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Richards, Red Sox to face Garcia, Astros
The Astros are expected to send Luis Garcia to the mound Tuesday and the Red Sox plan to give Garrett Richards the startJUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Time frame changes for Lance McCullers Jr.'s return from injured list Lance McCullers Jr., who wasn't expected to be out longer than the required 10 days, may...
MAY 31, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Eyeing mid-June return Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that he anticipates McCullers (shoulder) will be able to rejoin the Astros' rotation in mid-June, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact McCullers hit the 10-day injured list last Wednesday with shoulder soreness, but was already able to resume throwing Sunday. While Baker wasn't especially specific in establishing a return date for the right-hander, it looks like he could return to the mound without missing more than two or three turns through the rotation.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against Astros
The Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez on Monday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose UrquidyMAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
