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The Houston Astros announced some tough news on Wednesday concerning pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. McCullers underwent surgery on Tuesday on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, the team announced. …
The Houston Astros will not be getting help from one of their top starting pitchers anytime soon, or so it sounds. Astros manager Dusty Baker admitted Monday that pitcher Lance McCullers is no longer throwing off a mound, and that the team will be …
The Philadelphia Phillies had so much success against Lance McCullers Jr. in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night that it seemed like they knew which pitches were coming, but the Houston Astros do not believe the right-hander was tipping …
The Philadelphia Phillies teed off on Lance McCullers Jr. during Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night like they knew what was coming. Based on how they hit, and the tips they seemed to be passing along, they probably did know what was coming …
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was the butt of some jokes after suffering an arm injury thanks to an errant champagne bottle after the ALDS. As silly as the injury sounds, a photo shows that the whole issue was quite painful. Following …
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had a perfect accessory during the team’s celebration after sweeping the New York Yankees in the ALCS. Houston beat the Yankees 6-5 in Game 4 to sweep the series and advance to the World Series. …
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers seemed to be in line for an ALCS Game 3 start, but the team made the surprise announcement that Cristian Javier would get the ball instead at Yankee Stadium. There is a reason for this, though, in the form of a …
The Houston Astros are well-positioned to return to the World Series. However, if they get there, they’ll likely have to take care of business without their ace. Lance McCullers Jr., who has not pitched in the ALCS due to forearm discomfort, is …
The Houston Astros are heavy favorites to advance to the World Series heading into their ALCS showdown with the Boston Red Sox, but their pitching staff may be dealt a major blow. Starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was removed from Houston’s …
Yordan Alvarez blasted a huge home run on Tuesday night, and Lance McCullers loved it. Alvarez broke open a 1-0 game with a huge 2-run home run for his Houston Astros against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the eighth inning. The clean-up …
With their pitching staff in flux, the Houston Astros have locked down a player they hope will be one of their anchors for years to come. As first reported by Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston, starting pitcher Lance McCullers has agreed to a five-year …
Are the Houston Astros being motivated by revenge against their critics? That’s not what their players are saying. On Wednesday, SNY’s Andy Martino reported that Astros players were saying behind the scenes that they were being motivated …
The feud between Joe Kelly and Lance McCullers is getting a little personal. The war of words between the two pitchers began last week when Kelly, the Los Angeles Dodgers righty, shaded the Houston Astros over their cheating scandal and for then …
The war of words between Joe Kelly and Houston Astros players continues unabated. Kelly recently blasted the Astros in an appearance on “The Big Swing” podcast with teammate Ross Stripling, criticizing Houston’s players for letting …
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers thought there was some foul play involved in the Arizona Diamondbacks opening the Chase Field roof during the middle of Wednesday’s game. McCullers had thrown three perfect innings against the Diamondbacks …
Lance McCullers Jr. was critical of Joe Kelly for throwing at several Houston Astros players on Tuesday night. Kelly threw a pitch behind Alex Bregman’s head and also taunted Carlos Correa during the bottom of the sixth inning of the …
