CHAS MCCORMICK NEWS

Ready for rehab assignment McCormick (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick has been shelved since late May with a left oblique strain but is finally ready to test things out in game action. If all goes well, he has a shot for activation from the 10-day injured list prior to the All-Star break. McCormick was playing sparingly before getting hurt and that's unlikely to change upon his return.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies host the Astros on home losing streak

The Colorado Rockies aim to break their five-game home slide with a win over the Houston Astros

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Beck leads Rockies against the Astros after 5-hit game

The Colorado Rockies take on the Houston Astros after Jordan Beck's five-hit game on Tuesday

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Astros visit the Rockies to open 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Live at-bats coming McCormick (oblique) will report to the Astros' spring facility in Florida to face live pitching this week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old landed on the shelf in late May due to an oblique strain but is now nearing the final stages of his rehab program. Manager Joe Espada indicated previously that McCormick would require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Astros, which will likely be the next step if the outfielder faces live pitching with no issues.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker leads Cubs against the Astros following 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the Houston Astros after Kyle Tucker had four hits on Saturday in a 12-3 win over the Astros

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Astros host the Cubs on 9-game home win streak

The Houston Astros host the Chicago Cubs aiming to continue a nine-game home winning streak

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Astros begin 3-game series with the Cubs

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies

The Houston Astros, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Astros host the Phillies, try to continue home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Astros host the Phillies to start 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Angels play the Astros in series rubber match

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Astros visit the Angels to start 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels start a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Nearing next step McCormick (oblique) is likely to face live hitting within the next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCormick has been on the injured list since May 31 and resumed swinging Friday. He's still a while away from being activated, however, as manager Joe Espada said McCormick will require a rehab assignment.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4

The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Athletics

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Smith leads Astros against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Athletics after Cam Smith had four hits against the Athletics on Tuesday

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Athletics and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Athletics face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Astros take 5-game win streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Houston Astros are looking to extend a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Twins look to break 3-game road losing streak, play the Astros

The Minnesota Twins will look to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Houston Astros

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Pena leads Astros against the Twins following 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Minnesota Twins after Jeremy Pena had four hits against the Twins on Friday

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Starts swinging McCormick (oblique) hit off a tee Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the first update on McCormick since the Astros placed him on the 10-day injured list May 31 due to a strained left oblique. While it's encouraging to see him begin swinging a bat, McCormick likely still has more hurdles to clear before being activated.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Astros play the White Sox with series tied 1-1

Both the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Chicago White Sox bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Meyers leads Astros against the White Sox after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Chicago White Sox after Jake Meyers' four-hit game on Sunday

JUNE 10 • Associated Press