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Not ready for mound work The Astros announced Monday that McCullers (finger) has resumed playing catch, but he has yet to begin throwing off a mound, Matthew Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Though McCullers isn't expected to be in line for an extended absence after landing on the 15-day injured list a week ago due to a blister on his pitching hand, he doesn't appear to be on pace to be activated when first eligible next Monday. McCullers is one of seven Astros starters currently on the IL, but Houston should get some reinforcement for its rotation soon since four of those pitchers are in the midst of rehab assignments.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros to break losing streak in game against the Nationals

The Houston Astros will try to end their five-game slide when they take on the Washington Nationals

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team Reigns Supreme Ahead of Trade Deadline

We're racing toward the trade deadline and we have a new team at the top of our MLB Power Rankings.

JULY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team Reigns Supreme Ahead of Trade Deadline

Astros host the Nationals on 5-game home losing streak

The Houston Astros look to stop their five-game home slide with a win over the Washington Nationals

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Athletics visit the Houston Astros trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Astros after Kurtz's 4-home run game

The Athletics take on the Houston Astros after Nick Kurtz hit four home runs on Friday in a 15-3 win over the Astros

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation

The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Athletics play the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series lead

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros' ongoing breakdown is Mariners' cue to go all-in at MLB trade deadline The Houston Astros recently sent Isaac Paredes and Lance McCullers Jr. to the injured list, giving the Seattle Mariners a major advantage he...

JULY 24, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Astros start 4-game series with the Athletics

The Houston Astros start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Thursday

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros Named Team To Watch for Veteran Starting Pitcher The Houston Astros need starting pitching. With Lance McCullers Jr. going on the injured list, they now have seven starters on the shelf, a...

JULY 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Astros aim to keep win streak going against the Diamondbacks

The Houston Astros seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. back on IL with finger blister Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.was placed back on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with a right fing...

JULY 23, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

McCullers heads back to IL with right finger blister PHOENIX -- Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. landed back on the injured list Tuesday with a right finger blister, retroactive to S...

JULY 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Astros Place RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on Injured List, Recall Nick Hernandez The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday that they have placed right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to a r...

JULY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Placed on IL The Astros placed McCullers on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on his right finger, retroactive to Sunday.

Impact McCullers was lit up for four earned runs in just 2.2 innings during his last start Friday, and his move to the IL will ensure that his next outing doesn't come until at least early August. Nick Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to provide Houston with some extra bullpen depth, though it's currently unclear who will fill the open spot in the rotation.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another short outing Saturday McCullers allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact McCullers has failed to finish four innings in three of his last four appearances and in five of 11 starts overall this year. He was at 75 pitches (41 strikes) when he was pulled during the Mariners' third-inning rally Saturday. McCullers kept the ball in the yard for the first time in five starts, but he's still giving up too many baserunners -- he's issued 17 walks over his last 20 innings. For the season, he's at a 6.90 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 50:29 K:BB through 44.1 innings. The right-hander is lined up for a home start versus the Athletics next week.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena and Castillo lead Mariners to 6-1 win over Astros

Randy Arozarena hit a solo home run and Luis Castillo threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 6-1

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Lasts just three innings in defeat McCullers (2-4) took the loss after throwing three innings, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five, during Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact McCullers' struggles on the season continued as he failed to make it through five innings for the sixth time in 10 starts this season. He needed 83 pitches to get through three innings, an alarming level of inefficiency, The 31-year-old has a 6.48 ERA on the season, well off of the eighth-year pro's career 3.60 ERA. With 49 strikeouts in 41.2 innings this year, he's still striking out batters at a decent rate, but he must bring down his allowed walks (26) and home runs (9) if he's to find his form again after the All-Star break.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Langford and Adolis García HRs help Rangers to a 7-3 victory over Astros

The Texas Rangers defeat Houston in a Texas showdown, extending the Astros' losing streak to four games

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Astros after Semien's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros after Marcus Semien had four hits against the Angels on Thursday

JULY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Rebounds in blowout win McCullers (2-3) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out four over six innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact McCullers rebounded from giving up eight runs to the Cubs in his previous start after returning from a toe injury. While he earned a quality start Friday, he walked four batters for the third start in a row as control continues to be an issue for the right-hander. He's also had to deal with diminished velocity in his first major-league season since 2022. McCullers is at a 5.82 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 44:24 K:BB through 38.2 innings over nine starts this year. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Guardians.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds in blowout win McCullers (2-3) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out four over six innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Friday.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Altuve homers twice, drives in five and gets booed in 18-1 historic rout of Dodgers

Jose Altuve homered twice and drove in five runs as the Houston Astros routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 18-1

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. looks to 'reset' vs. Dodgers Deadspin | Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. looks to 'reset' vs. Dodgers

JULY 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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