LANCE MCCULLERS JR. #43 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
2-5  W-L  •
1.81  WHIP  •
6.51  ERA 
#43 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
2-5 W-L
1.81 WHIP
6.51 ERA
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Altuve's go-ahead single helps Astros beat Rockies, moves him into 2nd on team career hits list

Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning to move into second place on Houston’s career hits list and the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3
JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Roughed up in return McCullers (1-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out one batter over 3.1 innings.
Impact McCullers came off the 15-day IL on Saturday after recovering from a right foot sprain, but he didn't pitch well against a tough Chicago offense. The right-hander walked in a run in the first inning, and after tossing perfect second and third frames, things really fell apart for him in the fourth. The Cubs put seven straight runners on base against McCullers in that inning, and their six hits included three homers and a triple. It was the first time this season that the veteran hurler has given up more than one home run in an outing, and Saturday's start was also his second-shortest of the campaign. Discarding two bad blow-ups this season, McCullers has a 2.79 ERA over six starts spanning 29 frames. However, those blow-ups have been really bad -- combined, he's allowed 15 runs across 3.2 innings in the pair of starts. As a result, his season ERA stands at an ugly 6.61.
JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Roughed up in return McCullers (1-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out one batter over 3.1 innings.
Impact McCullers came off the 15-day IL on Saturday after recovering from a right foot sprain, but he didn't pitch well against a tough Chicago offense. The right-hander walked in a run in the first inning, and after tossing perfect second and third frames, things really fell apart for him in the fourth. The Cubs put seven straight runners on base against McCullers in that inning, and their six hits included three homers and a triple. It was the first time this season that the veteran hurler has given up more than one home run in an outing, and Saturday's start was also his second-shortest of the campaign. Discarding two bad blow-ups this season, McCullers has a 2.79 ERA over six starts spanning 29 frames. However, those blow-ups have been really bad -- combined, he's allowed 15 runs across 3.2 innings in the pair of starts. As a result, his season ERA stands at an ugly 6.61.
JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker enjoys huge game against former team as Cubs hammer Astros

Kyle Tucker launched a three-run homer and matched a season high with four hits against the team that traded him in December, and the Chicago Cubs routed Houston 12-3 to stop the A...
JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. activated off IL, set to start against Cubs

Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is set to start for the Houston Astros on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs after the team activated him from the 15-day injured list
JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Astros activate RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to face Cubs The Houston Astros activated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.from the injured list to start Saturday’s home game against the Chicago Cubs an...
JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially reinstated from IL The Astros reinstated McCullers (foot) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Cubs on Saturday.
Impact McCullers was been out of action since mid-June due to a right foot sprain, but he showed enough progress during his bullpen sessions to skip a rehab assignment and will rejoin the Astros' rotation Saturday. Nick Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land following Friday's game to make room on the 26-man roster for McCullers.
JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press
Will start Saturday McCullers (foot) will come off the 15-day injured list Saturday and start against the Cubs, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers landed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June due to a right foot sprain. He resumed throwing shortly after his move to the IL and showed enough progress during his bullpen sessions to forgo a rehab assignment. McCullers has posted a 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB in 25.1 innings across five starts this season.
JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Saturday McCullers (foot) will come off the 15-day injured list Saturday and will start against the Cubs, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers landed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June due to a right foot sprain. He resumed throwing shortly after his move to the IL and showed enough progress during his bullpen sessions to forego a rehab assignment. McCullers posted a 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB in 25.1 innings across five starts prior to landing on the IL.
JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games

Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros b...
JUNE 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press
Could return to start Saturday Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that McCullers (foot) is an "option" to start Saturday versus the Cubs, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers did some pitchers' fielding practice Thursday as he returns from a right foot sprain and it "went well," per Espada. As long as the pitcher bounces back well Friday, it sounds like he'll skip a rehab assignment and rejoin the rotation Saturday, which is the first day he's eligible.
JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press
Returns to mound work McCullers (foot) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander landed on the shelf June 16 due to a right foot sprain, and he was only kept off the mound for about a week. Assuming McCullers can continue ramping his throwing program back up with no issues, he may not be looking at an extended absence.
JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to mound work McCullers (foot) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander landed on the shelf June 16 due to a right foot sprain, and he was only kept off the mound for about a week. Assuming McCullers can continue ramping his throwing program back up with now issues, he may not be looking at an extended absence.
JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press
Resumes throwing McCullers (foot) played catch Saturday and is scheduled to do so again Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Manager Joe Espada relayed that McCullers could start throwing off a mound Monday as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. McCullers landed on the 15-day injured list this past Monday due to a right foot sprain. How his foot reacts to increased work will give the Astros a better sense of when McCullers can embark on a rehab assignment, if one is needed.
JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press
Astros reveal 'freak accident' behind Lance McCullers' injured list placement | Sporting News The Houston Astros reveal that a 'freak accident' was behind Lance McCullers being placed on the injured list.
JUNE 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Athletics and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Athletics face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0
JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press
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