Astros put Lance McCullers Jr. on IL
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The Houston Astros have had an incredible first half to the season, however, they have run into a bumpy patch as of late. Any other team in baseball would be ha
In order to keep winning, the Astros should look to acquire a quality starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez have been excellent, but starting pitching is one of Houston’s top needs. Houston was named as one of the best fits for struggling former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara.
Lance McCullers Jr. will go back on the Injured List after getting a blister on his pitching hand finger. McCullers has been on the IL several times in his career, as curveball pitchers often get blisters from the grip and pressure needed for that pitch. The only fix? Time.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is speaking out against disgruntled fans on social media who allegedly sent death threats to him and his family in response to a poor pitching ...