No Progress In Verlander Talks Between Tigers, Astros
2017/08/tigers-astros-had-recent-talks-about-justin-verlander-trade.htmlDallas Keuchel and a healthy McCullers sit firmly atop Houston's rotation, with Collin McHugh, Mike Fiers, Brad Peacock and Charlie Morton all having delivered some good results when given the ball.
Astros Place Lance McCullers On 10-Day DL
2017/07/astros-place-lance-mccullers-on-10-day-dl.htmlDallas Keuchel's return from the disabled list last weekend looked like a boon to the club, but that addition will be canceled out somewhat by McCullers injury, particularly if McCullers requires a significant amount of time on the DL.
Astros Interested In Lance Lynn
2017/07/astros-interested-in-lance-lynn.htmlIf the Astros win the derby for the $7.5MM man, he'd presumably join Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers and Charlie Morton…
Looking For A Match In A Justin Verlander Trade
2017/07/looking-for-a-match-in-a-justin-verlander-trade.htmlAstros: Houston has been connected to Verlander, along with Wilson, although the Detroit Free Press' Anthony Fenech characterized the Astros' level of involvement in Verlander trade talks as "minimal." The team's recent return to health, with Collin McHugh returning from injury and Dallas Keuchel set to come back this week, might make the Astros more likely to pursue top-end starters rather than innings eaters, since they currently have enough reliable arms to fill out their rotation.
Looking For A Match In A Yu Darvish Trade
2017/07/looking-for-a-match-in-a-yu-darvish-trade.htmlThe Astros have gotten ace-caliber performances along the way from Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers (the former has missed notable time with neck issues, though), while Charlie Morton, Brad Peacock and Mike Fiers have provided quality complementary work.
Trade Rumors: Dodgers, Luhnow, Astros, Pirates, Melky
2017/07/trade-rumors-dodgers-luhnow-astros-pirates-melky.htmlIn an interview with Astros Radio (hat tip to MLB.com's Christian Boutwell), GM Jeff Luhnow said that his team's deadline plans have changed thanks to Collin McHugh returning from the DL and Dallas Keuchel also expected to soon get back in action.
Texas Notes: McHugh, Darvish, Lucroy
2017/07/texas-notes-mchugh-darvish-lucroy.htmlDallas Keuchel is now on a rehab assignment after heading to the DL with neck discomfort in early June.
Latest On Sonny Gray
2017/07/sonny-gray-trade-rumors-athletics-astros.htmlHe'd slot into the Houston rotation behind 2015 Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and righty Lance McCullers, who are controlled through 2018 and 2021, respectively.
Trade Chatter: Iglesias, Reds, Royals, Asdrubal, Mariners, Dodgers, Astros
2017/07/trade-rumors-dodgers-zach-britton-reds-raisel-iglesias.htmlAs for the Astros, they'll continue looking for a starter that could join the playoff rotation behind Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers, though they, too, could look instead to a late-inning lefty like Britton or Detroit's Justin Wilson.
Astros Have Interest In Jeff Samardzija
2017/07/astros-have-interest-in-jeff-samardzija.htmlDallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers have pitched like aces this year, but the former has hit the disabled list twice with neck issues and the latter has been on the DL once and, over the past month-plus, has struggled to go deep in games.
American League Injury Situations That May Impact The Trade Deadline
2017/07/american-league-injury-situations-that-may-impact-the-trade-deadline.htmlDallas Keuchel & Collin McHugh, Astros: The AL West crown is already nearly in hand for Houston, but that doesn't mean the team is without its needs.
Health Notes: Bettis, Tomas, Duke, Rodriguez, Astros, Davis
2017/07/health-notes-bettis-tomas-duke-rodriguez-astros-davis.htmlMeanwhile, as MLB.com's Brian McTaggart tweets, top lefty Dallas Keuchel may be closing in on his own rehab assignment.
David Paulino Receives 80-Game Suspension
2017/07/david-paulino-receives-80-game-suspension.htmlHouston is currently without three-fifths of its rotation in Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton and Collin McHugh, all of whom have missed significant time this year because of injuries.
Pitching Injury Notes: Smyly, Weigel, Keuchel, Nats, Salazar, Hendricks, Finnegan
2017/06/pitching-injury-notes-smyly-weigel-keuchel-nats-salazar-hendricks-finnegan.htmlIt seems the Astros are wisely taking a measured approach with southpaw Dallas Keuchel, who is working back from a pinched nerve in his neck.
Injury Notes: Conforto, Russell, Anderson, Keuchel, Meadows
2017/06/injury-notes-conforto-russell-anderson-keuchel-meadows.htmlAstros ace Dallas Keuchel isn't likely to return from the disabled list until after the All-Star Break, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle writes.
Looking For A Match In A Sonny Gray Trade
2017/06/looking-for-a-match-in-a-sonny-gray-trade.htmlAstros: Houston has been the most oft-linked team to Gray, as many pundits expect that they'll add a front-line arm to join Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers in the playoff rotation.
Injury Updates: Hendricks, Trout, V-Mart, McCullers, Segura
2017/06/injury-updates-hendricks-trout-v-mart-mccullers-segura.htmlHe's one of four Astros starters on the DL - Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton and Collin McHugh are the others - and arguably the best of the bunch.
Cafardo’s Latest: Gray, Astros, Stanton, Phils, Cards, BoSox
2017/06/cafardos-latest-gray-astros-stanton-phils-cards-bosox.htmlThe last-place A's have been closely monitoring the Astros' system, per Cafardo, during a period in which Houston's four best starters (Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Charlie Morton and Collin McHugh) are on the disabled list.
Injury Notes: Keuchel, Hendricks, Hamels, Triggs, Thornburg
2017/06/injury-notes-keuchel-hendricks-hamels-triggs-thornburg.htmlThe Astros are being "very conservative" with ace Dallas Keuchel as the left-hander progresses through rehab for a neck injury, manager A.J.
Astros To Place Lance McCullers On Disabled List
2017/06/astros-to-place-lance-mccullers-on-disabled-list.html2 starter, will join ace Dallas Keuchel on the shelf.
Astros Place Dallas Keuchel On DL
2017/06/astros-place-dallas-keuchel-on-dl.htmlThe Astros have placed ace Dallas Keuchel on the 10-day disabled list with neck discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com was among those to report (Twitter links).
Astros Promote Francis Martes
2017/06/astros-promote-francis-martes.htmlWhile Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr.
Astros Place Charlie Morton On DL
2017/05/astros-place-charlie-morton-on-dl.htmlThe 33-year-old has been the Astros' third-best starter, trailing the ace-caliber efforts of Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers, with a 4.06 ERA, 10.14 K/9, 3.59 BB/9 and a 51.3 percent ground-ball rate in 57 2/3 innings.
Astros Place Brian McCann On DL, Select Juan Centeno’s Contract
2017/05/astros-place-brian-mccann-on-dl-select-juan-centenos-contract.htmlMcCann is now the second prominent Astro to hit the DL since Saturday, joining ace Dallas Keuchel on the shelf.
Astros To Place Dallas Keuchel On 10-Day DL
2017/05/astros-to-place-dallas-keuchel-on-10-day-dl.htmlThe Astros will place ace Dallas Keuchel on the 10-day DL with a pinched nerve in his neck, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart (Twitter link) and others reported.
