Lance McCullers Jr. has been on the injured list since July 22 with a blister on his finger but will return to pitch against the Orioles.

The Houston Astros could target this World Series champion reliever if he reaches waivers after Josh Hader's injury.

Logan VanWey made seven appearances earlier in the season for the Astros and has been at Sugar Land. Tayler Scott was designated for assignment.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.

The currently cramped 103-year-old layout will be converted to a non-traditional course with lights on some holes and a double-decker driving range.

TBS analyst Ron Darling, who'll call two of the Astros' upcoming games for national broadcasts, discusses various Houston topics ahead of the stretch run.

Houston’s lineup’s 3.92 pitches per plate appearance The Astros’ reimagined lineup is reversing a troubling trend that helped to derail their 2024 season.