The Astros are doomed unless they can fix their massive pitching problems
The Houston Astros' pitching is apocalyptically bad. So to start winning games, let's break it down to the barest of bones, and figure out how to stop handing out free bags.
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Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season
The Houston Astros entered 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations. A deep lineup anchored by Yordan Alvarez, a revamped rotation, and a full-strength roster, on paper, all the pieces were in place for a bounce-back season. Instead, Houston sits at 12-21, tied for last place in the American League West and on pace for a 59-103 […] The post Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Booting Taijuan Walker won't fix what's broken with the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies once again have a Taijuan Walker problem, but he's far from the only issue plaguing the reigning NL East champs.