My analysis uses an average of three pitching metrics—FIP, x-ERA, and SIERA—to estimate more sustainable performance in 2024. The actual 2024 ERA is adjusted for the estimated over- or under ...

Aug 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Kaleb Ort (63) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park.

“The Astros could use a quality No. 3 starter to slot behind Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez in the rotation,” Reuter wrote. ...

For the Astros, replacing that caliber of relief pitcher in the bullpen is nearly impossible. Fortunately, they have a good one-two punch in the backend with Josh Hader and Bryan Abreu in the ...

For those wondering how the Astros keep defying the odds, how they continue to stack wins despite injuries and some key underperformances and how they’ve surged up the American League West standings, ...

May 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Cristian Javier (53) walks back to the dugout after being pulled during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Minute Maid ...

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek looks on against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) ...

The changes have done wonders, as the veteran pitcher has totaled a 1.61 ERA in 18 games. Come October, having good arms in the bullpen is a big luxury for teams, as starting pitchers generally ...

The Houston Astros, as they have made a yearly routine out of doing, are right back in the mix in the American League West after a slow start. It took until April 18 and 19 for them to win back-to ...