But if the bullpen is to be a strength ... improvements pitchers made during the offseason. The Astros give all of them an offseason development plan based on exploitable weaknesses the front ...

These games don’t count, and if converting 34 of 38 save opportunities constitutes a down year, the Astros’ bullpen remains solid in the late innings. I am a lifelong sports fan with a deep ...

Prior to the Houston Astros ... bullpen. This is something that Coleman knows and is looking forward to experiencing. "Obviously, the winning culture is here, as well, but more so the development ...

The Astros' bullpen needs another person like Tayler ... making 22 plate appearances. From a development standpoint, it would be more beneficial for Smith to be an everyday player at the Triple ...

Once the bullpen was over ... Despite the alarming development, the Astros are putting out hopeful messaging on the subject. He is still expected to be ready for Opening Day.

posted a 2.55 ERA in 24.2 innings with the Astros. The next most likely locks are King, a veteran lefty who can serve as the team's designated southpaw out of the bullpen, and the much anticipated ...

The Astros’ bullpen, outside of Bryan Abreu and Josh ... underscoring the delicate balance between development and need for production. Smith spent part of Sunday morning working on jumps ...

Astros' rotation takes another hit with Ronel Blanco to IL, tightening AL West race with Mariners, Rangers, and Angels.

As disappointing as the Mariners' series was in Houston overall, there was at least one genuine reason for encouragement ...