Josh Hader's injury was the tipping point for the Astros' bullpen this season. His healthy return is paramount to the unit's ...

TORONTO -- He wiped his face with his glove hand more often. He reached for the PitchCom with a hesitation that told the ...

The Houston Astros have had to overcome a remarkable amount of injuries this season to key contributors on their roster. Arguably, the most shocking loss was that of closer Josh Hader. Coming into the ...

The story of the Houston Astros postseason streak is known by now. When looking back at 2025, it will be defined by the injuries. Both to the rotation and the lineup, the injuries rid the Astros of ...

With the 2025 World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers kicking off on Friday, we’re not only nearing the offseason but ...

The San Diego Padres were in a postseason race in 2023, but fell short and placed two games out of the final Wild Card spot. That season, their closer was Josh Hader, now of the Houston Astros. Hader ...

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Right-hander Walker Buehler has had a tough few years. He rebounded from an injury-plagued 2024 season and was lights out in the postseason for the Los Angeles ...

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the smallest markets in baseball, with one of the smallest payrolls, and yet seem to make ...