Losing Josh Hader for any amount of time is a blow to the Astros. Plain and simple. This is a bullpen that was arguably short ...

Joe Espada seems to be rolling with a closer-by-committee approach as the Houston Astros navigate life with Josh Hader on the ...

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the Astros' big series win over Boston, and also discuss how the bullpen and rotation ...

After a brutal 14-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, the absence of All-Star closer Josh Hader has been noticeable. As of yesterday, he was pla ...

The Houston Astros were three outs away from a series victory over the surging Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. They may ...

The Astros got some bad news about closer Josh Hader's left shoulder injury. But Hader is trying to find good news by seeking out a second opinion.

Hader last pitched on Friday, when he threw a season-high 36 pitches against the New York Yankees. He was opposed to throwing multiple innings earlier in his career, but that was before he got a ...

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

The Boston Red Sox traveled to Houston to face the Astros in a three-game series. That meant a reunion for former teammates ...

With Josh Hader potentially missing extended time, the Houston Astros could look to the rival Los Angeles Angels for their stopgap closer.

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left shoulder. The ...

Manager Alex Cora presented the lineup card after the Red Sox’ 14-1 win over the Astros on Tuesday to a player who had no ...