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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Awakening: Astros CRUSH Expectations With Lance McCullers Jr.’s MASTERFUL Return
Description: Lance McCullers Jr. delivers a dominant outing and looks like the Astros’ most reliable starter early in 2026. We break down his pitch mix changes, the rotation struggles behind him, a power surge from Yordan Alvarez and Brice Matthews, and what Christian Walker brings to the lineup. Plus, should we be concerned about Bryan Abreu’s velocity dip?
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