CLEVELAND - The Houston Astros will consider deploying a six-man rotation during a stretch of 13 games with no off-day that starts Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said. Houston is off Monday before a ...

As it’s currently constructed, the Astros’ starting rotation has two aces in Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez, a pair of ...

When the Astros use a six-man rotation, each starter receives an extra day of rest and recovery before their next start. If Baker wants to use a starter in long relief, he has option to do so.

With a stretch of 29 games in 30 days on the horizon, the Astros are weighing a move to a six-man rotation. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Astros are no strangers to a six-man rotation In fact, Baker has mentioned in the past about it being a big part of last season's success.

Houston Astros GM Dana Brown gave his thoughts on the team's use of a six-man rotation and the benefits of such a strategy. Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

The Six-Man Rotation May Be Baseball’s Next Evolutionary Step Among other MLB teams, the Astros, Padres and Angels are prime examples of what star pitchers can produce on five days’ rest. Will ...

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker set his rotation for the upcoming three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, providing the first glimpse of his shortened five-man ...

For example, opening the season with 20 games in 21 days would seem an ideal stretch for a six-man rotation. So would a slog from April 30-May 22 when the Astros play 22 times in 23 days.

HOUSTON — The survival of a six-man rotation relied on Colton Gordon’s left arm. His major-league debut Wednesday night doubled as an inflection point for a pitching staff pushed to its limit.

The six-man era begins." Matz has logged a 0-0 record with a 2.31 ERA, six-to-two strikeout-to-walk ratio, .250 batting average against and a 1.11 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings pitched out of the ...