Houston Astros closer Josh Hader's availability for Opening Day is in doubt because the left-hander is dealing with biceps soreness, manager Joe Espada told reporters Wednesday. Hader, a six-time All-Star, resumed his throwing program at the team's first ...

Going into the 2026 season, the Houston Astros were hoping to get a healthy Josh Hader back as closer. He had his 2025 season end on the injured list with a left-shoulder strain. The Astros missed him down the stretch in the playoff race, which they ended ...

Josh Hader implemented unprecedented usage rules until a team would commit to him long-term -- and now that the Astros have, the All-Star closer is telling his story. Nic Antaya/Getty Images ON APRIL 30, with the Houston Astros tied 8-8 with the Cleveland ...

The Houston Astros were dealt a tough break on Wednesday, March 11. Josh Hader will miss Opening Day and begin the season on the injured list with biceps inflammation, according to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. Hader has been dealing with this issue ...

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Josh Hader surrendered a home run for the 13th time this season, in just 52 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins came from behind to knock off the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 at Miller Park on Tuesday night.