Lance McCullers Jr. is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros, drafted 41st overall in 2012 and a 2017 American League All-Star. This news archive tag collects articles covering his major league career since his 2015 debut, including his role in the Astros’ 2017 and 2022 World Series championships, his 2018 Tommy John surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, his five-year $85 million contract extension signed in 2021, and his 2025 return after a 915-day absence. The tag also tracks individual milestones such as his record-tying 24 consecutive curveballs in the 2017 ALCS Game 7, his 18-inning shutout start in the 2022 ALDS, and his 50th career victory in June 2025.
