Astros’ Pitchers: MVPs, surprises, and disappointments

The pitchers have been the Astros strong point in the past. Is that still the case? Who’s the most reliable and who pitched above or below expectations?

The pitching staff of the Houston Astros have undergone some changes this season and it’s showing in the results. Don’t get me wrong, they’re still ranked among the top teams in the league in many pitching categories. But last season they weren’t among the top, they were at the top. Since last year, the Astros have seen a drop in ERA, ERA+, WHIP and several other statistics.

But when a team has to make the overhauls the Astros had to do this season, it’s expected you might see a drop-off in performance. When you lose pitchers like Charlie…