PT TODAY: McCullers eyes Sunday start for HOU

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Astros | Lance McCullers could start Sunday
Houston Astros RHP Lance McCullers (hand) could start Sunday, Sept. 24, after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, Sept. 20. McCullers was scratched from his last scheduled start on Sept. 13 and hasn't pitched since.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Just a heads-up, as HOU tries to figure out what it has for the post-season, and whether McCullers is worth a roster spot, let alone a rotation gig. He's had just one appearance (on Sept. 6) since returning from the DL, giving up three runs in 5.1 IP vs. SEA.   —Jock Thompson
 
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