Spring training starts aren’t solely about working on pitches and building up your arm. They’re also about dealing with the ...

Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley typically handles grilling, all 6-foot-7 of him. Teammates Hunter Brown and Spencer Arrighetti ...

Arrighetti is working on a new two-seam fastball against right-handed hitters this spring, because his four-seam fastball last year was hit hard, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He only threw the ...

Arrighetti is locating his four-seam fastball differently and is working on adding a two-seamer: 'Now I have three big movers both ways.' ...

The Houston Astros have two of their former top prospects in the rotation right now. Hunter Brown and Spencer Arrighetti look like they are going to anchor the ...

Outlook: Even though he opened the season in the minors, was sent down again in April and began the season 0-4 with an 8.44 ...

One thing working heavily into Arrighetti's favor is the fact that he is a true strikeout machine. He led all Astros starters last year with an impressive 10.6 K/9. In fact, he was the only player ...

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Arrighetti was shaky in his opening spring outing, handing out three free passes in two innings of work. Saturday's appearance showed improvement, as he threw 17 of his 29 pitches for strikes.

Top prospect Cam Smith sees his first game action in right field in his bid to make the opening day roster. Jake Meyers ...