Philip Humber Rumors & News
- Chicago White Sox
- #41 | SP BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-3
- Weight210
- Age29
- Experience 6 years
- Salary $530,000
- BirthplaceNacogdoches, Texas
Astros move Humber to bullpen; Keuchel, Bedard return to rotation
Houston Chronicle — The Astros promoted two pitchers Wednesday and moved former Rice standout Philip Humber to the bullpen. Lefthander Dallas Keuchel will start Friday against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Veteran lefty Erik Bedard, who was recently moved into long relief, will take the mound Saturday versus the Rangers. Humber joins former starters Paul Clemens, Jose Cisnero and Travis Blackley in the bullpen. “(Humber) is a true professional,” said Astros manager Bo Porter, prior to a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. “Philip is probably more bummed than any of us. Because he knows the...
Houston Astros May 8, 2013Wednesday wondering about the Astros: Could it be . . .
Houston Chronicle — The Astros are 1-0 after the shakeup and haven’t lost in two days. Funny how simple things seem bigger than life when your team is scraping the bottom of the barrel. But as Jordan Lyles struggled through a first inning before settling in and a Bo Porter held his breath after his team took the league, I started to wonder: Could it be that . . . Philip Humber’s immediate future is dependent on Jordan Lyles? You can juggle the outfield or even the batting order. The pitching rotation, though, is a little more delicate. With the top two in the rotation — Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell — are [...]
Houston Astros May 7, 2013Astros mull removing Philip Humber from rotation
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Astros have discussed removing starter Philip Humber from the rotation, MLB.com reports Monday. General manager Jeff Luhnow said he and manager Bo Porter have talked about that possibility, but nothing is imminent. "That's really a decision Bo needs to make, and I'm sure he'll make it at the appropriate time," Luhnow said. "We believe Humber is a major league pitcher and can add value to our team. For now, no decision has been made about any different roles on the pitching side at this point." Humber has lost each of his seven starts this season and has an 8.82 ERA and 1.93 WHIP. ...
May 7, 2013Brayan Pena belts first HR
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers catcher Brayan Pena belted his first home run of the year Sunday against the Astros. Pena, who was made his eighth start behind the plate, belted the two-run shot in the second inning off starter Philip Humber. That would be his only hit in the 9-0 win as he finished 1 for 5 with two RBI and a run scored. Pena is batting .211/.231/.316 with one home run and four RBI over 38 at-bats.
May 6, 2013Astros report: Humber gives no reason to keep starting job
Houston Chronicle — Philip Humber’s dream season with the Astros has reached a breaking point. The veteran righthander gave up seven runs in the initial two innings Sunday during a 9-0 blowout loss to Detroit. He exited the game having allowed eight hits and eight runs while walking three in just four innings. Humber’s ERA hit 8.82 and the former Rice standout is 0-7 this season in seven starts. After giving up 35 hits, 27 runs and nine walks in his last 15 innings, Humber acknowledged postgame Sunday his velocity has fallen off. Pitching coach Doug Brocail asked Humber after the second inning if his arm was hurt...
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Game 30: Tigers at Astros
Bless You Boys — The Tigers have their ace on the mound as they go for the sweep against the Houston Astros this afternoon. Detroit Tigers (18-11) at Houston Astros (8-23) Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Minute Maid Park SB Nation blog: Crawfish Boxes Media: Fox Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: RHP Justin Verlander (3-2, 1.83 ERA) vs. RHP Philip Humber (0-6, 7.58 ERA) Humber was picked up off waivers by the Astros in November, ending a five year run in the AL Central with the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, and most recently, the Chicago White Sox. He threw a perfect game aga...
Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013Philip Humber falls to 0-7
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Astros pitcher Philip Humber could not slow the Tigers' potent offense in Sunday's series finale. After Detroit scored 17 runs the night before, he allowed eight runs on eight hits with three walks over four innings of work in the 9-0 loss. The right-hander surrendered a two-run homer to Prince Fielder in the first before getting tagged with a five-spot the following frame. Andy Dirks hit a solo homer off him in the fourth for his final damage.Humber, who threw 91 pitches, struck out one while his record fell to 0-7 on the year.His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Rangers. When...
May 5, 2013
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander on mound as Tigers go for four-game sweep of Houston Astros
Grand Rapids Press — Brayan Pena, Ramon Santiago and Don Kelly are in the starting lineup today against Astros right-hander Philip Humber. GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (18-11) at Houston Astros (8-23).Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston.First pitch: 4:10 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Chris Iott on MLive.com about an hour before first pitch. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit TigersJustin Verlander (3-2, 1.83 ERA)Lifetim...
Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013
Game 30 Preview: Tigers at Astros
Bless You Boys — Detroit Tigers (18-11) at Houston Astros (8-23) Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Minute Maid Park SB Nation blog: Crawfish Boxes Media: Fox Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: RHP Justin Verlander (3-2, 1.83 ERA) vs. RHP Philip Humber (0-6, 7.58 ERA) Humber was picked up off waivers by the Astros in November, ending a five year run in the AL Central with the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, and most recently, the Chicago White Sox. He threw a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners last April, but was taken out of the rotation by August after allowing a 7.01 ERA...
Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013Philip Humber drops record to 0-6
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Astros starter Philip Humber was decent in New York Tuesday. Unfortunately, Hiroki Kuroda didn't give up a run for the Yankees. Humber surrendered four runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings and took the loss to fall to 0-6. Humber struck out two and threw 94 pitches, 64 for strikes. His ERA is 7.58, allowing 19 earned runs over his last 11 innings. Humber is scheduled to start Sunday against Detroit's tough lineup.
April 30, 2013
Cleveland Indians
Akron Beacon Journal — CLEVELAND: What do David Price, Philip Humber, R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle and Roy Halladay have in common?Each has won a Cy Young Award or thrown a no-hitter (or both), and all have been pummeled by the Indians this year, combining for an 0-4 record and 14.60 ERA against the suddenly Wicked Wahoos.To be fair, Ervin Santana, Jake Peavy and Jon Lester, also Cy Young winners or no-hit perpetrators, are 3-0 with a 2.14 ERA against the Tribe in 2013. But shouldn’t that be the norm for starters of great achievement?Tuesday night at Progressive Field, Halladay, who has gloried in throwing a no-hitter ...
Cleveland Indians April 30, 2013First pitch: Humber looks for first win, Astros seek repeat vs. Yankees
Houston Chronicle — NEW YORK — The Astros can win a road series against the Yankees by taking Tuesday’s game. Struggling righthander Philip Humber (0-5, 7.99 ERA) takes the mound for the Astros. He’ll face New York righty Hiroki Kuroda (3-1, 2.79) in a 6:05 p.m. CT matchup at Yankee Stadium. Humber has allowed 15 runs and 18 hits in his last two starts, lasting just five combined innings. He’s lost all five of his starts this year. Kuroda has won three of his last four starts and has given up just nine runs in 29 innings this year while striking out 22 and walking seven. The Astros won the series-opener 9-1 [...]...
Houston Astros April 30, 2013Yankees on deck vs. Astros
New York Post — TONIGHT — 7:05 RHP Philip Humber (0-5, 7.99) vs. RHP Hiroki Kuroda (3-1, 2.79) TOMORROW — 7:05 p.m. LHP Eric Bedard (0-2, 7.98) vs. RHP David Phelps (1-1, 5.29) Both games on YES, WCBS (880 AM) INSIDE THE MATCHUPS ASTROS: Humber is off to an...
New York Yankees April 30, 2013Pitching matchups vs. Astros
The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — Tonight LHP Andy Pettitte (3-1, 2.22) vs. RHP Lucas Harrell (2-2, 4.08) 7:05 p.m., YES Network Tuesday RHP Hiroki Kuroda (3-1, 2.79) vs. RHP Philip Humber (0-5, 7.99) 7:05 p.m., YES Network Wednesday RHP David Phelps (1-1, 529) vs. LHP Erik Bedard (0-2, 7.98) 7:05 p.m., YES NetworkThe post Pitching matchups vs. Astros appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.
New York Yankees April 29, 2013Philip Humber to stay in rotation
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite allowing 15 earned runs over his last two starts (five innings), Astros manager Bo Porter said he has no plans to take starting pitcher Philip Humber out of the team's starting rotation, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday. Humber became the first pitcher to reach five losses when he allowed seven earned runs on 10 hits over 4 2/3 innings against the Red Sox Thursday. The right-hander, who has gone 0-5 with a 7.99 ERA over his first five starts, is slated to make his next start Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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