And ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel believe that the pitcher that would best benefit the 'Stros would be Marlins pitcher and 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara.

Hunter Brown focused on conditioning in offseason to 'carry six-plus innings' in his starts and keep his velocity late in games.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Our Astros vs. Mariners predictions expect the pitchers to tell the story this afternoon in what's expected to be a low-scoring affair.

Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.

Hunter Brown allowed one hit and recorded his fifth scoreless start of the season, and the Houston Astros earned a split of their four-game series with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 ...

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

Hunter Brown #68 of the Houston Astros poses for photo during Photo Day at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael Reaves/Getty Images.