Lopez records first blown save: Astros reliever Wilton Lopez recorded his first blown save of the season Sunday against the Marlins, but he gave the team quality innings in an 11-inning loss. Lopez allowed one run on four hits in 2 2/3 innings. It's the third straight time he's gone two-plus innings. Lopez is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 7 1/3 innings. (Updated 04/16/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
By looking at his numbers, it would seem Lopez is turning into a long reliever for Houston. However, he's still pitching late in games. It's just that he hasn't received many chances to record holds this year, so manager Brad Mills is leaning on him to pitch a little longer in tight games. Lopez still has low-end Fantasy appeal since he doesn't receive regular save chances. (Updated 04/16/2012).
05/19/2012 22:42 Astros use three HRs to edge Rangers
Justin Maxwell hit one of Houston's season-high three homers to put his team on top in the fifth inning and the Astros held on for a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/14/2012 21:59 Polanco gets 2,000th hit in Phillies' win
Joe Blanton pitched seven-plus strong innings and Placido Polanco homered for his 2,000th career hit to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
05/11/2012 19:00 Marlins will continue 'Lo Viste salute,' despite angering opposition
Hanley Ramirez and the Marlins aren't going to stop doing their "Lo Viste salute" just because Astros pitcher Wilton Lopez was furious over it.
"The only thing I can say is we're going to keep doing it. It's our thing," Ramirez said.
05/10/2012 01:41 Marlins win in 12, complete 8-1 road trip
Omar Infante's two-run single in the 12th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 5-3 victory against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start