Brent Strom returns to Astros as pitching consultant
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Houston Astros have re-hired Brent Strom as a pitching consultant, as reported on August 27, 2026. Strom, who was a pivotal figure in the team's early success, will join the team at Citi Field for their upcoming game against the Mets. Under Strom's guidance during his previous tenure, many pitchers significantly improved, contributing to what became known as the 'Astros Lab.' This season, Astros pitchers have faced challenges, ranking second in MLB for walks allowed and struggling in adapting to new rules. The Astros hope Strom can bring a resurgence to their pitching staff as they navigate through a difficult campaign.
- •Brent Strom rejoins Astros as a pitching consultant.
- •He arrives in time for the game against the Mets.
- •The Astros rank second in MLB with 550 walks this season.
- •Strom previously helped pitchers improve significantly.
- •Astros face challenges adjusting to new strike zone rules.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Strom was bad at retirement. Now he's trying to help right Astros' pitching in a playoff race
- 12:41 AMESPN MLB — Strom returning to Astros amid pitching struggles
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Former pitching coach Brent Strom to rejoin Astros as consultant to help struggling staff
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former pitching coach Brent Strom rejoining Houston Astros in consulting role
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pitching Guru Brent Strom Back with Astros
"According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros have brought back former pitching coach Brent Strom as a consultant. Strom had been the person most associated with what has colloquially been called the “Astros Lab” at the start of the Golden Era. Pitchers frequently improved significantly when joining the Astros and working under Strom. […]
"Five years after leaving the Houston Astros, longtime pitching coach Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team’s struggling staff. Strom will join the club for Friday’s game against the New York Mets. Houston manager Joe Espada said Strom will be uniform and in the dugout during games.
"The veteran pitching coach who was with Houston for three World Series appearances and one championship will rejoin the Astros during their current road trip.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:44 PMBrent Strom was bad at retirement. Now he's trying to help right Astros' pitching in a playoff race
The Astros brought back their former pitching coach for a short playoff push. Brent Strom already sees areas where they can improve.
- ESPN MLBAug 28, 2026, 12:41 AMStrom returning to Astros amid pitching struggles
Five years after leaving Houston, longtime pitching coach Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team's struggling staff.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:06 PMFormer pitching coach Brent Strom to rejoin Astros as consultant to help struggling staff
Five years after leaving the Houston Astros, longtime pitching coach Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team’s struggling staff. Strom will join the club for Friday’s game against the New York Mets. Houston manager Joe Espada said Strom will be uniform and in the dugout during games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:33 PMFormer pitching coach Brent Strom rejoining Houston Astros in consulting role
The veteran pitching coach who was with Houston for three World Series appearances and one championship will rejoin the Astros during their current road trip.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:00 PMPitching Guru Brent Strom Back with Astros
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros have brought back former pitching coach Brent Strom as a consultant. Strom had been the person most associated with what has colloquially been called the “Astros Lab” at the start of the Golden Era. Pitchers frequently improved significantly when joining the Astros and working under Strom. […]
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