Astros Place Paredes on Bereavement List, Recall Whitcomb for Infield Depth
The Houston Astros placed infielder Isaac Paredes on the bereavement list Friday prior to their series opener against the Athletics, with utility man Shay Whitcomb recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the roster spot. Paredes will miss a minimum of…
A’s Beat Astros 11-4, End Five-Game Win Streak
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak came to a crashing halt Friday night, falling 11-4 to the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park to open a three-game series. Cristian Javier lasted just 3⅔ innings, allowing six runs…
Yordan Alvarez Is Back — and the Red Sox Felt It
If you needed a reminder of what Yordan Alvarez looks like when healthy, the Houston Astros’ opening homestand provided a thorough one. Alvarez hit three home runs, drove in six runs, and posted a .417 batting average through the first seven games…
One Week In: What We’ve Learned About the 2026 Astros
Seven games. Five straight wins to close the homestand. A sweep of the Red Sox. The 2026 Houston Astros have made an early statement, and there’s plenty to take into a 10-game road trip. The Core Is Delivering Lance McCullers pitching seven dominant…
Astros Get Encouraging Injury Updates on Peña, Hader Ahead of Road Trip
The Houston Astros head out on a 10-game road trip to Sacramento, Denver, and Seattle beginning Friday, and manager Joe Espada offered some cautiously encouraging injury news before Wednesday’s series finale against the Red Sox. The most immediate update…
Astros Stay Hot, Sweep Red Sox for Fifth Straight Win
HOUSTON—The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win Wednesday afternoon at Daikin Park, their fifth consecutive victory to open what is suddenly looking like a very promising 2026 season. It wasn’t pretty at the…
Astros Prospect Zach Cole Out Indefinitely With Broken Toe
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole is out indefinitely after suffering a broken toe on his right foot Sunday night, when he was hit by a pitch from Rangers reliever Mason Thompson in the fourth inning of a Triple-A Sugar Land game. Cole was…
Umpire Loses Count, Gives Astros’ Cam Smith Extra Life
HOUSTON — Tuesday night’s 9-2 Astros win over the Red Sox at Daikin Park included an unusual officiating mistake, as plate umpire Mark Wegner lost track of the strike count during a fifth-inning at-bat involving Cam Smith. Smith swung and missed at two…
Astros Beat Red Sox 9-2 as Walker Leads MLB in Doubles
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros extended their winning streak to four games Tuesday night, defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-2 at Daikin Park to secure the three-game series. Hunter Brown delivered six strong innings, allowing one run before turning it over to…
Astros Ballpark Bundle Returns for April 1 Afternoon Game vs. Red Sox
The Houston Astros are bringing back a fan-favorite value option for Wednesday’s afternoon matchup against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. CT on April 1, giving fans a midweek chance to catch baseball during the day.…