Astros Lineup Today vs. Padres — August 9, 2026
Game Details Date: August 9, 2026First pitch: 7:20 p.m. CTLocation: Petco Park How to Tune In TV: NBC / Peacock (Sunday Night Baseball)Streaming: PeacockRadio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez (L) DH Isaac…
First Place Isn’t the Finish Line for the Astros
For much of the 2026 season, the Houston Astros weren’t trying to become a championship-caliber team. They were simply trying to survive long enough to have the chance. Every day seemed to bring another injury. The lineup changed almost daily. The…
Astros Retake First Place in AL West, Rout Rangers 11-2
The Houston Astros pounded the Texas Rangers 11-2 on Friday night at Daikin Park, retaking first place in the AL West for the first time since early April and clinching the season series over Texas in the process. Houston struck early against Rangers…
Halfway There: Why the Astros Still Have a Shot in 2026
On May 20, the Houston Astros were 20-31. Sixteen players had cycled through the injured list. The rotation was a daily emergency. The AL West already looked out of reach. They have gone 18-12 since. They have won three consecutive series for the first…