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 Face Rising Cost of Waiting on Jeremy Peña Extension
Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 13 games Saturday, the latest data point in a season that’s become a real problem for Houston’s front office—not on the field, but at the negotiating table. The timing could hardly be worse for…
Braden Shewmake Returns to Astros on Minor League Deal
The Houston Astros re-signed infielder Braden Shewmake to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced. Shewmake appeared in 30 major-league games for Houston earlier this season, hitting .256 with a .272…
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…
Astros Sweep Angels as Hayden Wesneski Wins Return
Hayden Wesneski earned the win in his return from Tommy John surgery, and Houston’s offense answered an early deficit with runs in five different innings as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels, 7-4, on Wednesday at Angel Stadium to complete a…
Jeremy Peña Named American League Player of the Week
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was named American League Player of the Week on Monday after homering in three straight games to open the week and finishing with a two-homer performance on Sunday. It’s the first Player of the Week honor of…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Angels — July 27, 2026
Game Details Date: July 27, 2026First pitch: 8:38 p.m. CTLocation: Angel Stadium How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (with provider login)Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2 Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez…
Astros’ Five-Game Win Streak Ends in Loss to White Sox
The Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak came to an end Sunday as the Chicago White Sox blasted five home runs, including two from Munetaka Murakami, to beat Houston 12-3 in the finale of their series at Rate Field. Jeremy Peña homered twice…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Marlins — July 22, 2026
Game Details Date: July 22, 2026First pitch: 7:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (with provider login)Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2 Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez…
Astros Beat Marlins Behind Peña Grand Slam
The Astros beat the Marlins 8-5 on Monday at Daikin Park behind Jeremy Peña’s grand slam and two Yordan Alvarez home runs, snapping Houston’s four-game losing streak. Ronel Blanco also made his long-awaited return from elbow surgery as…