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Josh Hader Josh Hader Collects 19th save
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:17 PM
Hader earned the save in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, striking out one batter across 1.1 scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk.
Analysis: The Astros brought out Hader with two outs and a runner on in the eighth, and the veteran southpaw answered the call by striking out Trent Grisham before securing the save on just seven pitches in the ninth. Hader has yet to blow a save chance in 19 opportunities and boasts an 0.81 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB over 33.1 innings this season. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Drives in two runs Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:13 PM
Varsho went 2-for-5 with two RBI during the Astros' 9-7 win over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Analysis: Varsho gave the Astros an early 2-0 lead with an RBI single in the third before driving in another run in the fifth. It was the sixth multi-RBI game of the season for the veteran center fielder and second as a member of the Astros. Varsho is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak, having gone7-for-22 (.318) with three RBI and three extra-base hits in that span. |
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Ethan Pecko Ethan Pecko Yields five runs in no-decision
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:11 PM
Pecko did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Yankees, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out one batter over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Pecko entered Tuesday's start looking for a better outing than his major-league debut this past Wednesday against the Angels. That didn't come to pass in the Bronx, with the 23-year-old right-hander yielding a three-run homer to Cody Bellinger in the third inning before giving up a two-run long ball to Luis Garcia in the fifth. Pecko was able to avoid the loss thanks to the offensive outburst of his Astros teammates. Still, it hasn't been the best start to the 24-year-old's major-league career, as he has allowed seven runs over his first eight innings with Houston. Pecko could be on his way back to the minors if the Astros activate Mike Burrows (elbow) from the 15-day IL ahead of the team's weekend series against the Mets. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Goes long against Bronx Bombers
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:05 PM
Pena went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run score during Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Pena tied the game up at 5-5 with a two-run homer off Fernando Cruz in the sixth inning. Pena is up to 15 long balls on the year and has reached that mark in each of the last three years and four times across five major-league seasons. He has an .816 OPS with eight steals, 43 RBI and 31 extra-base hits over 354 plate appearances this season. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Hits go-ahead triple in Tuesday's win
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:59 PM
Alvarez went 3-for-5 with an RBI triple and two runs scored during the Astros' 9-7 win over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Analysis: It was Alvarez's 14th game of at least three hits, the third of which was an RBI triple to put the Astros up 7-6 in the eighth inning. The 29-year-old slugger is considered by many the favorite to win the American League MVP, as he leads the AL in all slash lines (.323/.438/.618) as well as home runs (36) and RBI (91) while ranking second in both hits and runs scored. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz First multi-homer game of 2026
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:49 PM
Diaz went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, an RBI single and an additional run scored during the Astros' 9-7 win over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Analysis: Diaz opened Tuesday's scoring with a solo home run in the second inning before going long again in the eighth. It was the third multi-homer game of his major-league career and first of the season, and his RBI single in the ninth set a season high in runs driven in with three. Diaz has gone 13-for-50 (.260) with six RBI and three extra-base hits in August. |
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Ethan Pecko Ethan Pecko Receiving another start
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 12:52 PM
Pecko is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Yankees in New York.
Analysis: Despite a poor showing in his MLB debut last Wednesday against the Angels -- he struck out four and gave up two runs on three hits and three walks over 3.2 innings -- Pecko will end up receiving another turn through the Houston rotation. Though the Yankees rank 28th in the majors with an 80 wRC+ since the All-Star break, Pecko won't make for a comfortable streaming option coming off an underwhelming performance versus the 30th-ranked Angels (75 wRC+). Pecko could be headed back to Triple-A Sugar Land following Tuesday's start, as Mike Burrows (elbow) has pitched well in his first two rehab outings and could be ready to come off the injured list by the end of the week to replace Pecko in the rotation. |
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Matt Thaiss Matt Thaiss Catches on with Houston
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:53 PM
Thaiss signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on July 24.
Analysis: Thaiss was cut loose by the Red Sox in mid July, and he was brought in on a minor-league deal shortly after. He then missed a 10-day stretch in August while on the temporarily inactive list, but he returned to the team Tuesday. He's appeared in two games since for Triple-A Sugar Land (0-for-7 with two strikeouts). |
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Nelson Velazquez Nelson Velazquez Inks majors deal with Houston
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:15 PM
The Astros signed Velazquez to a major-league contract Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Velazquez cleared waivers Sunday after being designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday. He was originally outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land, but Velazquez will rejoin the Astros' 26-man roster to provide the team with depth in the outfield. In a corresponding move, Raynel Delgado was optioned to Sugar Land. |
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Raynel Delgado Raynel Delgado Sent to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:15 PM
Delgado was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Delgado was promoted to the big leagues Thursday and appeared in two games, going 0-for-4 with a run scored and a walk. However, he'll report to Triple-A following Monday's move, which opened up a spot for Nelson Velazquez. |
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Nelson Velazquez Nelson Velazquez Sent outright to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM
The Astros outrighted Velazquez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
Analysis: Velazquez has been outrighted before, giving him the right decline the Astros' outright assignment if he wants. If the 27-year-old stick around, he will provide additional outfield depth at Sugar Land. Velazquez has slashed .205/.273/.410 with four home runs across 37 games in the majors this season between the Cardinals and Astros. |
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Jose Altuve Jose Altuve Goes deep in loss
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:17 AM
Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the A's.
Analysis: Altuve extended the Astros' lead to 3-0 in the first inning with a two-run blast off Brady Basso, his 14th homer of the year and first in 14 games. While Altuve's power numbers have taken a step back, the veteran second-baseman has been swinging the bat well of late, going 21-for-67 (.313) across 19 games since the start of August. Overall, Altuve is slashing .245/.309/.399 with 57 runs scored, 40 RBI and four steals across 445 plate appearances this season. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Fans season-high eight Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:58 PM
Javier did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight over four innings.
Analysis: Javier generated an impressive 21 whiffs while throwing 56 of his 90 pitches for strikes and set a season high by punching out eight. He kept the Athletics scoreless through four innings, but when he returned for the fifth, the right-hander allowed a leadoff single and a walk before Brian Serven launched a three-run homer that chased him from the game. Javier has not seen much improvement since returning to the rotation, posting a 5.68 ERA with a 0-3 record across four starts. He owns an inflated 6.47 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB across 40.1 innings this season and is slated to face the Mets on the road Saturday. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Resting Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:09 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Diaz will head to the bench after he started behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties in the finale. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Sitting in third straight game
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:06 PM
Trammell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Trammell will take a seat for the third straight game and may be losing hold of regular duties in left field. LaMonte Wade will cover the position for a second straight contest after going 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4- 3 loss. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Fires 5.2 strong innings
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:07 PM
Brown took a no-decision against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Brown fared mostly well at keeping the ball down, inducing seven groundouts, but a Donovan Walton solo home run did leave a blemish on the hurler's line. The right-hander has been very consistent as of late, pitching at least five innings in six consecutive starts while giving up three runs or fewer each time out during that period. Brown is set to take a 3.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 76:43 K:BB over 74.1 innings into a road matchup against a hot Mets lineup. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Back in action Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 3:21 PM
Pena (hand) is batting leadoff and starting at shortstop against the Athletics on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pena missed each of Houston's past two games after being hit on the hand by a pitch Wednesday, but he's feeling well enough to re-enter the lineup Saturday. Nick Allen started each of the Astros' two contests at shortstop while Pena was out, but he's back on the bench upon the latter's return. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Doubles twice in win
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:30 PM
Alvarez went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 4-0 win over the Athletics. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Alvarez drove in runs on doubles in the fifth and seventh innings. The 29-year-old slugger has homered just once in 18 August contests, but he's hitting .302 with eight doubles, eight RBI and 11 runs scored in what has still been a productive month. On the season, he's slashing .321/.434/.618 with 36 home runs, 90 RBI, 85 runs scored and a stolen base across 557 plate appearances. |
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Hayden Wesneski Hayden Wesneski Throws five scoreless in win
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:20 PM
Wesneski (3-1) earned the win against the Athletics on Friday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out four in five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Wesneski kept the Athletics off the board over five solid innings, generating 14 swinging strikes while throwing a season-high 91 pitches. It was a nice rebound after the 28-year-old allowed five runs Saturday, and he's allowed three earned runs or fewer while working five-plus frames in each of his four other starts since making his season debut July 29. He'll carry a 4.23 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB across 27.2 innings this season into a road matchup with the Mets next week. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Still out of lineup Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:50 PM
Pena (hand) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pena will miss a second straight start after he was hit in the hand by a pitch Wednesday and removed from the game. Nick Allen is making the start at shortstop and batting ninth Friday. Pena was fielding grounders in pregame warmups, however, so his absence could be brief. |
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