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Rally Comes Up Short as Astros Fall 3-2 to Padres in San Diego

It was set up to be a solid pitching matchup, with Astros SP Peter Lambert (entered game with 3.06 ERA) and Padres SP Michael King (entered game with 3.45 ERA) taking the mound today.

Cristian Javier News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Astros Name Cristian Javier Sunday’s Starter for Series Finale Against Padres

The Houston Astros are starting to get healthy and have themselves firmly sitting atop the AL West as the lone team in the division with a winning record going into Saturday night's action.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 8

Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/8/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (60-57) continue their six-game road trip with the second game of three-game series against the San Diego Padres (60-57) at Petco Park.

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A.J. Blubaugh News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Why AJ Blubaugh is Now One of Astros' Most Reliable Bullpen Pieces

Houston Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh has been an important piece in the Astros success this season. He’s been called upon to pitch in bigger spots as the season has progressed and has become one of Joe Espada’s most trusted arms.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains.

Dana Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Astros GM Dana Brown's Trade Deadline Explanation Doesn't Satisfy Fans

The Houston Astros were buyers at this year's trade deadline, and it was expected they would make some key moves to bolster their weaknesses. The Astros ended up making just one move, and although it addressed their biggest need of improving the outfield, more questions remain than answers at the moment.

Jorge Soler News / TWSN / August 8

Jorge Soler Would Be the Houston Astros Perfect Post-MLB Trade Deadline Addition

With the MLB trade deadline having passed, contending teams now have to shift their attention to free agents if they want to fix areas on their team. The Houston Astros are one of those contending teams as they currently hold a 60-57 record and are in search of a right-handed-hitting outfielder.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Astros Actively Trying to Add More Outfield Help

The Houston Astros only made a single major deal on deadline day, acquiring outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Peter Lambert News / Field Level Media / August 8

Astros turn to reliable Peter Lambert in game vs. Padres

There's some doubt that the Houston Astros have the starting pitching to win the American League West. Imagine how much trouble they might be in if right-hander Peter Lambert hadn't suddenly blossomed into their most dependable starting pitcher this season.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8

Historic Season Thrusts Yordan Alvarez Into Company with Baseball Legends

It's no secret that Yordan Alvarez has been a nightmare opponent for any pitcher this season. Entering Friday's slate, Alvarez leads the majors in homers (35), batting average (.329), and the American League in RBI (85), just three behind CJ Abrams for the MLB lead.

Cam Smith News / Field Level Media / August 8

Cam Smith's two homer get Astros past Padres

Cam Smith homered twice Friday night and the visiting Houston Astros made it 13 wins in 16 games by doubling up the San Diego Padres 6-3. Smith initiated scoring in the top of the second with his first solo homer, a liner into the left field seats, and then walloped his second homer to lead off the sixth.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Astros Pursuing Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder

The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week.

Zach Dezenzo News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Astros Shake Up Roster With 3-Year MLB Player Demotion

The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, clearing a roster spot ahead of their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 6

The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy

The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration.

Carlos Correa News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Astros Announce Carlos Correa Update After 79 Missed Games

Carlos Correa took a step toward a return this season, as Astros manager Joe Espada announced the shortstop has been cleared to resume swinging a bat, more than three months after a torn tendon in his left ankle shut him down in early May.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / August 5

Jose Altuve aims to stay hot, lead Astros to series win vs. Jays

Second baseman Jose Altuve, riding a streak of three consecutive multi-hit games, leads the Houston Astros into the decisive matchup of a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Astros acquire Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for starter Spencer Arrighetti

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded their 2024 Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.

Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon

Blue Jays acquire right-handed starter Jose Soriano from Angels

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Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Surprising news emerges about Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa may unexpectedly be dropping back down from the rafters. The injured Houston Astros shortstop Correa spoke with reporters on Saturday. During the interview, Correa made the surprise revelation that there is a “chance” he could still return in the 2026 MLB season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Astros move struggling Tatsuya Imai to bullpen for crucial Rangers series

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will be available out of the bullpen during the club's crucial weekend series against the Texas Rangers.

Rangers fortify two areas of need in trade with Angels

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Cam Smith News / Just Baseball / July 31

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Munetaka Murakami steps up on day White Sox honor him

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