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How the Astros Line Up for Rubber Game Against Angels

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet up in the rubber game of their series with a 7:10 p.m. start at Daikin Park. 1. Lamonte Wade Jr. (L) – 1B 2.

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Houston Astros’ 23-Year-Old Pitcher Suddenly Retires

Houston Astros right-hander Grant Burleson has retired from professional baseball, according to a MiLB transaction logged on Aug. 19. The 23-year-old was on the 60-day injured list at the time of the announcement.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / August 20

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/20/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will host the Angels tonight for the rubber game of their three-game series at Daikin Park.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 20

Astros Go for Series Win Over Angels: Preview

It was a split decision for the Houston Astros on Wednesday night at Daikin Park. The Astros were able to rebound from a series-opening loss to the Los Angeles Angels and pick up a pivotal 3-2 win, to move two games clear of the Texas Rangers in the American League West Division.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

First-place Astros move over .500 again entering finale vs. Angels

The American League West has been like a hot potato this past month, with three teams juggling the lead. The potato now is in the hands of the Houston Astros, who moved back above .500 with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / August 20

Astros Manager Gets Ejected as He Argues With Umpire After His Pitcher Hits Rival

“It was a terrible toss.” “Yeah, that was a quick trigger.” The blunt reactions from the commentators perfectly captured the confusion surrounding the controversial call on Wednesday.

Yordan Alvarez News / CBSSports.com / August 20

Angels vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez may not win Triple Crown, but Houston should win Thursday

The Astros and Triple Crown contender Yordan Alvarez might be in a good spot Thursday vs. the Angels

Ethan Pecko News / Houston Astros on SI / August 20

Ethan Pecko’s Debut Helps Astros Tie Franchise High for Starting Pitching Use

Wednesday evening against the Los Angeles Angels, Ethan Pecko took the bump for the first time in his Major League career as he suited up for the Houston Astros, looking to snap a three-game skid and avoid becoming a losing ballclub.

Houston Astros News / TWSN / August 20

Who is Pitching for the Houston Astros? (August 20th)

Up to this point the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels have split this series 1-1. Both games have been low scoring affairs, with no more than four runs being scored in either.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Astros ride strong bullpen effort to victory over Angels

Christian Vazquez homered, Jose Altuve hit an RBI double during a two-run fourth inning, and a strong bullpen performance helped carry the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Ethan Pecko News / Crawfish Boxes / August 19

Bullpen Shines as Astros Take Down Angels 3-2

For a few innings anyway, Ethan Pecko was the center of the Astros universe on Wednesday Night. Fortunately for Pecko, his bullpen mates were hovering

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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.

Ethan Pecko News / Houston Astros on SI / August 19

Astros Make Ethan Pecko Debut Official With Houston Needing a Spark

It seemed like in the blink of an eye, the Houston Astros went from being in firm control of their playoff destiny to now risking falling under .500 and losing the top of the AL West altogether, which is low-lighted by their loss to the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday evening.

Joe Espada News / Houston Astros on SI / August 19

What Astros’ Joe Espada Had to Say After Team Falls to .500

The Houston Astros' homestand has not gone the way the franchise has wanted whatsoever. Dropping two of three against the Seattle Mariners was difficult enough, given how close the AL West has become, but Tuesday night's loss might sting a little extra.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 18

Do the Astros Have Enough Pitching To Make a Run?

The Houston Astros were a team that many were questioning heading into the trade deadline. Would they sell? Did they even have the pieces to be buyers?

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Astros' bullpen geared up for busy stretch that starts with Angels

When the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, they start a stretch of 15 games in 16 days. With the Astros clinging to a two-game lead in the American League's West Division, manager Joe Espada will have to deploy his bullpen judiciously to keep arms healthy enough to stay on track for the postseason.

Ethan Pecko News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Astros To Select Ethan Pecko

The Astros will promote pitching prospect Ethan Pecko on Wednesday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Angels in the second game of this week’s series.

Yordan Alvarez News / The Lead / August 17

Yordan Alvarez Is Chasing All Kinds of History

In every 2026 American League MVP conversation, none mention Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This season, one name has taken center stage, and nothing else has threatened it.

MLB News / TWSN / August 17

Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Season Rivals Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown Run

Yordan Alvarez is having the type of season that forces you to talk about him in the same breath as the greatest hitters the American League has ever seen. When a player’s numbers place him alongside Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski, and Miguel Cabrera, it is not a marketing push or a fun statistical coincidence.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 17

Has the American League MVP Already Been Decided?

Even though there is still over a month left in the regular season with Postseasons battles becoming more evident, has Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez already secured the title for American League Most Valuable Player?

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros

Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.

Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Chase Burns fires seven shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Astros reporter’s Joe Espada truth bomb suggests his job is extremely safe

The Houston Astros have turned Joe Espada’s third season as manager from a potential crisis into another pennant race. Houston enters Thursday’s off day at 62-60, leading the American League West by 1.5 games over the Texas Rangers.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Jose Altuve News / Athlon Sports / August 12