Peter Lambert: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Looking at Peter Lambert’s Breakout 2026 Season

Our look into the best breakout stories from the 2026 Major League Baseball season continues with Astros pitcher Peter Lambert. There’s an interesting theme around the 2026 MLB Postseason.

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Athletics News / Crawfish Boxes / September 24

Astros at Athletics Game Discussion 9/24/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros will continue their final road trip of the regular season with the first game of a four -game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA…RHP Peter Lambert (8-10) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Mason Barnett (1-4) and the Athletics.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 23

Previewing Astros' Must-Win Series vs Mariners

The Houston Astros will begin their final week of the regular season on Tuesday night in Seattle as they go on a six-game road trip on the West coast.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 18

Astros Get Blasted by Braves 6-2

And the plot thickens. Braves 6 Astros 2. With the loss and the combination of the Rangers win, things are once again knotted up atop the A.L. West. Peter Lambert was cruising along until the 4th.

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MLB News / Battery Power / September 18

Braves at Astros chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Peter Lambert

The Braves will attempt to clinch a playoff spot on Friday night behind Tyler Mahle, who was been superb for Atlanta since coming over at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 18

Astros vs. Braves Game Discussion: 9/18/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: With just nine games remaining on their schedule, the first-place Houston Astros will welcome in the Atlanta Braves for their final home series of the 2026 regular season.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 31

Astros Set Lineup As They Hope To Stay Hot Against White Sox

The Houston Astros meet the Chicago White Sox for a four-game set at Daikin Park between two AL division leaders. First pitch on Monday is set for 7:10 p,m.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 26

Astros' Peter Lambert Seeks Bounce-Back Start Against Yankees

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees take to Yankee Stadium for the middle game of their three-game set. Yankees - Amazon Prime Video, Astros - Space

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 21

Astros Manager Joe Espada Has Peter Lambert’s Back After Brutal Outing

The Houston Astros are getting cold at the wrong time. Dropping back-to-back series against AL West opponents, Houston welcomes in another divisional foe, the Athletics, with a 64-64 record, yet somehow it is enough to keep them in first place.

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.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13

Astros’ Probable Starting Pitchers Revealed for Mariners Series

The Houston Astros rebounded nicely after losing the series on the road against the San Diego Padres by taking the series against the San Francisco Giants.

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Houston Astros 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.

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.

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 28

Angels next for Astros' Peter Lambert, who 'doesn’t back down'

After scoring four runs on just one hit in the ninth inning to pull out the series opener on Monday, the Houston Astros will turn to right-hander Peter Lambert to try to clinch their three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 22

Astros turn to Peter Lambert in bid for sweep of reeling Marlins

A spate of unrelenting injuries to the rotation resulted in 14 different pitchers making starts for the Houston Astros this season, with Ronel Blanco joining that group on Monday when he made his season debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 18

Peter Lambert Didn't Need More Velocity—He Needed Hitters to See Him Differently

The Houston Astros didn't revive Peter Lambert's career by adding velocity. They rebuilt the way his pitches look to hitters. The difference between the pitcher searching for another opportunity a few months ago and the one who dominated the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night isn't his fastball.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / July 15

What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?

The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 6

Peter Lambert has proven his dominance in the Astros rotation

Peter Lambert has proved his dominance in the Astros rotation

Lambert has been one of the biggest surprises this season and has proven his dominance as a trustworthy arm in the rotation.

Nats' Luis Garcia Jr., Astros' Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 5

Peter Lambert, Astros shut out Rays in rubber game

Peter Lambert carried a shutout into the sixth inning while Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes clubbed home runs as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 16

Peter Lambert Nears Potential Astros Debut After Taxi Squad Addition

For the second time in less than a week, the Houston Astros have added a potential starting pitcher to their taxi squad. On Thursday The Athletic’s Chandler Rome (subscription required) reported that Houston had elevated Peter Lambert to its taxi squad.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Astros agree to contract with ex-Rockies reliever

The Houston Astros continue to shape their roster early in the 2026 season, finalizing a contract with right-hander Peter Lambert to bolster their pitching depth.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal

The Astros are bringing back Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The righty will head to Triple-A Sugar Land.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2023

NFL OPOY futures: We're not sheepish about Lamb

Nothing quite as dissatisfying as a preseason tie, and that's what we were subjected to last night. We're not feeling overly confident in any of the backup QB situations tonight to place a wager, so instead we turn back to the futures market in the NFL to stake a few more investments in some season-long awards.

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