What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 64-64, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.16 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (8-7, 3.53 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

August 21, 2026

The Houston Astros were 64-64, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros were dismantled by the Los Angeles Angels 3-18 at Daikin Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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Astros Game on August 21

Opponent:	Athletics (49-79)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.16 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (8-7, 3.53 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Space City Home Network

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros were dismantled by the Los Angeles Angels 3-18 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	3	0	6	4	0	2	0	2	18	18	1
	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	8	2

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	64	64	.500		L1
Rangers	63	65	.492	1.0	W1
Mariners	60	68	.469	4.0	L1
Angels	51	77	.398	13.0	W1
Athletics	49	79	.383	15.0	L4

Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	36	.319	1.045	88
8 Christian Walker	23	.230	.748	71
15 Isaac Paredes	16	.262	.779	67

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Josh Hader	4-1	0.87	0.77	31.0
48 Steven Okert	6-1	2.01	0.85	62.2
69 AJ Blubaugh	4-2	3.35	1.19	78.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
2 Christian Vázquez	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
69 AJ Blubaugh	4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
48 Steven Okert	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

The Houston Astros' grip on the AL West remains fragile as they cling to first place despite recent struggles, highlighted by a disheartening 15-homer August and a troubling trend from Hunter Brown, who has lost command of his fastball at the worst possible time. Yesterday's narrow 3-2 escape against the Angels served as a stark reminder that the offense continues to falter, averaging just 3.4 runs per game over the past week. Concerns mount as the rotation issues deepen, leaving the Astros looking for help from the minors, where Mike Burrows has shown promise with back-to-back scoreless rehab outings. As September approaches, the Astros must address these glaring weaknesses or risk a swift end to their playoff aspirations.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

One Astros stat for August is a huge red flag for their 2026 playoff chances

The Houston Astros clinging to a small AL West lead, but a 15-homer August and a shaky rotation beyond two arms are turning October into a real question mark.

Climbingtalshill

Astros dealing with troubling Hunter Brown trend at worst possible time

Hunter Brown suddenly can't throw his fastball for strikes and it could have a disastrous effect on the Houston Astros playoff hopes.

Crawfish Boxes

Mike Burrows Turns in 2nd Scoreless Rehab Start for Sugar Land

RHP Mike Burrows tossed 4.2 scoreless innings in his second major league rehab appearance as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (33-15, 65-57) held on for a 3-2 victory over the Oklahoma City Comets (27-20, 68-53) on Thursday night at Constellation Field. Burrows kept the Comets off the board through his 4.2 innings of work, taking a […]

Crawfish Boxes

SB Nation Reacts Poll Results: Is Run Differential a Playoff Success Key

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MLB.com

Astros suffer most lopsided loss in nearly 3 years against Angels

HOUSTON -- The Astros will wake up Friday morning in first place with 34 games remaining, a fact from which they can take solace after what happened Thursday night at Daikin Park. With a chance to win a series against a team with the second-worst record in the American League,

MLB.com

Burrows (right elbow) excels in second Minor League rehab outing

Could Mike Burrows return to the Astros’ rotation soon? If his first two rehab outings at Triple-A Sugar Land are any indication, the right-hander appears to be healthy and is throwing well enough in the Minor Leagues to perhaps be able to provide some help to Houston’s struggling starting corps.

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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