What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 66-66, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.68 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Amazon Prime Video, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

August 26, 2026

The Houston Astros were 66-66, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the New York Yankees 9-7 at Yankee Stadium.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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getting outscored

Not much to complain about. A -12 run differential. Even the close losses add up. Working in their favor, a 2-run win last night helps the cause.

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Astros Game on August 26

Opponent:	New York Yankees (74-57)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.68 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	Amazon Prime Video, Space City Home Network

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the New York Yankees 9-7 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	1	0	1	2	0	3	1	9	14	0
	0	0	3	0	2	0	1	1	0	7	10	2

Highlights

Daulton Varsho went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Jeremy Peña went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Yainer Diaz went 3-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Yordan Alvarez went 3-5 with 1 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	66	66	.500		W1
Rangers	66	67	.496	0.5	L1
Mariners	64	69	.481	2.5	W2
Athletics	52	81	.391	14.5	W1
Angels	52	81	.391	14.5	L3

Houston Astros are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	36	.323	1.056	91
8 Christian Walker	23	.231	.741	72
15 Isaac Paredes	17	.261	.784	72

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Josh Hader	4-1	0.81	0.72	33.1
48 Steven Okert	6-2	2.20	0.87	65.1
69 AJ Blubaugh	4-2	3.25	1.18	80.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
21 Yainer Diaz	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
44 Yordan Alvarez	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
71 Josh Hader	2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
69 AJ Blubaugh	3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

The Houston Astros finally broke out of their recent slump with a morale-boosting 9-7 victory over the New York Yankees, leaving their disheartening 2-5 stretch behind, at least for now. This win came at a crucial time as ownership shifts under Jim Crane loom large following the departure of general manager Dana Brown. Rookie Ethan Pecko, who will pitch tonight, carries the weight of this season's struggles as he makes just his second start with a 4.91 ERA. Meanwhile, AJ Blubaugh’s emergence as a bullpen asset raises questions about whether he could have been more impactful as a starter. With a record now at 65-66, the Astros are clinging to hope in a tight race for playoff positioning, needing consistent effort to avoid falling further behind in the wild card standings.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a change

The Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

Crawfish Boxes

Astros Outslug Yankees in 9-7 Victory

The Astros took their first bite out the big apple on Tuesday Night, and it was a big one. Astros 9 Yankees 7. Game one of the post-Dana Brown era had a different feel with a much-needed result. Call it desperation, call it sharper focus, patience at the plate, or just unwavering […]

Crawfish Boxes

Astros at Yankees Game Discussion: 8/25/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (65-66) and New York Yankees (74-56) begin a 3-game series in the Bronx tonight. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (0-0, 4.91 ERA) will make his 2nd career start tonight as he takes on Yankees RHP Will Warren (8-6, 4.43 ERA). ASTROS-YANKEES: The Astros are 1-2 vs. NYY this season, with the […]

MLB.com

After disheartening stretch, Astros do what they need to in morale-lifting win

NEW YORK -- If blowing a six-run lead en route to losing a home game to the last-place A’s on Sunday to cap a disappointing 3-6 homestand wasn’t the low point of the Astros’ season, it certainly was close. The loss dropped Houston back under .500, a day before the

MLB.com

Crane: Astros needed change at top; Espada decision will come after season

NEW YORK -- Astros owner Jim Crane, speaking to the media for the first time since the club parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, said on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium that he believes the club needed a change while reiterating no decision will be made on the

Mlbtraderumors

Jim Crane Discusses Astros’ Front Office Direction

The Astros parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, leaving the organization without a clear baseball operations leader. Owner Jim Crane is technically running the front office with input from the team’s three assistant general managers — Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff — plus senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. While the club’s […]

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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