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Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/8/2026

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. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.06 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros for his 20th start of the season today, opposite RHP Michael King (6-8, […]

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

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. Those two held up their end of the deal for a terrific matchup today at Petco Park. The Astros offense, however, […]

MLB roundup: Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off HR lifts D-backs over Dodgers

MLB roundup: Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off HR lifts D-backs over Dodgers

Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Phoenix on Friday, sending Los Angeles to its seventh consecutive loss. Max Kepler walked to open the ninth off Edwin Diaz (1-1).

Crawfish Boil: Yordan Chasing History, Search for RH OF Bat, Okert, Lambert, Smith & More

Crawfish Boil: Yordan Chasing History, Search for RH OF Bat, Okert, Lambert, Smith & More

The latest news and notes about the Houston Astros: Four times since 1920 has a player led all of MLB in AVG, HR, and RBI. The last player to do it was Mickey Mantle in 1956. 70 years later, Yordan Alvarez is challenging to be the next to do it: Some Astros top draft picks […]

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in elite club

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in elite club

Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the visiting Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win again, but Red Sox finally lose

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win again, but Red Sox finally lose

The teams around the Yankees in the AL East had mixed results on Saturday.

Game 119: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres

Game 119: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for August 9, 2026.

Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/7/2026

Astros at Padres Game Discussion: 8/7/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-57) will begin the first game of a six-game road trip tonight at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres (59-56). RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite newly acquired LHP Robbie Ray (10-6, 3.08 ERA) and […]

Cam Smith homers twice as Astros beat newcomer Robbie Ray, Padres 6-3

Cam Smith homers twice as Astros beat newcomer Robbie Ray, Padres 6-3

Cam Smith homered twice and the AL West-leading Houston Astros spoiled Robbie Ray’s San Diego debut by beating the Padres 6-3 for their eighth win in 10 games

Super-utility player Ezequiel Durán has been a big solution for the Texas Rangers

Super-utility player Ezequiel Durán has been a big solution for the Texas Rangers

Ezequiel Durán has been quite a solution for the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers

Series Preview: Mariners (56-60) vs. Rays (68-46)

Series Preview: Mariners (56-60) vs. Rays (68-46)

The Mariners celebrate their 50th anniversary with a date with the Rays.

Dingler homers for 3rd straight game, helping Tigers to an 11-0 win over the Mariners

Dingler homers for 3rd straight game, helping Tigers to an 11-0 win over the Mariners

Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0