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Astros vs. Mariners Game Discussion: 8/16/2026

Astros vs. Mariners Game Discussion: 8/16/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (63-61), who own a 2.0-game lead in the AL West, and the Seattle Mariners (58-66) will play the rubber game of their three-game series tonight at Daikin Park. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (3-2, 3.68 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite RHP Bryan Woo (8-8, 4.15 […]

Bullpen Shines as Astros Take Down Angels 3-2

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 in the same cosmos. Astros 3 Angels 2. Making his major league debut, Pecko would flirt with danger, but went largely unscathed during the opening three […]

MLB roundup: Pirates take down Tigers with two homers in ninth

MLB roundup: Pirates take down Tigers with two homers in ninth

Brandon Lowe hit a game-ending home run two batters after Rafael Flores Jr. went deep to tie it as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Both home runs came off Kenley Jansen (3-5).

Astros Offense Non-Existent in 3-1 Defeat to Angels

Astros Offense Non-Existent in 3-1 Defeat to Angels

Tuesday Night marked the fifth time this season that the last place Angels defeated the Astros. Final Score LA 3 Houston 1 The Angels scored the first run of the night in the top of the third inning. Wade Meckler singled to center, stole second and came around thanks to a clutch two out […]

Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vázquez hits 7th homer as the Astros beat the Angels 3-2

Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vázquez hits 7th homer as the Astros beat the Angels 3-2

Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1

Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros

Despite Losing Season Series, Astros Can Bury Mariners This Weekend

Despite Losing Season Series, Astros Can Bury Mariners This Weekend

The Houston Astros haven’t played the Seattle Mariners since May 14. Seattle won 8-3. It clinched the season series for the Mariners, who have won 7 of the 8 games the two teams have played this season. That May 14 loss was significant on several fronts. Not only did the Mariners clinch the season series […]

SB Nation Reacts Survey: Which Astros SP Do You Trust the Most?

SB Nation Reacts Survey: Which Astros SP Do You Trust the Most?

The Astros chose not to get a starting pitcher at the deadline, so this week’s question is here: Which of the following pitchers do you have the most trust in the rest of the year? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the […]

The Astros’ fear of bad long-term contracts has led to bad short-term deals

The Astros’ fear of bad long-term contracts has led to bad short-term deals

Following the 2024 season, the Astros were unwilling to meet Alex Bregman’s price tag. Instead, they settled for a more modest option, signing Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract. Bregman has slashed .264/.353/.433 while accumulating 7.5 bWAR since leaving Houston, while Walker has slashed .235/.302/.430 with 2.3 bWAR in two seasons with the […]

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/18/2026

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/18/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will open a three-game series with the Angels tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-3), who shut out the Angels in 5.0 innings of stellar relief last month, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite Angels rookie RHP […]

Four Big Questions with Astros Broadcaster Geoff Blum

Four Big Questions with Astros Broadcaster Geoff Blum

After the disappointment of last night and dropping yet another contest on Peacock in front of a nationwide viewing audience, I decided to call the one man in Houston would could bolster all of collective spirits. That man is Geoff Blum, the 3-time Emmy Award Winner from Space City Home Network. Geoff joins us […]

Mariners News: Brock Rodden, Joshua Báez, and Tugboat Wilkinson

Mariners News: Brock Rodden, Joshua Báez, and Tugboat Wilkinson