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Mariners 3, Astros 2 On fire (complimentary): Andrés Muñoz 0.20 WPA, Bryan Woo 0.13 WPAOn fire (emergency!): Josh Naylor -0.19 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day

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 […]

How to live stream Mariners vs Astros: MLB, TV channel

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros close out a three-game AL West series Sunday night at Daikin Park, with both clubs looking for an important series victory as the season moves deeper into August. How to Watch Mariners vs Astros…

Could Ethan Pecko Get a Start for Astros This Week?

Unable to acquire a starting pitcher at the deadline, the Houston Astros may be looking to their farm system to help their struggling rotation. With SP Ronel Blanco needed for long relief in last night’s game, and now having been optioned to Sugar Land, an interesting development happened with the Astros’ farm team: Pecko, who […]

Mike Burrows First Rehab Start a Success

Friday night, in his first affiliate rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land, Houston Astros starter Mike Burrows had a solid outing. Burrows went 4.1 IP scoreless on 3 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 3. He threw 43 of his 67 pitches for strikes, and generated 5 ground ball outs. He worked primarily 95-97 […]

Astros Option Ronel Blanco, Recall Miguel Ullola

Today, the Houston Astros have optioned SP Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land, and recalled RP Miguel Ullola. Blanco pitched 4 innings in yesterday’s loss to the Seattle Mariners, allowing 5 ER and 7 H and a walk while striking out 3. He allowed one HR while throwing 42 of his 59 pitches for strikes. […]

Good Morning San Diego: Michael King, Jackson Merrill deliver win for Padres

Michael King gave the San Diego Padres exactly what they needed against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The right-hander returned to his ace-like form and gave his team six innings of three-hit baseball. Over that span he allowed one run and one walk and struck out six batters. Jackson Merrill provided the offense driving in […]

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, […]

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, […]

Game 118: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres

Houston Astros (60-57) at San Diego Padres (60-57), August 8, 2026, 4:15 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

The Dana Brown Ledger: Have the Astros GM’s Hits Outweighed His Misses?

As Dana Brown works through the final year of his current contract as Astros general manager, it’s fair to start evaluating his tenure the same way you would any executive in professional sports. Create a ledger. Put the good decisions on one side, the questionable ones on the other, and determine whether the positives outweigh […]

Astros To Sign 1 of 3 Recently DFA'd Outfielders

The Houston Astros did not have the most eventful trade deadline, aside from getting Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, but they aren't finished trying to make moves just yet, according to the latest report. They're still looking to add a right-handed hitting outfielder. And three targets are out there for them.  Astros actively trying to add right-handed OF, per @Chandler_Rome . They're interested in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays; Jorge Soler could also be a fit. pic.twitter.com/...

2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains. Houston addressed center field by acquiring Daulton Varsho from the Toronto […] The post 2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sporcle Saturday: Rookie-ish hitters with 5+ RBI in a game

Good morning! When Munetaka Murakami went off for 6 RBI against Houston on his bobblehead day , he cemented a franchise first: four separate players, in their first 140 games, to log at least five RBI in a game in the same season. Are there a few qualifiers in there to make it a first? Sure. At the same time, though, only two other iterations managed three instances: 1991 (the same player each time), and 1921 (three different players). This has been a fun season thus far, likely continues to...

Good Morning San Diego: Padres lose to open series with Astros

Another Trade Deadline acquisition took the mound for the San Diego Padres against the Houston Astros. The result was another disappointing outing and another loss for the Padres. Robbie Ray who won his last start at Petco Park as a member of the San Francisco Giants made his debut with San Diego and allowed four […]

Astros rumors: Houston linked to 2 recently DFA’d hitters

The Houston Astros are actively discussing the possibility of adding a right-handed outfielder, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, with recently released hitters Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays among the players drawing interest. Houston’s need for another right-handed outfield option became evident at the trade deadline. The Astros acquired left-handed hitter Daulton Varsho but did […] The post Astros rumors: Houston linked to 2 recently DFA’d hitters appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Astros Pursuing Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder

The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week. Refsnyder and Hays signed one-year contracts with the Mariners and White Sox, respectively. Both players had a history of hitting […]

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 […]

Game 117: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres

Houston Astros (59-57) at San Diego Padres (60-56), August 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Astros’ Biggest 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Mistake

The Houston Astros walked into the August 3 deadline sitting atop the AL West after a scorching 9-1 stretch in July, and general manager Dana Brown made it clear the club intended to buy. Houston flipped young right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto for outfielder Daulton Varsho, sent Nate Pearson to Kansas City for reliever Max […] The post Astros’ Biggest 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Padres set to battle old NL West foe Houston Astros

FriarWatch: August 7 Edition The San Diego Padres return home for a crucial six-game stretch against two potential MLB playoff contenders. First up is the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a crucial three-game series for both teams. The Padres trail the Arizona Diamondbacks by one game for the final berth in the National League […]