What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 51-54, 3rd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Hunter Brown (1-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Sean Burke (7-4, 3.20 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, Chicago Sports Network. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

July 25, 2026

The Houston Astros were 51-54, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Chicago White Sox 9-5 at Rate Field.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Things are trending well. Last night's 4-run victory is the freshest data point. On top of that, a +6 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Astros Game on July 25

Opponent:	Chicago White Sox (54-48)
Location:	Rate Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hunter Brown (1-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Sean Burke (7-4, 3.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 69°F, Wind 1 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros downed the Chicago White Sox 9-5 at Rate Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	0	1	9	13	0
	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5	8	1

Highlights

Cam Smith went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jose Altuve went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Jeremy Peña went 3-6.
LaMonte Wade Jr. went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Christian Walker went 1-5 with 3 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rangers	52	51	.505		W1
Mariners	51	53	.490	1.5	L3
Astros	51	54	.486	2.0	W4
Athletics	44	59	.427	8.0	W1
Angels	41	63	.394	11.5	L2

Houston Astros are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	34	.327	1.084	77
8 Christian Walker	20	.233	.759	61
15 Isaac Paredes	14	.261	.788	54

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Steven Okert	3-1	2.09	0.83	51.2
38 Peter Lambert	8-5	3.03	1.12	98.0
69 AJ Blubaugh	4-2	3.74	1.28	65.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Isaac Paredes	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
3 Jeremy Peña	7 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
44 Yordan Alvarez	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
38 Peter Lambert	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
45 Tatsuya Imai	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Bryan Abreu	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

With a record of 50-54, the Astros are in a precarious position as they embark on a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, who are enjoying a solid 54-47 season. Despite Yordan Alvarez's MVP-caliber performance, where he's batting .328, he falls short of the franchise's best offensive season. Meanwhile, the team's management faces scrutiny as Jim Crane's involvement in trades, especially concerning Lance McCullers Jr., raises concerns about their strategy ahead of the looming trade deadline. The recent 9-5 victory over the White Sox showcased the club's potential despite its struggles, highlighted by an impressive eight-run sixth inning, where Cam Smith hit a go-ahead homer, giving fans a glimpse of hope amid a lukewarm stretch. However, Spencer Arrighetti's painful foot injury adds to the team's woes and could jeopardize their pitching depth.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

Yordan Alvarez isn’t on pace for Astros’ best offensive season despite MVP-caliber performance

Yordan Alvarez is putting together a magical 2026 season that has him as an MVP favorite, but it's a notch below the best season in Houston Astros history.

Climbingtalshill

Subtle Astros trade detail confirms concerning truth ahead of 2026 trade deadline

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane's involvement in the Lance McCullers Jr. trade is nothing new, and it could threaten the team's trade deadline strategy.

Crawfish Boxes

8-Run 6th Inning Carries Astros to 4th Straight Win, 9-5 Over White Sox

Cheers at Rate Field turned to boos and a stunned crowd of 28,657 could only shake their collective heads in disbelief as the Astros would erase a five-run deficit in defeating the White Sox by a score of 9-5. The night began inauspiciously enough. The White Sox would send all nine men to the plate […]

Crawfish Boxes

Astros at White Sox Game Discussion: 7/24/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (50-54) begin a 3-game series tonight vs. the Chicago White Sox (54-47) at Rate Field. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-5, 4.34 ERA) will start for the Astros as he takes on White Sox RHP Davis Martin (9-5, 3.31 ERA). ROAD WARRIORS: Tonight is the 1st game of a 6-game road trip […]

MLB.com

Smith tweaks approach, hits go-ahead HR in Astros' 8-run inning

CHICAGO -- Astros manager Joe Espada felt confident outfielder Cam Smith was returning from his three-game hiatus in a better spot. The 23-year-old, who had gone 13 straight at-bats without a hit as part of a 1-for-28 slump, was kept out of the starting lineup in Houston’s last series against

MLB.com

Arrighetti can only tolerate one inning with 'really painful' foot injury

CHICAGO -- Spencer Arrighetti’s first start after the All-Star break might have given the Astros some belief he was returning to the form that made him the American League Pitcher of the Month in May. However, after just one inning and 33 pitches in Houston's 9-5 win over the White

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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