What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 58-55, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, TVA Sports, Space City Home Network (Sp). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

August 03, 2026

The Houston Astros were 58-55, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the Texas Rangers 7-3 at Daikin Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

100°

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On Fire

taking over first place

Can't argue with this. Moved into first. That's a big deal for the score. Also helping: 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking.

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Astros Game on August 03

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (52-60)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, TVA Sports, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 3 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros bested the Texas Rangers 7-3 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	3	6	0
	0	0	1	2	0	0	4	0		7	15	1

Highlights

Cam Smith went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Jeremy Peña went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Yordan Alvarez went 4-5 with 2 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	58	55	.513		W6
Rangers	55	57	.491	2.5	L5
Mariners	55	58	.487	3.0	W2
Athletics	45	67	.402	12.5	L5
Angels	43	69	.384	14.5	W1

Houston Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	35	.330	1.092	84
8 Christian Walker	22	.238	.775	64
15 Isaac Paredes	15	.254	.773	60

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Steven Okert	5-1	2.28	0.87	55.1
38 Peter Lambert	8-5	3.06	1.13	108.2
58 Hunter Brown	3-1	3.42	1.29	52.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Cam Smith	6 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
3 Jeremy Peña	7 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
31 LaMonte Wade Jr.	3 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
21 Yainer Diaz	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
44 Yordan Alvarez	7 hits, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Tatsuya Imai	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
58 Hunter Brown	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
71 Josh Hader	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Astros News

The Houston Astros have surged to the top of the AL West, now leading by 2.5 games after a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers, marking their sixth straight win. With a 57-55 record, this team is undeniably on fire, showcasing an impressive +10 run differential over the last week. While fans may dream of a reunion with George Springer, the front office is quickly pivoting to secure reliable pitching, eyeing potential deals as the Trade Deadline looms. As Peter Lambert takes the mound in the series finale against the Rangers today, his stellar 1.88 ERA in July suggests the Astros are not just surviving, but thriving in a competitive division. With Yordan Alvarez leading the offense, the Astros are proving that their magic isn’t gone, it’s just getting started.

Sources

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The Houston Astros visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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