What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 59-56, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.42 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-6, 5.92 ERA). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp). First pitch at 02:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

August 05, 2026

The Houston Astros were 59-56, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 at Daikin Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

The numbers back it up. Climbed to the top of the division. On top of that, winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows.

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Astros Game on August 05

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (53-61)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.42 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-6, 5.92 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros topped the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 at Daikin Park.

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

Highlights

Jose Altuve went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Taylor Trammell went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	59	56	.513		W1
Rangers	56	58	.491	2.5	W1
Mariners	55	59	.482	3.5	L1
Athletics	45	68	.398	13.0	L6
Angels	43	70	.381	15.0	L1

Houston Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	35	.329	1.087	84
8 Christian Walker	22	.237	.771	64
15 Isaac Paredes	15	.249	.759	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, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
27 Jose Altuve	7 hits, 3 RBI, .538 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 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
44 Yordan Alvarez	6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 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, currently sitting at 58-56 and fresh off a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, are grappling with the aftermath of a lackluster trade deadline. With only Daulton Varsho added to the roster, fans are left wondering what could have been had GM Dana Brown made more aggressive moves. Tonight, the Astros aim to bounce back with Hayden Wesneski on the mound, looking to reignite their recent success after a six-game winning streak was snapped. Despite the trade inactivity, there's a spark in the air as Varsho's reliable defense could bolster the team’s playoff push. With the Blue Jays struggling at 53-60, the Astros need to seize this opportunity and regain their momentum.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheel

The Houston Astros entered the 2026 deadline with a clear shopping list and left with one trade. Here are four moves Houston should have made instead.

Crawfish Boxes

Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/4/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60). RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his second Major league start of the season in […]

Crawfish Boxes

Astros Announce Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month for July

The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Waner Luciano the Astros Player of the Month for July and RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros Pitcher of the Month for July. Luciano, 21, batted .316 (24×76) with 15 runs, seven doubles, four home runs, 20 RBI, 21 walks, nine stolen bases and a 1.021 OPS in 22 games in […]

Mlbtraderumors

Astros Have Discussed Foster Griffin

The Astros subtracted from their rotation depth when they swapped Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays for center fielder Daulton Varsho. Houston now finds itself in the pitching market, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, with an hour until the deadline. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin is one player under consideration for […]

ESPN

Jays' Yesavage leaves start with knee discomfort

Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage lasted only two innings Tuesday night before leaving his start against the Houston Astros because of left knee discomfort.

Justbaseball

Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded another core piece of their roster by dealing outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros. Varsho has been one of the most reliable defensive center fielders in the game ever since his promotion to the big leagues in 2020 and has been at the heart of the Blue Jays’ […] The post Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball.

Astros Upcoming Schedule

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

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