What is the Houston Astros record in 2026?

The Houston Astros are 47-54, 3rd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Astros today?

Ronel Blanco (TBD) vs Janson Junk (4-5, 4.57 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Astros game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Houston Astros News & Updates

July 20, 2026

The Houston Astros were 47-54, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Baltimore Orioles 2-5 at Daikin Park.

Astros Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The numbers paint a bleak picture. 1-6 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. On top of that, losing by 3 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.

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Astros Game on July 20

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (52-48)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ronel Blanco (TBD) vs Janson Junk (4-5, 4.57 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph

Astros Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Houston Astros came up short against the Baltimore Orioles 2-5 at Daikin Park.

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

Highlights

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

Astros Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rangers	50	49	.505		L1
Mariners	50	50	.500	0.5	W2
Astros	47	54	.465	4.0	L4
Athletics	42	57	.424	8.0	L1
Angels	39	61	.390	11.5	W1

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

Astros Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
44 Yordan Alvarez	31	.319	1.062	73
8 Christian Walker	20	.234	.766	58
15 Isaac Paredes	12	.257	.763	50

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Steven Okert	2-1	2.22	0.82	48.2
38 Peter Lambert	8-5	3.03	1.11	92.0
69 AJ Blubaugh	4-2	3.63	1.26	62.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
38 Peter Lambert	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
45 Tatsuya Imai	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
48 Steven Okert	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Astros News

The Houston Astros are reeling after a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, marking their fourth straight defeat and a grim 2-5 stretch over the last week. With their record now at 47-53, the impending Trade Deadline looms large, as the team must decide whether to buy or sell while still holding onto the hope of making a late-season push. Yordan Alvarez’s MVP-caliber season feels like it's being wasted amid this turmoil, and fans are left wrestling with the harsh reality of their struggles. In a bid to stabilize the pitching staff, Ronel Blanco is set to make his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, but it’s unclear if he alone can turn the tide. The Astros are also in the process of reshuffling their roster, designating Nate Pearson for assignment as they seek to reclaim momentum before it slips away completely.

Sources

Climbingtalshill

This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a steal

The Houston Astros may have found a gem in the 2026 MLB Draft thanks to Keon Johnson's one standout skill.

Crawfish Boxes

Ronel Blanco to Start for Astros Monday, Bryan King Optioned to Triple-A

The Houston Astros continue to shuffle the deck with their pitching staff. SP Ronel Blanco, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since May 18, 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, will return to the roster on Monday and get the start against the Miami Marlins at Daikin Park. Blanco has pitched well on his rehab […]

Crawfish Boxes

Dream Another Astros Dream, This Dream Is Over. Time to Sell

It literally pains me to write this, because the idea of flushing an MVP season from Yordan is a sin, yet here we are. Where we are is literally with the finish line in sight. Ronel Blanco, Hayden Wesneski, and Bennett Sousa are all about to return and provide much needed reinforcements to a beleaguered […]

MLB.com

Astros feel presence of Trade Deadline looming after 4th straight loss

HOUSTON -- The 15 games the Astros have remaining before the Trade Deadline could determine their fate in October. With the deadline looming in two weeks, the Astros are still considered to be buyers and will be in the market for relief pitching and an outfield bat, though their needs

MLB.com

Blanco slated to make 2026 debut against Marlins in return from TJ surgery

HOUSTON -- Some help is on the way for the Astros’ beleaguered pitching rotation. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, who hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since May 17, 2025, will come off the injured list on Monday to start the series opener against the Marlins at Daikin Park. He underwent surgery

Mlbtraderumors

Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment

The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A. With Pearson’s designation, the Astros have three open 40-man roster spots. It’s a mild surprise to see Pearson lose his roster spot. […]

Astros Upcoming Schedule

The Houston Astros visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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