Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Astros into Game 2

Houston Astros (45-48, third in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (47-45, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Tatsuya Imai (5-4, 6.14 ERA, 1.47 WHIP,

Mike Burrows' season hits rock bottom in Washington. Will Houston Astros keep him in rotation?

The right-hander allowed 10 runs after being staked to a big lead in Washington. That prompts the inevitable question, if the Astros can withstand his struggles amid a playoff push.

4 Best MLB Draft Picks in Houston Astros History

As the 2026 MLB Draft approaches, we look back the Astros best picks of all time.

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

How Josh Hader has returned to his dominating form after return from injuries to Houston Astros

Josh Hader has looked dominant since returning to the Astros, piling up nine saves after going 10 months between action because of injuries.

Astros vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Monday, July 6

The Houston Astros hit the road for a three-game set against the Washington Nationals starting on Monday night. Houston lost three of the first four games on it

Nats, facing Astros, keep waiting for pitching to catch up with hitting

The Washington Nationals hope their pitching can provide help for the offense as they play the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.
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Astros option starting CF Meyers to Triple-A in flurry of moves

The Astros will be in the market to add an outfield bat prior to the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, but the club made a few moves on Saturday it hopes can, at least for now, energize a position group that ran

Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0

Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday. Walker led off the fourth inning with his 20th home run of the season,

Astros option struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros also optioned outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A,
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Astros 'genuinely excited' about options in significant 2026 Draft

With their biggest bonus pool since 2015 and four picks inside the top 100 in this weekend’s MLB Draft, the Astros have their best chance in more than a decade to infuse their system with young talent.

Astros trade rumors turn up pressure on Mariners before deadline

Astros trade rumors around outfielders and starters make the Mariners’ own deadline posture even harder to ignore.