Tonight, they have a chance to get back into the win column and expand their playoff lead against Jack Leiter (9-8, 3.76 ERA, 131 SO) and the Rangers in the first game of a critical three game series at Daikin Park.

Astros: Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to start a three-game series. Houston is 43-32 in home games and 81-69 overall.

Additionally, Hader is being recognized for his character and off-the-field work. The Astros made an announcement about the veteran before their matchup against the Rangers on Monday, via their social media.

The impact slugger Yordan Alvarez can make on the Astros’ lineup was evident when he drew four walks in his first eight plate appearances coming off the injured list last week. Despite missing 100 games with a fractured hand,

Dustin Harris hit a game-ending double in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 4-3 to close within a half-game of playoff position.

WASHINGTON -- The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later - and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series. Altuve doubled twice and scored both times, Zack Greinke repeatedly worked out of ...

The New York Yankees face the Houston Astros on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (9/4/25) at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

After Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell hit a double in the bottom of the ninth against David Bednar, manager Aaron Boone went out to home plate umpire and crew chief Adrian Johnson to ask him to inspect Trammell’s bat.

A pair of American League West rivals that took a step in the wrong direction in their respective playoff races on Sunday get a chance to reverse course when Texas Rangers and host Houston Astros open a critical three-game series on Monday night.