The Astros' mini dynasty didn't end in a day, even if it might feel that way.

Jason Schiavone, drafted two years ago, just finished a season no minor league catcher has had in 45 years.

It’s been seven months since the Astros reported to Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Fla., with their sights set on returning to the postseason after missing the playoffs by one game last year. The

At T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners (73-83) face the Houston Astros (77-79), fellow members of the AL West, at 9:40 p.m. ET.Looking to see who's a

Brice Matthews had been sidelined since being hurt in the Astros' last game before the All-Star break.

Second baseman Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros are in the mix to return to the MLB playoffs for the first time since the 2024 season. This is how things stand entering play on Saturday, Sept. 19: The regular season ends Sunday, Sept. 27, and the Wild Card Series begins with four games on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Houston Astros have announced their starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves (at home).

Along with Alvarez, Houston has a solid lineup with Jose Altuve, Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith, and Christian Walker to protect the slugger. The core of the group has also proven they can win and know what it takes to win in October, which also makes them a scary team to play.

Jose Altuve and the Astros have struggled to get the runner in from third with less than two outs in 2026.