#houston-astros

#houston-astros

Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls. MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will be back with the club in 2026, for Brown's fourth season and Espada's third season in their respective roles.

Hurston Waldrep hopes to rebound with better command than his last outing and continue his breakout second half against an injury-riddled Astros lineup.

TORONTO -- Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia exited Tuesday's game at Toronto in the second inning with an apparent injury. AJ Blubaugh came on to replace Garcia, who was making his second start after sitting out more than two years while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Garcia threw 27 pitches, 14 for strikes. Garcia motioned to the dugout after throwing an 88 mph changeup to Ernie Clement with two outs in the second.

Brandon Young's pursuit of a perfect game ended in the eighth inning with a slow ground ball by Ramon Urías. Young retired 23 consecutive batters before an error on his throw allowed Urías an infield single.

Matthews' arrival in the major leagues will knock him out of Saturday's MLB All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta after he was selected following a productive first half at Sugar Land.

Kenedy Corona, a 25-year-old outfielder, was recalled by the Astros, filling the roster spot vacated by first baseman Christian Walker, who is on the paternity list.

The Phillies' trip to Houston saw them swept, allowing less than five runs but scoring only one run, becoming only the 10th team in MLB history to do so.