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The Astros combined to no-hit the Rangers behind Tatsuya Imai and two relievers, marking MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024; Colton Cowser provided late-inning excitement with a walk-off homer, while Jacob Misiorowski piled up 12 strikeouts over seven innings and threw a record number of 100+ mph pitches.
Houston’s pitching staff combined to no-hit Texas 9-0, with Tatsuya Imai tossing six innings before Steven Okert and Alimber Santa finished the job; the 22nd combined no-hitter in MLB history and the Astros’ fourth in franchise history. The win improves Houston to 24-31, puts them four games back in the AL West, and comes amid a four-game win streak and eight wins in 12 games.
The Astros broke the game open with a five-run fifth, highlighted by Jeremy Peña’s two RBIs and Jordan Walker’s three-run homer, to beat the Cubs 8-5 as Shota Imanaga allowed three homers in six innings. The Cubs mounted a late charge with Michael Busch’s two-run homer in the seventh, but Houston’s early cushion held. On the Cubs’ side, Edward Cabrera was placed on the injured list, Jordan Wicks was called up, and Cade Horton (season-ending surgery) and Justin Steele (rehab setback) highlighted a rough stretch for Chicago.
In a postgame take, the author argues Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn’t deliver a true “different look” against Houston, noting that top prospects Pedro Ramirez and Kevin Alcántara weren’t in the lineup. While Colin Rea pitched well and the defense—especially Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner—sparked highlights, the Cubs’ offense remained dormant in a 3-0 defeat as the team pursues a continued scoring drought. The piece presses for real lineup experimentation rather than superficial changes.
Chicago hosts Houston for a 1:20 p.m. CT first pitch at Wrigley Field with Jameson Taillon on the mound against Spencer Arrighetti. The Cubs shuffle their lineup, featuring Michael Conforto at DH and Pedro Ramirez in the lineup while Matt Shaw lands on the injured list; Kevin Alcantara’s long‑anticipated call‑up is teased. The Astros counter with the usual suspects led by Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña. Winds blow in from center (about 12 mph, gusts to 20), with a cooler 62-degree day that could affect the ball. Broadcast info: AppleTV for the game and 104.3 The Score on radio; a list of key injuries for both teams is noted. The post also links to related Cubs coverage and pregame notes.
The Astros activated Jeremy Peña from the injured list after nearly five weeks, placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, recalled Jason Alexander, and designated Cody Bolton for assignment, with Peña slated to hit leadoff against Minnesota as Houston reshuffles the infield.
The Houston Astros placed second baseman Jose Altuve on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain after he left Saturday’s game; he homered off Jacob deGrom but was sidelined on Sunday. At 36, Altuve has been roughly league-average in 42 games after a hot start, and his defensive metrics have declined. With Pena (hamstring) and Correa (ankle) also out, Houston’s infield depth is thin, with players like Braden Shewmake, Nick Allen, and Brice Matthews in the mix for fill-ins. Jake Meyers is nearing a return from an oblique injury, which could help offset Altuve’s loss, and he’s expected to travel with the team for a series in Minnesota as the club assesses its options.
Astros’ Jose Altuve left the game with a left-side injury and will undergo imaging, with a possible injured list stint discussed given his age; his 2026 start has been weaker than his peak. Houston also expects a boost soon from pitchers Hunter Brown (shoulder) and Josh Hader (biceps tendinitis), who are both nearing returns after rehab, Brown throwing a live batting practice soon and Hader needing about five more rehab appearances. The bullpen’s 5.81 ERA remains a major weakness as the club — currently 19-28 and listed as fourth in the NL West in the piece — tries to stabilize the rotation and lineup.
Bryce Miller returned from the IL with peak velocity (averaging 97.6 mph) and pitched 5 1/3 innings for Seattle, but Cal Raleigh left late with hip/side soreness after awkward plays. The Mariners tied the game in the ninth, yet Houston walked off in the 10th to win 4-3, snapping Seattle’s nine-game winning streak against the Astros. Muñoz delivered a standout relief outing for Houston, while Seattle’s offense scattered hits but couldn’t string them together in regulation.
Carlos Correa will undergo surgery on his left ankle and miss the remainder of the 2026 season for the Houston Astros, who are already dealing with a slew of injuries. The star’s past ankle concerns during free agency were well publicized, and since being traded from the Twins in 2025 he has posted a .279/.369/.418 line with 3 homers in 32 games as Houston sits near the bottom of the AL standings.
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Wednesday’s game against the Astros after one inning due to lower-back pain, after throwing 19 pitches and giving up a leadoff homer. He also recorded his 1,000th and 1,001st career strikeouts in the brief outing. The injury comes as Los Angeles navigates rotation health alongside Blake Snell’s return from shoulder inflammation, potentially reshaping the six-man staff.
Houston’s Carlos Correa suffered what is believed to be a serious left ankle injury during pregame batting practice and will see a foot specialist, after which he was scratched from the Astros’ 2-1 win; with 14 players already on the IL, including Pena and Diaz, Houston may shift Isaac Paredes to third base as they cope with a stretched lineup and a struggling pitching staff.
A trio of high-spending MLB clubs—Mets, Phillies, and Astros—are under increased scrutiny as their on-field struggles raise the specter of in-season managerial changes. The piece argues that while firings aren’t guaranteed, owners in New York, Philadelphia, and Houston may feel compelled to act if rosters underperform, given the heavy payrolls and elevated expectations. Mendoza, Thomson, and Espada each face mounting pressure amid injuries, aging stars, and roster rebuilding challenges, with past examples suggesting that quick midseason moves can backfire or pay off depending on leadership and player performance.
New York trades infielder Braden Shewmake to Houston for 22-year-old right-hander Wilmy Sanchez, a minor-league pitcher with strikeout ability but walk concerns; Shewmake, who spent most of the past seasons in Triple-A with limited MLB action, lacked a clear path to the majors with Volpe back and Ryan McMahon at shortstop, while Sanchez began the season well in Double-A, offering the Yankees a depth pitching prospect.
The Yankees traded infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros for right-hander Wilmy Sanchez. Houston also placed Joey Loperfido on the injured list and recalled Jayden Murray, returning to a 13-man pitching staff. Shewmake provides infield depth for an Astros club missing multiple shortstops as Jeremy Peña and Nick Allen deal with injuries. He posted an 82 wRC+ in 72 Triple-A games last season and went 1-for-10 in 2026 at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Sanchez, a reliever who has climbed Houston’s ladder, has moved from starter to bullpen with improving results; he logged a 3.50 ERA across 54 innings in the minors in earlier seasons and has allowed just one run over seven innings in five Double-A outings this year.