About the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros play in the American League West and are based in Houston, Texas and play at Daikin Park. Their division rivals are Los Angeles Angels, Athletics, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. Sports Alerts lists them as HOU.
4 Astros players are on the injured list in our latest roster sync: Mike Burrows, Carlos Correa, Jake Meyers, Brandon Walter. When a followed player goes on or comes off the IL, the app sends a push alert.
Astros alerts you can turn on
- Lineup postedA push alert when a Astros player you follow is in the starting lineup. A separate alert says when a player is not in it.
- Home runs and extra-base hitsAlerts for home runs, doubles and triples from your followed Astros hitters. Stolen bases and RBIs are optional.
- Pitching lines and decisionsFor Astros pitchers: a pitching line, wins, losses, saves, holds, strikeout games, and a scratch alert if a starter is pulled.
- Injuries and IL movesFollow the Astros as a team and get an alert when any player on the club goes on or comes off the injured list.
- Call-upsKnow when a Astros prospect you follow gets called up. The player search includes minor leaguers.
- Scores and lead changesTeam alerts for every Astros score change, lead changes, or an every-inning summary. You choose which.
Top Astros players to follow
These are well-known Astros players. 2 of the 7 are pitchers and 5 are hitters. You can follow any of them, and any other Astros player, in the app.
| Player | Pos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | DH | .316, 42 HR, 106 RBI, 1 SB |
| Hunter Brown | P | 6-4, 3.19 ERA, 124 K |
| Josh Hader | P | 4-2, 1.01 ERA, 55 K |
| Jeremy Peña | SS | .277, 22 HR, 56 RBI, 12 SB |
| Christian Walker | 1B | .226, 29 HR, 87 RBI, 0 SB |
| Jose Altuve | 2B | .250, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 5 SB |
| Isaac Paredes | 3B | .262, 25 HR, 94 RBI, 0 SB |
2026 regular season (MLB Stats API). Roster data is from the October 27, 2026 sync, so trades after that date may not show.
Daikin Park and run scoring
Sports Alerts measures how many runs score in Astros home games compared with their road games. For 2026 the ratio is 0.94, which is pitcher-friendly. The five-year weighted ratio is 0.97, which is close to neutral. A number above 1.00 means more runs score at home than on the road.
For hitters this helps you read home run and RBI alerts. A hitter-friendly park usually means more of them.
Follow the Astros and their division rivals
Houston Astros fans often follow the other clubs in the American League West too.
Astros alerts FAQ
What alerts can I get for the Houston Astros?
You can follow the Astros as a team and get alerts for every score change, lead changes, an every-inning summary, and injuries and IL moves for any player on the club. You can also follow individual Astros players for lineup posts, home runs, extra-base hits, stolen bases, pitching lines, call-ups and injuries.
Which Astros players can I follow in Sports Alerts?
Any Astros player. The player search covers the full MLB pool, including the injured list and minor-league prospects. Well-known Astros players include Yordan Alvarez, Hunter Brown and Josh Hader.
Will I get a Astros lineup alert before the game?
Yes, if you follow a Astros player and keep the Lineup posted alert on. The app sends it when the lineup posts. You can also turn on a Not in lineup alert.
Does Sports Alerts tell me when a Astros player is injured?
Yes. Follow a Astros player for injury alerts on that player, or follow the Astros team for injuries and IL moves across the club.
How much does Sports Alerts cost for Astros fans?
Sports Alerts is free to install. Fantasy roster auto-sync is $0.99 per month, with a free first month. Alerts for followed teams and players are free.
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