Josh Hader was outstanding when healthy, but Houston’s bullpen still faces uncertainty.

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are battling it out . Both have losing records (78-80) and are duking it out for the American League West Division title. So whoever wins will carry an added stigma. On Wednesday, the Astros played the Seattle Mariners. Houston gave up a 4-o lead to the Mariners, resulting in a 6-5 loss. After the game, manager […] The post 2026 AL Standings: Astros' 4-run choke job costly in pathetic AL West battle vs. Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader was recently recognized for his special efforts.

Josh Hader, Bryan Abreu, and Steven Okert have carried a bullpen that's had to cover for an inconsistent rotation all season.

Christian Walker, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho all went deep, and Houston needed every one of those homers to hold off a late Phillies rally in the series opener.

The 250 saves are only the starting point: the quality of his results and the pace at which he has reached this mark place Hader among the most dominant relievers of his generation.