Yainer Diaz lifts a solo home run to left-center field, giving the Astros the lead in the bottom of the 3rd, 1-0

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees on Aug. 26, 2026.

Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview for August 26

The Yankees bullpen allowed six runs in New York's back-and-forth 9-7 loss to the Astros on Tuesday night.

The Houston Astros kicked off their series against the Texas Rangers Friday night, and it honestly wasn't close. Houston routed Texas 11-2 to take over first place in the AL West.

Yainer Diaz homered and tied a career high with four hits and Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker also went deep to lead the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Texas Rangers Friday night that put them in first place in the AL West. Jeremy Peña had three RBIs and Yordan Alvarez added two as the Astros tied a season high with 18 hits for their ninth win in 10 games to move a half-game ahead of Texas atop the division.

The Astros offense has been carried by a handful of hitters through their quest back to .500. But production from catchers at the plate has been poor. To this p