Josh Hader news
The gist
Astros closer Josh Hader walked in the tying run and allowed a walk-off single in a 6-5, 10-inning loss at Seattle.
The blown save leaves Houston tied with Texas atop the AL West with four games left.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Astros beat the Royals 6-2; Yordan Alvarez hit his 40th home run, one of five Houston long balls, moving Houston (77-76) one game ahead of Texas (76-77) in the AL West.
- Sep 20, 2026Josh Hader signs autographs for fans before an Astros game against the Atlanta Braves in Houston.
- Sep 22, 2026An article is published on the Astros facing a make-or-break moment with a Josh Hader trade decision.