Yankees host Astros amid injury struggles and organizational shakeup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New York Yankees welcome the Houston Astros for a three-game series starting August 25, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees recently won six of their last seven games but face significant injuries, including Giancarlo Stanton's potential season-ending issue. Will Warren is set to start Tuesday, facing Ethan Pecko, who is making just his second MLB appearance. The series comes after the Astros fired GM Dana Brown amidst a slump, tying for first place in the AL West despite dropping six of eight games. Gerrit Cole is expected to pitch the series finale on Thursday.
- •Yankees won six of their last seven games.
- •Cody Bellinger returned, while Giancarlo Stanton faces an uncertain future.
- •Will Warren faces Ethan Pecko in the series opener.
- •The Astros fired GM Dana Brown after recent struggles.
- •Gerrit Cole scheduled to pitch in Thursday's game.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros: Series Preview
"The Yanks will look to weather rotation injuries and keep their hot streak going.
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