Josh Hader - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

A pillar of community, Hader nominated for Clemente Award again HOUSTON -- Since signing with the Astros prior to the 2024 season, closer Josh Hader has made a commitment to be involved in the community a...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

They have elite fastballs. But the changeup may be their literal secret weapon Mason Miller, Jacob Misiorowski and Josh Hader have a whole lot in common. We can start with the fact that they are three of the best pitche...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Locks down save No. 25 Hader struck out one in a clean ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Hader dispatched the Phillies on Thursday, landing six of his eight pitches in the strike zone. It was an encouraging bounce-back performance by the southpaw, who was scored upon his last time out in Philadelphia on Tuesday for the first time since July 20 against the Marlins. He has a shiny 0.87 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 54:11 K:BB over 41.1 innings, going a perfect 25-for-25 in save chances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith hit solo homer in 9th off All-Star closer Duran in Houston's 2-1 win over Phillies

Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning off Jhoan Duran and Cristian Javier combined on a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hangs on for 24th save Hader picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies, allowing a run on two hits in the ninth inning.

Impact Bryson Stott led off the ninth inning with a single before Edmundo Sosa drove him in with a double, the first run charged to Hader in 22 innings. The star closer would settle in, however, retiring the next three Phillies to strand the tying run in scoring position and lock down his 24th save this season. It's been another dominant year for Hader, who sports a pristine 0.89 ERA with a 0.67 WHIP and 53:11 K:BB across 40.1 innings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies

Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered and led the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros' Josh Hader Is Already Making History: How Far Can He Go? Josh Hader recorded the 250th save of his career Friday night in the Houston Astros’ 3-1 victory to open a home series against the Arizona D...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Notches 250th career save Friday Hader struck out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hader was dominant after being handed a two-run lead in the ninth inning, striking out all three batters he faced to close out the game in just 16 pitches (11 strikes). It was his 23rd save of the season while lowering his ERA to 0.70. More notably, it was the 250th save of Hader's career, making him the sixth active pitcher and 41st in MLB history to reach the milestone. It also extended his run of scoreless outings to 20, posting a 24:3 K:BB across 21 innings over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yainer Diaz homers in 3-run 3rd, Astros beat Diamondbacks 3-1

Yainer Diaz hit a solo home run in a three-run third inning, Cristian Javier combined with four relievers to limit Arizona to three hits and the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 on...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Astros' Josh Hader Earns AL Pitcher of the Month for 9th Time Josh Hader earned the AL Reliever of the Month award for August, not allowing a run all month long. It was Hader’s ninth reliever of the mon...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Cruises to 22nd save Hader struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Hader threw eight of 14 pitches for strikes. He's been at his best throughout 2026, and that's been especially true during his active 20-inning scoreless streak. Hader is at a 0.72 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 49:11 K:BB while remaining a perfect 22-for-22 in save chances over 37.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Velázquez's 2-run single in the 8th inning gives Astros 2-0 win over White Sox

Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Claims 21st save Hader allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mets. He didn't strike out or walk a batter.

Impact Hader got by pitching to contact Sunday, throwing seven of 13 pitches for strikes. He remains perfect in save chances, converting all 21 that have come his way this year, and he's on a 19-inning scoreless streak with a 20:3 K:BB in that span. Hader has a stellar 0.74 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB through 36.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wade's pinch-hit homer helps first-place Astros power past Mets 6-3

LaMonte Wade Jr.'s pinch-hit homer powered the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the New York Mets

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Reaches 20 save mark Hader earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Mets, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Hader was called on to protect a two-run lead and retired the heart of the Mets' order to slam the door. The 32-year-old has converted each of his 20 save chances, with his last blown save coming July 12 of last season. On the year, he owns a 0.76 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB across 35.1 innings while holding opponents scoreless in 33 of 36 contests.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho backs Brown in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Mets

Hunter Brown struck out 10 and allowed a run over 6 2/3 innings, Daulton Varsho had a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 o...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña power the Astros to a 5-1 win over Gerrit Cole and the Yankees

Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning, and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Collects 19th save Hader earned the save in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, striking out one batter across 1.1 scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk.

Impact The Astros brought out Hader with two outs and a runner on in the eighth, and the veteran southpaw answered the call by striking out Trent Grisham before securing the save on just seven pitches in the ninth. Hader has yet to blow a save chance in 19 opportunities and boasts an 0.81 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB over 33.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez hits go-ahead triple in 8th inning as Astros outlast Yankees 9-7

Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple off Brent Headrick in the eighth inning as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Secures 18th save Hader walked one and struck out none in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Hader's scoreless streak is up to 13.2 innings, and he has a 13:3 K:BB with seven saves and a win in that span. The closer has been excellent this season, converting all 18 of his save chances. He's maintained a 0.87 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB through 31 innings.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vázquez hits 7th homer as the Astros beat the Angels 3-2

Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los An...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Andy Ibáñez's odyssey since Tigers release continues with new west coast deal Andy Ibáñez used to be beloved in Detroit. It wasn't just for his bases-clearing, game-winning double off of Josh Hader in the 2024 Wild Car...

AUGUST 18 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Notches 17th save Hader turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Hader has been nearly untouchable of late, turning in nine straight hitless appearances (9.2 innings), issuing just two walks while striking out nine in that span. Hader improved to a perfect 17-for-17 in save chances this season while lowering his ERA to 0.96 with a 0.71 WHIP and 38:10 K:BB across 28 innings.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Allen hits go-ahead sacrifice fly, Houston bullpen allows just a run as Astros beat Giants 2-1

Nick Allen hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, Steven Okert led an Astros bullpen that allowed just one run and Houston beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesda...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Jeremy Peña hits go-ahead single, Isaac Paredes 2-run double in 10th as Astros rally past Giants 6-3

Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead single with none out in the 10th, Isaac Paredes added a two-run double one out later, and the Houston Astros rallied past the San Francisco Giants for a...

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

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