AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
JOSH HADER #71 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
6-2 W-L •
0.85 WHIP •
2.05 ERA
6-2 W-L
0.85 WHIP
2.05 ERA
Josh Hader praises Tigers skipper's lineup and bullpen management | Sporting News Astros' closer Josh Hader compliments Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch for his ability to manage the lineup and bullpen
Astros announce horrible Josh Hader news amid shoulder injury | Sporting News The Houston Astros announced horrible Josh Hader news amid his shoulder injury, placing the closer on the injured list.
AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lands on IL with shoulder strain The Astros placed Hader on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 11, due to a left shoulder strain.
Impact The All-Star closer was unavailable for the save Monday against the Red Sox due to left shoulder discomfort, and he's now been diagnosed with a strain. Hader will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 26, though he's without an official timeline for his return since a recovery timetable has yet to be announced. Enyel De Los Santos and Bennett Sousa combined to handle the ninth inning Monday, but setup man Bryan Abreu is the likely favorite to fill in as Houston's closer.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Astros must avoid reunion that could tank their season after Josh Hader injury Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader is undergoing tests on his left shoulder after reporting discomfort on Monday afternoon. And if the le...
AUGUST 12 • FANSIDED.COM
Astros' closer Josh Hader awaiting test results due to shoulder discomfort | Sporting News Hader reported the discomfort during his pre-game routine on Monday
AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Astros Get Concerning Josh Hader News After Red Sox Game The Houston Astros got a worrisome update on closer Josh Hader after the win against the Boston Red Sox.
AUGUST 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Astros closer Josh Hader goes for tests on sore shoulder Houston closer Josh Hader underwent testing on a sore shoulder that kept him out of the Astros' 7-6 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on...
AUGUST 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Astros' Josh Hader sidelined with shoulder discomfort, tests pending
Houston Astros' All-Star closer Josh Hader is dealing with shoulder discomfortAUGUST 12 • Associated Press
Nursing shoulder issue Hader wasn't available to pitch in Monday's 7-6 victory over the Red Sox due to left shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's unclear at this time whether the injury will require shut-down period for Hader. Manager Joe Espada stated after Monday's game that the closer is headed for further tests to identify the severity of the injury.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up sixth win Hader (6-2) allowed one run (none earned) on one walk and one hit across two innings to earn the win Friday against the Yankees.
Impact Hader entered the game with the score tied at 2-2 in the ninth inning. He pitched a clean opening frame and then managed to protect a three-run lead in the 10th inning, despite giving up a run-scoring single to the second batter he faced. Hader has now gone eight appearances without allowing an earned run, picking up three saves and a win in that span.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees Lose To Astros In Extra Innings, Taking 6th Defeat in Last 7 Games
Yankees allow three runs in 10th inning as Astros hand them 5-3 defeat, New York's sixth loss in last seven games.AUGUST 9 • FOX SPORTS
Correa hits go-ahead single off Williams in 10th as Astros outlast Yankees 5-3
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking single off struggling reliever Devin Williams in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 5-3AUGUST 9 • Associated Press
Clean outing in non-save situation Hader walked one and struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact Hader hadn't appeared in a game since Friday, so he made an appearance despite Houston holding a four-run lead. He walked the second batter he faced but ran into little trouble and has now turned in seven consecutive scoreless appearances since the All-Star break.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Clean outing in non-save situation Hader walked one and struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact Hader hadn't appeared in a game since Friday, so he made an appearance despite Houston holding a four-run lead. He walked the second batter he faced but ran into little trouble and has now turned in seven consecutive scoreless appearances since the All-Star break.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers' Devil Magic? Milwaukee Is Running Away With The National League Somehow The Milwaukee Brewers have baseball's best record and run differential in 2025 after years of trading away top talent like Corbin Burnes and...
AUGUST 5 • OUTKICK.COM
MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: How are the Padres Both?!
Here are the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.AUGUST 1 • FOX SPORTS
Yainer Diaz homers as the Astros beat the Nationals to stop a 5-game slide
Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubón each had three hits, and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 to stop a five-game slideJULY 30 • Associated Press
Nails down 28th save Hader picked up the save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact The All-Star southpaw dispatched the Nationals, with nine of his 13 pitches landing for strikes. The three strikeouts were Hader's most since May 28 versus the Athletics, and he's tallied multiple punchouts in seven of his last nine outings. For the season, he owns a 2.22 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 73:13 K:BB while converting 28 of his 29 save chances over 48.2 frames.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Nails down 28th save Hader picked up the save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact The All-Star southpaw dispatched the Nationals, with nine of his 13 pitches landing for strikes. The three strikeouts were Hader's most since May 28 versus the Athletics, and he's tallied multiple punchouts in seven of his last nine outings. For the season, he owns a 2.22 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 73:13 K:BB while converting 28 of his 29 save chances over 48.2 frames.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Last Night in Baseball: Astros and Blue Jays Suddenly Tied for AL's Best Record
The Astros and Blue Jays pass the Tigers for AL's best, Bryce Harper hits a milestone homer, Justin Verlander finally gets a W and more from...JULY 24 • FOX SPORTS
Walker's clutch hit in the ninth lifts Astros over Diamondbacks for sweep
Christian Walker singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to complete a three-game sweepJULY 23 • Associated Press
Walks tightrope for save Hader walked two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Monday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Hader got two outs on his first six pitches, then walked two batters before getting Josh Naylor on a flyout to end the threat. Hader took a blown save in his last appearance before the All-Star break and has walked four batters over three innings in two outings since the season resumed, which has made for a tumultuous July for the Houston closer. He's still been sharp enough when it matters, converting 26 of 27 save chances this season with a 2.36 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 66:13 K:BB across 45.2 innings.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Walks tightrope for save Hader walked two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Monday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Hader got two outs on his first six pitches, then walked two batters before getting Josh Naylor on a flyout to end the threat. Hader took a blown save in his last appearance before the All-Star break and has walked four batters over three innings in two outings since the season resumed, which has made for a tumultuous July for the Houston closer. He's still been sharp enough when it matters, converting 26 of 27 save chances this season with a 2.36 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 66:13 K:BB across 45.2 innings.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Brice Matthews hits first 2 big-league homers, leads Astros past the D-backs 6-3
Brice Matthews hits his first two major league home runs, driving in five runs, as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3JULY 22 • Associated Press
Astros' Joe Espada reveals why Josh Hader is dominating again in 2025 | Sporting News Houston Astros manager Joe Espada reveals the key reasons behind Josh Hader’s dominant performance in 2025.
JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
