Colorado Rockies at Houston Astros – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (April 16, 2026)

The Colorado Rockies will face off against the Houston Astros in a matchup featuring two teams struggling to find their footing early in the season. The Rockies enter the game with a record of 6-12, currently on a six-game losing streak, and have struggled particularly on the road with a 2-10 record. In contrast, the Astros, with an 8-11 record, are riding a two-game winning streak and have performed well at home, boasting a 7-2 record at Daikin Park. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Rockies sitting at the bottom of their division and the Astros also positioned fourth. Key players to watch include Yordan Alvarez for the Astros, who leads the team in multiple offensive categories, and Braxton Fulford for the Rockies, who is currently batting .400.

Colorado Rockies at Houston Astros Game Information

Game Date: April 16, 2026
Game Time: 08:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, MLB.TV – Colorado Rockies, ESPN+000
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 8-11
Home Record: 7-2
Away Record: 1-9
Division Record: 3-0
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .421

Colorado Rockies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 6-12
Home Record: 4-2
Away Record: 2-10
Division Record: 1-5
Streak: 6 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .333

Stat Leaders

Houston Astros (8-11, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Christian Vázquez, 0.370
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 17 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 7 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 15 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 21 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 3 SB
ERA Leader: Hunter Brown, 0.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Mike Burrows, 18 K
Wins Leader: AJ Blubaugh, 2 W
Saves Leader: Enyel De Los Santos, 2 SV

Colorado Rockies (6-12, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Braxton Fulford, 0.400
RBI Leader: Mickey Moniak, 9 RBI
Home Run Leader: Mickey Moniak, 5 HR
Runs Leader: Hunter Goodman, 12 Runs
Hits Leader: TJ Rumfield, 17 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jake McCarthy, 5 SB
ERA Leader: Brennan Bernardino, 1.29 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Antonio Senzatela, 15 K
Wins Leader: Brennan Bernardino, 1 W
Saves Leader: Antonio Senzatela, 1 SV

Houston Astros Injury Report

Cristian Javier – Shoulder (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Hayden Wesneski – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Josh Hader – Biceps (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list with left biceps tendinitis.
Tatsuya Imai – Arm (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list due to right arm fatigue.
Jake Meyers – Oblique (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Bennett Sousa – Oblique (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list with left oblique strain.
Hunter Brown – Shoulder (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Ronel Blanco – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list.
Jeremy Peña – Knee (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a grade one hamstring.
Cody Bolton – Back (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cody Bolton on the 15-day injured list with right mid-back inflammation.
Zach Dezenzo – Elbow (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Zach Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Nate Pearson – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Nate Pearson on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

Colorado Rockies Injury Report

RJ Petit – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP RJ Petit from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. He had Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2026 season.
Jeff Criswell – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Jeff Criswell on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Pierson Ohl – Elbow (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed RHP Pierson Ohl on the 60-day injured list due to his recent elbow injury.
McCade Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Colorado Rockies transferred RHP McCade Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Kris Bryant – Back (D60) – The Colorado Rockies placed DH Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease.
Kyle Freeland – Shoulder (D15) – The Colorado Rockies placed LHP Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 16, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
April 17, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
April 18, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
April 19, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
April 20, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
April 21, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
April 22, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
April 24, 2026 vs New York Yankees
April 25, 2026 vs New York Yankees
April 26, 2026 vs New York Yankees

Colorado Rockies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 16, 2026 at Houston Astros
April 17, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
April 18, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
April 19, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
April 20, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
April 21, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
April 22, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
April 23, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
April 24, 2026 at New York Mets
April 25, 2026 at New York Mets

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