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Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 16, 2026)

June 16, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Two teams hovering below .500 but trending in opposite directions meet in Houston, where the Astros are trying to build on a stretch of baseball that has quietly made them one of the more interesting teams in the American League. Houston has gone 16-12 since May 15, and the bullpen has been a significant reason why — a 2.62 ERA over that span, ranking first among AL clubs in ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. That kind of relief work can carry a team through a rough rotation, and the Astros are leaning on it.

Detroit arrives having won its last game and going 6-4 over its last ten, a stretch that suggests the Tigers are more competitive than their 30-42 record implies. Riley Greene is hitting .296 with 77 hits and remains the most dangerous bat in the lineup. Dillon Dingler has been a quiet force with 16 home runs and 50 RBI. For Houston, Yordan Alvarez continues to operate at a different level than almost anyone in the league — 24 home runs, 54 RBI, and 87 hits through the first half of the season. Christian Walker adds 18 home runs and 52 RBI behind him.

Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros Game Information

Game Date: June 16, 2026
Game Time: 08:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, Detroit Tigers, and MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

11:03 PM ET
Joey Loperfido pinch-hitting for Brice Matthews.
11:02 PM ET
Will Vest (P) replaces Keider Montero (P).
11:01 PM ET
Matt Vierling remains in the game as CF.
11:01 PM ET
Jahmai Jones remains in the game as DH.
10:52 PM ET
Jake Rogers strikes out swinging.
10:50 PM ET
Jake Rogers pinch-hitting for Zach McKinstry.
10:49 PM ET
Wenceel Pérez pops out to Isaac Paredes.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:47 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson pops out to Isaac Paredes.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:45 PM ET
Riley Greene singles to shallow right field.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:44 PM ET
Josh Hader (P) replaces Bryan King (P).
10:44 PM ET
Jake Meyers (CF) replaces Brice Matthews (CF), batting 8th.
10:44 PM ET
Taylor Trammell (LF) replaces Yordan Alvarez (LF), batting 2nd.
10:42 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez grounds out to second base, Zach McKinstry to Spencer Torkelson.
10:41 PM ET
Drew Sommers (P) replaces Keider Montero (P).
10:37 PM ET
Jeremy Peña hits into a force out to shallow infield. Raynel Delgado out at second. Joey Loperfido scores.
10:37 PM ET
Jeremy Peña hits into a force out to shallow infield. Raynel Delgado out at second. Joey Loperfido scores.
10:35 PM ET
Raynel Delgado singles to shallow infield. Joey Loperfido to third. Cam Smith scores. Yainer Diaz scores.
10:34 PM ET
Joey Loperfido walks. Cam Smith to second. Yainer Diaz to third.
10:31 PM ET
Cam Smith hits into a force out to shallow infield. Yainer Diaz to second. Fielding error by Kevin McGonigle.
10:27 PM ET
Yainer Diaz singles to right center field.
10:25 PM ET
Jose Altuve called out on strikes.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:46 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:38 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pinch-hitting for Kerry Carpenter.
10:59 PM ET
Dillon Dingler out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Brice Matthews. Hao-Yu Lee scores.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:36 PM ET
Matt Vierling pinch-hitting for James Outman.
10:35 PM ET
Bryan King (P) replaces Enyel De Los Santos (P).
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:19 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle walks.
10:18 PM ET
Matt Vierling grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Isaac Paredes. Hao-Yu Lee to third.
10:17 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee doubles to deep left field.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:28 PM ET
Matt Vierling pinch-hitting for James Outman.
10:27 PM ET
Bryan King (P) replaces Enyel De Los Santos (P).
10:22 PM ET
Jahmai Jones pops out to second base to Jose Altuve.
10:19 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle walks.
10:18 PM ET
Matt Vierling grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Isaac Paredes. Hao-Yu Lee to third.
10:17 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee doubles to left field.
10:11 PM ET
Christian Walker grounds out to shallow infield, Kevin McGonigle to Spencer Torkelson. Jeremy Peña to third.
10:14 PM ET
Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging.
10:10 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield, Hao-Yu Lee to Spencer Torkelson. Jeremy Peña to second.
10:09 PM ET
Jeremy Peña singles to left field.
10:07 PM ET
Keider Montero (P) replaces Framber Valdez (P).
10:04 PM ET
Zach McKinstry flies out to deep left field to Yordan Alvarez.
10:03 PM ET
Wenceel Pérez flies out to left field to Yordan Alvarez.
10:02 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.
10:01 PM ET
Enyel De Los Santos (P) replaces Steven Okert (P).
9:59 PM ET
Raynel Delgado grounds out to shallow infield, Zach McKinstry to Spencer Torkelson.
9:58 PM ET
Brice Matthews grounds out to shallow infield, Zach McKinstry to Hao-Yu Lee to Spencer Torkelson. Cam Smith to second.
9:56 PM ET
Cam Smith singles to left field.
9:55 PM ET
Yainer Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Kevin McGonigle to Spencer Torkelson.
9:52 PM ET
Riley Greene pops out to shortstop to Jeremy Peña.
9:51 PM ET
Steven Okert (P) replaces Hunter Brown (P).
9:49 PM ET
Kerry Carpenter walks.
9:46 PM ET
Dillon Dingler strikes out swinging.
9:44 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle called out on strikes.
9:40 PM ET
Jose Altuve called out on strikes.
9:40 PM ET
Jose Altuve called out on strikes.
9:38 PM ET
Isaac Paredes walks.
9:34 PM ET
Christian Walker walks.
9:32 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield, Zach McKinstry to Spencer Torkelson. Raynel Delgado to third.
9:31 PM ET
Jeremy Peña grounds out to shallow infield, Kevin McGonigle to Spencer Torkelson. Raynel Delgado to second.
9:30 PM ET
Raynel Delgado singles to first base.
9:26 PM ET
James Outman strikes out swinging.
9:24 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee hits into a force out to shallow infield. Wenceel Pérez out at second.
9:22 PM ET
Zach McKinstry called out on strikes.
9:19 PM ET
Wenceel Pérez walks.
9:16 PM ET
Brice Matthews called out on strikes.
9:14 PM ET
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
9:12 PM ET
Yainer Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Zach McKinstry to Spencer Torkelson.
9:08 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson lines out to shortstop to Jeremy Peña.
9:07 PM ET
Riley Greene flies out to center field to Brice Matthews.
9:04 PM ET
Kerry Carpenter called out on strikes.
9:00 PM ET
Jose Altuve grounds out to shallow infield, Kevin McGonigle to Spencer Torkelson.
8:58 PM ET
Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging.
8:56 PM ET
Christian Walker strikes out on a foul tip.
8:54 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez singles to center field. Jeremy Peña to third.
8:53 PM ET
Jeremy Peña doubles to left field.
8:50 PM ET
Dillon Dingler strikes out swinging.
8:48 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle pops out to shortstop to Raynel Delgado.
8:47 PM ET
James Outman strikes out swinging.
8:43 PM ET
Raynel Delgado grounds out to shallow infield to Spencer Torkelson.
8:42 PM ET
Brice Matthews hits into a force out to shallow infield. Yainer Diaz out at second.
8:41 PM ET
Cam Smith flies out to deep right field to Wenceel Pérez.
8:38 PM ET
Yainer Diaz walks.
8:33 PM ET
Hao-Yu Lee singles to shortstop. Spencer Torkelson scores.
8:32 PM ET
Zach McKinstry grounds out to shallow infield, Hunter Brown to Isaac Paredes. Spencer Torkelson to third.
8:31 PM ET
Wenceel Pérez grounds out to shallow infield, Jeremy Peña to Isaac Paredes. Spencer Torkelson to second.
8:29 PM ET
Spencer Torkelson walks.
8:25 PM ET
Jose Altuve flies out to right field to Wenceel Pérez.
8:24 PM ET
Isaac Paredes doubles to deep left field. Christian Walker to third.
8:23 PM ET
Christian Walker singles to shallow infield.
8:21 PM ET
Yordan Alvarez flies out to left field to Riley Greene.
8:20 PM ET
Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.
8:16 PM ET
Riley Greene singles to deep right field. Dillon Dingler out at home.
8:14 PM ET
Kerry Carpenter flies out to deep left field to Yordan Alvarez.
8:13 PM ET
Dillon Dingler hits into a force out to shallow infield. Kevin McGonigle out at second.
8:12 PM ET
Kevin McGonigle singles to shallow right field.

Game Preview

Detroit sits 9 games back in the AL Central, while Houston is 4.5 games out in the AL West. Neither team is in a comfortable position, but the gap between them and their respective division leaders means every game carries real weight. Houston’s home record stands at 16-20, which makes Minute Maid Park less of an advantage than the Astros would prefer. Detroit, meanwhile, is 12-26 on the road — a number that frames this matchup as a genuine challenge for a Tigers club that has played its best baseball at home.

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 33-41
Home Record: 16-20
Away Record: 17-21
Division Record: 5-5
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .446

Detroit Tigers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 30-42
Home Record: 18-16
Away Record: 12-26
Division Record: 6-16
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .417

Stat Leaders

Houston Astros (33-41, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: LaMonte Wade Jr., 0.333
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 54 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 24 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 49 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 87 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 8 SB
ERA Leader: Alimber Santa, 0.71 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Mike Burrows, 65 K
Wins Leader: Spencer Arrighetti, 7 W
Saves Leader: Bryan King, 6 SV

Detroit Tigers (30-42, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Riley Greene, 0.296
RBI Leader: Dillon Dingler, 50 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dillon Dingler, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 46 Runs
Hits Leader: Riley Greene, 77 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 9 SB
ERA Leader: Kyle Finnegan, 1.87 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jack Flaherty, 78 K
Wins Leader: Brant Hurter, 4 W
Saves Leader: Kenley Jansen, 7 SV

What to Watch For

Jack Flaherty is on the injured list with a leg issue, which opens the door for Detroit’s other arms to step forward. Casey Mize has been sharp with a 2.27 ERA and 49 strikeouts, while Tarik Skubal carries a 2.81 ERA. Keider Montero at 3.61 gives the Tigers a third viable option. The rotation depth will be tested, and whoever takes the ball will need to navigate an Astros lineup that, while not overwhelming on paper, has enough power to punish mistakes. Gleyber Torres is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, which bears watching for Detroit’s lineup construction.

On the Houston side, Spencer Arrighetti leads the staff with 7 wins, and Peter Lambert has been steady at a 3.47 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 5 wins. The Astros are also dealing with a crowded injury report — Carlos Correa, Lance McCullers Jr., and Yainer Diaz are all unavailable — but the bullpen has masked those absences effectively. Reliever Alimber Santa has been exceptional with a 0.71 ERA, giving Houston a genuine weapon in high-leverage situations. Isaac Paredes provides middle-of-the-order punch with 10 home runs and 35 RBI, and Jeremy Peña at .268 with 5 stolen bases adds a dimension beyond raw power.

Houston Astros Injury Report

Cristian Javier – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
LaMonte Wade Jr. – Hamstring (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF LaMonte Wade on the 10-day injured list due to right hamstring 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.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D60) – The Houston Astros Carlos Correa was transferred to the 60-day injured list, he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Nick Allen – Hamstring (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Nick Allen on the 10-day injured list.
Bennett Sousa – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.
Hunter Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hunter Brown to the 60-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.
Braden Shewmake – Groin (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Braden Shewmake on the 10-day injured list due to right adductor strain.
Yainer Diaz – Abdominal (D10) – The Houston Astros placed C Yainer Diaz on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.
Lance McCullers Jr. – Shoulder (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Lance McCullers on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder inflammation.

Detroit Tigers Injury Report

Justin Verlander – Hip (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Justin Verlander to the 60-day injured list with left hip inflammation.
Javier Báez – Ankle (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred INF Javier Báez to the 60-day injured list.
Brant Hurter – Back (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Brant Hurter to the 60-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Burch Smith – Shoulder (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Burch Smith on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jackson Jobe – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jackson Jobe on the 60-day injured list due to recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bailey Horn – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Bailey Horn from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a left elbow arthroscopy.
Gleyber Torres – Undisclosed (Day-to-Day) – Torres left Monday’s (Jun. 16) game against Houston due to an undisclosed injury.
Parker Meadows – Head/Arm (D60) – The Detroit Tigers trasferred OF Parker Meadows to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture.
Reese Olson – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair.
Jack Flaherty – Leg (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list.
Trey Sweeney – Shoulder (D60) – The Tigers announced that Sweeney underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 16, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
June 17, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
June 19, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 20, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 21, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
June 22, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
June 23, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
June 24, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
June 25, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
June 26, 2026 at Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 16, 2026 at Houston Astros
June 17, 2026 at Houston Astros
June 19, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
June 20, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
June 21, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
June 22, 2026 vs New York Yankees
June 23, 2026 vs New York Yankees
June 24, 2026 vs New York Yankees
June 25, 2026 vs Houston Astros
June 26, 2026 vs Houston Astros

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