Jeremy Peña, swinging a hot .321 bat this year, will help lead the Houston Astros (65-51) into the Bronx for a marquee showdown with Aaron Judge (.339) and the New York Yankees (61-55).
Houston comes in after missing a chance to sweep the Marlins in Miami, dropping Wednesday’s finale. Still, the Astros sit atop the AL West at 64-51 entering Friday’s action, holding a 1.5-game edge over Seattle.
The Yankees, meanwhile, halted a five-game skid with a much-needed win in Texas to close their three-game set on Wednesday. At 61-54 before Friday night, New York sits third in the AL East, trailing the Blue Jays by 6.5 games for the division lead.
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How to watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros on TV & stream live online
- National TV channel: MLB Network
- Local TV channel: YES, SCHN
- Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
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| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | FanDuel Sports Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | FanDuel Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | FanDuel Sports Network North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros: Date and First-Pitch time
New York Yankees will take on Houston Astros in a highly anticipated MLB game on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:05 pm ET/ 11:05 am PT at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx in New York City.
| Date | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 2:05 pm ET/ 11:05 am PT |
| Venue | Yankee Stadium |
| Location | The Bronx in New York City |
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New York Yankees vs Houston Astros team news
New York Yankees team news
New York’s midweek win over Texas was fueled by Paul Goldschmidt, whose 10th home run of the year broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh. The Yankees spread six hits among six players, with no one collecting more than one. Carlos Rodón worked five innings of two-run ball but didn’t figure into the decision. Mark Leiter Jr. (5-6) earned the win in relief, while David Bednar locked down his 18th save with 1.2 scoreless innings.
Luis Gil will take the mound for the Yankees in just his second start of the season. The young righty struggled in his debut, allowing five runs over 3.1 innings in a loss to Miami. Gil does have past success against Houston, however, having beaten them in his lone career outing, a home start on May 7, 2024.
Houston Astros team news
In that Wednesday loss, the Astros piled up 12 hits, with Carlos Correa pacing the lineup with three knocks and an RBI. Christian Walker added his 16th homer of the season, but Houston stranded nine runners and went just 4-for-13 with men in scoring position. Spencer Arrighetti (1-2) absorbed the loss, surrendering five runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings.
Framber Valdez will get the start for Houston, making his 23rd appearance of the season. The lefty has been sharp overall, going 11-5 with a 2.83 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, 144 strikeouts, and 45 walks in 140 innings. He’s coming off a rough outing in Boston, where he allowed six runs (five earned) in six innings in a 6-1 defeat. Valdez has struggled historically against the Yankees, posting a 0-1 mark and 6.50 ERA in four career starts, including a 7.71 ERA in two games at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros projected starting pitchers
| Date | Yankees | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 | Luis Gil | Framber Valdez |
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/25 | MLB | Atlanta Braves | Miami Marlins | 1 - 5 |
| 08/08/25 | MLB | Atlanta Braves | Miami Marlins | 8 - 6 |
| 22/06/25 | MLB | Miami Marlins | Atlanta Braves | 5 - 3 |
| 22/06/25 | MLB | Miami Marlins | Atlanta Braves | 0 - 7 |
| 21/06/25 | MLB | Miami Marlins | Atlanta Braves | 6 - 2 |