The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Houston Astros sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Astros Playoff Chances
The Astros’ playoff odds are off the board.
Here’s how Houston’s postseason odds compare to the rest of the AL West:
- Rangers: OTB
- Astros: OTB
- Mariners: OTB
- Athletics: OTB
- Angels: OTB
Astros Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Astros would be the No. 3 seed in the American League playoffs. They’d face the No. 6 Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three wild-card series.
Here’s a look at the current AL bracket:
Last Time the Astros Made the Playoffs
The Astros made the playoffs in 2024, losing 2-0 to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card.
It marked the first time since 2016 that Houston hadn’t reached the ALCS.
Astros Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC | Tigers | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2023 | ALCS | Rangers | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2023 | ALDS | Twin | Won, 3-1 |
| 2022 | World Series | Phillies | Won, 4-2 |
| 2022 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 4-0 |
| 2022 | ALDS | Mariners | Won, 3-0 |
| 2021 | World Series | Braves | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2021 | ALCS | Red Sox | Won, 4-2 |
| 2021 | ALDS | White Sox | Won, 3-1 |
| 2020 | ALCS | Rays | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2020 | ALDS | Athletics | Won, 3-1 |
| 2019 | World Series | Nationals | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2019 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 4-2 |
| 2019 | ALDS | Rays | Won, 3-2 |
| 2018 | ALCS | Red Sox | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Cleveland | Won, 3-0 |
| 2017 | World Series | Dodgers | Won, 4-3 |
| 2017 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 4-3 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-1 |
| 2015 | ALDS | Royals | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2015 | ALWC | Yankees | Won, 1-0 |
| 2005 | World Series | White Sox | Lost, 4-0 |
| 2005 | NLCS | Cardinals | Won, 4-2 |
| 2005 | NLDS | Braves | Won, 3-1 |
| 2004 | NLCS | Cardinals | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2004 | NLDS | Braves | Won, 3-2 |
| 2001 | NLDS | Braves | Lost, 3-0 |
| 1999 | NLDS | Braves | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1998 | NLDS | Padres | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1997 | NLDS | Braves | Lost, 3-0 |
| 1986 | NLCS | Mets | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1980 | NLCS | Phillies | Lost, 3-2 |
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