ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search
    Houston Astros
    Sam Carlson

    SamCarlson

    Houston Astros
    • Houston Astros
    • #79
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 4", 195 lbs
    • Birthdate
      12/3/1998 (27)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Savage, MN
    • Status
      Active
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    Switch Player

    • Spencer Arrighetti
      Spencer Arrighetti
      #41
    • Mike Burrows
      Mike Burrows
      #50
    • Tatsuya Imai
      Tatsuya Imai
      #45
    • Peter Lambert
      Peter Lambert
      #38
    • Bryan Abreu
      Bryan Abreu
      #52
    • Jason Alexander
      Jason Alexander
      #54
    • AJ Blubaugh
      AJ Blubaugh
      #69
    • Enyel De Los Santos
      Enyel De Los Santos
      #65
    • Bryan King
      Bryan King
      #74
    • Steven Okert
      Steven Okert
      #48
    • Nate Pearson
      Nate Pearson
      #55
    • Alimber Santa
      Alimber Santa
      #72
    • Kai-Wei Teng
      Kai-Wei Teng
      #17
    Full Roster

    MLB Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Previous Game

    Full Splits
    Houston Astros
    Astros
    21-31
    4Winner Icon Houston Astros
    Chicago Cubs
    Cubs
    29-22
    2
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem
        • 14m
        Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem
        • Dodgers' Muncy exits after getting hit by a pitch
          • 22m
          Dodgers' Muncy exits after getting hit by a pitch
          • Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layoff
            • 1h
            Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layoff
            • Angels demote Lowe, place Moncada on 10-day IL
              • 3h
              Angels demote Lowe, place Moncada on 10-day IL
              • Pirates call up prospect Valdez amid hot streak
                • 4h
                Pirates call up prospect Valdez amid hot streak
                • Mets DFA well-traveled P Kimbrel after brief stint
                  • 3h
                  Craig Kimbrel
                  • Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after illness
                    • 5h
                    Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after illness
                    • Mariners reinstate OF Robles from IL, option Joe
                      • 6h
                      Mariners reinstate OF Robles from IL, option Joe
                      • M's minor leaguer Zerpa suspended 80 games
                        • 6h
                        Minor League Baseball
                        • Yanks activate Caballero; Volpe to get reps at 2B
                          • 4h
                          Jose Caballero

                        MLB News

                        Pirates call up prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in RF

                        Pirates call up prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in RF

                        The Pirates recalled prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis after a recent hot streak and had him in the lineup in right field Friday night for their game at Toronto.
                        Mets designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

                        Mets designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

                        The Mets designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.
                        Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory

                        Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory

                        — Christian Vazquez homered, Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros topped the scuffling Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Friday.
                        Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence

                        Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence

                        After sitting out the past three games with a gastrointestinal illness, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was back at designated hitter and batting second in Friday's game against Cleveland.
                        Mariners reinstate Victor Robles from 10-day IL, option Connor Joe

                        Mariners reinstate Victor Robles from 10-day IL, option Connor Joe

                        The Seattle Mariners have reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day injured list and optioned utilityman Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma.
                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs

                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs

                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs
                        All MLB News
                        ESPN
                        • Terms of Use
                        • Privacy Policy
                        • Your US State Privacy Rights
                        • Children's Online Privacy Policy
                        • Interest-Based Ads
                        • About Nielsen Measurement
                        • Your Privacy Choices
                        • Contact Us
                        • Disney Ad Sales Site
                        • Work for ESPN
                        • Corrections
                        GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
                        Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.