Two highly anticipated games featuring the Houston Astros in August will be exclusive to Apple TV+, requiring a subscription to watch. These games include a matchup against the Boston Red Sox on August 1 and the New York Yankees on August 8. A key storyline for the August 1 game is whether Alex Bregman will return from injury, marking his first encounter with the Astros since leaving as a free agent. The August 8 game against the Yankees will also be significant, as the Astros and Yankees have faced off in multiple postseason eliminations in previous years.

Additionally, the Astros have another streaming exclusive game on August 3 against the Red Sox available on The Roku Channel, which offers free access. Apple TV+ games will not be available on the Astros' usual broadcasting networks or MLB.TV, emphasizing the need for fans to subscribe to watch these exciting matchups.