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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 29
Pitching Fails Astros in 6-3 Loss to White Sox in ALWC Game 1 
Just like that, the Astros are on the brink of elimination. White Sox 6. Astros 3. What unfolded over the course of a late afternoon affair was a glaring contrast between the clubs going well beyond the final box score.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29
What We Can Learn From the Astros Wild Card Roster Decisions
The Astros set their postseason roster for the wild card series against the White Sox with a few notable selections and omissions. Here’s what we might know about the Astros lineup and pitching decisions for Joe Espada based on the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener
Rookie Hagen Smith pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout in a 6-3 Chicago White Sox win at the Houston Astros in the first game of the wild-card series on Tuesday.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29
Who's Pitching for the Astros in Game 1 vs White Sox?
The Houston Astros are back in the postseason for the ninth time in the last 10 years and are set to take on the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card round at Daikin Park.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29
The Biggest Decision Facing Joe Espada Before Game 1
The Houston Astros will open Game 1 against the White Sox with A.J. Blubaugh, in what will be a bullpen game for both teams at Daikin Park. The right-hander has made only three starts in his career, all coming in his debut during the 2025 season with the Astros, when he went 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA and accumulated 0.7 bWAR.
Yordan Alvarez News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Astros Make Yordan Alvarez Announcement Before Game 1
The Houston Astros open their Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and they did so with a clear statement about how they want to attack the first game.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29
Astros Starting Pitchers For Wild Card Series Against White Sox (And What it Means)
The postseason has returned to Daikin Park in 2026. The biggest question for the Houston Astros in this upcoming Wild Card series against the Chicago White Sox is how the starting rotation will shape up.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Tatsuya Imai News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Tatsuya Imai’s AL Wild Card Series roster status for Astros after rejuvenation in new role
The Houston Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in the AL Wild Card series. The Astros slipped into the playoffs on the last day of the regular season, winning the AL West with an 81-81 record.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans
Game 1 of the White Sox's American League wild-card series at the Houston Astros is on Tuesday.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29
Biggest Advantage Astros Have Against White Sox (and Biggest Concern)
This will be the third time the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox face each other in the postseason, and the first time since the 2021 ALDS, when Houston got its revenge by winning 3-1 to even the October history, 16 years after Chicago swept them 4-0 in the 2005 World Series.
Dana Brown News / EssentiallySports / September 29
'You Don’t Work for Them': Astros Owner Blasted by Ex-MLB Executive Over Dana Brown Firing
Dana Brown built the Astros’ division-winning roster, then was fired before celebrating it. Parting ways with Brown while the Astros were sitting atop the AL West raised plenty of eyebrows.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28
Resilient Astros, upstart White Sox matchup of opposites
HOUSTON -- In one corner sits a franchise that has won eight division titles, four American League pennants and two World Series championships over the last decade.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series
The Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are both expected to use bullpen games in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
Jason Alexander News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Astros Outright Jason Alexander
Right-hander Jason Alexander cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and has been assigned outright to their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MLB.com.
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
How many American League batting champions since 1990 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The two teams met up seven times in the regular season, with Houston winning five of the seven games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central
The Chicago White Sox's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies and the 11-5 Cleveland Guardians win over the Kansas City Royals ended the American League Central race.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.
Sean Burke News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sean Burke is the ace the White Sox need in the postseason
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke has a 2.94 earned run average over his last 79.2 innings with 90 strikeouts. Burke has continued to improve in his second full season with the White Sox and as a starter.
Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Astros place Daulton Varsho on injured list
The Astros announced that they have placed outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23, with left wrist inflammation.
Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List
7:31pm: It’s a Grade 2 strain for Javier, manager Joe Espada tells reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). 7:10pm: The Astros announced they’ve selected lefty Josh Hendrickson onto the major league roster.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 15
Astros get worst-case news for Carlos Correa's potential return
The reunion between the Houston Astros and Correa has not quite gone according to plan.
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