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Assessing Yordan Alvarez’s Chances of Winning Astros First Triple Crown

It’s hard to escape just how good Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been this season. But three numbers stick out. They’re easy ones to pick up on.

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Astros RHP Hunter Brown (shoulder) slated to return Tuesday

Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to return to the starting rotation Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing 2 1/2 months with a shoulder strain.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 14

Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/14/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (33-39) will conclude their six-game trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-43) today at Kauffman Stadium.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 14

Astros’ Hunter Brown set to return from injury Tuesday vs. Tigers

With the Houston Astros closing out the series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team gets a huge injury update to its top pitcher. As fans have been awaiting the injury return of Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown, it is finally coming as a date has been announced for his next start.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Astros Welcome Their Ace Back to the Rotation

After struggling with injuries for the first three months of the season, the Houston Astros are getting back to full health. Most importantly, Houston is set to welcome their ace Hunter Brown back to the mound on Tuesday.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros, Spencer Arrighetti aim for sweep of scuffling Royals

The Houston Astros have already secured their first winning series at Kansas City since 2022. Considering how well they've fared with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound, a sweep could be next.

Ronel Blanco News / Houston Astros on SI / June 14

Ronel Blanco Set For Big Step in Injury Rehab from UCL Surgery

Entering the season, the Houston Astros knew they were going to have to wait on at least two pitchers who suffered season-ending injuries in 2025. One of them is nudging closer to a key milestone in his recovery.

MLB News / Sport Relay / June 14

Astros Rally Past Royals After Rain Delay

The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 8–7 Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium, erasing a four-run deficit and scoring the game’s final five runs to complete the comeback victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Astros rally with four homers to outlast Royals

Christian Walker hit one of Houston's four homers, reached on a fielder's choice that allowed the tiebreaking run to score in the ninth and helped the visiting Astros to an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 13

Astros Beat Royals After One-Hour Delay Due to Severe Weather

Earlier this week the Kansas City Royals hosted one of the most unique weather delays in recent memory. Saturday's delay was much more traditional. Saturday's game between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium got started on time.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 13

Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/13/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 13

Astros' Mike Burrows Facing Biggest Start of Season Against Royals

When the Houston Astros acquired Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the offseason, general manager Dana Brown was looking to build a rotation with Framber Valdez leaving in free agency.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / June 13

Tatsuya Imai Gave Astros Forgettable Start in Unforgettable Victory

Yordan Alvarez’s incredible performance against the Kansas City Royals did more than just set franchise records. It gave starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai a hiding place.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / June 13

Astros, Yordan Alvarez hope to continue offensive barrage against Royals

Yordan Alvarez is having an MVP-caliber season for the Houston Astros. That includes continued success against the Kansas City Royals. Following a historic first-inning performance in the opener of this three-game set, Alvarez will look to help the Astros secure their first winning series at Kansas City in four years on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win

Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.

Yordan Alvarez has historic night as Astros outlast Royals

Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Astros Designate Ryan Weiss For Assignment, Select Raynel Delgado

The Astros have designated right-hander Ryan Weiss for assignment, as first reported by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. His 40-man roster spot will go to infielder Raynel Delgado, whose promotion was first reported yesterday by Francys Romero.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Astros Interested In Outfield, Bullpen Upgrades

The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12