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Astros Continue Shocking Home Postseason Streak With Wild Card Loss vs White Sox

The Houston Astros' lack of success in recent postseasons continued in 2026. They were still not able to find a postseason win this year and were swept by the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park in the Wild Card series.

Joe Espada News / ESPN / October 1

Astros' Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires

Manager Joe Espada, whose contract expired after Houston was eliminated by the White Sox, said he "absolutely" would like to return to the Astros in 2027.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 1

Astros Post Mortem: Four Offseason Decisions That Must Be Made

The Houston Astros 2026 season ended much the way it existed all season long: unfulfilled promise, frustration, some excitement that ended in disappointment.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz

The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

2 Houston Astros Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

To say it was a disappointing season for the Houston Astros organization would be the understatement of the year, as they were ultimately the worst team to enter the postseason in MLB history with a measly .500 record.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Astros' Hunter Brown Drops Blunt Quote About Frustrating Start Against White Sox

After dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros were facing elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Astros Reach Unfortunate Low During Wild Card Sweep

The Houston Astros made unwanted MLB history during their American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox. After losing both games, Houston became the first team in the postseason to finish a multi-game series without leading at the end of a single inning.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Astros rumors: Joe Espada will be a goner quickly after disaster White Sox series

The Houston Astros were eliminated in the Wild Card series after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox, and there could be some changes coming for the team soon.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Defensive Miscues Change Astros Season-Ending Loss To White Sox

The Astros bats couldn’t overcome four first inning runs by the Chicago White Sox in what would turn out to be the final game of the 2026 season for Houston.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Astros’ Joe Espada gives flowers to ‘our franchise’ Jose Altuve

The Houston Astros entered the playoffs with the worst record from a division winner in MLB history. Houston failed to clinch a winning record in the regular season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1

White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros

The Chicago White Sox took early leads and relied on their bullpen to complete a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card series.

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30

White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

Chase Meidroth hit a backbreaking three-run home run in the sixth inning to help the Chicago White Sox make a big early lead stand up in a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday that capped a two-game sweep of their American League wild-card series.

Fans all said the same thing about first White Sox playoff series win in 21 years

White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series over Astros

White Sox's Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

The 'MLB playoff hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Astros deserved boos from fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

It took just two games for the Chicago White Sox to sweep the Houston Astros out of the American League Wild Card round and show that the AL West winners were never real postseason contenders.

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1

Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox

Biggest questions for each MLB wild-card series: What to look for in Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres and more

The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

The Astros announced Wednesday that outfielder Daulton Varsho underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. He’d been plagued by a pair of cysts in that wrist, which had become increasingly uncomfortable as the final stretch of the season inched toward its conclusion.

Hunter Brown News / Field Level Media / September 29

Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox

HOUSTON -- The Astros spent most of the regular season playing from behind, so their late rally to the American League West title should serve as a template for how they must respond after dropping Game 1 of their American League wild-card series with the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

Game 2 between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros should unfold significantly differently than Game 1.

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox exactly what they needed as Game 1 opener

Astros ask Hunter Brown to square series with White Sox

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Hagen Smith gave White Sox what they needed in Game 1

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.

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

One question to answer about every MLB wild-card team

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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 / Yardbarker / September 29

Former MLB pitcher projects White Sox's Game 1 pitching plans

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.

Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1 of wild-card series

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

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 / 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.

White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced

The most important, yet overlooked player for every MLB Wild Card team

Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?

The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz

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.

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.

Will Venable comments on Chase Meidroth missing second consecutive game

White Sox turn attention to wild card after Guardians win AL Central

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

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.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field