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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Astros take season series from Rangers, move back atop AL West

Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena homered as the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday and moved back into first place in the American League West.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / September 17

Astros completes the sweep, wins the Silver Boot; beat Rangers 5-2

With the Silver Boot on the line, the Astros did what they have done for the past nine seasons now and showed out, completing the three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win on Wednesday.

Isaac Paredes News / Houston Astros on SI / September 17

Astros Could Be Getting Back Injured Star Isaac Paredes for Important Mariners Series

The Houston Astros have seen star player after star player get injured this season, and the latest one to Yordan Alvarez might have been the most demoralizing.

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Astros’ Joe Espada believes Isaac Paredes could return from injury ‘soon’

The Houston Astros are limping into the playoffs. Their manager, Joe Espada, is clinging to the hope that Josh Hader is going to make his return to the bullpen before the playoffs begin.

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Yordan Alvarez News / LWOSports.com / September 17

Slugger Yordan Alvarez Needs to be Healthy for Astros to Take a World Series Run

Heading into the season’s final two weeks, the Houston Astros, who are fighting for a playoff berth, received a huge gut-punch when their slugging outfielder, Yordan Alvarez, left a recent game due to what’s being termed a left ankle sprain.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 17

Astros Ace Predicted for Top Three Finish in American League Cy Young Award Voting

The Houston Astros are embroiled in a battle for a playoff spot in the American League with their AL West rivals, the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.

Alex Bregman News / Sporting News / September 17

Former Astros star Alex Bregman expected to be overpaid, per MLB insider

Former Houston Astros star Alex Bregman could be overpaid in upcoming MLB deals, according to an insider.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 17

Astros Lose AL West Lead After Mariners’ Dominant 10-Game Rally

The Seattle Mariners have gotten hot at just the right time for them. It is the worst possible time for the Houston Astros. The Mariners have now won 10 straight to dethrone the Astros in the AL West as the clock on the regular season is rapidly winding down.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 17

Houston Astros Boil: September 17, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Yordan. Again. Blubaugh has a career day against the Rangers Hader could return soon (HC) AL West News

Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / September 17

How Will the Astros Move Forward Without Yordan Alvarez?

Yordan Alvarez is hurt again, and his chances of playing at all the rest of the season aren’t looking good. The Houston Astros slugger, who has played just 48 games this year and 19 since returning from a broken bone in his hand, suffered a “significant” left ankle sprain Monday, manager Joe Espada told reporters.

Yordan Alvarez News / Field Level Media / September 17

With Jordan Alvarez on the shelf again, Astros forced to regroup against Rangers

The Houston Astros spent 116 days in first place in the American League West this season, with Yordan Alvarez out much of that span as he missed 100 games due to a broken hand.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 17

Astros Outlast Rangers to Grow Lead to Clinch AL Wild Card Berth

It wasn’t easy, but the Houston Astros outlasted the Texas Rangers, 6-5, on Tuesday night to improve their hold on an American League wild card berth. The Astros (83-69) built a big lead, scoring six runs in the first four innings, as Jose Altuve and Jesus Sanchez each drove in two runs.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 16

Astros Hold On to Win Series Over Rangers. Take Game Two 6-5

Who woulda thunk on Opening Day that the Astros would enter the final ten games of the season fighting just to make the playoffs, and they would depend on pitchers named Jason Alexander, A.J.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Rookie Zach Cole May Be The Astros' Saving Grace After Yordan Alvarez Injury

Astros star Yordan Alvarez is out...yet again. The 2019 Rookie of the Year hit the injured list on Monday after missing all of May, June, July and August with a broken THUMB?

Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Astros share rough news on Yordan Alvarez’s latest injury

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez may be headed for another lengthy stint on the sidelines. The All-Star outfielder twisted his ankle in gruesome fashion while stepping on home plate during the first inning of the Astros’ Monday game against the Texas Rangers.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 16

Major Astros injury could impact AL playoff race

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Astros Getting Late-Season Boost from Unexpected Hero

It looked like the Astros were in a great position to take the American League West division crown with over a six-game lead over the Mariners in mid-July. Since then, injuries piled up on the pitching staff, and the offense slumped in mid-August.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Astros closer Josh Hader has ‘no set timetable’ for return from injury

The Houston Astros are entering a crucial stretch in the 2025 MLB playoff push, but they’ll be doing so without clear answers on when star closer Josh Hader will return.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Why Astros’ Dana Brown ‘isn’t concerned’ about Jose Altuve injury

The Houston Astros are on track to make the Postseason for the ninth year in a row, and All-Star Jose Altuve should be healthy enough to compete once the tournament begins.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up

When the Houston Astros got their healthy offense back, the pitching took a hit. In miserable news for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia exited his second start of the season Wednesday night in Toronto after just five outs with right elbow discomfort.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Astros' Jose Altuve exits game with foot discomfort

The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.

Lance McCullers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right-hand soreness, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

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Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10

Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.

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Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / September 7