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Houston’ Power Wasn’t Enough to Overcome a Bigger Offensive Problem

Houston’ Power Wasn’t Enough to Overcome a Bigger Offensive Problem

The Houston Astros led Major League Baseball with 226 home runs, and that power was key to producing runs throughout the season, despite 34% coming with the bases empty, ranking 16th in all of baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 6
Looking at Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez’s Hank Aaron Award Competition

Looking at Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez’s Hank Aaron Award Competition

The time of year has come when people start taking into consideration which players are going to be named for certain individual honors, and that includes the highest offensive honor: the Hank Aaron Award.

Christian Vazquez News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Astros Have Decision to Make In Bringing Back Christian Vazquez

Astros Have Decision to Make In Bringing Back Christian Vazquez

The Astros have a decision to make on free agent Christian Vazquez. After signing a minor league deal and making the major league roster, the Puerto Rican born catcher played well early in the season, but his offensive numbers faded down the stretch.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
2 trades Astros must make this offseason after early postseason exit

2 trades Astros must make this offseason after early postseason exit

The Houston Astros cannot react to an early postseason exit with minor roster adjustments. After finishing 81-81 and getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in the American League Wild Card Series, Houston needs to attack its two weaknesses: its rotation and an offense lacking speed and dependable outfield production.

Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz
The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5
2 radical changes Astros must make this offseason after ugly playoff loss

2 radical changes Astros must make this offseason after ugly playoff loss

The Houston Astros can no longer treat October failure as a temporary setback. After finishing 81-81, winning the American League West on the final day and getting swept at home by the Chicago White Sox, Houston must accept that its championship-era formula has expired.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Two Years Later, the Astros Are Still Searching for Answers in the Outfield

Two Years Later, the Astros Are Still Searching for Answers in the Outfield

We have been talking about this since the first half of the season, but the team has not been able to solve it. The Houston Astros have a real problem with their outfielders, and it did not start in the 2026 season.

Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Jose Altuve's 2026 Season Should Raise Concerning Flags for Astros

Jose Altuve's 2026 Season Should Raise Concerning Flags for Astros

One storyline that was quietly flying under the radar in 2026 was just how bad the American League West Division was. Nobody took control of the division from Opening Day through the final day of the regular season.

Tatsuya Imai News / Houston Astros on SI / October 4
Tatsuya Imai’s Undeniable Potential Still Leaves Astros with Questions

Tatsuya Imai’s Undeniable Potential Still Leaves Astros with Questions

Tatsuya Imai’s first season with the Houston Astros is going to be remembered, above all, for what we could not see. Imai displayed his undeniable potential, but did not achieve enough consistency and that led him to lose his spot as a starter in the second half of the season.

Jason Alexander News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Astros Make Quick Decision to Dump Veteran Pitcher After Season

Astros Make Quick Decision to Dump Veteran Pitcher After Season

Right-hander Jason Alexander elected free agency from the Houston Astros after the club’s season ended this week, ending his latest stint with the organization.

Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3
Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027

The Astros were swiftly knocked out of the postseason via a two-game sweep by the upstart White Sox. That’s the third straight year under manager Joe Espada in which Houston failed to make a deep postseason run, having been swept in the Wild Card Series in 2024 and 2026 and missing the playoffs entirely in 2025.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
1 free agent Astros must re-sign after losing in postseason to White Sox

1 free agent Astros must re-sign after losing in postseason to White Sox

The Houston Astros should not let the swing that ended their season dictate their free-agent decision. Bryan Abreu surrendered the three-run homer to Chase Meidroth that crushed the Astros’ comeback hopes and helped the Chicago White Sox clinch their AL Wild Card Series sweep.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / October 3
Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Houston Astros’ Season Comes to Unceremonious End

Dynasties rarely announce when they are over. There is usually no clean ending, no obvious moment when a team goes from feared to vulnerable. The names are still familiar.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
White Sox used specific formula to win wild-card series

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
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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
 The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30
White Sox sweep Astros for first postseason series win since 2005

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
Daulton Varsho News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Daulton Varsho Undergoes Wrist Surgery

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in White Sox-Astros Game 2

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
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
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Astros, White Sox going with bullpen games in Game 1

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
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
White Sox vs. Astros: Breaking down the 2026 season series

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

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

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.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record
Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers

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
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.

We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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