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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 27

Projecting the Astros Wild Card Round Roster

It wasn’t pretty, but the Astros are back in the postseason. 81-81 was good enough to win the American League West for an eighth time in 10 years, so now the Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series starting on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / September 27

Astros clinch AL West, finish season with 81-81 record

The Astros won their fifth AL West title in six years despite finishing with the worst record for a first-place team, beating the Athletics 9-0 Sunday behind Lucas Spence's two-run triple to finish at 81-81.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 27

Astros Finally Clinch Postseason Berth, AL West Title After Rocky September

The American League was somewhat of a dumpster fire this season, besides the top three teams in the AL East, which made the wild card race a turtle race.

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Astros wins ugly AL West on final day of regular season

As the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers were in battle for the AL West divisional crown, the former team would come out on top on the final day of the regular season.

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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 / CBSSports.com / September 27

Astros clinch AL West: Three reasons why Houston's World Series dreams could be back on track

The Astros squeaked into the playoffs on the last day of the season, but make history as the first division winner in full-season MLB history without a winning record

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.

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

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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

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.

Munetaka Murakami's two homers power White Sox past Rockies

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set dubious record

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Every postseason the White Sox have participated in

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Houston Astros News / HBCU Legends On SI / September 25

Ralph Cooper Becomes First Black Honoree on Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor

HOUSTON - Legendary broadcaster Ralph Cooper of KCOH has been voted as the 2026 inductee into the Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor, the Houston Astros announced Friday.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Astros’ Joe Espada shuts down ‘sense of panic’ amid competitive AL West race

It hasn’t been pretty, but the top of the American League West standings are competitive at least. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are currently tied for the division lead at 79-80 overall with three games left to play in the regular season.

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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 / Baseball Now / September 25

Astros Rookie Shakes Up AL West Race With Monster Game

The AL West divisional race is going down to the wire. Entering play on Friday, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are both tied for first place with three games remaining.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Houston Astros Suddenly Part Ways With 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros designated right-hander Jason Alexander for assignment on Thursday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after placing outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and selecting outfielder Jorge Barrosa from the minors, per Astros insider Brian McTaggart.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Joe Espada's Jeremy Pena Update is Concerning for Astros

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña remains day-to-day after being hit by a pitch, with manager Joe Espada providing an update on his condition as the regular season enters its final stretch.

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.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 23