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Astros Playoff Odds With Three Games Left: Latest AL West Clinching Scenarios

It's going to be an exciting last few days of the regular season for the Houston Astros. Given the record of 79-80 after Thursday night's series-opening win over the Athletics would usually not be good enough to be in postseason contention, the Astros are quite fortunate to be in the American League West division.

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Two Rookies Become Unexpected Heroes For Astros To Stay Alive in AL West Race

23-year-old center fielder Lucas Spence just became an overnight hero for the Houston Astros. Who would've thought? Baseball just finds new ways to amaze,

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.

Lucas Spence News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 25

Prospect Lucas Spence Keeps Astros Alive in AL West Race With Huge Day

The battle for the top spot in the American League West is coming down to the wire, and the Houston Astros got a massive performance from an unexpected source when they needed it most.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 25

Astros’ System Wins Two Titles in 2026

The Astros minor league system has had its ups and downs over the last few years. After a great stretch that helped fuel the dynasty in Houston from 2017 through 2023, the farm system took a hit from graduations, trades and players moving up to the big leagues.

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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 / 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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25

Yordan Alvarez Takes Historic Season to Level Never Seen Before by Astros

Yordan Alvarez’s great season with the Houston Astros is also generating headlines beyond his pursuit of the Triple Crown and his MVP case. After going 2-for-4 in the Astros’ 6-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Alvarez led MLB in batting average (.314), on-base percentage (.431) and slugging percentage (.601).

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 25

Who on Earth Could Start Game 162 for the Astros?

There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West. The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings.

Josh Hader News / Houston Astros on SI / September 24

Josh Hader Falters When Astros Need Him Most

Josh Hader 'blew his first save of the season in a a difficult to watch 6-5 loss to the Mariners. Hader had been a lock-down closer in save situations up to that point and was forced to throw 40+ pitches in a losing effort on Thursday.

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.

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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.

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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / September 23

Astros' Yordan Alvarez Faces Major Obstacles in Triple Crown Chase

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s quest for the triple crown got a little less daunting with a homer and three RBI performance against the Seattle Mariners.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / September 23

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

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Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / September 23

We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era

By no means has this season gone the way that the Astros had hoped. After they were swept by the Braves at home this past weekend, Yordan Alvarez, a man of typically few words, decided to hold a players-only meeting.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Astros eye postseason as Mariners on brink of elimination

The Houston Astros will look to move closer to a postseason berth when they visit the Seattle Mariners in the finale of a two-game series on Wednesday night.

Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Astros Manager Delivers Jeremy Pena News After Shutout Win Over Mariners

The Houston Astros received encouraging news on Jeremy Peña after the shortstop exited Tuesday’s 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Peña was hit on the hand by a pitch during his 29th birthday, forcing him to leave the game for further evaluation.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 23

Astros slug 3 homers, blank Mariners to pull even in AL West

Christian Walker hit a three-run home run, Yordan Alvarez launched a two-run homer and Isaac Paredes added a solo shot as the visiting Houston Astros slugged their way to a 7-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

Jorge Barrosa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros Outright Jorge Barrosa

The Astros announced Tuesday that they’ve sent Jorge Barrosa outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 5’6″ outfielder cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend.

Carlos Correa News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Houston Astros Make Carlos Correa Announcement

The Houston Astros paused the grind of a late-September pennant race on Tuesday to mark a personal milestone for one of their own. Carlos Correa turned 32 years old, and the club used its social channels to send a simple, festive happy birthday greeting to the injured infielder who has been missing from the lineup since early May.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 21

Yordan Alvarez, Astros enter critical final stretch against Mariners

Yordan Alvarez normally lets his bat do the talking. But after the Houston Astros were swept in a three-game home series over the weekend by National League East champion Atlanta, Alvarez felt compelled to speak up at a players' meeting.

Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 15

Astros get worst-case news for Carlos Correa's potential return

The reunion between the Houston Astros and Correa has not quite gone according to plan.

Clinging to AL West lead, Astros enter crunch time vs. Royals

Jonathan Aranda keys offensive outburst as Rays rout Astros

Daulton Varsho's offense finally showing signs of life for Astros

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Josh Hader News / Just Baseball / September 14

Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever

Amidst the inconsistency of the Houston Astros 2026 season, left-handed closer Josh Hader‘s sustained dominance has them at the top of the American League West.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 11