Jose Altuve: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

In the lab: Hall of Fame index second base part two

Last time, we took a look at the rank and file Hall of Famers at the second base position. We do this to provide a baseline for what we are looking for in current candidates.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / October 26

In the lab: Breaking down the second base HOF Index Part 1

It has certainly been awhile and we have now moved to an offseason where there will likely be a work stoppage. These are usually the perfect times to take a deeper dive into things we really can’t do during the season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 7

Houston Faces a Difficult Decision With Jose Altuve’s Inevitable Regression

We all know what the legacy of Jose Altuve’s career has meant to the Houston Astros, as he has already secured his stay with Houston through 2029, something that will make him one of the few players of his generation to have played his entire career with the same franchise.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets closer to breaking Jose Altuve’s record with HR vs. Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed Freddie Freeman apply pressure on the Atlanta Braves. And threaten past MLB Playoffs legend Jose Altuve in the process on Sunday.

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

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Astros’ Jose Altuve vows to return to playoffs in 2027 after ugly ending vs. White Sox

The Houston Astros were sent packing early after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in their wild-card series in the playoffs on Wednesday. The Astros bowed to the White Sox, 7-3, in Game 2 at Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / September 30

Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Astros after wild-card sweep

Here's how the winter looks in Houston after Jose Altuve & Co. were swept out of the playoffs by Chicago.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Baseball Now / September 28

Mets Fans Should Feel Disgusted After Seeing This Jose Altuve Stat

Jose Altuve is one of the best players of this generation, and when he takes the field against the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, he will be playing in his 106th career postseason game.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 9

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Jose Altuve has added another remarkable accomplishment to his already-decorated MLB resume.

Kyle Schwarber blasts grand slam as Phillies beat Astros

George Lombard Jr. hits Yankees' first '26 grand slam in win over Rockies

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Elly De La Cruz had the craziest throw to prevent Dodgers' inside-the-park HR

Rockies' Hunter Goodman has the stupidest blunder of the season

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

White Sox announcer’s awkward slip has Astros fans asking ‘Jose Altuve is what?’

The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox already had plenty happening on the field, but one awkward broadcast moment quickly stole the spotlight. During the latest American League matchup, Chicago announcer John Schriffen appeared to say something that sounded like “Altuve is r******” while discussing the nine-time All-Star.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Jose Altuve makes Yankees fans pay after profane gesture

Jose Altuve was not going to be denied a big play despite hearing loud and profane chants from New York Yankees fans during an at-bat in Wednesday’s game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Astros star Jose Altuve home run was literally first of its kind in his career

The Houston Astros are currently in first place in the AL West, but the margin of error in the division is small. A week ago, the Astros also got a scare when Jose Altuve was injured.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more history after walk-off blast

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong follows walk-off blast with historic lead-off HR

Not even a full 24 hours after playing the role of hero for one side of Chicago and making history, Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again.

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong reaches 30-30 club with walk-off HR

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in a six-RBI eruption against Giants

Munetaka Murakami damages Wrigley Field scoreboard with monster HR

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Astros Make Jose Altuve Announcement Amid Injury Concern

The Houston Astros head into a pivotal three-game weekend series against the Seattle Mariners with welcome news on the injury front. Second baseman Jose Altuve is back in the lineup for Friday’s series opener after missing time with a left foot injury sustained earlier in the week.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 12