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On YouTubeYordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Why Yordan Alvarez is Astros X Factor Entering Pivotal 2026 Season
When young prospect slugger Yordan Alvarez donned a Houston Astros uniform in 2019, he took the entire league by storm. Out of nowhere, he turned opposing teams heads as they feared him every at-bat, mashing 27 homers in 87 games slashing a .313 AVG with a 1.067 OPS.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 19
In the Lab: Left Fielder BPO 
If any position serves as a microcosm of the Astros 2025 season it is left field. It started with Jose Altuve in left field and Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and ended with neither of them playing in left field.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / December 9
Astros Hot Stove: Updates from Day 1 of Winter Meetings
News and Rumors from Day 1 of the Winter Meetings: Astros GM Dana Brown gave positive updates on both Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes. Reports of Yordan Alvarez getting more time in the OF may have been greatly exaggerated.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9
Downfall of Yordan Alvarez Contributed to Astros Disappointing Outfield
The health of the Houston Astros' outfield remained up in the air for a considerable amount of the regular season. The franchise had to make adjustments in nearly every position throughout their 2025 campaign, primarily due to the various injuries that sent players to the IL.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
What latest Yordan Alvarez update means for Astros amid playoff chase
Joe Espada instead closed the door on Alvarez’s participation in the team’s final series.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 27
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Baty, Martin
The last Friday of the 2025 MLB regular season was not a good one for the Mets. Not only did the team lose the first game of a pivotal three-game set against the Marlins but also saw Brett Baty exit early.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez Update After 8 Missed Games
The Houston Astros are on the verge of missing out on the postseason after a collapse in the month of September. The Astros have gone 12–12 in their last 24 games as the Seattle Mariners have surged and are entering Friday with a one-game deficit in the AL wild card race.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 25
Astros Starter to Have Elbow Surgery Two Years after Tommy John Procedure
The Houston Astros are fighting for their postseason lives, as they had lost control of a playoff spot entirely before Wednesday's game. They're going to have to keep going without the likes of Yordan Alvarez and possibly Jeremy Peña, who has missed three games in a row.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Astros Announce Exciting Yordan Alvarez Update Before Mariners Game
The Houston Astros have had plenty of talented offensive players over the last few seasons, but outfielder Yordan Alvarez is one of the most versatile.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 19
Return of Issac Paredes Allows Astros to Move Yordan Alvarez to Injured List
The Houston Astros could afford to finally make a move on Yordan Alvarez on Friday as they were ready to activate infielder Isaac Paredes from the injured list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19
Do the Brewers have enough star power to win World Series?
There is, however, one thing that stands out about Milwaukee's roster when compared to previous World Series winners that might be a bit of a concern for the Brewers when it comes to winning it all this season.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19
Astros slugger lands on IL again amid postseason chase
The Astros have placed outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
Houston Astros 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 / 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.
Houston Astros 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
The Houston Astros are in a fierce competition for both an American League playoff spot as well as a potential American League West crown.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 16
Astros' Yordan Alvarez out indefinitely after spraining ankle
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is out indefinitely with a "pretty significant" left ankle sprain, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. "This is going to keep him out for a while," Espada said.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 16
Astros await word on Yordan Alvarez as Rangers series continues
The Houston Astros can only hope life without Yordan Alvarez goes as well on Day 2 as it did on Day 1 when they seek a second consecutive victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Astros slugger headed for MRI with an ankle sprain
Chandler Rome of The Athletic observed that Alvarez was on crutches and in a walking boot in the clubhouse after the game.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Astros star suffers gruesome ankle injury while stepping on home plate
The Houston Astros slugger suffered an ugly ankle injury during Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Astros Make Yordan Alvarez Move Two Days After Return
The Houston Astros are entering the final month of the season with a slim 1.5-game lead over the second-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West. Although
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 27
Yordan Alvarez’s Return to the Astros Comes at the Perfect Time
Prior to Tuesday evening’s contest against the Colorado Rockies, the Houston Astros had been without superstar slugger Yordan Alvarez since May 3. The 28-year-old originally hit the injured list with right hand inflammation in early May.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 26
Astros reinstate slugger Yordan Alvarez from 60-day IL
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies after being sidelined nearly four months due to a fractured right hand.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Astros reinstate three-time All-Star from injured list
Air Yordan is back.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 25
Astros set to get big boost for stretch run
It looks like the Astros will be getting some reinforcements as they look to hold off the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Yordan Alvarez shares injury update amid Astros' offensive tailspin
Yordan Alvarez is gearing up for his return exactly when the Houston Astros need him most. Alvarez has played just 29 games for the Astros this season, last suiting up for a May 2 contest against the Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 3
Astros GM 'encouraged' by latest info on Yordan Alvarez's injury
It appears the Astros got some positive news on the injury that has sidelined a key slugger.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 31
Astros offer troubling injury update on slugger Yordan Alvarez
Alvarez appeared to be on track to return from a hand injury over the weekend, but some troubling new information about the issue surfaced on Saturday.
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