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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 7
Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez One Step Closer to First AL MVP Award
In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was named as a finalist for the American League MVP award earlier this week.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5
Yordan Alvarez vs. Ben Rice: A Power Challenge That Will Define the Silver Slugger Winner This Year
If there is a pair of designated hitters that can perfectly define the challenge for the American League Silver Slugger Award this year, they have been Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros and Ben Rice of the New York Yankees.
Houston Astros News / TWSN / November 2
Yordan Alvarez Has Done Everything Needed to Win AL MVP
The American League MVP race has been revealed with the three finalists announced. It is Yordan Alvarez from the Houston Astros, Junior Caminero from the Tampa Bay Rays and Bobby Witt Jr.
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?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 30
Astros' Yordan Alvarez Earns Multiple Players Choice Awards After MVP Campaign
The Houston Astros didn't have an ideal season in 2026 despite making the postseason after missing it in 2025. Regardless of the issues, there was one massive bright spot that will be remembered.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17
Former Astros Coach Reveals What Makes Yordan Alvarez Nearly Impossible to Stop
Former Houston Astros director of hitting and offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan has explained what makes Yordan Alvarez such a dangerous hitter. The secret — his ability to to recognize how pitchers attack him and adjust accordingly.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 6
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.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 28
Yordan Alvarez Makes Astros History With 2026 Major League Batting Title
The Houston Astros are back in the postseason this year after missing out in 2025. While the Astros did benefit from the lack of quality in the American League West, as an 81-81 record was good enough to win the division, they wouldn't have even gotten close without Yordan Alvarez.
The 'A.L. Batting Champions' quiz
How many American League batting champions since 1990 can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / New Baseball Media / September 28
How the Astros Made the 2026 MLB Postseason
For the first time in MLB history, a team with a .500 record won a division. That club was the 2026 Houston Astros, a team that took advantage of a weak division and a fantastic year from a likely AL MVP.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 23
Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez should win AL MVP
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez deserves to win the 2026 AL MVP.
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.
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.
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.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Yordan Alvarez Makes Personal Decision After Another Astros Loss
Yordan Alvarez decided it was time to address his Houston Astros teammates after another difficult loss on Sunday. The Astros fell 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves at Daikin Park, completing a three-game sweep at home.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19
Why Rays’ Junior Caminero must win AL MVP over Yordan Alvarez
Yordan Alvarez has the superior rate statistics, but the American League MVP should recognize the player whose complete season has generated the greatest value in the games that matter.
Houston Astros News / Lindy's Sports / September 19
Why Yordan Alvarez Makes Houston Astros a Dark Horse in AL
The Houston Astros are tied for the top spot in the AL West and aren’t even guaranteed a playoff spot, yet they could be the team to beat. Houston is 77-77, and if they don’t win their division, they could not even be playing October baseball.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 26 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez strengthens AL MVP case with 1 swing vs. Royals
The Yordan Alvarez American League Most Valuable Player hype just keeps on getting bigger. Alvarez added to that again on Thursday, when he hit another home run, his 40th of the 2026 MLB season, during a matchup against the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park in Houston.
Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Houston Astros Announce Abrupt Yordan Alvarez News
The Houston Astros closed out a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday with a 2-1 victory, then immediately turned their attention to a three-game road set against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros
Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20
Astros' Yordan Alvarez builds on AL MVP case in win over Marlins
While the Houston Astros have fallen behind in the AL playoff race, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is staying firmly ahead of the pack in the chase for league MVP.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
Astros could make a major Yordan Alvarez move
The Houston Astros could be getting real experimental for the stretch run of the season. Houston could potentially move their star slugger Yordan Alvarez
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Astros' Yordan Alvarez continues to be nightmare matchup for Rangers
The AL MVP favorite and Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been unstoppable against the Texas Rangers, as he has crushed eight home runs against them this season.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / July 11
Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history in loss to Rangers
On pace for his best season yet, Yordan Alvarez remains red hot and has added making franchise history with his latest milestone to his list of 2026 accomplishments.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run
Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Astros' Yordan Alvarez furthers MVP case, makes history with monster grand slam
With one swing of the bat that further argues MVP consideration and makes history, Yordan Alvarez powered the Houston Astros to a much-needed win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 28
Astros' Yordan Alvarez is performing as the best hitter in MLB
The lethal combination of his raw power and exceptional plate discipline has made him a major threat at the plate.
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