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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Athlon Sports / February 3
Astros' Joe Espada Shares Yordan Alvarez Decision Before MLB Season
The Houston Astros have had a relatively quiet offseason aside from signing Japanese right hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year contract. However, expectations remain high in Houston after last year’s second-half collapse.
Athletics News / Houston Astros on SI / February 1
Former Nationals GM Names Astros Slugger as Best Left Fielder in MLB Right Now
Yordan Alvarez missed 114 games last season and watched his team miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. But according to one World Series-winning executive, none of that changes his status as baseball's best left fielder.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / January 20
MLB Makes Yordan Alvarez Announcement on Tuesday
The Houston Astros’ 2025 season was forgettable, as the team collapsed in September and missed out on the MLB playoffs, ending a run of eight consecutive postseason appearances.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 20
Astros Duo Cracks Top 30 in MLB's Latest Rankings Entering 2026 Campaign
The Houston Astros are hiding some remarkable talent in their back pocket heading into their upcoming season. While some of their stars tend to take the backseat, others often headline the franchise.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 15
Astros To Sign Third Cuban International Prospect In the Last Two Years
There's never enough prospects to sign for the Houston Astros, especially in the Caribbean islands. Cuban and Dominican talent is in a constant flux, an area where the Astros secured many ties.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / December 31
The Astros Key Bounce-back Player for 2026
The Houston Astros shockingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, and expectations are high in Houston for the club to return to the playoffs. How can the Astros get back to October baseball?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 23
Young Astros Outfielder Has Potential To Emerge As Top Prospect in 2026
The Houston Astros have quite an impressive list of top prospects heading into 2026. Between Brice Matthews, Xavier Neyens, Walker Janek and Miguel Ullola, the Astros are far from lacking in rising talent.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / November 12
Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez News on Wednesday
The Houston Astros failed to reach the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing second in the AL West with a 31–35 record after the All-Star break. Their streak of eight consecutive postseason appearances came to an end.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Astros manager shares major update on Yordan Alvarez's injury rehab
After more than three and a half months on the injured list, Yordan Alvarez looks to be approaching a return.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 17
Astros' Yordan Alvarez to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment for Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on Sunday. Per Espada, Alvarez will play "a few games" and serve as the Hooks' designated hitter Tuesday as he works his way back from a fractured right hand that has sidelined him for approximately 3 1/2 months.
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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