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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).

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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.

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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 / 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.

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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 / 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.

Athletics News / Houston Astros on SI / September 19

Yordan Alvarez Reaches 40 Home Runs and Keeps Triple Crown Pursuit Alive

Since he hit Seth Lugo’s fastball, Yordan Alvarez knew that ball was out of the park. The hit came off at 107.2 mph and landed 385 feet into right field, right in the second-level seats at Daikin Park to give Houston a 4-1 lead over the Kansas City Royals earlier this week.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 18

Astros Manager Joe Espada Drops Blunt Quote on All-Star Slugger Yordan Alvarez

Nine games remain in the regular season and the Houston Astros battle with the Texas Rangers for the American League West Division title. The two in-state rivals were tied going into action on Thursday night for first place.

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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.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Astros’ Jeremy Pena drops ultimate Yordan Alvarez praise after 40th HR

The Houston Astros got a big win against the Kansas City Royals in the final game of their series, and their big dogs came out to reel them in for a victory.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Astros hit season-high five homers, cruise to win over Royals

Yordan Alvarez slugged his 40th home run while Jeremy Pena added his sixth leadoff blast of the season as the Houston Astros hit a season-high five home runs en route to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Why Astros’ Yordan Alvarez must win AL MVP over Junior Caminero

The American League MVP race should not be decided by two home runs or by which contender plays for the league’s best team. It should be decided by which player has produced the strongest season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Insider reveals the player who ‘should’ win AL MVP over Astros’ Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez has looked like a lock for American League MVP for most of September, sitting at .310 with 38 home runs, 96 RBIs and a 1.016 OPS. But at least one prominent voice believes the award belongs in Tampa Bay instead.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / September 14

A potential Triple Crown? Will he win MVP? Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season

History or not, Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race, how his season would rank among Triple Crown winners and more.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Luzardo, Culpepper

For the last month, Jesús Luzardo’s been the best pitcher in the Phillies’ rotation. But the club didn’t have Luzardo available against the Braves on September 12, less than a week after a complete-game shutout against Atlanta.

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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9

Rays Trio Stands Between Yordan Alvarez and a Triple Crown

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team many people are watching down the stretch of the 2026 regular season. They are looking to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East, currently holding a four-game lead entering play on Sept.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Houston Astros Announce Sudden Yordan Alvarez Decision

The Houston Astros travel to Philadelphia this week for a three-game set that could shape the final stretch of their season. They arrive after dropping two of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a series in which their offense managed just five runs across the last two games.

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.

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Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

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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.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market

Angels have one long-term replacement if Mike Trout Is traded

Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers

Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez makes history in multiple ways with latest HR

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.

Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history in loss to Rangers

LaMonte Wade Jr. hits first career grand slam as Astros thump Rangers

Phillies' Zack Wheeler gets last laugh against MLB for All-Star snub

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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

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

Why Nathan Lukes should be primary leadoff hitter for Blue Jays

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