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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 16
Jeremy Peña and Yordan Álvarez Show the Power the Astros Need to Reach October
Three swings were enough for the Houston Astros to return to the winning path on Roberto Clemente Day: two home runs from Jeremy Peña and Yordan Álvarez’s 39th blast of the season produced all the runs in Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals.
Jeremy Pena News / Field Level Media / September 15
Jeremy Pena homers twice as Astros top Royals
Jeremy Pena recorded his fifth career multi-homer game and Yordan Alvarez homered for just the second time this month as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday.
The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Astros get multiple injury updates after Carlos Correa news
The Astros lost their most significant rehab case on Tuesday when manager Joe Espada confirmed Carlos Correa will not return this season. The decision
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 / Crawfish Boxes / September 15
Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 9/15/2026 
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros will open their final homestand of the regular season tonight as they welcome in the Royals for an important three-game series in Houston, TX.
Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Astros get brutal Carlos Correa injury news ahead of playoffs
The Houston Astros won’t be getting Carlos Correa back after all. Correa has been out since the beginning of May due to an ankle injury, but manager Joe Espada announced on Tuesday that the team is shutting down Correa for the season.
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.
Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 15
Astros get worst-case news for Carlos Correa's potential return
The reunion between the Houston Astros and Correa has not quite gone according to plan.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 15
Astros Announce Lineup Looking to End Skid Against Royals
The Houston Astros begin their crucial three-game set with the Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park. Hunter Brown gets the ball for the Astros. Astros - Space
Carlos Correa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Carlos Correa Will Not Return To Astros This Season
Astros manager Joe Espada has informed reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that infielder Carlos Correa will not be coming off the injured list to rejoin the Astros this year.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 15
Astros Recall Loperfido; Trammell to Paternity List
Joey Loperfido is finally back with the Houston Astros. The Astros today recalled Loperfido from Triple-A to replace OF Taylor Trammell, who was placed on the paternity list.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / September 15
Astros Face a Dangerous Royals Test as Offensive Problems Continue to Mount
The Houston Astros return home to begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals after being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston is 75-75 and urgently needs to get out of the offensive slump the team has been going through over the last 28 games.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 15
Where the Astros' Playoff Odds Stand Heading Into Final Two Weeks of Season
Even after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays this past weekend in disappointing fashion on the road, the Houston Astros are still right in the heart of the postseason race.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 15
Astros Announce Minor League Players of the Year
The Houston Astros player development department has named C Jason Schiavone the Astros 2026 Minor League Player of the Year, RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros
Hunter Brown News / CBSSports.com / September 15
Royals vs. Astros MLB picks: With ace Hunter Brown pitching, not a game playoff-hopeful Houston can lose
Houston can't really afford a Tuesday loss behind ace Hunter Brown vs. the Royals
Yordan Alvarez 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.
Josh Hader News / Just Baseball / September 14
Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever
Amidst the inconsistency of the Houston Astros 2026 season, left-handed closer Josh Hader‘s sustained dominance has them at the top of the American League West.
Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Joe Espada Comments on Questionable Astros Decision
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stood by his decision to pitch to Junior Caminero in a critical spot during Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Yordan Alvarez 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.
Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / September 11
Daulton Varsho's offense finally showing signs of life for Astros
After adjusting to a new environment, his bat is finally showing flashes of life, with solid offensive contributions as of late.
Cam Smith News / Field Level Media / September 10
Cam Smith homers in 9th to help Astros take series vs. Phillies
Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift the visiting Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
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?
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.
Yordan Alvarez 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.
Steven Okert News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Astros Place Steven Okert On Injured List
The Astros announced that left-hander Steven Okert has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 1, due to a right hamstring strain.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets activate star Juan Soto off IL ahead of Astros game
He will bat second against the Astros and be the designated hitter.
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