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Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez enjoyed a huge night on Friday at Kansas City -- in the first inning alone. Alvarez hit a two-run homer two batters into the game, then added a grand slam to cap Houston's nine-run inning against the Royals.

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Astros vs. Royals Game Discussion: 6/12/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-39) continue a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-41) tonight at Kauffman Stadium.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Astros Designate Ryan Weiss For Assignment, Select Raynel Delgado

The Astros have designated right-hander Ryan Weiss for assignment, as first reported by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. His 40-man roster spot will go to infielder Raynel Delgado, whose promotion was first reported yesterday by Francys Romero.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 12

Probable Pitching Matchups Make Astros Clear Favorite in Royals Series

It is still a month from the All-Star break when teams typically start to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. However, others are starting to fall behind at a pace that makes it impossible for them to catch up.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Astros Interested In Outfield, Bullpen Upgrades

The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / June 12

Astros vs. Royals Series Primer with Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler

Like most Astros enthusiasts, it’s always a cringeworthy moment when Houston ventures out to Kauffman Stadium. It’s the site of the 2015 ALDS with flashbacks

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / June 12

3 Things the Houston Astros Must Do to Win the Series Against the Kansas City Royals

The Houston Astros have not been playing up to anyone’s standards. They are on a road trip where they are now headed to Kansas City to take on the Royals in a three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 12

Astros, Royals striving to escape the doldrums

The Houston Astros have appeared in the postseason in eight of the past nine seasons, winning two World Series. But they enter the start of a three-game road series Friday night against the Kansas City Royals in fourth place in the American League West, five games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Three players the Guardians could make a swing for at the trade deadline

It seems like the season for the Cleveland Guardians to go all in. Here are three players they should go after.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Red Sox's Sam Kennedy discusses Craig Breslow's job security amid 'embarrassing' season

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Raynel Delgado News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Astros To Select Raynel Delgado

The Astros will select infielder Raynel Delgado onto the major league roster for the start of tomorrow’s series in Kansas City, reports Francys Romero.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

From Sugar Land to Houston: Astros Pitchers to Watch at Every Level

The Houston Astros entered the 2026 season with a pitching staff that looked, on paper, like a strength in every way. Reality hit and so did injuries and what once looked like a strength turned into something else entirely.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Spencer Arrighetti News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

Spencer Arrighetti's Breakout Is Giving the Astros Something They Didn't Expect

When the Houston Astros began the 2026 season, one big question for manager Joe Espada was how his starting pitching staff would hold up. That question was answered less than a month into the season.

Mike Gallo News / Crawfish Boxes / June 11

Astros Legends Series 24: Mike Gallo

Mike Gallo played his entire major league career in Houston. Today, we chronicle his journey to the majors and his time with the Astros. Q: What do you remember about your debut on July 2nd, 2003?

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / June 11

Hunter Brown’s Latest Rehab Outing Reinforces Astros Ace Nearing Return

If there was one pitcher that everybody expected to be tightly in the race for the American League Cy Young, it was the Houston Astros' ace, Hunter Brown.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Astros sign outfielder to minor league contract

On Wednesday, the Houston Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. While the team did not officially confirm the transaction, Brooks appeared in tonight’s lineup for the Triple-A Sugar Land affiliate.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Astros jump out to 7-run lead, add on in win over Astros

Oswald Peraza had three RBIs and Jo Adell and Wade Meckler and drove in two apiece as the Los Angeles Angels built an early seven-run lead and cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Astros rumors: Ken Rosenthal drops big hint on Houston’s trade deadline plans

With the chatter around the Houston Astros and the trades the team could make with the deadline in a few months, the baseball world is wondering what the plans look like for the disappointing AL West squad.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros to Place Newly Added Veteran on IL

Just four games into his tenure with the Houston Astros, LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading for a stint on the injured list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros plan to place Wade on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and intend to call-up outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Joe Espada Delivers Update on Injured Astros Player

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has provided an update on LaMonte Wade Jr. after the first baseman left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with right hamstring soreness.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros Reveal Yordan Alvarez Trade Update

The Houston Astros took game one of a three-game series on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 5-4. They're now 31-37, sitting in fourth place in the American League West, 4.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos