Yordan Alvarez, Astros Named Silver Slugger Finalists
Yordan Alvarez added another nomination to his growing collection Thursday, becoming a finalist for the 2026 American League Silver Slugger Award at designated hitter. The Houston Astros were also selected as one of four finalists for the AL Offensive…
Yordan Alvarez Wins Two Players Choice Awards
Yordan Alvarez has added two significant honors to his remarkable 2026 season. The Houston Astros slugger was named the American League Outstanding Player and AL Comeback Player in the 2026 Players Choice Awards. The Major League Baseball Players…
Astros Release Nelson Velázquez to Pursue Opportunity in Asia
The Houston Astros have released outfielder Nelson Velázquez, allowing the 27-year-old to pursue an opportunity with a team in Asia. Houston recorded the transaction Tuesday, October 27. The Astros have not identified the club or league Velázquez is…
Rays, Dodgers, and Brewers Advance as October Field Narrows
Three teams advanced to the League Championship Series on Wednesday, leaving the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians to settle the postseason’s only remaining Division Series. The Tampa Bay Rays completed a sweep of the New York Yankees, the Los…
Dodgers Take Control, Padres Stay Alive in NLDS
The Dodgers moved within one victory of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday, while the Padres found just enough offense—and an unlikely closer—to keep their season alive. Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 3-1 at Truist Park to take a 2-1 lead…
Yordan Alvarez Named Finalist for Hank Aaron Award
Yordan Alvarez’s remarkable 2026 season could bring another major honor. Major League Baseball announced Monday that Alvarez is one of 10 American League finalists for the Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the most outstanding regular-season offensive…
Division Series Update: Shutouts, Homers, and a Near No-Hitter
The Division Series opened with four games Saturday, giving the White Sox, Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers 1-0 leads in their best-of-five series. The American League takes Sunday off, leaving the National League with the stage to itself for two Game 2s.…
Astros Postseason Ends Without a Fight
The Houston Astros spent 162 games talking about fight. They fought through a disastrous start, injuries, inconsistency, and a late-season collapse. Somehow, they survived all of it, finished 81-81, won the American League West, and reached the…
Astros Lineup Today: September 30 vs. White Sox
Game Details Date: September 30, 2026First pitch: 4:00 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park How to Tune In TV/Streaming: NBC and PeacockRadio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup SP: Hunter Brown (RHP) White Sox Starting Lineup SP: Sean Burke (RHP) Notes…
Astros’ Bullpen Plan Backfires in 6-3 Wild Card Loss
The Astros spent 162 games fighting their way into the postseason. One game in, they are already fighting to stay alive. Houston fell 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Daikin Park, dropping Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card…