Yordan Advances! Altuve, Peña Eliminated from All-Star Voting
The Phase 1 All-Star results are in, and Yordan Alvarez is headed to Phase 2—but Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña did not make the cut. Alvarez finished second overall in the American League with 2,911,655 votes, trailing only Toronto’s Ernie Clement,…
Which Astros Made the All-Star Finals? Find Out Tonight
Phase 1 of All-Star voting closed at noon ET Thursday, and Astros fans will find out tonight which Houston players advanced to Phase 2. The finalists will be revealed live on MLB Network beginning at 6 p.m. ET during MLB Tonight. Yordan Alvarez has led…
Altuve, Peña Need Late Push in Latest All-Star Voting Update
The second All-Star ballot update is out, and the good news is that three Astros are still in the mix. However, two of them need a push before Phase One closes June 25 at noon ET. Yordan Alvarez is holding first place among AL designated hitters and…
Yordan Alvarez Says No to Home Run Derby Despite All-Star Lead
Yordan Alvarez appears headed for his fourth All-Star selection and leads all American League position players in fan voting — but don’t expect to see him in the Home Run Derby. After Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians, in which…
MLB Changes Home Run Derby Format — And Yordan Alvarez Could Benefit
The Home Run Derby is changing its format this year, and if things continue as they have been, Yordan Alvarez will have earned himself a spot in the batter’s box. Major League Baseball announced it is scrapping the timer that has governed the…
2026 MLB All-Star Voting Is Open: Here’s How to Vote for Your Favorite Astros
Houston Astros fans can officially start stuffing the virtual ballot box. Phase 1 of voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is now open, giving fans the chance to send their favorite Astros players to Philadelphia. During the first phase of voting, the…
Billy Wagner to Be Inducted Into Houston Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
Billy Wagner is adding another Hall of Fame honor, and this one close to home. The Sports Authority Foundation announced Wednesday that the former Astros closer will be inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame this fall, joining J.J. Watt and…
All-Star Festivities Heat Up in Atlanta: Home Run Derby Tonight, Midsummer Classic Lineups Revealed
ATLANTA, GA – July 14, 2025 – The excitement for the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is reaching a fever pitch in Atlanta, with Truist Park hosting tonight’s highly anticipated T-Mobile Home Run Derby, while the starting lineups for…
Astros Bolster Farm System, Select Xavier Neyens 21st Overall in MLB Draft
CUMBERLAND, GA – July 13, 2025 – The Houston Astros made a significant move to bolster their future roster yesterday, selecting high school infielder Xavier Neyens (Mount Vernon HS, WA) with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2025 Major…
Power Packed: 2025 Home Run Derby Set to Light Up Atlanta This Monday
The stage is set for one of baseball’s most electrifying events as the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby takes center stage at Truist Park in Atlanta this Monday, July 14th. With the field now complete at eight participants, fans are in for a…