Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Month for July
Yordan Alvarez was named the American League’s Player of the Month for July on Monday after another dominant month at the plate, Major League Baseball announced. Alvarez hit .360 in July with 9 home runs, 22 RBIs, and a 1.188 OPS, leading all…
Jeremy Peña Named American League Player of the Week
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was named American League Player of the Week on Monday after homering in three straight games to open the week and finishing with a two-homer performance on Sunday. It’s the first Player of the Week honor of…
MLB Shuts Down AI Dugout Tools
Major League Baseball has shut off a feature on dugout iPads that teams had been using to run outside programs, including tools that offered in-game recommendations on substitutions and pitch calling. The change took effect Wednesday night, the start of…
Yordan Alvarez Sparks AL All-Star Victory
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, with Houston’s lone representative, Yordan Alvarez, playing a role in the decisive first-inning rally before the AL’s pitching staff…
MLB, Astros Join Stand Up To Cancer at All-Star Game
Major League Baseball’s annual Stand Up To Cancer moment returns during the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14, bringing players, coaches, and fans together in support of those affected by cancer. The tribute, a fixture of the Midsummer Classic since…
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…
New Study Questions One of Baseball’s Oldest Rules
Every time a hitter strikes out with runners in scoring position, the reaction from the stands is immediate and predictable. Shorten the swing. Put it in play. Stop swinging for the fences. New research suggests it may not be that simple. A study…
Yordan Alvarez Picks Up Another AL Player of the Week Award
Yordan Alvarez is running out of room on the shelf. The Astros designated hitter was named American League Player of the Week on Monday, marking the second time he has earned the honor this season and the fifth time in his career. The recognition adds to…
Yordan Alvarez Wins AL Player of the Month After Dominant Start
On a Monday that brings the Dodgers to Daikin Park and plenty of uncertainty about what this Astros team can be in 2026, Major League Baseball offered a reminder of just how good the best player in Houston can be. Yordan Alvarez has been named the…