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…
Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Week After Dominant Start
Yordan Alvarez is off to the best start of his career, and Major League Baseball has taken notice. The Houston Astros slugger was named American League Player of the Week on Monday, his fourth career weekly award, after going 8-for-17 with three home…
Breeze Through the Gates: How to Use MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Daikin Park
HOUSTON, TX – July 22, 2025 – Tired of waiting in lines to get into Daikin Park for an Astros game? Fans now have a faster, hands-free option to enter the ballpark thanks to MLB Go-Ahead Entry, Major League Baseball’s facial authentication-based…
Beyond the Top: A Deeper Look at the Astros’ 2025 MLB Draft Class
HOUSTON, TX – July 16, 2025 – While Xavier Neyens and Ethan Frey headlined the Houston Astros’ 2025 MLB Draft class, the team made several other intriguing selections across the 20 rounds, focusing on a blend of high-ceiling athletes and proven…
MLB All-Star Game to Feature Robot Umpires for First Time
ATLANTA, GA – July 15, 2025 – For the first time in its history, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game will incorporate robot umpires, officially known as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system, bringing a significant technological shift to the…
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…