Yordan Alvarez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 9

Astros Fall 10-6 in Spring Ball to the Marlins

Yordan Alvarez gets his first Spring dinger There’s good and bad in today’s Spring Training game story. First the bad. Framber Valdez started, going three innings, allowing four hits and four walks while surrendering three runs, only one earned, as a throwing error in the first inning kept the Marlins at bat for a prolonged two-run inning.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 7

What to Make of Jose Altuve’s Move to Left Field?

Back in January, long-time Houston Astros second baseman, Jose Altuve, was rumored to be considering a position change with the potential of Alex Bregman returning to the organization.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Yordan Alvarez’s eye-opening take will scare MLB

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is coming off a 35-home-run season in which he also hit .308 with a 172 OPS+. Headed into 2025, the 27-year-old still feels the best is yet to come.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 18

Fearsome Designated Hitter Projected To Lead New-Look Houston Astros

If the new-look Houston Astros are going to continue their run of dominating the American League West, they are going to need a monstrous season from star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / February 2

MLB Top-10 Left Fielders Right Now: Yordan Alvarez Tops The Shredder’s Rankings For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have a player ranked by The Shredder on the list of MLB Top-10 Left Fielders Right Now heading into the 2025 season. However, former Dodgers prospect Yordan Alvarez topped the rankings and also placed No.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 1

Assessing Astros' best options for left-handed outfielder

If the Astros are dealing with a tighter budget, where could they look?

Reporter names two favorites to sign Alex Bregman in free agency

What’s next for Nolan Arenado after turning down the Astros?

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'ALCS MVP' quiz

MLB News / Dodger Blue / December 16

Dodgers Scout Ismael Cruz Credits Organization For Winning Baseball America’s 2024 Tony Gwynn Award

Los Angeles Dodgers international scout Ismael Cruz was named the recipient of the 2024 Tony Gwynn Award, which is Baseball America’s version of a lifetime achievement honor.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 4

Houston Astros 'Golden Batter' Would Be Designated Hitter Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros would not have much deliberating to do if MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred came out and said, "We are instituting the 'Golden Batter' rule for the 2025 season." It is something the owners have discussed of late, albeit not to implement as soon as 2025, and it would change the entire landscape of Major League Baseball.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 25

Houston Astros All-Star Slugger Among Top Players Yet To Win MVP Award

The Houston Astros are heading into free agency with big decisions to make after a shocking early exit in the playoffs. As the Astros head into the winter,

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 1

Yordan Alvarez, Astros attempt to even series vs. Tigers

HOUSTON -- Astros manager Joe Espada was pleased with Yordan Alvarez's contributions in Houston's 3-1 loss during Game 1 of the American League wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 1

Breaking Down Why Houston Astros Can Win World Series in 2024

The Houston Astros are once again in the MLB Postseason, as they will be facing the Detroit Tigers in the American League Wild Card Round. This is going

Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / October 1

Yordan Alvarez Bounces Back From Knee Injury, Returns to Houston Astros' Lineup

Yordan Alvarez will bat second and serve as the Houston Astros' designated hitter on Tuesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart and The Athletic's Chandler Rome were first to report.

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / October 1

Houston Astros Hope Yordan Alvarez Is Ready

As the Houston Astros get ready for their Tuesday afternoon Game 1 American League Wild Card series opener against the Detroit Tigers, Yordan Alvarez remains a focal point.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

AL wild-card storylines: An epic showdown between shortstops

The American League playoff stage is set, promising a thrilling start to October baseball. The action begins Tuesday with the the No. 6 seed Detroit Tigers facing the No. 3 Houston Astros, followed by the No. 5 seed Kansas City Royals playing the No. 4 seed Baltimore Orioles.

Watch: Tigers fan says Tarik Skubal predicted playoff appearance with gift

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Charter members of the American League' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez gets big injury update before postseason

Aside from scouting a potential postseason opponent, the Houston Astros have no reason to emotionally invest in their last two 2024 regular season games against the Cleveland Guardians.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 24

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez (knee sprain) to miss Mariners series

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said after Monday night's game that All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez would not play during their current three-game series against the Seattle Mariners due to a knee sprain.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Astros share update on injured slugger ahead of stretch run

Houston needs just one win over Seattle to clinch the AL West title, but lost Monday’s series opener without the three-time All-Star in the lineup.

Zach Neto Trounces Astros With One-Man Rally

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Astros slugger may have dodged serious injury scare

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was “not great” after exiting Sunday’s loss with a right knee contusion, but he may have avoided a major injury.

With 4th straight division title in sight, Astros take on Mariners

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Astros slugger leaves game due to knee contusion

He is enjoying another tremendous season with 35 homers and a .305/.309/.564 slash line in a career-high 636 plate appearances entering Sunday's action.

Max Scherzer addresses injury-plagued season, hopes to return 'healthier'

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

The 'American League batting champions' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 1

Watch: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has sixth multi-homer game

Left fielder Yordan Alvarez is the engine that is driving the Astros' offense.

Alvarez displays power as Astros sweep Royals

Astros starter vindicating club's trade with big turnaround

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 29

Yordan Alvarez Is Still the Best Hitter Nobody Talks About

Last October, I wrote about Yordan Alvarez, one of the most underrated superstars in the game. Less than a year later, I already feel compelled to return to the same subject.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13