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Can MVP favorite Alvarez carry Astros to another World Series? Their last MVP did

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez enters the postseason following a stellar regular season where he secured the American League batting title with a .316 average and led the league in multiple offensive…

MLB · 4d ago

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Astros Blowout A’s 13-2

The Houston Astros defeated the Athletics by a score of 13-2 in the penultimate game of the 2026 campaign at Sutter Health Park. Zack Gelof drove in the initial run for the hosts during the fourth…

MLB · 6d ago

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Astros Magic Number Is 1 After 13-2 Beatdown of A’s

Houston routed Oakland thirteen to two, bringing their magic number down to one ahead of the final day of the regular season. Jeremy Pena powered the offense with a pair of home runs, while Yordan…

MLB · 6d ago

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White Sox-Astros position-by-position breakdown

The Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros are set to clash in an American League Wild Card Series hosted entirely at Daikin Park. Chicago enters the postseason as the sixth seed following an 84-78…

MLB · 5d ago

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White Sox-Astros AL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 5 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)

The Houston Astros secured their eighth division crown in ten seasons before returning to the postseason to battle the Chicago White Sox in the American League Wild Card Series. Game 1 is scheduled…

MLB · 4d ago

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Top storyline for each Wild Card Series Game 1

The postseason finally opens after an eleven-month wait, kicking off with Wild Card Series Game 1 matchups across the league. Philadelphia enters the playoffs facing questions following a difficult…

MLB · 4d ago

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Who wins each Wild Card Series? MLB.com experts weigh in

The postseason has officially opened with analysts weighing in on the matchups for the Wild Card Series. Among the American League pairings, the Astros are favored against the White Sox due to their…

MLB · 4d ago

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After 20-31 start, Astros back in postseason as AL West champs

Following a sluggish 20-31 beginning to the year and an injury list that swelled to 16 players by mid-May, Houston rebounded to capture the American League West division crown. The clinching moment…

MLB · 5d ago

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Here are the final stats leaders from the 2026 season

The 2026 Major League Baseball campaign wrapped up with a fascinating mix of first-time crowns and dominant repeat performances across both leagues. Yordan Alvarez captured the American League…

MLB · 5d ago

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MLB playoff power rankings 2026: From the Astros to the Dodgers, which teams are ready to go on a World Series run?

The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason has officially arrived following the conclusion of Game 162. Twelve teams have advanced to the tournament, featuring the Houston Astros, who claimed the AL…

MLB · 5d ago

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Make your picks for 2026 All-MLB Team

Voting is now open for the 2026 All-MLB Team ballot, allowing supporters to participate through October 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The final honorees will be revealed on November 11 during the fourth…

MLB · 5d ago

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The best defender in baseball? (Almost) the best offensive player? It's the same guy

Pete Crow-Armstrong has put together a historic campaign, leading the league in defensive metrics while finishing just behind Yordan Alvarez for top offensive productivity when factoring in…

MLB · 5d ago

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Astros deliver dud in bullpen game battle vs. White Sox

Rookie left-hander Hagen Smith delivered three scoreless innings in his debut postseason start to help the Chicago White Sox secure a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros during Game 1 of their…

MLB · 3d ago

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Ranking comeback chances of the four teams that lost Game 1

Historical data suggests grave danger for any baseball club dropping the opening contest of the Wild Card Series, with just three past squads successfully bouncing back from an early deficit under…

MLB · 3d ago

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MLB Wild Card Round day 2: Open Thread

Postseason baseball action continued with Game 2 schedules announced across four best-of-three Wild Card series broadcast on Peacock, following opening-game victories by the Atlanta Braves, Chicago…

MLB · 3d ago

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Astros' big bats fail to come through as White Sox put finishing touches on wild-card sweep

The Chicago White Sox completed a sweep of their American League wild-card series against the Houston Astros, capitalizing on early pitching struggles in both contests. Hunter Brown failed to…

MLB · 2d ago

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Imai makes Astros' Wild Card Series roster; Pecko, Okert not added

The Houston Astros have finalized their 26-man roster for the upcoming American League Wild Card Series, balancing significant veteran experience with a large group of newcomers. Half of the active…

MLB · 4d ago

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As Astros head to offseason in search of GM, where do things stand with Espada?

Following a postseason sweep concluding with a 7-3 defeat against the White Sox, the Houston franchise enters a pivotal period requiring a new general manager and potentially a replacement for field…

MLB · 2d ago