OCTOBER 12, 2022 • MLB.COM
YORDAN ALVAREZ #44 - LEFT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
35 HR •
86 RBI •
.308 AVG
35 HR
86 RBI
.308 AVG
There's never been a postseason game like Alvarez's You don’t necessarily need fancy numbers to know that Yordan Alvarez had an incredibly valuable game in Houston’s stunning Game 1 win, becau...
Astros savor wild walk-off as Yordan Alvarez hits a homer for the ages This was just the second walk-off homer ever in the postseason with a team down to its final out. The other? Kirk Gibson in 1988.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
2022 MLB Playoffs: Astros, Yordan Alvarez storm back, stun M's in Game 1
The Mariners chased Justin Verlander early before the Astros rallied to win on a stunning, walk-off blast from Yordan Alvarez, Jordan Shuste...OCTOBER 12, 2022
Mariners manager Scott Servais defends decision to replace closer Paul Sewald for Robbie Ray that led to Astros' Yordan Alvarez walk-off home run Servais opted for a lefty-lefty matchup against Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez. It did not work out well for the Mariners.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Yordan Alvarez's walkoff home run completes Astros comeback over Mariners AL Division Series opener - The Boston Globe Trailing 7-5 in the bottom of the ninth, Alvarez smashed a three-run shot deep to right to give the Astros a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five se...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS
Yordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relie...OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1
The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Game 1 of the ALDSOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three doubles in blowout win Alvarez went 3-for-5 with three doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Phillies.
Impact Alvarez had a productive game Tuesday, his second with multiple extra-base hits in his last five contests. While he's gone 13 games without a home run, he's racked up seven doubles, seven RBI and six runs scored in that span. The 25-year-old slugger is up to a .304/.405/.612 slash line with 37 homers, 96 RBI, 95 runs scored, 29 doubles and a stolen base through 134 contests. His 1.017 OPS ranks second in baseball behind only Aaron Judge.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth i...OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies bring win streak into matchup with the Astros
The Philadelphia Phillies will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Houston AstrosOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win o...OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nola's perfect-game bid broken up in 7th by Astros' Alvarez
Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola allowed his first baserunner Monday night when Houston’s Yordan Alvarez singled with two outs in the seventh inningOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Team of the Season: Ohtani, Judge, Alvarez, Betts lead list
Ben Verlander wraps up the 2022 MLB season with his Team of the Season, choosing the best of the best at each position the entire year.OCTOBER 3, 2022
Astros open 3-game series with the Phillies
The Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies to begin a three-game seriesOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros and Rays meet with series tied 1-1
Both the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday nightOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two hits in return Alvarez went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored Friday against the Rays.
Impact Alvarez missed one game due to an ankle injury, but he returned to extend his hitting streak to five games. Though he'll likely get some days off prior to the postseason, Alvarez is closing the regular season well by hitting .360 with 15 runs scored and 16 RBI across 22 games in September.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays clinch AL wild-card spot; Astros get AL home-field edge
Drew Rasmussen pitched seven effective innings and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, beating the Houston Astros 7-3OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Friday Alvarez (ankle) is starting Friday against the Rays.
Impact Alvarez sat out Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks due to a left ankle injury, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat third a day later. The 25-year-old is riding a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 5-for-11 with two RBI, a run, four walks and four strikeouts.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays visit the Astros to begin 3-game series
The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on FridaySEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge, Ohtani and then who? Predicting all the AL MVP vote-getters
Sure, it's all about Judge vs. Ohtani, but who else is going to appear on AL MVP ballots? Jordan Shusterman lays out the 25 players he's cho...SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Not in Wednesday's lineup Alvarez (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Alvarez exited Tuesday's win over Arizona with a left ankle injury, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. Manager Dusty Baker said after the game that he hopes Alvarez will "be ready in a couple of days," so it's possible that he's back in action for Friday's series opener against the Rays following the Astros' scheduled day off Thursday. Chas McCormick will shift to left field while Mauricio Dubon starts in center Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead
The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a two-game series with the Arizona DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
X-rays return negative Manager Dusty Baker said X-rays on Alvarez's left ankle came back negative after the slugger exited Tuesday's win over the win over the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com rep...
Impact He appears to have avoided a serious injury after rolling his ankle while running the bases Tuesday, and Baker hopes Alvarez will "be ready in a couple of days." The 25-year-old shouldn't be expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus Arizona, and he'll then have Thursday's scheduled off day to rest up ahead Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve homers twice as Astros rout Diamondbacks 10-2
Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s five home runs to lead the Astros to a 10-2 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night in a game where Yordan Alvarez left with an ankle injurySEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
