Astros and Rangers meet with series tied 1-1
Both the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
YORDAN ALVAREZ #44 - LEFT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
35 HR •
86 RBI •
.308 AVG
35 HR
86 RBI
.308 AVG
Semien homers, Lowe's RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1
Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on SaturdayJULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host the Rangers, try to extend home win streak
The Houston Astros, on a 10-game home winning streak, host the Texas RangersJULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Friday Alvarez (hip) is batting third as the designated hitter Friday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 27-year-old slugger sat out Thursday after he departed Wednesday's contest due to right hip tightness, but he's ready to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener versus Texas. Alvarez has gone 2-for-13 with three walks and five strikeouts over his past five games, though that slump was preceded by a six-game stretch in which he went 11-for-22 with four doubles and three homers.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Rangers, look to extend home win streak
The Houston Astros, on a nine-game home winning streak, host the Texas RangersJULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Thursday's lineup Alvarez (hip) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The 27-year-old was removed from Wednesday's contest due to right hip tightness and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Alvarez also sat out a game over the weekend due to knee soreness, and the Astros are likely to be extra cautious with the slugger since the All-Star break is just a few days away.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Battling hip tightness Alvarez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Marlins due to right hip tightness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez remained in the game after a trainer checked on him following his RBI single in the second inning, but the decision to pull him was made when his spot in the order came up in the fourth. The severity of his hip injury remains unknown, though it's possible he sits down another game or two after also missing Sunday's contest due to knee soreness.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Houston lineup Alvarez (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.
Impact Alvarez had to depart Saturday's game versus the Twins after being hit on the right knee by a pitch and then sat out Sunday's contest. However, he's feeling well enough following the Astros' off day Monday to give it a go for the series opener against the Marlins.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat with sore knee Alvarez (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, Astros manager Joe Espada said that Alvarez's right knee is still "pretty sore" after the 26-year-old was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of Saturday's 9-3 loss. Alvarez was ultimately removed from Saturday's contest in the eighth inning, and he'll now miss out on a start for the first time since June 19 while he receives treatment for the knee. Espada seemed to downplay the injury and suggested that Alvarez could hit in the batting cage Sunday, though the Astros could still look to stay away from Alvarez in the series finale even if a potential pinch-hitting situation emerges. After Sunday's game, the Astros are off Monday before kicking off a three-game series with the Marlins on Tuesday.
JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with bruised knee Alvarez was diagnosed with a right knee contusion after exiting Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Twins and isn't scheduled to undergo any imaging, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle...
Impact Alvarez was hit in the knee by a pitch in the sixth inning of Saturday's game and though he stayed in the game to run the bases, he was later removed in the eighth inning. Considering he won't require imaging, the 27-year-old should be viewed as day-to-day. However, with a team off day coming Monday, the Astros could opt to play it safe and hold Alvarez out of Sunday's series finale against Minnesota.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Has bruised knee Alvarez was diagnosed with a right knee contusion Saturday and didn't go in for imaging, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez was hit in the knee by a pitch in the sixth inning of Saturday's game and although he stayed in to run the bases, he was later removed in the eighth inning. Considering he didn't need to undergo imaging, the 27-year-old should be viewed as day-to-day. However, with a team off day coming Monday, the Astros could opt to play it safe and hold Alvarez out of Sunday's series finale against Minnesota.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Alvarez was removed from Saturday's game versus Minnesota after getting hit by a pitch, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez took a 94-mph fastball off his right knee during the sixth inning of Saturday's contest. He initially remained in the game to run the bases despite looking uncomfortable, but Grae Kessinger pinch hit for him during the eighth. Houston will presumably take Alvarez in for imaging, and the team should have more information on his injury in the near future.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Alvarez was removed from Saturday's game versus Minnesota after getting hit by a pitch, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez took a 94-mph fastball off his right knee during the sixth inning of Saturday's contest. He initially remained in the game to run the bases despite looking uncomfortable, and Grae Kessinger pinch hit for him during the eighth frame. Houston will presumably take Alvarez in for imaging, and the team should have more information on his injury in the near future.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
After early scare, Alvarez continues hot streak with monster night TORONTO -- Yordan Alvarez gave his manager a thumbs up, picked up his bat and got back to mashing. Things got a bit scary in the first innin...
JULY 4 • MLB.COM
Homers in third straight game Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk, three runs and three RBI in a 9-2 victory versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Impact Alvarez was a constant thorn in Toronto's side in the contest. He plated Houston's first run with a third-inning double, added a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth inning and produced another RBI with a double in the eighth. Alvarez has gone deep in each of his past three contests, batting .545 (6-for-11) with three long balls, eight RBI and six runs over that span.
JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve has tiebreaking hit, Alvarez homers for 3rd straight game as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2
Jose Altuve hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run seventh inning, Yordan Alvarez homered for the third straight game and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wedne...JULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Star starters revealed, including Shohei Ohtani at DH for 4th straight time
The 2024 MLB All-Star game starters will include holdovers Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, who will be joined by a roster of brand new All-St...JULY 4
Goes yard again Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact Alvarez has homered in back-to-back games to open up July, bringing his season total to 18. The 27-year-old featured in the Astros' five-run fifth inning, plating Cesar Salazar and Jose Altuve on a three-run shot off Jose Berrios with two outs. Alvarez is 10-for-25 (.400) with eight runs, five walks and one strikeout across his last seven games.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
'He's a great hitter': Alvarez earns rave reviews for power prowess TORONTO -- Yordan Alvarez can get into your head. There’s nothing wrong with it, really. Alvarez has shown time and again that he has the ab...
JULY 3 • MLB.COM
Brown pitches 6 innings, Peña and Alvarez homer as Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 10th win in 11
Hunter Brown pitched six shutout innings, Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for their 10th win in 11 gamesJULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Yordan Alvarez in Perfect Spot to Go Yard on Wednesday) MLB home run prop bets for Wednesday, June 26, focusing on the Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez.
JUNE 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Rockies
The Houston Astros host the Colorado Rockies aiming to continue a five-game home winning streakJUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host the Orioles, look to extend home win streak
The Houston Astros, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Baltimore OriolesJUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lifts 16th homer Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Orioles.
Impact Alvarez has gone 4-for-12 with two homers over three games since returning from a family matter. The slugger has hit seven of his 16 long balls this season over 17 games in June, batting .359 (23-for-64) in that span. He's up to a .292/.363/.525 slash line, 41 RBI, 43 runs scored and three stolen bases over 74 contests.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
