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Alvarez Seeks Historic Double Triple Crown for Astros
baseball1 month ago

Alvarez Seeks Historic Double Triple Crown for Astros

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez entered the week leading MLB in home runs (34), on-base percentage (.431) and OPS (1.074), putting him on a historic pace to win both the traditional Triple Crown and the rarer Slash Triple Crown. He stands out in two-strike hitting and remains a powerful presence even with two strikes. Meanwhile, the Padres are treating late July like playoff prep ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, using quick hooks and bullpen pressure to chase a wild-card spot.

Wood and Soto Highlight Friday’s MLB HR Props With Big Parlay Odds
sports-betting2 months ago

Wood and Soto Highlight Friday’s MLB HR Props With Big Parlay Odds

Friday’s MLB betting slate highlights power-heavy matchups with James Wood at +274, Juan Soto at +326, and Yordan Alvarez at +254 as top home-run props, plus a +5059 parlay pairing Wood, Alvarez and Soto. Wood draws Mitch Keller in hot weather and has posted elite hard-contact metrics, while Soto faces Grant Holmes in a favorable left-handed matchup, making them strong bets tonight. Odds and picks come from Colby Marchio’s HR picks and Covers’ betting coverage; always check current lines as updates can occur.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez sidelined indefinitely with significant ankle sprain
sports1 year ago

Astros' Yordan Alvarez sidelined indefinitely with significant ankle sprain

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez is out indefinitely due to a significant ankle sprain, a blow to their playoff hopes as they fight for a postseason spot with less than two weeks remaining in the season. Alvarez was injured after scoring in a game against the Texas Rangers, and his absence complicates the Astros' pursuit of the AL West title and wild card position. The team is uncertain about his return timeline but remains optimistic about their depth.

Yordan Alvarez's ankle injury prompts MRI and tests Astros' resilience
sports1 year ago

Yordan Alvarez's ankle injury prompts MRI and tests Astros' resilience

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is being evaluated with an MRI after injuring his ankle during a game, which could impact the team's lineup as they compete for a playoff spot. Alvarez, who recently returned from a hand injury, has been performing well but his injury may lead to increased playing time for other players like Jesús Sánchez and Zach Cole.

Yordan Alvarez's Rehab Halted Again Due to Hand Injury Setback
sports1 year ago

Yordan Alvarez's Rehab Halted Again Due to Hand Injury Setback

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been sidelined due to renewed hand soreness, raising concerns about his recovery from previous hand issues and impacting the team's lineup, which is already dealing with multiple injuries. The club is seeking more information from a specialist and may need to consider roster adjustments, especially for left-handed bats, as they lead the AL West despite these setbacks.

"Playoff Comebacks: Diamondbacks and Astros Dominate with Bullpen Game and Walk-Off Victories"
sports2 years ago

"Playoff Comebacks: Diamondbacks and Astros Dominate with Bullpen Game and Walk-Off Victories"

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured the first walk-off win of the postseason, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in Game 3 of the NLCS. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez continues to dominate in the playoffs, hitting well against left-handed pitchers and contributing to the Houston Astros' 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Hall of Fame has announced the eight finalists on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot, including managers Jim Leyland and Lou Piniella.

"Yordan Alvarez Returns to Astros Lineup for ALCS Game 2, Rangers Pose Threat"
sports2 years ago

"Yordan Alvarez Returns to Astros Lineup for ALCS Game 2, Rangers Pose Threat"

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who is reportedly dealing with a virus causing an upset stomach and headaches, is in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers. Astros manager Dusty Baker defended his decision, stating that Alvarez is fine and better today than yesterday. Despite struggling in Game 1, Alvarez will bat cleanup in Game 2 after hitting third in the previous game.