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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Yordan Alvarez won the 2026 National and American League MVP awards unanimously, ending Shohei Ohtani's three-year streak. Crow-Armstrong led the league in WAR with a historic 40-40 season, while Alvarez posted the best offensive line in baseball despite playing no defensive position.
Yordan Alvarez won the 2026 American League MVP unanimously, while Pete Crow-Armstrong took the National League award after Shohei Ohtani’s injury-plagued season.
Yordan Alvarez and Zack Wheeler won the 2026 MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards for the American and National Leagues, respectively. Both players returned from severe 2025 injuries to post career-best or highly successful 2026 seasons. Alvarez also won the AL MVP and Hank Aaron Award, while Wheeler returned to the mound after thoracic outlet surgery.
The Houston Astros are considering placing star shortstop Carlos Correa at second base upon his return from ankle surgery, a move that would require shifting Jose Altuve to the designated hitter and Yordan Alvarez to left field. This defensive experiment aims to optimize the team's lineup for the postseason while preserving the offensive contributions of key players like Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Peña.
With the regular season nearing its end, MLB teams are focused on specific players who could determine playoff berths or award races. Key narratives include Aaron Judge’s return from a fractured rib, Shohei Ohtani’s offensive slump, and Yordan Alvarez’s pursuit of the Triple Crown. Meanwhile, several contenders rely on injured stars like Zack Wheeler and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to regain form, while young prospects like Ethan Salas and Lazaro Montes are being evaluated for future roles.
With less than four weeks until the 2026 MLB postseason, the race for division titles and wild card spots is intensifying. Key narratives include Pete Crow-Armstrong's push for the 40/40 club and NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani's potential return to pitching, and Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown bid. The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox are highlighted as major bounce-back stories, while the Milwaukee Brewers are on pace for a 100-win season. The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are locked in a tight AL West race, with the Mariners benefiting from an exceptionally easy remaining schedule.
Yordan Alvarez is positioned to win both the traditional and statistical Triple Crowns, while the San Diego Padres adopt a playoff-style pitching strategy to secure a wild-card spot.
Friday’s MLB HR props spotlight Yordan Alvarez (+238), Rafael Devers (+380), and Kody Clemens (+339), with a highlighted HR parlay including Alvarez, Clemens, and Devers. Betting analyst Colby Marchio explains why these matchups stand out and notes that odds can change as game time approaches.
Heyman’s midseason awards preview champions Shohei Ohtani as the NL MVP front-runner for the Dodgers and Yordan Alvarez as the AL MVP leader for the Astros, labels Kyle Tucker as the NL LVP, and also highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong’s all-around impact along with rising sluggers Ben Rice and Nick Kurtz, plus a Mets payroll note.
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.
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain after slipping during a game, which could impact the team's playoff chances. The injury comes at a critical time as the Astros compete for the division and playoff spots, and Alvarez's return could be crucial for their postseason success.
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 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 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.
The Houston Astros, facing significant injuries and the absence of Yordan Alvarez, traded pitcher Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations, in a move that reflects their ongoing efforts to manage their roster amid a challenging season.