One of the most intriguing storylines over the first half of the 2025 season was the Houston Astros' continued dominance in the AL West, despite the onslaught o

The Astros are eager for Alvarez’s hand to heal so his bat can rejoin the lineup and bolster their offense in the second half. In 2024, he hit .308 with a .959 OPS, launched 35 home runs and drove in 86 runs.a Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros.

Had the Astros not suffered an alarming number of injuries -- five players who were in their Opening Day lineup are on the shelf -- Brice Matthews would still be manning second base at Triple-A Sugar Land.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Arizona has a 50-51 record overall and a 26-26 record at home. The Diamondbacks rank third in the NL with 146 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

Yordan Alvarez took swings off a tee on Thursday and will try to again on Saturday in return from hand injury.

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

The one thing the Astros couldn’t afford was another injury, especially to an impact offensive player in a lineup that’s already been thinned by injuries. The Astros’ worst fears came true Saturday ni

Chas McCormick missed nearly two months with an oblique strain and should have chance to help injury-depleted outfield.