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Houston Astros

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MLB · Most Valuable Players

Alvarez and Crow-Armstrong sweep the MVP votes

Two first-time winners, all 60 first-place votes. Alvarez’s bat and Crow-Armstrong’s power, speed and center-field value produced the same unanimous verdict.

  • Houston Astros
  • Chicago Cubs
  • New York Yankees

MLB · Awards night

Alvarez’s three honors lead a crowded MLB awards night

All-MLB selections, the Hank Aaron and comeback awards, separate relief honors and the evening’s softball recognition complete Wednesday’s results.

  • Houston Astros
  • Chicago Cubs
  • New York Yankees

Team analysis · 2027 roster planning

The Astros must make the staff earn the outs

Houston allowed 650 walks in 2026. Three funded plans address the innings, the crowded infield and a payroll headline missing exercised options.

  • Houston Astros
  • MLB
  • Roster construction

MLB · Postseason race

Atlanta is back in: eight playoff berths in nine years.

A 6–2 win in Houston secured a postseason place. The berth is clinched; that is not the same as a division title.

  • Atlanta Braves
  • Houston Astros
  • MLB