JEFF BAGWELL

Yordan Alvarez homered in his first three at-bats, Justin Verlander threw five hitless innings in his return from the injured list and the Houston Astros clinched a postseason berth with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Yordan Alvarez homered in his first three at-bats, Justin Verlander threw five hitless innings in his return from the injured list and the Houston Astros clinched a postseason berth with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Kyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and Framber Valdez pitched a gem to lift the Houston Astros over the New York Mets 9-1.

Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit.

Former Houston Astro Julio Lugo, a teammate of Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio during the early 2000's, has passed away at the age of 45.

The Houston Astros have announced details of all the festivities planned for both Games 1 and 2 of the World Series taking place at Minute Maid Park.

When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the making.

Rookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.

Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championship Series.

Gary Sánchez and Rougned Odor both struck out with two runners on to blunt a ninth-inning rally and the New York Yankees’ lead atop the AL wild-card race got even tighter with a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

The fourth annual Houston Sports Hall of Fame will showcase Houston sports legends – Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Andre Johnson, Guy V. Lewis, and Bill Yeoman – when the 2021 Houston Sports Hall of Fame inductees receive their Hall of Fame rings and have their plaques unveiled on the Walk of Fame at the GreenStreet Promenade on Tuesday.

Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland Athletics routed the Cleveland Indians 17-0 for their seventh straight victory.

Vince Young, Warren Moon, and Andre Ware; three guys with more in common than just football.

HOUSTON The Houston Astros have two league MVPs in team history, with second baseman Jose Altuve winning the AL MVP in 2017 and Jeff Bagwell winning NL MVP in the shortened 1994 season. Here is a look at the four Astros who have the best chance to win AL MVP in 2020:1. Bregman would be the AL MVP favorite for 2020... again, if not for Mike Trout. Jose AltuveThe 2017 MVP missed time in 2019 with lingering injuries, breaking a 5-year streak of Top 15 MVP finishes. Altuve is one of the best contact hitters in baseball and has a chance at hitting .400 in a shortened season.

What a night it was as the VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine were held virtually on Sunday. This Content is Sponsored by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.