In Francisco Alvarez’s first 85 games of what statistically was a disappointing sophomore season, the Mets catcher slugged six home runs. In his past nine games, Alvarez has demolished five.

MILWAUKEE — At a point when it felt like it couldn’t get any worse for the Mets, Francisco Alvarez slid into third base and could not get up. Alvarez exited with back spasms in the top of ...

HOUSTON — Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after an awkward slide into second base during a second-inning double. His exit comes a day ...

Astros manager Joe Espada said after Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Angels that Alvarez will undergo imaging on his right knee, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Alvarez injured his right ...

Yordan Alvarez is on the Houston Astros' roster for their wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers and batting second in Game 1 on Tuesday. Alvarez is in the lineup as the designated hitter.

HOUSTON -- Yordan Alvarez has a sprained right knee and won't play in Houston's series against Seattle, which goes through Wednesday. Alvarez left Sunday's game against the Angels when he was ...

Whether Yordan Alvarez will improve in time to make a meaningful impact in next week’s Wild Card Series remains the only relevant question during this relatively meaningless weekend of baseball ...

Yordan Alvarez is perhaps the most potent bat in the Houston Astros' lineup as well as a playoff hero in recent seasons. But the lefty slugger may not be on manager Joe Espada's lineup card for ...

Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning due to a right knee contusion, leaving the game in a situation often unfamiliar to Astros fans.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a right knee sprain and will be out at least through the team’s series against the Mariners, manager Joe Espada said Monday night. Alvarez injured his ...

Yordan Alvarez left the game in the bottom of the third inning with discomfort. It came after he slid into second base. At this point, it’s not clear how severe the injury is or if Alvarez will ...

Editor's Note: This was updated after Atlético Madrid's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo on Sept. 26. It's a list that reads like a who's-who of the 21st century's best centre forwards. Costa, Falcao ...