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 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 ...

Rutgers and Wisconsin are preparing for a street fight in New Jersey and Badgers Hall of Fame coach Barry Alvarez says it's time to "knuckle-up." "They've been physical. [Rutgers head coach Greg ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...