Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez shines in 2026 season

Yordan Alvarez continued his dominant play for the Houston Astros in the 2026 MLB season, posting a .319 batting average with 26 home runs and 60 RBIs. Teammate Christian Walker, who joined the Astros on a three‑year, $60 million deal, praised Alvarez’s consistency and his ability to adjust to pitches on the fly. Former Twins slugger Trevor Plouffe added that Alvarez may be the best hitter in the league at adapting to new pitches.

On July 3, 2026, the Astros faced the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park in Houston. The game was available for free streaming via a trial on Apple TV as part of the platform’s “Friday Night Baseball” coverage. Alvarez’s performance has earned him his fourth All‑Star selection midway through the season.