The Houston Astros made a big September statement Wednesday night, finishing off a sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win at Daikin Park. Jose Altuve’s two-run blast off Jacob deGrom broke a tie in the third inning and pushed Houston back into first place in the AL West.

And, before you ask, no, the Rangers didn’t have a massive lead to protect.

AJ Blubaugh, who's pitched in a variety of roles for the Astros, added another Tuesday in starting a bullpen game that made it to the 27th out for a pivotal win over the Rangers.

The playoff-hopeful Houston Astros did themselves a favor this week by winning their high-stakes series against the Texas Rangers, but it came at a cost.

Additionally, Hader is being recognized for his character and off-the-field work. The Astros made an announcement about the veteran before their game against the Rangers on Monday, via their social media.

Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday's game against the Rangers because of a left ankle sprain.

Yordan Alvarez limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left leg scoring a run in the first inning of the Houston Astros ' game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, a potentially devastating blow to a club clinging to its postseason hopes. The team announced the injury as a left ankle sprain.

The Houston Astros are embroiled in a battle for a playoff spot in the American League with their AL West rivals, the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. For th

Since his return, the 28-year-old left-handed slugger has picked up right where he left off in 2024. Alvarez has appeared in 18 games since being activated off the injured list, posting a .369 batting average, .455 on-base percentage, 1.024 OPS, three home runs and 11 walks.