Alvarez Walked Three Times, Sets Record | Houston Astros News

Yordan Alvarez is rewriting baseball history—not with homers, but with intentional walks, shattering Jeff Bagwell’s franchise record in a single season. The Astros’ MVP-caliber slugger, leading the majors in OPS and chasing a Triple Crown, is so feared that opponents are walking him three times in one game to avoid his bat. While it fuels frustration for Alvarez—who craves his at-bats—he understands the team benefit. Yet, even with runners on base, the Astros lost, proving avoiding Alvarez doesn’t guarantee victory. This season, Alvarez’s dominance forces teams into unprecedented decisions, turning every walk into a strategic gamble—and the real test? Whether his team can turn those opportunities into wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2278de4c4157350