Yordan Alvarez competes for Triple Crown as season approaches end
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
As the 2026 MLB season nears its conclusion, Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is in contention for the Triple Crown, leading the league in batting average (.311) and ranking second in home runs (40) and RBIs (99). No player has achieved this feat since Miguel Cabrera in 2012, making Alvarez's pursuit particularly notable. The Astros are currently in a tight race for the AL West title, with nine games remaining in the regular season. Alvarez's performance could significantly impact both his personal accolades and the Astros' playoff position.
- •Alvarez leads AL batting average (.311) amid tight competition.
- •He ranks second in home runs with 40, trailing Junior Caminero.
- •Alvarez has 99 RBIs, close behind Pete Alonso's 102.
- •Astros are fighting for the AL West title with nine games left.
- •No Astros player has ever won the Triple Crown.
- 8:09 PMCBS MLB — Will Yordan Alvarez win the Triple Crown? Predicting if Astros star can pull off exceedingly rare feat
"Only one hitter (Miguel Cabrera in 2012) has won a Triple Crown in the last 59 years ... can Alvarez become the second?
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