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Yordan Alvarez reaches milestone, joins baseball greats Pujols and Bonds

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Yordan Alvarez reaches milestone, joins baseball greats Pujols and Bonds
Summary

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros achieved a significant milestone during the 2026 MLB season. He is now one of only five players in MLB history to record 40+ home runs, 100+ RBIs, and 30+ intentional walks in a single season before turning 30. Alvarez's performance has been pivotal for the Astros, who are currently tied for first place in the American League West with a record of 78-79. His recent three-RBI game helped secure a 7-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners. With only five games remaining in the regular season, Alvarez's contributions will be crucial for the Astros’ playoff aspirations.

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  • •Alvarez has 41 home runs and 102 RBIs in 153 games this season.
  • •He is tied for the most home runs in the American League.
  • •The Astros are fighting for the AL West title with the Texas Rangers.
  • •The team is currently 78-79 and tied for first place.
  • •Alvarez's recent performance includes three RBIs in a win over Seattle.
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros’ Yordan Alvarez joins Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds in MLB history
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Yordan Alvarez joined some of baseball’s biggest names with his latest milestone.

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