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September 15, 2025

Yordan Alvarez injury update: Astros slugger leaves pivotal game vs. Rangers after slipping on plate - CBSSports.com

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Yordan Alvarez left ankle sprain after a plate collision, hobbling off in the first inning as Houston built a 2-0 lead over Texas. He had walked earlier and recently returned from a hand injury, posting strong numbers in 18 games with a 1.024 OPS. The Astros immediately reshuffled the outfield, moving Jesús Sánchez to left and bringing rookie Zach Cole into right field.

Houston sits two games up on Texas in the AL West and wild-card chase, while Texas holds a 6-4 season-series edge. Cleveland is within a half-game behind, turning the three-game set into a high-stakes sprint for the final playoff spots.

Given Alvarez's injury and the Astros' playoff push, what is the best short-term strategy for fantasy managers?How do the series dynamics between the Astros and Rangers affect early postseason seeding?What are the biggest risks and rewards for rostering Astros vs Rangers in DFS this week?What indicators should fantasy bettors watch to gauge Alvarez’s timeline and the Astros’ lineup changes?

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September 15, 2025

Roberto Clemente Day resonates with Astros manager Joe Espada

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Houston Chronicle

Roberto Clemente Day resonates with Astros manager Joe Espada

On Roberto Clemente Day, the Houston Astros wore No. 21 in their series opener vs. the Texas Rangers, a tribute intertwining Clemente’s Puerto Rican legacy with nine Astros: Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Mauricio Dubón, Yainer Diaz, Jeremy Peña, Carlos Correa, Victor Caratini, plus manager Joe Espada and hitting coach Alex Cintrón. Closer Josh Hader, IL-bound, is the Clemente Award nominee for the team. All players wore 21 patches; Espada wore Clemente silhouette tees and spoke on Clemente’s off-field impact and Latin community progress.

Which Astros player most benefited from Clemente Day’s No. 21 tribute, and why?What is the most reliable predictor of Clemente Day’s impact on fantasy outputs this slate?How should fantasy managers adjust rosters for the Astros-Rangers series given Clemente Day?What is a smart contrarian move for this Clemente Day slate?

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September 15, 2025

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez exits game with a left ankle sprain

Matt Kawahara

Houston Chronicle

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez exits game with a left ankle sprain

Yordan Álvarez left ankle sprain after scoring a run in the first inning against Texas, forcing him from the game and potentially altering Houston’s postseason math. Since his Aug. 26 return from a right hand fracture, Álvarez has produced a scorching .369/.455/.569 line across 18 games, making his health a linchpin for the Astros’ lineup. Houston now heads into a pivotal three-game set against Texas and Seattle, with every at-bat and rotation shift carrying extra fantasy weight.

Given Álvarez’s injury, what’s the clearest short-term fantasy path for Astros hitters in the upcoming three-game set?How should fantasy owners adjust rosters if Álvarez misses extended time?What specific indicators should fantasy managers watch to gauge Álvarez’s readiness for a quick return?Which other Astros players should be considered for DFS exposure during this injury window?

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September 15, 2025

The battle for the Silver Boot: How has the Rangers-Astros rivalry gone over the years?

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Dallas News

The battle for the Silver Boot: How has the Rangers-Astros rivalry gone over the years?

The Rangers and Astros meet in Houston for a pivotal three-game set as Texas chases its first Silver Boot since 2016. Houston has owned the boot for most of the AL West era (2017–24 with a 2020 tie), highlighted by a 2023 ALCS win en route to the World Series. Texas, boosted by a 2023 World Series run, aims to flip the script. This series shapes the AL West and wild-card momentum, with Texas needing one win to clinch the boot on the road.

Which Rangers hitters should fantasy managers target in this crucial series against Houston's staff?Given Astros dominance in the boot era, what bounce-back potential exists for Rangers pitching and which Rangers pitcher is best suited to steal the series?How does the boot chase affect rostering decisions for AL West implications in daily fantasy or betting markets?If Corey Seager continues form, what metrics matter most in this series for fantasy managers?

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September 15, 2025

Scoreboard watching: Rangers fans need these teams to win this week amid playoff chase

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