The loss sets up something the Astros haven't encountered in nine seasons: an elimination game in the Wild Card round. Since 2015, the Astros are 9-8 in playoff elimination games, most happening ...

Nowhere is that more evident than with the Houston Astros' Wild Card roster. The main headline is Yordan Alvarez, set to make his return from injury just in time for Game 1 against the Detroit Tigers.

HOUSTON — Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild ...

There's a scenario where the Rangers finish third and sneak into the postseason with a wild card thanks to a September surge. That feels like a strong possibility with the Astros and Mariners ...