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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits an RBI bunt single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 3, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Altuve drives in go-ahead run, steals 300th base to lead Astros over Mariners 5-3

Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead bunt RBI single and collected his 300th career stolen base in Houston’s four-run seventh inning to lead the Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, celebrates with Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Altuve homers off Eovaldi in first 2 at-bats to lead Astros over Rangers 8-5

 
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker celebrates after tying a baseball game with an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Tucker, Altuve combine for 5 RBIs as Astros use big 7th inning to down Rangers, 9-2

 
Houston Astros Jose Altuve speaks during a press conference announcing they agreed to a five-year contract extension at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Houston. Altuve and the Houston Astros agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29. Houston announced a new multiyear deal for Altuve on Tuesday without disclosing financial details. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

José Altuve wanted to be with the Houston Astros for life, achieves goal with contract through 2029

 
FILE - Houston Astros' José Altuve runs after his 2,000th career hit, a single off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Aug. 19, 2023, in Houston. Altuve and the Astros agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29. Houston announced a new multiyear deal Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, without disclosing details. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

José Altuve and Houston Astros agree to new contract adding $125 million for 2025-29

 

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) hits a three-run home run off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (25) during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Abreu hits a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the baseball American League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4

José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4.
 
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener

Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with manager Dusty Baker Jr., left, Alex Bregman, right, and the rest of the team after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Altuve homers 3 times, Maldonado twice as Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1

Jose Altuve homered his first three times up, starting with a pair off All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi in his return from the injured list, and the Houston Astros pummeled the Texas Rangers 14-1.
 
FILE - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws to the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. All-Star right-hander Eovaldi was activated from the injured list to start for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, Sept. 5, in the middle game of a pivotal AL West series against the Houston Astros. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

All-Star right-hander Eovaldi of Texas allows 2 HRs to Altuve, Astros tag him for 4 runs

Texas Rangers All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gave up two homers to Houston’s Jose Altuve in his return from the injured list, allowing four runs while getting four outs in his return from the injured list.
 
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) and Jose Altuve (27) celebrate after Altuve's solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers

Mauricio Dubón and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back home runs, rookie catcher Yainer Diaz had a three-run shot to cap Houston’s big seventh inning, and the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6.
 

Astros’ Jose Altuve leaves against Yankees after an inning because of bruised left leg

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve left Friday night against the New York Yankees after one inning because of a bruised left leg.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) is welcomed to the dugout after scoring on a single by Yordan Alvarez in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jose Altuve hits 2-run HR to complete 1st cycle of his career, Astros crush Red Sox 13-5

Jose Altuve completed the first cycle of his career with a two-run homer over the Green Monster in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 13-5.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) is welcomed to the dugout after scoring on a single by Yordan Alvarez in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Houston’s Jose Altuve hits 2-run homer to become 1st Astros player to hit for cycle since 2013

Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run over the Green Monster in the eighth inning to became just the ninth Houston tros player to hit for the cycle.
 
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Alex Bregman drives in 4 runs to help lead the Astros to a 9-2 win over the Tigers

Alex Bregman homered, hit two doubles and drove in four runs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
 
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) forces out Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez (28) and turns a double play against Ty France during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve reaches 2,000 career hits

Astros star Jose Altuve has reached 2,000 career hits, becoming the third player in franchise history to reach the milestone.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve follows through on a swing as he hits a double against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-4. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jose Altuve exits game against Marlins after fouling pitch off his shin in 1st inning

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins after fouling the game’s first pitch off his shin.
 
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker follows through on a swing as he connects for a two-run home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jack Flaherty in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Baltimore. Astros' Jose Altuve scored on the home run. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tucker, Astros rout Orioles 8-2; Baltimore’s streak of not being swept is on the line Thursday

Kyle Tucker homered for the second straight night to give Houston an early lead, and the Astros added four runs in the eighth inning of an 8-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
 
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker, right, celebrates his ninth inning grand slam with Jose Altuve, left, Jon Singleton, second from left, and Yordan Alvarez (44) during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Astros stun Orioles 7-6 on Kyle Tucker’s grand slam off Félix Bautista

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Tucker’s grand slam off Félix Bautista in the top of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
 
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker watches his grand slam home run off Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. Astros' Jon Singleton, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez scored on the grand slam. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kyle Tucker’s 9th-inning grand slam off Félix Bautista lifts Astros to 7-6 victory over Orioles

Kyle Tucker’s grand slam off Félix Bautista in the top of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
 
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) watches as New York Yankees' Jake Bauers (61) run the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to the Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander began his second stint with the Houston Astros by pitching seven solid innings, but he gave up a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory Saturday.
 
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) exits a baseball game with head athletic trainer James Quinlan after being hit by a comebacker from Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Alvarez hits 3-run homer after Syndergaard exits with injury as Astros beat Guardians 7-3

Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to put Houston on top after Noah Syndergaard exited his Cleveland debut with an injury, and the Astros beat the Guardians 7-3.
 
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) exits a baseball game with head athletic trainer James Quinlan after being hit by a comebacker from Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Syndergaard leaves debut with Guardians after being hit on the leg by a line drive against Astros

Noah Syndergaard left his debut with the Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the right leg by a line drive in the sixth inning against Houston.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that

Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve have already made their presence felt after returning from the injured list for the Houston Astros.
 

Houston Astros reinstate Alvarez and Altuve from injured list ahead of finale against Rangers

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Álvarez and second baseman José Altuve have been reinstated from the injured list before the Wednesday series finale against the Texas Rangers.
 

Wednesday’s Transactions

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Major League Baseball

MLB — Announced Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr.'s contract has been extended through 2029.
 
Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado power Astros past AL West-leading Rangers 4-3

Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado homered, rookie starter J.P. France worked seven solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
 
New York Mets' Justin Verlander pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Alonso and Verlander lead the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night in their Subway Series opener.
 
Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz (21) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, July 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Mauricio Dubón’s homer in the ninth inning lifts Astros past A’s 3-2

Mauricio Dubón homered with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros held off the Oakland Athletics 3-2.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve jogs the bases after hitting a homer in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Jose Altuve placed on injured list by Astros with left oblique discomfort

Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left oblique discomfort.
 
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (16) slides safety into home in the first inning against the Houston Astros during a baseball game Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Altuve hits 3-run homer in 5-run 8th to help the Astros beat the Cardinals 10-7

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in Houston’s five-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs in the outfield before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros’ Altuve starts rehab assignment; Brantley has setback

CHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is moving a step closer to returning from a broken right thumb. The news on Michael Brantley wasn’t as encouraging.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs in the outfield before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Astros star Jose Altuve to begin injury rehab assignment at Triple-A

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
 
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve shows his cast to fans, reminding them why he can't sign autographs, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Altuve cleared for baseball activities, return not yet set

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve resumed some baseball activities this week, but there still isn’t a timetable for when Houston’s star second baseman will return to the team.
 
Venezuela's Jose Altuve is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against the U.S., Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injury

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb. The injury occurred in the World Baseball Classic and will significantly delay the second baseman’s 2023 debut.
 
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