Francisco Alvarez’s struggles this season have undoubtedly led to a dip in playing time, and he’s been especially ineffective against fastballs, with a .275 slugging percentage against those pitches ...

HOUSTON — A lineup lacking balance or brawn now has both, bringing the Houston Astros closer to full strength than at any point since early May. The Astros activated three-time All-Star slugger Yordan ...

The injury bug may have bitten New York Mets' catcher Francisco Álvarez again. During the Mets' 7-3 win on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners during the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Álvarez ...

2:45pm: Alvarez is now officially on the IL due to a right thumb sprain with Senger recalled. The Mets say Alvarez will be further evaluated in 10-14 days. Losing Alvarez for any period of time is a ...

WASHINGTON — Just as he’d emerged as one of the New York Mets’ hottest hitters, catcher Francisco Alvarez’s season is in jeopardy because of a UCL sprain in his right thumb. Alvarez sustained the ...