He's also excelled when the Astros need him most, with a .294/.393/.551 slash line in 60 playoff games with the franchise. The Astros found a way to thrive despite Alvarez's injury.

The Astros are rolling, and are somehow even better without Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman. They came into Thursday's game with the second-best record in the American League after a ...