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Why the Astros' Yordan Alvarez is one of baseball's more polarizing prospects - The Athletic
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Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on 10-day injured list because of right hand inflammation
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Houston Astros Wrestle With Promotion Of Power Prospect Yordan Alvarez - The Runner Sports
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Astros star Yordan Alvarez's firm message to haters who think he can't play outfield
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Yordan Alvarez, a Forgotten Deadline Pickup, Is Taking a Star Turn - The New York Times
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Yordan Alvarez, Baseball Wiki
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Knee soreness to sideline Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'three or four days
Yordan Alvarez signs 6-year, $115 million extension
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The Astros Ink Yordan Alvarez to a Long-Term Extension