Yordan Álvarez delivered a historic first inning for the Houston Astros, driving in six runs, including a grand slam, in a dominant offensive display against the Kansas City Royals.
Yordan Alvarez hit his 20th home run of the season in a win over the Rangers, drawing level with Munetaka Murakami in the American League home run race.
Yordan Alvarez became the first American League player to reach 30 home runs this season, but the Houston Astros fell to the Texas Rangers in the series opener.
Masataka Yoshida delivered a clutch 10th-inning walk-off single to secure a tight victory for Boston over Detroit in a low-scoring opener.
Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto spent Christmas reconnecting with former NPB teammates while reflecting on a season that cemented his status as a true MLB ace.
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto added another strong outing to his growing résumé, reinforcing his status among MLB’s elite starters.