Alvarez's Triple Crown bid will have to survive challenge from AL East

Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez, right, reacts after fouling a pitch off his foot in front of Athletics catcher Brian Serven during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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