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How playing in Houston impacts Yordan Alvarez’s Rookie of the Year candidacy

SportsMap Staff
Aug 21, 2019, 7:08 pm


The year that Yordan Alvarez is having for the Astros is quite astonishing, and he seems likely to win the American League Rookie of the Year.

Houston fans certainly know what he can do, but is he getting the respect he deserves nationally?

ESPN 97.5's Fred Faour and A.J. Hoffman discuss Alvarez's incredible season and debate if he is getting the attention he deserves. Quick Hits is presented by Texas Star Grill Shop.

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Examining bright spots, expectations for Houston Texans young guns

After the Texans recorded a win over the Saints on Saturday, we discuss some of the young players that really caught or attention.

Will Dameon Pierce's impressive performance push him into a starting role at some point this year? And better yet, how many carries should we expect him to get in the Texans backfield?

Plus, what about the defense? Jalen Pitre had some nice moments in his second series of action at safety. We discuss what plans Lovie Smith has for the rookie from Baylor.

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