ESPN's Tim Kurkjian makes a bold prediction Monday as Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez pursues the 2026 AL Triple Crown. The Houston Astros have watched Yordan Alvarez transform an exceptional season into a legitimate pursuit of history. SportsCenter shared a clip Monday on X, formerly Twitter, featuring ESPN's Tim Kurkjian discussing Alvarez’s Triple Crown chances. Alvarez leads Caminero by only two and Rice by three, meaning a brief power drought could quickly alter the standings. If the Astros superstar slugger preserves all three American League leads, he would become baseball’s first Triple Crown winner in 14 years.