Jose Altuve Is the Last Astros Villain Standing
Jose Altuve Is the Last Astros Villain Standing  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Aug 25 2026
Description: The Yankees-Astros rivalry just does not feel the same anymore. Houston once represented the team standing between the Yankees and the World Series, but that hatred has faded as the Astros’ core has changed. Jose Altuve remains the exception, with Yankee Stadium still ready to unload on him even as the larger rivalry loses its edge.