Will Yordan Alvarez still lead the majors in home runs on Monday, August 3?

Yordan Alvarez remained Major League Baseball's home run leader through Monday, August 3, 2026, with 35 home runs on the season, continuing his hold on the league lead into August. The Houston Astros slugger also led the American League in RBIs, positioning him among the top contenders for a Triple Crown as the season entered its final two months.

Alvarez's power surge continued through the final days of July and into August, including a home run against the Marlins that pushed his total to 34 before he added another shortly after. His consistency at the plate came as the AL home run race remained competitive, with several other sluggers within range but unable to overtake him.

The Triple Crown discussion reflected how rare Alvarez's combined power-and-average production had been across the league in 2026, a storyline that gained increasing national media attention as the calendar turned to August and playoff races intensified.

The community was evenly split on whether Alvarez would still lead on this date (50% yes), and the outcome confirmed he did, resolving "yes."