Mariners Bet on Potential Over Experience, Passing on Espada for Another Former Astro
The Seattle Mariners had a choice between two former Houston Astros coaches, both members of the club’s 2022 World Series championship staff. One had spent three seasons managing a major-league team, won two division titles, and accumulated 256…
Joe Espada Bids Farewell to Astros After Nine Years in Houston
One day after the Houston Astros announced they would not renew his contract, former manager Joe Espada said goodbye to the organization and the city he called home for nine seasons. Espada shared a farewell message on Instagram Thursday evening,…
Astros Part Ways With Joe Espada After Three Seasons
The Houston Astros are moving on from manager Joe Espada, announcing Wednesday that they will not renew his contract for the 2027 season. The decision ends his three-year tenure after two American League West championships, two postseason appearances,…
Joe Espada to Meet With Mariners as Astros Future Remains Uncertain
Joe Espada has said he wants to remain manager of the Houston Astros. But with the organization still undecided about his future, he is preparing to explore an opportunity with one of Houston’s American League West rivals. According to an MLB.com…
Joey Loperfido Gets Another Chance With Astros at Crucial Time
Joey Loperfido is back with the Astros, and his latest opportunity comes with just 11 games remaining in the regular season and Houston trying to protect a one-game lead in the AL West. The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday…
Carlos Correa Will Not Return to Astros This Season
Carlos Correa’s attempt to make a late-season return to the Astros has ended. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that Correa will not play again this season after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle as he increased his workload…
Carlos Correa Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Carlos Correa’s attempt to return to the Astros this season has taken another significant step, with the team hoping to get him into minor-league games as soon as this week. Manager Joe Espada said Sunday that the Astros would like Correa to play “a game…
Espada Never Considered Walking Caminero Before Walk-Off
There was an open base. The winning run was already at second. And the American League home run leader was walking to the plate. Astros manager Joe Espada never considered intentionally walking Junior Caminero. That was Espada’s answer after Caminero hit…
Astros Turn to Brent Strom to Rescue Struggling Pitching Staff
The Houston Astros are turning to one of the architects of their most successful era for help with a pitching staff that has become one of the team’s biggest problems. Former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom will rejoin the organization as a…
Jim Crane Pushes Back on Report About Joe Espada’s Future
The Houston Astros have spent the past two days surrounded by uncertainty. Owner Jim Crane has now cleared up at least one part of it: Joe Espada will remain the team’s manager through the end of the 2026 season, and according to Crane, no decision has…
