Peter Lambert Opts Out of Astros Deal, Leaves Organization
HOUSTON — Peter Lambert will not be heading to Sugar Land after all. The right-hander requested and was granted his release from his minor-league deal Tuesday, manager Joe Espada confirmed, exercising an opt-out clause after the Astros informed him over…
Astros Name Christian Vázquez Backup Catcher Ahead of Opening Day
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have made their final decision behind the plate. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that veteran Christian Vázquez will serve as the backup catcher on Houston’s Opening Day roster, ending a spring-long competition with…
Is Astros Manager Joe Espada on the Hot Seat Entering 2026 Season?
Joe Espada didn’t build this roster. He didn’t sign Christian Walker to a contract that now complicates the infield. He didn’t let Framber Valdez walk to Detroit. He didn’t set the budget that left the bullpen thin heading into…
Lance McCullers Jr. Finds Peace — and a New Approach — as Astros Right-Hander Rebuilds in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lance McCullers Jr. has spent much of his professional life fighting. Fighting opposing hitters. Fighting his own body. Fighting the clock on a career that has spent as much time in training rooms as it has on pitching mounds. For…
Blue Jays Coach’s Comments on Jesús Sánchez Shine Light on Astros’ Hitting Philosophy
When the Houston Astros traded Jesús Sánchez to the Toronto Blue Jays in February, the move felt procedural—flipping a disappointing deadline acquisition for a familiar name in Joey Loperfido. Recent comments from Toronto hitting coach David Popkins,…
Astros Seek Balance at the Plate—and on the Bases—This Spring
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It’s risky to read too much into a few Grapefruit League games, but it’s worth noting what a manager chooses to emphasize in late February. Joe Espada pointed this week to Houston’s 29 walks through its first three spring…
Espada’s Message at First Full-Squad Workout: Leave 2025 in the Past
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Astros officially opened full-squad workouts Monday in West Palm Beach, and manager Joe Espada wasted no time setting the tone for camp. His message to the 64 players in major-league camp was simple: Don’t let last season…
Espada, DÃaz, Javier Visit Astros’ International Signees in Dominican Republic
Astros manager Joe Espada traveled to the Dominican Republic last week to welcome the organization’s newest international prospects during their signing ceremony. Espada was joined by catcher Yainer DÃaz and pitcher Cristian Javier, both Dominican…
Astros Caravan Returns January 21–23 With Stops Across Texas
The Astros Caravan is returning January 21–23, bringing players, coaches, and broadcasters to communities across Texas as the club kicks off the 2026 season. The three-day tour will make stops in Houston, Tomball, The Woodlands, Corpus Christi, Austin,…
Astros Confirm Dana Brown and Joe Espada Will Return for 2026 Season
HOUSTON, TX – October 8, 2025 – The Houston Astros confirmed Tuesday that general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will both return to their respective roles for the 2026 season, putting to rest any speculation about their futures…
