Astros Fans React as Joe Espada Emerges as Next Manager Fired Candidate

Astros manager Joe Espada is emerging as a potential firing candidate as Houston’s collapse threatens another lost season.

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'feeling a lot better' but not in lineup for finale vs. Chicago Cubs

Sunday marked the first game Yordan Alvarez hasn't started all season, coming on the heels of his abrupt exit the day before.

Joe Espada Breaks Down Houston Astros Pitching Issues as Concerns Grow

The Astros pitching staff has faced struggles this season, but what are Joe Espada's thoughts on his pitchers?

Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Exits Game vs. Cubs as Injury Woes Continue

It marked the second time in the inning that Espada checked on Alvarez. The Astros’ designated hitter was set to lead off.
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Joe Espada Sees This Astros Superstar as Key to Success Next Season

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada expects to be back in 2026. But his job security won’t be clear until team owner Jim Crane weighs in. That goes for general manager Dana Brown, who has an option ...
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Assessing Joe Espada’s Work in Second Season as Astros Manager

The Houston Astros saw their eight-season streak of making the playoffs come to an end in 2025. Naturally, people are looking for someone to blame. Both manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana ...

Astros GM not looking to replace Espada as manager

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown isn't interested in replacing Joe Espada as manager despite the team's 11-18 record ...