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Joe Espada To Remain Astros’ Manager For Rest Of Season

The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic).

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Houston Astros Must Get Next GM Hire Right After Dana Brown Firing

We are approximately 24 hours removed from the Houston Astros and GM Dana Brown having a mutual parting of ways (i.e. – he was fired) and the team announcing it would finish the year with a three-headed monster of the team’s current assistant GM’s and special advisor Jeff Bagwell running things under the supervision of team owner Jim Crane.

Joe Espada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Astros manager Joe Espada’s job security is ‘in trouble,’ but he’s not guaranteed to be fired

The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown recently agreed to part ways. A recent report suggested that manager Joe Espada could also end up out of the organization following the season.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 25

Yordan Alvarez's Intentional Walks Sets Record, Now Buzzkill For Astros Offense

Yordan Alvarez was intentionally walked three times in Sunday’s one-run loss to the Athletics. For the most part over the last few weeks, the opposing team intentionally walking the Astros slugger has paid off forcing Alvarez to become a non-factor.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Dana Brown News / Just Baseball / August 25

Astros Jumpstart Inevitable Change By Firing Dana Brown

At 9:30 a.m. EST Monday morning, the Houston Astros announced, through a press release that most saw on social media, that they had “mutually parted ways” with General Manager Dana Brown.

Joe Espada News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Joe Espada Reportedly Told His Astros Future Is Over After Season in Stunning Managerial Shake-Up

Apparently, Houston couldn’t even wait for the season to end before starting the cleanup. Dana Brown is already gone, and Joe Espada’s future is suddenly hanging by a thread.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 August Farm Report: AL West

Our final August 2026 farm report focuses on the five teams in the American League West. Several of the five teams had their 2026 first-rounders debut, and there were fireworks, to say the least.

Joe Espada News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Astros leave manager Joe Espada hanging after firing their GM

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is suddenly the lamest of lame ducks after the organization abruptly fired general manager Dana Brown on Monday. The Astros fired Brown after a losing homestand, but have not done the same with Espada.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Dana Brown News / Athlon Sports / August 24

First-Place Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown

With a little over a month to go in the regular season, the Houston Astros have begun an overhaul while tied for first place in their division. The Astros and general manager Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately, the club announced Monday.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 24

Astros Have One Major Reason To Be Thankful Despite Frustrating Season

There’s not much to say about the American League West other than that it’s filled to the brim with mediocre-to-bad baseball teams that somehow, someway, have a legitimate path to the tournament that will end up crowning the champion of the sport at season’s end.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Astros’ best option to replace GM Dana Brown after sudden exit

Despite a 65-66 record, the Houston Astros sit tied at the top of the AL West. Heading into a nine-game homestand, the Astros held a solid lead over the division.

Dana Brown News / Field Level Media / August 24

Astros and GM Dana Brown agree to part ways

The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways on Monday. Brown, 59, had held the post since January 2023 and his contract was set to expire at the end of this season.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown

The Astros announced they’ve mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Dana Brown. Per the team’s press release, Brown’s duties will be “transitioned” to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and to senior advisor Jeff Bagwell.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 24

Astros part ways with general manager Dana Brown

Brown had been the Astros GM since 2023 and his contract was on track to expire at the end of the 2026 season, with no talks of an extension.

Astros leave manager Joe Espada hanging after firing their GM

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shares update about potential lockout

Manfred makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Chris Sale refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Astros Make Move Amid Jeremy Peña Development

The Houston Astros are clawing their way to another American League West title in a crowded, but weak division. Despite Friday night’s 18-3 loss against the Los Angeles Angels, the team sits at 64-64, a game ahead of the Texas Rangers for the top spot in the division.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Houston Astros Have Reportedly Cut 4-Year MLB Veteran

The Houston Astros made a roster move Thursday ahead of their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, designating outfielder Nelson Velázquez for assignment after just a short stint with the club.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Astros Designate Nelson Velázquez For Assignment

The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Grant Burleson News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Houston Astros’ 23-Year-Old Pitcher Suddenly Retires

Houston Astros right-hander Grant Burleson has retired from professional baseball, according to a MiLB transaction logged on Aug. 19. The 23-year-old was on the 60-day injured list at the time of the announcement.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

First-place Astros move over .500 again entering finale vs. Angels

The American League West has been like a hot potato this past month, with three teams juggling the lead. The potato now is in the hands of the Houston Astros, who moved back above .500 with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / EssentiallySports / August 20

Astros Manager Gets Ejected as He Argues With Umpire After His Pitcher Hits Rival

“It was a terrible toss.” “Yeah, that was a quick trigger.” The blunt reactions from the commentators perfectly captured the confusion surrounding the controversial call on Wednesday.

Houston Astros News / TWSN / August 20

Who is Pitching for the Houston Astros? (August 20th)

Up to this point the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels have split this series 1-1. Both games have been low scoring affairs, with no more than four runs being scored in either.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Astros ride strong bullpen effort to victory over Angels

Christian Vazquez homered, Jose Altuve hit an RBI double during a two-run fourth inning, and a strong bullpen performance helped carry the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 18

Longtime Orioles player Trey Mancini retires after inspirational MLB career

Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.

Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Orioles in playoff spot for first time since April — but will it last?

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 18

Do the Astros Have Enough Pitching To Make a Run?

The Houston Astros were a team that many were questioning heading into the trade deadline. Would they sell? Did they even have the pieces to be buyers?

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14