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Joe Espada’s Astros Contract Won’t Be Renewed as Manager Makes Surprising Choice

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada will not receive a new contract after the 2026 season, but he has decided to remain with the team through the end of the season.

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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.

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 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

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 / CBSSports.com / August 24

Seven more MLB executives who could be on the hot seat after Astros' Dana Brown

Has Mike Elias' Orioles rebuild finally run out of time? Is David Stearns actually safe? Can Buster Posey turn things around for the Giants?

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.

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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.

Dana Brown 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

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

Christian Walker News / Houston Astros on SI / August 24

Christian Walker Speaks Out After Embarrassing Loss Leaves Astros Reeling

The Houston Astros completed a gauntlet against the AL West, a nine-game homestand this weekend, dropping each series and falling below .500. Against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics, Houston won only three games, one of each per series.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 24

Putting the last week in perspective

Even analytical fans can be overcome with emotions. The last ten days have been brutal. If we remove the opener of the Mariners series, we saw the Astros got a combined 2-6 in the span of eight days.

Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Astros’ 27-Year-Old Rejects Assignment and Hits Free Agency

Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has elected free agency after clearing waivers with the Houston Astros, the team confirmed Sunday. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment three days earlier to create roster space for infielder Raynel Delgado, who was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Christian Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Christian Walker’s NSFW response to Astros’ brutal homestand

As the Houston Astros concluded the series against the Athletics, losing in the final game on Sunday, 7-6, it marked the sixth defeat in the nine games this past homestand.

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.

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.

Trey Mancini 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?

Ethan Pecko News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Astros To Select Ethan Pecko

The Astros will promote pitching prospect Ethan Pecko on Wednesday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Angels in the second game of this week’s series.

Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / August 17

Has the American League MVP Already Been Decided?

Even though there is still over a month left in the regular season with Postseasons battles becoming more evident, has Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez already secured the title for American League Most Valuable Player?

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros

Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.

Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Chase Burns fires seven shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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