Joe Espada: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Astros’ Joe Espada believes Isaac Paredes could return from injury ‘soon’

The Houston Astros are limping into the playoffs. Their manager, Joe Espada, is clinging to the hope that Josh Hader is going to make his return to the bullpen before the playoffs begin.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Unfortunate Yordan Alvarez News After Rangers Game

The Houston Astros are clinging to the third and final AL wild card spot with two weeks left, but they're still in an unenviable spot. Star outfielder Yordan Alvarez hurt his ankle while crossing home plate in Monday's 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers.

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Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 15

A referendum on Joe Espada

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Astros’ Joe Espada reveals what Jose Altuve told him about injury scare

The Houston Astros’ 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night maintained their spot at the top of the AL West. After being in the driver’s seat for the majority of this season, the Seattle Mariners’ late surge has allowed them to tie the Astros in first place.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Astros' Jose Altuve exits game with foot discomfort

The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Joe Espada reveals next step for Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros are feeling the pressure of a tight division race. The Seattle Mariners moved into a tie for first place in the AL West with a September surge.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 12

Astros Have To Wake Up Now As They Don't Hold First Place for First Time Since August

The Houston Astros have not been playing their best baseball for a while. Coming off two straight losing months in July and August following a 19-7 record in June, the Astros are now facing a major battle to remain on the top of the AL West coming down the final stretch of the regular season.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Astros’ Joe Espada admits ‘tough conversation’ with Luis Garcia before IL trip

The Houston Astros are looking to close out another American League West title this September. On September 1, they got starting pitcher Luis Garcia back off the injured list for the first time since 2023.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 10

Astros place RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) back on IL

Two starts into his return from Tommy John surgery, Luis Garcia is back on the injured list. The Houston Astros made the move Wednesday, a day after the right-hander exited in the second inning of his start against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Astros manager Joe Espada makes blunt assessment after blowing late lead vs. Blue Jays

The Houston Astros watched a two-run ninth-inning lead vanish Tuesday night to the Toronto Blue Jays, falling 4-3 in extra innings. After the game, manager Joe Espada delivered a scathing message to his clubhouse following what could be a pivotal loss in the AL West race.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 4

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti may miss rest of regular season, Joe Espada says

After landing on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti could be in line to miss the remainder of the regular season.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Astros move Lance McCullers Jr. to bullpen

The Astros are apparently trying to shake things up in their rotation.

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Astros call up top prospect after placing Taylor Trammel on IL

The Houston Astros went from having a big lead in the American League West to fighting off their rivals. However, things just got more difficult for Joe Espada.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Astros manager shares major update on Yordan Alvarez's injury rehab

After more than three and a half months on the injured list, Yordan Alvarez looks to be approaching a return.

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Joe Espada Gets Honest About Struggling First-Round Pick as Astros Face Decision

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith looked like an AL Rookie of the Year candidate in May and June, but his recent struggles have coincided with the team's lack of results.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Astros’ Joe Espada Announces Exciting Jeremy Peña News

The Houston Astros just lost four straight games to the last-place Athletics at home by a combined score of 32-7, but they have plenty to smile about. The club is still four games ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers atop the AL West, and it's just three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL's top seed.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 17

Joe Espada Says Astros Superstar Is Close to Returning From Injury

It's been an interesting season for the Houston Astros so far. No one quite knew what to expect after the franchise underwent so many changes this past

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 9

After Pirates Fire Manager, Is Astros Skipper Joe Espada In the Hot Seat?

The Houston Astros have made a habit of starting slow over the last few years before figuring things out and getting the season on track. They did something similar this year, not winning back-to-back games until April 18 and 19, which started a stretch in which they won five out of six and eight out of 10 games to push over the .500 mark.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 30