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Astros' Joe Espada Shares Yordan Alvarez Decision Before MLB Season

The Houston Astros have had a relatively quiet offseason aside from signing Japanese right hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year contract. However, expectations remain high in Houston after last year’s second-half collapse.

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Joe Espada reveals Astros’ 2026 ‘mission’

The 2025 Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Even bringing back Carlos Correa to play third base could not solve their problems last season, ending in an 87-75 season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Joe Espada Outlines How Astros Will Use Jose Altuve in 2026

The Houston Astros tried some things last season to make room for players climbing up the ranks to the majors. The experiment saw Jose Altuve play left field for the first time in his career for the Astros, and the experiment might be coming to a close following the production.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 6

Astros Ownership Does Not Extend Contracts as Brass Enters Final Contract Year

Following a bitter end to the 2025 season, a year in which the Houston Astros missed the playoffs or the first time since 2016, rumblings of the job status centered around general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada became uncertain.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 12

Why Astros Should Consider Adding Veteran Free Agent Relief Pitcher

At the Winter Meetings this week in Orlando, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada spoke about wanting to decrease Bryan Abreu's number of outings of getting more than three outs, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required).

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 27

Astros Release Finalized Version of 2026 Major League Coaching Staff

The Houston Astros have been working on adding some new faces to their franchise, and fortunately, some of the rumors have come to fruition. This has been a bustling offseason thus far, and the Astros are among several clubhouses that have been caught up with roster changes and coaching staff adjustments.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 13

Astros Finalize Hiring New Hitting Coach, Promote Another Member of Staff

The Houston Astros, following a tough season in which they were unable to find their way to the postseason, really started to rebuild their coaching staff behind manager Joe Espada.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 26

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

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 13

One Clear Thing Held Astros' Offense Back in 2025

Changes were expected to come on some level for the Houston Astros this offseason, and that's exactly what happened. While both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will return for 2026, some major staff changes took place that saw both hitting coaches get dismissed as well as the head athletic trainer.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 11

How Joe Espada's Contract Status with Astros Could Affect MLB Managerial Market

Coming off a rare postseason miss by the Houston Astros, many had questions about the security of Joe Espada. The rumors ran wild all year as the team failed to perform.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

After the Houston Astros surprisingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, many questions emerged about the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 9

Astros Make More Sweeping Changes to Coaching Staff, Front Office, Training Staff

The Houston Astros have had an intriguing few days over the course of the last week or so, with reports indicating they are set to keep general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Astros to bring back manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown will remain in their respective roles after the club failed to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2016, MLB.com reported.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Astros to retain GM Dana Brown, manager Joe Espada

Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 7

Astros Stick With Espada, Brown in 2026 Despite Missing Playoffs

The 2025 season was difficult for the Houston Astros, missing out on the MLB postseason for the first time in nearly a decade, and dealing with a wide variety of injuries that held them back from their true potential.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Ex-player defends Astros manager Joe Espada after difficult season

The Houston Astros ended the 2025 season with a record of 87-75, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. With the Astros accustomed to runs in October, much of the spotlight quickly turned to manager Joe Espada and his future.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 2

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 for 2026 that hasn’t been picked up yet.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 29

Bronx Return Coming For Former Yankees Coach?

Will former New York Yankees front office executive and coach Joe Espada be ticketed for a return trip to the Bronx? Currently the manager of the Astros, Espada is on the hot seat after failing to lead his club to the postseason this year.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

What latest Yordan Alvarez update means for Astros amid playoff chase

Joe Espada instead closed the door on Alvarez’s participation in the team’s final series.

Astros fall to Angels as postseason hopes take major hit

Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) expected to miss all of 2026

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances

The 'Active MLB playoff homers leaders' quiz

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 20

Astros Manager Joe Espada Identifies Clear Strength Despite Loss to Mariners

The Houston Astros faced a hideous 4-0 loss on Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. For the majority of the season, the Astros (84-70) held onto their division lead in the American League West standings.

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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / August 9

Trailblazing Umpire Jen Pawol Received Clear Message From Astros Manager Joe Espada

When veteran minor league umpire Jen Pawol makes history as the first female to work a regular-season game on Saturday afternoon, she’ll don her gear knowing that at least one MLB manager believed in her.

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