Left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez is in his eighth season with the Houston Astros, having made his big-league debut ...

When asked about the recent skid, Astros manager Joe Espada focused more on the positives regarding the team, according to ...

Astros manager Joe Espada said Framber Valdez's critical comments about defensive positioning are "in the past" after the two ...

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is ready to begin a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a rib injury sustained on a ...

Houston Astros reliever Shawn Dubin began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday in his return from a right ...

Joe Espada discusses the Astros' need to move on quickly and keep playing with intensity following the four-game sweep by the ...

The Houston Astros are in the midst of an unexpected case of déjà vu as August approaches. Joe Espada's team is now two games ...

Joe Espada talks about his club battling through at-bats for hits, Jason Alexander keeping it close during his start and more ...

McCormick didn’t necessarily need the clarification but appreciated the extra care Espada applied to the situation. “You know what you’re going to get from Joe every day,” McCormick said.

HOUSTON — Joe Espada is in an enviable position. Teams with managerial openings are often mired in malaise and ask their new hires to inspire hope. Some new skippers walk into their new ...

Joe Espada took a leave of absence as bench coach of the Houston Astros last year to spend time with his father when he fell ill with heart complications. “I almost lost him while I was there ...

WASHINGTON — Joe Espada made the finals twice this month. If all goes as the Astros’ bench coach hopes, soon he’ll be aspiring to reach just one final round per October, with the other title ...