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 ...

Joe Espada didn't play in the big leagues, but the Astros manager remembers almost every detail about the two hits he got off ...

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

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a ...

Houston's star left-hander saw a terrific start ruined by a defensive decision made by the coaches.

Part of why Houston struggled against the Athletics is health, as shortstop Jeremy Peña (rib) and third baseman Isaac Paredes ...

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

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.

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 ...