Joe Espada describes the Astros' 6-1 loss, putting the game behind them and moving forward, Framber Valdez's start and more ...

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada provides a key injury update on Jeremy Pena after shortstop exits game with hamstring cramp ...

On a disappointing post-deadline series in Boston, Brice Matthews' and Jacob Melton's futures and Smith's bad month.

Spencer Arrighetti, who has missed four months after breaking his thumb while playing catch in outfield, will rejoin Astros ...

The Houston Astros' Joe Espada provided an injury update on starting pitcher Cristian Javier before their game on Saturday.

It was a busy weekend in Boston for the Astros who welcomed back Carlos Correa but then were swept by the Red Sox. What we learned.

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

Astros manager Joe Espada discusses his reaction to the team trading for Carlos Correa, his outlook for the rest of the ...

While acquiring Carlos Correa was Houston’s highest-profile move, the deal for Jesús Sánchez addressed a priority for Astros.

After Astros RHP Hector Neris intentionally balked Trevor Story in the seventh inning, he got into a heated exchange with Red ...

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

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 ...