Houston Astros manager Joe Espada encourages players to use automated ball-strike challenge system
Astros' manager Joe Espada predicts who replaces Alex Bregman as team vocal leader
Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) presents challenges for MLB: Crowquill
Astros' Pedro Leon: Will undergo MRI on knee
Leon had to be scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup and will now undergo testing. Astros manager Joe Espada is not concerned about the injury, so it would appear the MRI is more precautionary in nature.
Houston Astros begin workouts with Joe Espada's message to 'move forward' after offseason of change
As the Houston Astros convened for their first full-squad workout of spring training, the message was to turn their focus forward after an offseason of changes.
Where will Astros' Brice Matthews get the most reps this spring? Joe Espada's position plan for prospects
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada outlined the position plan for prospects Brice Matthews, Zach Dezenzo, Shay Whitcomb and Cam Smith for spring training.

Astros, Brendan Rodgers and Minor League Baseball

 · 3dMLB
Joe Espada on Astros signing Brendan Rodgers, more
Brendan Rodgers is a new option at second base for Astros as Jose Altuve gets more work in outfield
That infielder Brendan Rodgers would be in Houston Astros camp this spring did not appear likely when the offseason began. Rodgers had just completed a season as the Colorado Rockies’ regular second baseman.
 · 3dLast Word on Sports on MSN
Astros Ink Veteran Infielder Brendan Rodgers to Minor League Deal
Veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers and the Houston Astros agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2.
MLB6d
Joe Espada on clubs' young arms, Jose Altuve and more
Joe Espada discusses the Astros' 2024 season, the teams young arms, working alongside Jose Altuve over the years and more
MLB7d
Joe Espada on how Jose Altuve looks in left field
Joe Espada discusses how Jose Altuve looks in left field so far in Spring Training, Altuve having good speed to cover some ground and more
Astros Spring Training, Isaac Parades and Joe Espada Speak
Training, Isaac Parades and Joe Espada Speak
Jose Altuve left field experiment to start in Spring Training debut
Jose Altuve is the Houston Astros ' anchor at second base for the last 14 years. This month, his first Spring Training game will mark a new era's start. Per manager Joe Espada, the date of Altuve's first appearance this spring has yet to be determined.
Isaac Paredes is replacing Alex Bregman at third for Houston Astros. 'No pressure,' he says.
Astros manager Joe Espada has a simple message for Houston's new third baseman Isaac Paredes. 'Don't try to be the guy who was there.'
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's first day of spring training starts with work in left field
With several coaches on hand and manager Joe Espada watching from near the dugout, Altuve did a drill in center field that involved tracking balls over his shoulder, thrown by fir
MLB5d
Joe Espada on key position battles
Joe Espada discusses the Astros trying Jose Altuve out in left field, the position battle at second base and more