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

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

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

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

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada revealed new information Tuesday that may throw a wrench into the team's plans for the ...

Joe Espada discusses the Astros' offense finding ways to create runs in the 4-3 win over the D-backs, Christian Walker's ...

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

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 ...

HOUSTON — 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.

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 ...

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 ...