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Jose Altuve makes unexpected request to Astros manager Joe Espada, surprising the rest of MLB
Jose Altuve made a surprising request to Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, prompting a rare lineup change that caught the ...
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Joe Espada speaks on Lance McCullers Jr.'s return
Joes Espada discusses Lance McCullers Jr.'s long awaited return, his first start since the 2022 World Series, after the ...
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Astros manager Joe Espada makes feelings known on Lance McCullers Jr. before first MLB start since 2022
It has been a long road back to Major League Baseball for Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. The two-time World Series champion has not pitched a game in the Majors since 2022, which ...
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Despite Preaching Patience, Joe Espada Blames Astros’ AL West Slide on One Troubling Trend
The Houston Astros are 17-17 as of May 6, which is not what many expected. They currently sit third in the American League ...
Astros make roster moves as prominent slugger goes on IL
Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The slugger was scratched from Saturday's ...
Houston Astros move Ryan Gusto to bullpen 'for now' but plan to use six-man rotation soon
CHICAGO - With Lance McCullers Jr. rejoining their rotation, the Houston Astros will move rookie Ryan Gusto to their bullpen ...
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Pitching Staff Falters, Astros Lose 7-3 to White Sox
Tayler Scott was one of the feel-good stories for the Astros last season. Joe Espada relied on him heavily, and it showed ...
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Yordan Alvarez Feeling Better, Still Out On Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "feeling better" but will remain sidelined on Sunday. Manager Joe Espada ...