The Houston Astros are seeking a ninth trip to the postseason in the last 11 years, but that lofty goal has taken a backseat ...

Houston hopes Paredes' plate discipline is contagious, a reliever is gaining Joe Espada's trust, plus more observations on ...

Matt Kawahara covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle. He can be reached at [email protected]. He joined ...

Brendan Rodgers, a former Gold Glove winner at second base, earned the final spot on the Houston Astros' season-opening ...

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There are plenty of different factors that go into making it to the Show, and your player's batting stance can be one of them. While it might not sound like a major factor, some players die on the ...

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has his hands full ... "During the past week of Grapefruit League play, Espada has experimented with Alvarez hitting third and Paredes in the two-hole behind ...

Dezenzo and Smith are putting up strong numbers in spring training, but Joe Espada doesn't want to put young players in pull-time roles.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the ...

He was joined by Darryl Cooper in episode #2289 of The Joe Rogan Experience, where they discussed a wide range of issues. Rogan also offered his stance on the American immigration system during ...