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One baseball figure is getting something to smile about in the unemployment line. Major League Baseball officially announced the 2026 winners for American League and National League Manager of the Year. Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable took …
The Houston Astros are officially in the hunt for a new manager. The Astros confirmed Wednesday that they will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada. That means Espada will be departing the organization after three seasons. Astros announce …
The Seattle Mariners need a new manager, and they may take the unusual step of hiring one directly away from an AL West rival. The Mariners plan to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada regarding their managerial vacancy, according to Mark …
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is suddenly the lamest of lame ducks after the organization abruptly fired general manager Dana Brown on Monday. The Astros fired Brown after a losing homestand, but have not done the same with Espada. Espada’s …
At least three MLB managers may be coaching for their respective jobs over the next several weeks. Torey Lovullo (Arizona Diamondbacks), Joe Espada (Houston Astros), Dan Wilson (Seattle Mariners) are all expected to be fired if their teams miss the …
At this point, it may be fair to assume that Josh Hader will not be ready to see action by Opening Day. While the door isn’t completely shut on star Houston Astros reliever Josh Hader suiting up for the team’s 2026 Opening Day, signs suggest …
The Houston Astros are promoting from within to replace Dusty Baker. Joe Espada has been named the new manager of the Astros, according to multiple reports. The team is expected to announce the news in a press conference on Monday. Espada, 48, has …
The Houston Astros are in search of a new manager, and two candidates have emerged as potential hires. Brad Ausmus and Joe Espada are leading candidates for the Houston job, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Ausmus may be a particular …
The Houston Astros may be locked up with the New York Yankees in a contentious ALCS, but bench coach Joe Espada is already looking ahead — at least a little bit. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network reports that Espada is in Chicago on Monday and will …
The New York Mets may have their eye on one compelling candidate if they decide to move on from Mickey Callaway this offseason. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Tuesday that Joe Espada, a bench coach for the Houston Astros, is likely to be …
The New York Yankees had a bit of fun with third base coach Joe Espada on Thursday. Espada took a spill while waving a runner home after a two-run single by Ronald Torreyes during Wednesday’s 11-5 win over the Blue Jays. Yankees 3B coach hurts …
