For four straight years, Joe Espada and Omar López carpooled to work together. When López was named the Astros’ first-base coach prior to the 2020 season, he purposefully rented an apartment ...

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 ...

But Meyers and Dubón could gain Espada’s favor with stolen base and run totals paired with plus defense. That sort of second leadoff hitter in the No. 9 hole is more valuable than some may think.

"This guy can be an ace in any rotation and we expect him to be an ace in this rotation for years to come," Astros manager Joe Espada said. "He's already doing that by his presence in the clubhouse.

Joe Espada was instrumental in six of Houston's seven straight ALCS berths and last year's World Series title. Now, he gets to shape the team that maintains its championship core.

Joe Espada speaks with Michael Brantley before a game at Minute Maid Park on June 14. (Erik Williams / USA Today) “We’re looking to really build this thing and continue the success.

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. “I almost lost him while I ...

Espada, the 44-year-old bench coach for Houston, has impressed in roles with both American League juggernauts, and now his name is popping up in M.L.B. manager searches. By Joe Lemire Before Joe ...

Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada (20) prepares for the start of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Boston.

- Joe Espada. Espada also said Hunter Brown is the game 2 starter tomorrow. #Astros — Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) October 1, 2024 And, yes, the rumors on the street are true.

Early on his tenure as Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is proving he's a good communicator. A rigorous early schedule for the Houston Astros has the team talking about the potential for an ...

Joe Espada and his future wife Pamela Dearth-Espada first met when he was the infield coordinator for the Florida Marlins. At that time, he often used to stay at Brandon Hyde’s house in Florida ...