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• Latest On Astros’ Rotation Plans
The Astros lost Spencer Arrighetti to the injured list this week, as the righty suffered a broken thumb on a fluke injury when he was struck by a ball during batting practice. Manager Joe Espada said this afternoon that Arrighetti will avoid surgery but will remain in a cast for at least two weeks (relayed by…...2025Check it out Spencer Arrighetti breaking news
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• Spencer Arrighetti Sustains Right Thumb Fracture
The Astros announced that Spencer Arrighetti suffered a broken thumb on his throwing hand this afternoon. Manager Joe Espada told reporters earlier this evening that the righty was going for testing after a fluke injury (relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Arrighetti was playing catch in the outfield before tonight’s game in Seattle. A Mariner…...2025See more articles Spencer Arrighetti rumors
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• Astros’ Luis Garcia Going For Second Opinion On Elbow
The Astros shut down Luis Garcia last week after the righty experienced renewed soreness in his elbow. The team hasn’t provided much in the way of specifics since then, but manager Joe Espada told the beat on Tuesday that Garcia was going for a second opinion (relayed by Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle). Garcia…...2025Click for news about Luis Garcia latest news
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• Astros To Select Brendan Rodgers
The Astros will select Brendan Rodgers onto the major league roster, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle). The former Rockies second baseman breaks camp after signing a minor league deal last month. Rodgers didn’t exactly force his way into the picture with a huge Spring Training. He hit .233 without…...2025See more Brendan Rodgers news
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• Teary-Eyed Cam Smith Admits to Feeling ‘Blessed’ After Astros’ Huge Opening Day Decision
Cam Smith received his major league call up on Tuesday and Houston Astros’ manager Joe Espada brought his mom to deliver the news....2025Check it out Houston Astros breaking news
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• Astros shut down P Garcia due to elbow soreness
The Houston Astros are shutting down pitcher Luis Garcia due to soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, manager Joe Espada said Thursday....2025Check it out Houston Astros rumors
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• Latest On Astros’ Rotation Plans
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• Spencer Arrighetti Sustains Right Thumb Fracture
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• Astros’ Luis Garcia Going For Second Opinion On Elbow
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• Astros shut down P Garcia due to elbow soreness
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• Astros’ Luis Garcia Shut Down Following Renewed Elbow Discomfort
Astros righty Luis Garcia hasn’t pitched since May 1, 2023 due to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery later that month. He’s been building back up in camp this year, pitching 9 2/3 innings, but manager Joe Espada revealed this morning that Garcia has been shut down entirely after renewed elbow discomfort (via…...2025Continue with Luis Garcia injury report
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• The Opener: Walker, Topa, Spring Breakout Rosters
Here are three things we’ll be watching for around baseball today: 1. Christian Walker’s oblique injury: Christian Walker was removed from the Astros’ spring training matchup against the Cardinals on Wednesday with soreness in his left oblique (per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com) that…...2025Click for news about Christian Walker injury update
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• Astros Notes: Dubin, Leon, Ort, Trammell
The Astros are dealing with a handful of injuries to depth players in camp. Manager Joe Espada told reporters this morning that reliever Shawn Dubin is battling shoulder inflammation. Meanwhile, young outfielder Pedro León sustained a strained MCL in his left knee (relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). While there’s no suggestion of surgery for…...2025Check it out Matt Kawahara injury
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• Astros starter faces setback in rehab from Tommy John surgeryAstros manager Joe Espada told reporters that Luis Garcia is “feeling a little bit sore.”...2024See also Tommy John availability report -
• Astros Notes: McCullers, Bloss, Verlander
Lance McCullers Jr.’s return from last year’s flexor surgery hit a snag. Manager Joe Espada told reporters this afternoon the team was pausing the righty’s throwing program after he experienced arm soreness coming out of his recent bullpen sessions (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic). The team didn’t provide much detail, as Espada noted…...2024Continue with Lance McCullers availability report
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• Astros' injured stars not likely to return before All-Star breakAstros manager Joe Espada offered a disappointing, if not entirely surprising, injury update regarding two of his biggest stars....2024
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"The Astros will keep Jose Altuve in left field to begin the season, manager Joe Espada told the beat on Wednesday (links via Brian McTaggart of MLB." - 2024
"Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor league game after 43 pitches due to pain in his right elbow, manager Joe Espada told reporters (X link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle)." - 2023
"Astros bench coach Joe Espada has received an interview in the club’s managerial search, GM Dana Brown confirmed this afternoon (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic)." - 2022
"It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise." - 2021
"The Mets’ managerial search has moved on to the next stage, with Buck Showalter and Joe Espada making up the field of known final candidates, as per Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of The New York Post." - 2020
"Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB." - 2018
"The Rangers also interviewed Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde and Astros bench coach Joe Espada this week as they begin the search for a replacement for Jeff Banister." - 2017
"Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third-base coach Joe Espada opened the postseason with an impassioned plea to help the people of Puerto Rico rise up following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, each wearing black T-shirts bearing the phrase, "Puerto Rico se levanta." - 2015
"Mark Teixeira's temper flared in full view of the cameras on Monday, as the Yankees first baseman said he heard third-base coach Joe Espada tell him to go "easy, easy" before being thrown out at home plate on a Chase Headley single to center field in the eighth inning."
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• Astros' injured stars not likely to return before All-Star break
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in TexasPhoto by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images The defending champion Rangers and the relentless Astros dominate the division’s focus, but keep an eye on Seattle. The 2023 American League season came down to a Lone Star State Showdown in the Championship Series. Amazingly, the Houston Astros were back in the LCS for the seventh year in a row, one shy of the record held by the ‘90s Atlanta ...2024Click for news about Houston Astros salary rumors -
• Royals Rumblings - News for November 13, 2023Photo by Jason Hanna/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some Royals prospects win a championship. Royals players won the Arizona Fall League title with Angel Zerpa pitching in the championship game. Zerpa saved his best Fall League start for last, twirling three scoreless innings of one-hit ball while punching out six Peoria batters and landing 31 of his 45 pitches for strikes. His only blemish w...2023See more articles MLB Photos contract -
• Outside The Confines: Warming up the Hot StovePhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Astros have a new manager. There’s lots of anticipation for the free agent market this winter. And other news from around MLB. Congratulations to James Triantos, who was named “Offensive Player of the Year” in the Arizona Fall League. Also, the Cubs have released the following minor leaguers: RHP Derek Casey, RHP Michael McAvene, RHP Anthony...2023Read about Hot Stove trade rumors -
• Braves News: Ron Washington rumors, minor league free agents, and moreRobert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday Major League Baseball’s offseason continues, and we have already seen plenty of players and coaches make the switch to new clubs. After relieving their former manager of his duties in October, the Los Angeles Angels are on the hunt for a new skipper. Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington’s name has emerged ...2023Continue with Atlanta Braves salary rumors -
• Weekend Rumblings - News for October 28, 2023Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Daniel Lynch IV is back on the bump. Jonathan Mayo writes about Daniel Lynch IV making a start in the Arizona Fall League. “I’m going to go and try to get some innings in the Dominican Winter League, so I just stopped by here to get a game in,” said Lynch, who allowed a run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over three innings. “I’ve been throw...2023See also Jonathan Mayo trade rumors -
• Joe Espada To Remain In Houston
Astros Bench Coach Joe Espada will return to Houston for the 2023 season, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Espada had recently interviewed with both the Marlins and the White Sox in their managerial searches but did not receive either role. A second-round pick in the 1996 draft by the Athletics, Espada played nine minor league…...2022See more articles Mark Feinsand trade rumors
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• White Sox managerial buzz, part whatever
Oh boy. | Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports With Joe Espada reported out, is there no place like home for Ozzie Guillén? There were several managerial openings as the 2022 MLB season wrapped up. The White Sox, Royals, Marlins, Rangers, Blue Jays, and Phillies were all looking to find the perfect fit. Since that time, only the Royals and White Sox openings still remain. The Rangers hired Br...2022See more White Sox trade rumors
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• Cub Tracks weekend edition
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. We have a little news and a passel of speculation. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. I ...2022See more Cub Tracks trade rumors
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• Soxivus 2022: The Calling of the Managers
The most popular candidate bandied about around the majors, Joe Espada, is also the top pick among South Side Sox writers. | Bob Levey/Getty Images What happens when South Side Sox writers pick their dream managers for the White Sox? Read and see Welcome to a second year of Soxivus! A year ago, on the heels of a fun and successful season, Tommy Barbee nonetheless had the idea to adopt Fes...2022See also Side Sox salary
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• Braves Notes: Starting Pitching Speculation, Eric Young Sr leaving for Angels, moreMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Could the Braves make a big splash to help out their starting pitching? Though it is steal early in the offseason, for most teams, it is pretty well known what they are looking to add to their rosters in the coming weeks and months. And for many teams, a big need is pitching, including the Atlanta Braves. As a result, with the demand for quality pitching p...2023See also Atlanta Braves stats -
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• Teary-Eyed Cam Smith Admits to Feeling ‘Blessed’ After Astros’ Huge Opening Day Decision
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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• Athletics manager search: Mark Kotsay, Joe Espada, Will Venable among A's candidates, per report
The A's have six candidates for their managerial job at the moment...2021Continue with Mark Kotsay
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• Announcements About Coaches, From The Yankees & From The White House
As you may know, the Yankees announced their complete coaching staff yesterday, for the 2016 season: After a two year stint with the Arizona Diamond backs, Mike Harkey will return to his role as bullpen coach in the Bronx. Larry Rothschild will be back for another year as pitching coach. Alan Cockrell has been promoted from assistant hitting coach to hitting coach, with Marcus Thames being sl...2015See also Larry Rothschild
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• Omar Lopez To Remain With The Astros
Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise. Lopez played three seasons of minor league baseball with the White Sox and the…...2022Check it out Brian McTaggart
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• Joe Espada To Remain In Houston
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• Astros Have Interviewed Joe Espada In Managerial Search
Astros bench coach Joe Espada has received an interview in the club’s managerial search, GM Dana Brown confirmed this afternoon (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic). That’s no surprise considering he has been viewed by many as the logical choice to replace Dusty Baker atop the Houston dugout. Espada has never managed in the…...2023See more articles Dana Brown
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• Tex heated after mistake by third-base coach
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• Tex heated after mistake by third-base coach
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• Buck Showalter, Joe Espada Among Finalists For Mets’ Managerial Job
The Mets’ managerial search has moved on to the next stage, with Buck Showalter and Joe Espada making up the field of known final candidates, as per Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It isn’t known if a third candidate could also still be in the mix, or if Showalter and…...2021See more articles Buck Showalter
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• Michael Brantley Going For Second Opinion On Injured Shoulder
The Astros have been without Michael Brantley for six weeks, and there’s no clear timetable for his potential return. Acting manager Joe Espada told reporters this afternoon that the veteran outfielder was currently away from the team as he sought a second opinion on his injured right shoulder (via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). Espada…...2022Continue with Michael Brantley
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• Astros Reportedly Complete Managerial Search, Expected To Promote Joe Espada
Per reports from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Astros have concluded their managerial search and are expected to promote bench coach Joe Espada to the role, replacing retired skipper Dusty Baker. Nightengale suggests the club is expected to make an official announcement tomorrow regarding Espada’s promotion. More to come…...2023Continue with Bob Nightengale
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• The Opener: Walker, Topa, Spring Breakout Rosters
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• Dana Brown, Joe Espada Discuss Astros First Base Plans
After the Astros released veteran first baseman Jose Abreu yesterday, the move left a clear hole in the club’s lineup at first base. Both GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada have since spoken to media about the club’s plans at the position, as relayed by Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. As noted by…...2024See also Dana Brown
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• Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort
Cristian Javier was set to throw a bullpen session today in advance of his next scheduled start on Tuesday, but Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) that “a little forearm discomfort” led to Javier’s bullpen being scrapped. The right-hander was deemed as day to day for now, though…...2024See more articles Cristian Javier
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• Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
Right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals this afternoon and will be placed on the injured list, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Right-hander Hunter Brown will take the ball against the Nationals this afternoon in Javier’s stead, while righty Spencer Arrighetti…...2024See also Cristian Javier
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• Justin Verlander Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander began this year on the injured list but is nearing a return. Manager Joe Espada told members of the beat, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Verlander will throw a bullpen tomorrow and is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday if the bullpen goes…...2024Continue with Justin Verlander
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• AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
A pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries. Justin Verlander spoke to reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) after a successful batting practice session against live hitters on Monday. He believes his next step will be a minor league rehab assignment. Manager Joe Espada provided a similar…...2024See also Justin Verlander
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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• Jose Urquidy Being Evaluated For Elbow Injury; Astros Remain In Market For Starting Pitching
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor league game after 43 pitches due to pain in his right elbow, manager Joe Espada told reporters (X link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). He’d been scheduled to throw around 60 pitches. It’s a concerning development for a Houston club that will see Justin…...2024Continue with Jose Urquidy
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• Astros Notes: Verlander, France, Framber, Bullpen
Astros camp kicked off last week with the revelation that right-handers Justin Verlander and J.P. France were both slightly behind schedule due to shoulder troubles. Both, however, have been progressing nicely over the past week-plus. Verlander tossed a bullpen session today, after which manager Joe Espada told reporters he’s “encouraged” with his ace’s progression fromR...2024See more articles Justin Verlander
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• Are the Padres actually not going with Mike Shildt or Ryan Flaherty anymore?Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The longer this goes, the likelier it seems AJ Preller is going with someone else Throughout this entire manager search process, it has been stated that Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty were viewed as the favorites but has that changed? Nobody has reported they aren’t in the race anymore but if President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller was ...2023Visit the page Mike Shildt
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• Braves Notes: Starting Pitching Speculation, Eric Young Sr leaving for Angels, more
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• White Sox managerial buzz, part whatever
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Ozzie Guillén has either been interviewed for the White Sox job, will get an interview, or is being kept out of the loop by the front office — it’s anybody’s guess! | Quinn Harris/Getty Images The White Sox skipper search drags on, and fans are left to decipher the mixed messages When Tony La Russa announced he would not be returning as the White Sox skipper for the 2023 season, GM Rick Ha...2022Visit the page Ozzie Guillén scandals
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• Cub Tracks weekend edition
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• Joe Espada is the best option for Chicago White Sox manager
It won’t be shocking if the Chicago White Sox hires their next manager relatively soon. The first manager domino already fell when the Texas Rangers hired Bruce Bochy on Friday. Now, you can expect the other vacancies to start filling up soon. Certainly, it would make it easier to conduct business during the offseason if […] Joe Espada is the best option for Chicago White Sox manager -...2022Check it out White Sox
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• Postseason Gamethread: Padres at Phillies (NLCS Game 3)
“I’m baaaaaaaaaaack!” | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images But really, you’d rather talk about the recent crazy run of White Sox manager rumors and SoxFest cancellation, right? Even though the White Sox are not in the postseason, there was a bit of official news, and plenty of scuttlebutt tossed about today. First of all, as reported by Scott Merkin, there w...2022Read about Chris Sweda Chicago scandal
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• Astros bench coach Joe Espada to remain in role on Dusty Baker’s staff
The Astros have a new manager in Dusty Baker, whom they hired Wednesday, but they’ll have the same bench coach in 2020. Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets. Expectations are that Baker will add one coach from outside the organization, though, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. At this late stage of the offseason, it would’ve been difficu...2020Continue with Dusty Baker
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• Dusty Baker: Astros have not contacted me about their managerial opening
The Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has sent shock waves through the baseball world, including three managerial vacancies in less than four days. With A.J. Hinch, Alex Cora and now Carlos Beltran out of work, the Astros, Red Sox and Mets are all looking for new managers less than a month before the start of spring training. Here’s the latest on the three openings… Even though Dusty Baker had expres...2020Continue with Dusty Baker scandal
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• Bruce Bochy reportedly intrigued by Astros opening but still plans to sit out 2020
The Houston Astros are going through some upheaval right now to say the least, but one big name might already have his eyes on turning the ship around. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday that veteran skipper Bruce Bochy is “intrigued” by the Astros managerial opening but still plans to sit out the 2020 season. Bochy, who had a highly successful 13-year run as San Francisco Gia...2020Read about Bruce Bochy
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