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• Astros To Activate Josh Hader
The Astros announced yesterday that righty Logan VanWey was being optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The team didn’t specify a corresponding move, noting that a transaction would be announced Tuesday. Manager Joe Espada now tells SportsTalk 790’s Matt Thomas that closer Josh Hader will be reinstated from the injured list and active for tonight’s game. […]...2026Check it out Josh Hader latest news
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• Astros' Tatsuya Imai will make his next start, promises manager Joe Espada despite latest implosionImai allowed six runs in four innings to the Mariners Tuesday night...2026See more Tatsuya Imai -
• Correa 'doing well' after season-ending surgery
Astros star infielder Carlos Correa is "doing well" after having season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ankle Monday, manager Joe Espada said....2026Visit the page Carlos Correa breaking news
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• Astros To Place Yainer Diaz On Injured List
A left oblique injury will send Astros catcher Yainer Diaz to the 10-day injured list, manager Joe Espada tells the Houston beat (relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Houston called up César Salazar this evening with Diaz unavailable, so they probably won’t bring up another catcher when the IL stint is finalized tomorrow. Zach Dezenzo and Shay […]...2026Click for news about Yainer Diaz rumors
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• GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season....2026See more Dana Brown breaking news
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• AL West Injury Notes: Imai, O’Hoppe, Montgomery
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai landed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 with what the team called right arm fatigue, but he is progressing well in his rehab. Imai is set to throw a bullpen session tomorrow and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday, according to manager Joe Espada (via […]...2026Click for news about Tatsuya Imai news and rumors
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• Correa 'doing well' after season-ending surgery
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• Astros To Place Yainer Diaz On Injured List
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• GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
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• Joe Espada staying positive despite Astros' injury woesThe Astros entered Monday with 13 players on the injured list, the most of any team in the league....2026 -
• Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear
The Houston Astros sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist on Thursday for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters at the team's spring training complex that Peña had some damage to the nail area on the finger after fielding a hard ground...2026Check it out Houston Astros injury status
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• The Opener: Hader, Severino, Dodgers, Padres, MLBTR Chat
Here are three things MLBTR readers should keep an eye out for today: 1. AL West injury updates: Astros closer Josh Hader was unavailable to pitch last night, and manager Joe Espada revealed after the game that the left-hander was nursing some “discomfort” in his shoulder. Houston is now awaiting imaging results and will presumably…...2025See more articles Josh Hader availability report
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• Ronel Blanco Being Evaluated For Elbow Soreness
The Astros are in Tampa but right-hander Ronel Blanco isn’t with them. Manager Joe Espada tells Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle that the righty reported elbow soreness two days ago and flew back to Houston to be evaluated. At this point, there’s not too much information to go on. Blanco started on Saturday and…...2025Click for news about Ronel Blanco injuries
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• Astros To Select Brandon Walter
Left-hander Brandon Walter will start for the Astros tomorrow against Tampa Bay, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle). The Astros will need to add him to the 40-man roster. They can move Hayden Wesneski, who is ticketed for Tommy John surgery, to the 60-day injured list to create a 40-man…...2025See more articles Matt Kawahara
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• Hayden Wesneski To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) this afternoon. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle relays that the Astros expect him back at some point during the 2026 campaign. A more specific timetable for his return won’t be known until…...2025Read about Hayden Wesneski injury status
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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…...2025See more Spencer Arrighetti injury update
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"Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters at the team's spring training complex that Peña had some damage to the nail area on the finger after fielding a hard groundball for the Dominican Republic national team during an exhibition game on Wednesday." - 2025
"Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) this afternoon." - 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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• GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
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• Astros Haven’t Discussed Extension With Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations. Many clubs prefer not to have their manager and front office heads on lame duck contracts. Astros owner Jim Crane has been more…...2026Check it out Dana Brown trade rumors
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• Cub Tracks’ the paybackPhoto by Tim Warner/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The ex-Cub factor was still operative but did not exceed the current-Cub factor as the Cubs put a hurt on the baseball and Colin Rea kept them in the game. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams ...2025Continue with Cub Tracks trade rumors -
• 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 -
• 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 ...2024Read 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...2023Click for news about MLB Photos salary rumors -
• 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...2023Click for news about Hot Stove salary -
• 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 ...2023Click for news about Atlanta Braves -
• 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 more articles 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 salary
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• The Opener: Hader, Severino, Dodgers, Padres, MLBTR Chat
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• Isaac Paredes Has “Pretty Significant” Injury; Astros Could Pursue Additional Bat
Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes went on the injured list with a strained hamstring over the weekend, and manager Joe Espada last night suggested that the 26-year-old slugger won’t be back anytime soon. Espada called Paredes’ hamstring issue “pretty serious” and added that while the team is still awaiting further testing results before an official…...2025Visit the page Isaac Paredes statistics
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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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 more articles Atlanta Braves scores -
• 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...2022Continue with Side Sox scores
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• Astros 7, Cubs 4: Round 1 to HoustonPhoto by Kevin M. Cox/MLB Photos via Getty Images It was not a good day for Cade Horton and the Cubs. Before Friday’s game, the Astros ran a tribute to Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly on their video board: Unforgettable moments. History made. Forever champions. Welcome back to H-Town, Press and King Tuck! pic.twitter.com/pxqUIdfY49— Houston Astros (@astros) June 28, 2025 And the two gav...2025See also MLB Photos -
• Game Thread: White Sox at AstrosYeah, I know. This is Grant Taylor, and Sean Burke is the starter tonight. I’m still riding on last night’s adrenaline — so sue me! | Michaela Schumacher/MLB Photos via Getty Images Pale Hose power up: Can Sean Burke keep the quality start train rolling? In case you missed it yesterday, rookie Grant Taylor made his big league debut, and boy was he impressive! A debut filled with famil...2025Read about White Sox -
• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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• Soxivus 2022: The Calling of the Managers
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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...2021Check it out 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...2015Visit the page 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…...2022Read about 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…...2023Click for news about 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 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…...2022Click for news about 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…...2023Click for news about Bob Nightengale
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• Team Offense, Houston Astros
Claude.AI writes (light edits): The Houston Astros averaged 4.23 runs per game in 2025, twenty-first in the majors and eighth in the American League. Manager Joe Espada looks to rebound with a lineup that still features core veterans Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Carlos Correa alongside some newer additions. I used the FanGraphs depth chart to set […]...2026See more articles Houston Astros
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• Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear
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• Astros Notes: Hader, Diaz, Trade Market
Astros closer Josh Hader is behind schedule in camp after imaging revealed biceps inflammation a couple weeks ago, manager Joe Espada told the team’s beat as camp opened this morning (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Espada added that Hader has already been resting for the past 10 days or so and is scheduled…...2026See also Josh Hader
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• Astros To Retain Dana Brown, Joe Espada
Coming off their first non-playoff season since 2016, the Astros will hold off on any major organizational overhauls. MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reports that both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada will be back with the club in 2026, for Brown’s fourth season and Espada’s third season in their respective roles. The news isn’t…...2025Visit the page Brian McTaggart
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• Astros will bring back GM Dana Brown, manager Joe Espada for 2026 despite late-season collapse, per reportThe Astros missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016...2025See more articles Dana Brown -
• What latest Yordan Alvarez update means for Astros amid playoff chaseJoe Espada instead closed the door on Alvarez’s participation in the team’s final series....2025Check it out Yordan Alvarez -
• Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said....2025Click for news about Yordan Alvarez
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• Astros Notes: Meyers, Ort, Dezenzo
After close to two months on the injured list, Jake Meyers might make his return to the Astros lineup as early as today. Meyers played six games during a minor league rehab assignment and then rejoined the big league team for a workout on Friday, though manager Joe Espada (speaking with the Houston Chronicle’s Matt…...2025Check it out Jake Meyers
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Astros
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• Astros' Alvarez (hand) 'really close' to returning
Yordan Alvarez, who has missed nearly all of May with right hand inflammation, is "really close" to returning to the lineup, manager Joe Espada said....2025Click for news about Yordan Alvarez
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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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
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 also White Sox scandal
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• Managerial mayhem
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...2022See also Ozzie Guillén
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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 also Cub Tracks
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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 -...2022Click for news about White Sox scandals
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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...2022See more 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 whispers
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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...2020See more Dusty Baker scandals
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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...2020Check it out Bruce Bochy
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