The Houston Astros will have a reshuffled lineup and batting order on Opening Day, and manager Joe Espada is still looking to ...

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

Framber Valdez will start opening day for the Houston Astros, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday, a foregone outcome for the ...

Joe Espada discusses Framber Valdez's six-strikeout spring start, Jeremy Peña's grand slam and more following the Astros' 6-4 ...

When players reported to Spring Training more than a month ago, Astros manager Joe Espada was very direct with his messaging ...

On Sunday, the Houston Astros manager confirmed that Framber Valdez will take the ball on Opening Day to start the season ...

Competition is coming down to the wire as the Houston Astros will look to trim their roster before opening day.

Christian Walker, sidelined since March 2 with soreness in his oblique muscle, is expected to play in a spring game before ...

The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he ...

Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced ...

"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.

Manager Joe Espada announced Sunday that Valdez will start Opening Day against the Mets on March 27, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. After posting a career-best 2.91 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and ...