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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Manager Joe Espada says the Astros' plan is for Jose Altuve to spend the "majority" of his time in left field. Read more at ...

Several relievers vying for spots on the Houston Astros’ roster contributed for a shutout of the Mets. Big swings came from two young hitters building cases for inclusion. “I just feel like there’s ...

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

For the first time since the 2022 World Series, Lance McCullers Jr. will see game action when he starts Tuesday's exhibition ...

"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.