Oct 3, 2024 · Dana Brown and Joe Espada discuss the offseason focus for the Astros, retaining the team's winning culture and going deep in 2025

Nov 13, 2023 · A person who has remained in the clubhouse as a guiding voice during six of those runs is 49-year-old Joe Espada, who was officially promoted from bench coach to manager on Nov. 13, 2023.

Oct 3, 2024 · General manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada discussed the team’s offseason plans while meeting with reporters on Thursday morning at Minute Maid Park. The overarching message was that both believe the Astros could be in position to make another run at the World Series, if they make the necessary tweaks to the roster.

Feb 4, 2025 · Earlier today, we had the chance to catch up with Astros general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada at the club's annual media luncheon. The two obviously talked about where things stand with the Astros pursuit of bringing back Alex Bregman.

Nov 13, 2023 · “This is probably one of my biggest hires of my career,” second-year general manager Dana Brown said, turning to the first-time manager with whom he will be forever linked.

Nov 18, 2024 · Dana Brown’s decision to replace Joe Espada as head coach ahead of the 2025 offseason is a bold, yet strategic move that aims to ensure the Houston Astros remain at the forefront of Major League Baseball.

Nov 13, 2023 · HOUSTON (AP) — 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 was there,” Espada said.

Jun 15, 2024 · 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...

But Dana Brown and the rest of the Astros’ front office braintrust certainly do not look at Joe Espada as something to worry about. Instead, they view Espada as clear strength and a maybe...

6 days ago · Altuve, 34, will take extended reps at left field in Spring Training before at least a part-time move to the position during the regular season, per manager Joe Espada and general manager...