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Espada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
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Espada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
Oct 14, 2026, 11:22 AM ET Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons, will not be returning as manager of the team in 2027. The Astros, who were swept in two games...
Astros set to move on from Joe Espada after underwhelming season
The Houston Astros are planning to move on from manager Joe Espada, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “As expected, the Astros announce they won't renew manager Joe Espada's contract when it expires at the end of the month,”...
Astros part ways with manager Joe Espada
The Houston Astros will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada, who had served as the club’s manager since the 2024 season. He also served as the Astros bench coach from 2018-23. Espada’s contract is set to expire...
Astros could lose manager Joe Espada to AL West rival
There have been no shortage of rumors and reports about Joe Espada's future with the Houston Astros. While Houston technically reached the postseason this year, the ball club won just 81 games and was quickly eliminated...