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• Astros To Activate Framber Valdez On Sunday, Option J.P. France
Astros manager Joe Espada informed members of the club’s beat, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City. Rome also reports (X link) that right-hander J.P. France will be optioned in a corresponding move. More to…...2024
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• Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
Right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals this afternoon and will be placed on the injured list, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Right-hander Hunter Brown will take the ball against the Nationals this afternoon in Javier’s stead, while righty Spencer Arrighetti…...2024
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• Astros To Activate Justin Verlander On Friday
The Astros will reinstate Justin Verlander from the injured list prior to Friday’s game against the Nationals, manager Joe Espada announced to the Astros beat this morning (X link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Verlander will start Friday’s game in what’ll be his season debut. The three-time Cy Young winner opened the season on…...2024
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• Astros' Framber Valdez scratched from start due to elbow soreness

While the club is in Arlington to face the Rangers, Valdez is in Houston to meet with team doctors, manager Joe Espada said....2024
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• Justin Verlander Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander began this year on the injured list but is nearing a return. Manager Joe Espada told members of the beat, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Verlander will throw a bullpen tomorrow and is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday if the bullpen goes…...2024
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• AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
A pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries. Justin Verlander spoke to reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) after a successful batting practice session against live hitters on Monday. He believes his next step will be a minor league rehab assignment. Manager Joe Espada provided a similar…...2024
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas

Photo 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 ...2024
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• Astros pitcher set to miss approximately half the season

Manager Joe Espada announced a couple of days ago that the righty would be going to see a doctor. It seems the doctor determined surgery was necessary....2024
• The Final Countdown- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 18, 2024
If you are of a certain age, the title of this report likely prompted fanfare from the 1986 Europe song appearing in your mind. If it doesn't come to you, that's what the Internet is for. We are now a couple of days away from games that count being played in Seoul. For teams that aren't the Dodgers and Padres, we are about 10 days away from Opening Day. Late drafts are happening every day and it...2024
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• Jose Urquidy Being Evaluated For Elbow Injury; Astros Remain In Market For Starting Pitching
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). He’d been scheduled to throw around 60 pitches. It’s a concerning development for a Houston club that will see Justin…...2024
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• Sports bettor wins big after Texans victory

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Houston Texans News Florida bettor wins $5.5M on Texans-Bengals parlay in Week 10 and has Devin Singletary, C.J. Stroud to thank (CBS Sports) MMQB Week 10: Vikings, Texans Pass Test, but Belichick May Not (Sports Illustrated) Lions...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 13, 2023

Photo 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...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Warming up the Hot Stove

Photo 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...2023
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• Braves News: Ron Washington rumors, minor league free agents, and more

Robert 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 ...2023
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"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)."

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"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)."

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"It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise."

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"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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• The Final Countdown- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 18, 2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 13, 2023
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for October 28, 2023

Photo 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...2023
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• 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…...2022
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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...2022
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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 ...2022
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• 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...2022
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• Braves Notes: Starting Pitching Speculation, Eric Young Sr leaving for Angels, more

Mark 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...2023
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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...2021
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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...2015
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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…...2022
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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…...2023
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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…...2021
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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…...2022
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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…...2023
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• Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
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• Justin Verlander Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
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• Jose Urquidy Being Evaluated For Elbow Injury; Astros Remain In Market For Starting Pitching
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• Team Offense, Houston Astros
The 2024 series on team offense continues with the Houston Astros. The Astros finished fifth in the Majors and third in the American League in 2023 with 5.10 runs scored per game. This season I am using FanGraphs Roster Resource Depth Charts* as the source of default lineups. That Joe Espada batting order is plugged […]...2024
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• Astros Notes: Verlander, France, Framber, Bullpen
Astros camp kicked off last week with the revelation that right-handers Justin Verlander and J.P. France were both slightly behind schedule due to shoulder troubles. Both, however, have been progressing nicely over the past week-plus. Verlander tossed a bullpen session today, after which manager Joe Espada told reporters he’s “encouraged” with his ace’s progression fromR...2024
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• Are the Padres actually not going with Mike Shildt or Ryan Flaherty anymore?

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The longer this goes, the likelier it seems AJ Preller is going with someone else Throughout this entire manager search process, it has been stated that Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty were viewed as the favorites but has that changed? Nobody has reported they aren’t in the race anymore but if President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller was ...2023
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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
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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...2022
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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 -...2022
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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...2022
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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...2020
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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...2020
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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...2020
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