The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada was asked if he ever talked to Arenado prior to him nixing the trade.

Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI didn't reveal any strain. Espada said Walker was returning to the Astros' spring training camp Friday and would eased back in once he returns.

Jose Altuve discusses adjusting to left field and his comfortability in the outfield and Joe Espada provides analysis of Altuve's performance

Joe Espada discusses Jose Altuve performance in left field, his routine, while Jose Altuve discusses his positioning and confidence

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

Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI didn’t reveal any strain.

Hunter Brown's story is still very incomplete. The story of his 2024 season with the Houston Astros was his resurgent comeback after a disastrous start on the road against the Kansas City Royals, where he gave up a record-setting 11 runs in one inning.

The Houston Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season, manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle on Monday. A nine-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 AL MVP,

The Astros are planning for former second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.

Jose Altuve could play “a majority” of his games in left field this year, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday, offering perhaps the clearest confirmation yet that the Astros are weighing a true position change for their franchise player.

Career second baseman Jose Altuve will make his spring training debut on Friday, and he'll do it in left field, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters on Wednesday.

The Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season, manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle on Monday.