Astros' Joe Espada makes Lance McCullers Jr. 'weapon' prediction
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has high hopes for starter Lance McCullers Jr after his impressive return to the mound.
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Brown working to become Astros' ace 'for years to come'
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
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Valdez to make 4th straight opening day start
Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday ...
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MLB News: Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros’ Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced ...
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Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced ...
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Dezenzo keeps getting chances -- and keeps cashing in
When players reported to Spring Training more than a month ago, Astros manager Joe Espada was very direct with his messaging ...
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Sports Highlights: Trades, Triumphs, and Turnarounds
Framber Valdez is named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for the fourth time. The Vikings trade for RB Jordan Mason. Injuries impact Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter. Tennis highlights include a win ...
Astros tap star pitcher to start Opening Day with free agency looming
On Sunday, the Houston Astros manager confirmed that Framber Valdez will take the ball on Opening Day to start the season ...
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Christian Walker picks up oblique injury during spring training
“It’s something I don’t want to see right now… I’m just hoping for the best,” Astros manager Joe Espada said, via McTaggart on MLB.com. While likely a minor setback, Houston has some ...