What makes Joe Espada ‘excited’ for Tatsuya Imai’s first live BP
The Houston Astros landed star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in free agency this offseason. He’ll be making his…
Houston actively preparing for incoming Automated Ball-Strike system
The Houston Astros are not waiting for MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike system to catch them off guard. Instead, the…
Yordan Alvarez fires back at Joe Espada’s DH plan
As the Houston Astros prepare for the 2026 season, manager Joe Espada was planning on using Yordan Alvarez…
Could Astros Listen to Yordan, Keep Paredes?
There’s only one real way to make the current situation work, and that involves the Astros giving in…
Joe Espada drops ‘big dudes’ take on starting rotation
The Houston Astros just missed out on the playoffs last season after finishing with an 87-75 record. With…
Detroit Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to a $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a…
Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a…
Astros Manager Joe Espada Reveals New Plan for Yordan Alvarez’s Role in 2026
The Houston Astros have had a relatively quiet offseason aside from signing Japanese right hander Tatsuya Imai to…
Joe Espada reveals Houston’s 2026 ‘mission’
The 2025 Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Even bringing back Carlos Correa…
A look at who could round out the Astros rotation
Joe Espada has been upfront about wanting to start the season with a six-man rotation. Hunter Brown, Cristian…
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
In the same way that players feel extra pressure to produce entering their last season before free agency,…
Japanese star Tatsuya Imai hopes to lead Houston Astros to championship
HOUSTON (AP) — Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news…