Espada was introduced as manager of the Astros on Monday, replacing Dusty Baker, who retired last month. "I'm humbled by this," Espada said. "This is a dream come true.

Joe Espada was instrumental in six of Houston's seven straight ALCS berths and last year's World Series title. Now, he gets to shape the team that maintains its championship core.

Joe Espada will be named the Houston Astros' new manager, replacing Dusty Baker, who announced his retirement after the 2023 MLB season.

Espada, 48, has served on the Astros coaching staff since 2018. Houston has advanced to the American League Championship Series in all seven of his seasons with the team.

Bench coach Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros walks the lineup to the umpire as manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 serves a one game suspension against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on June ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Astros' new manager, Joe Espada, is a "baseball lifer," but baseball is not his life. The 48-year-old bench coach told everyone he got his dream job with the ...

Espada was officially introduced as the next manager of the Astros, becoming their 20th full-time manager in franchise history. "This is a very exciting day for me and my family.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada argues with home plate umpire Nick Mahrley after he was ejected during the third inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Smiley N ...

Espada has had a tough start to the year, most of which has to do with injuries. The starting rotation has particularly been hit hard, with Famber Valdez, Christian Javier, Justin Verlander, and ...

After a rough start last season, Brown became the guy Joe Espada turned to in the postseason. "We expect him to be an ace in this rotation for years to come." Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo.