Astros 'Optimistic' $60 Million Star Will Be Ready For Opening Day
The Houston Astros have been without first baseman Christian Walker for a while now, but manager Joe Espada is optimistic he'll be healthy for opening day.
Framber Valdez to make 4th consecutive start on opening day for the Astros
Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.
Astros' Christian Walker gets 'optimistic' injury update as Opening Day nears
Astros' new first baseman Christian Walker has an oblique strain but his manager is optimistic about his Opening Day availability.
Houston Astros 'optimistic' first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day
The Houston Astros are “optimistic” that first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day in his recovery from a sore oblique muscle, manager Joe Espada said Sunday. Walker, the Astros’ main free-agent acquisition this winter,
Astros' Christian Walker: Closing in on return
Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Walker (oblique) is scheduled to return to spring games next weekend and should be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Walker has been rehabbing from a sore left oblique that developed in early March.
Houston Astros Announce Their 2025 Opening Day Starter Against New York Mets
The Houston Astros are going to look different on Opening Day this season than the year prior. That has become a staple for this franchise during their dynastic
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 ...
Framber Valdez will pitch opening day for Astros. Why that matters and how rotation is lining up
Framber Valdez will start opening day for the Houston Astros, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday, a foregone outcome for the ...
Zach Dezenzo and Cam Smith need everyday at-bats. When will they get them in the majors?
Dezenzo and Smith are putting up strong numbers in spring training, but Joe Espada doesn't want to put young players in ...
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Joe Espada on Valdez's start, Peña's grand slam
Joe Espada discusses Framber Valdez's six-strikeout spring start, Jeremy Peña's grand slam and more following the Astros' 6-4 ...
Billy Wagner comes to spring training for his son and gets Hall-of-Fame welcome from Houston Astros
Astros manager Joe Espada says Billy Wagner's path to Hall of Fame is a story worth telling to younger players.
Houston Astros Set Spring Training Debut for Oft-Injured World Series Champ
The Houston Astros have most of their rotation figured out. But they will be getting a good pitcher back very soon.
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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 ...
Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
Jose Altuve has played seven of his eight games in the outfield this spring as Houston decides if the All-Star second baseman ...
Framber Valdez será el abridor por cuarto año consecutivo en día inaugural de los Astros
Framber Valdez será el abridor de los Astros de Houston en el día inaugural — nuevamente. El manager Joe Espada informó a los ...