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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. set to start Tuesday for first time in two-plus years
For the first time since the 2022 World Series, Lance McCullers Jr. will see game action when he starts Tuesday's exhibition ...
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 ...
Jose Altuve’s shaky adjustment to left field: ‘Every ball I get is going to be a new thing’
Altuve hadn't gotten many chances at his new position heading into Thursday. Then he faced a long fly ball and did not handle ...
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.
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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 ...