Yankees must learn from Pirates-Astros trade and deal from their young pitching surplus
The New York Yankees' starting pitching was the strength of the team, and its depth was a big reason why, but that makes trading from that surplus necessary.
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Today’s Reflections THE DODGERS LOSE! THE DODGERS LOSE! THEEEEEE DODGERS LOSE! (I know that was John Sterling’s phrase, but I respectfully enjoyed — I mean, borrowed it) And Cleveland is still up two games to one after Friday’s game was rained out. Game 4 tonight. Things get better and better! (except it doesn’t involve the […]
“I’m Doing Stupid Money”: Phillies’ Biggest Problem Exposed as Analyst Calls Out Owner Amid Major Concerns
Since reaching the 2022 World Series and subsequently losing to the Houston Astros, the Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason success has steadily declined. In 2023, the Phillies bowed out in the NLCS, then lasted only to the NLDS in the two years that followed. This year, they fell another step down with an NL Wild Card Round […] The post “I’m Doing Stupid Money”: Phillies’ Biggest Problem Exposed as Analyst Calls Out Owner Amid Major Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control Coach
Former major league catcher Martín Maldonado has lined up his next job in baseball. Maldonado will serve as the Tigers’ quality control coach, Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic report. This will reunite Maldonado with Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and former teammate Framber Valdez. Maldonado played for the Hinch-led Astros for parts of […]
Astros manager Joe Espada officially leaving Houston, heightening Mariners interview intrigue
On Wednesday, the Houston Astros officially announced they would not be renewing the contract of manager Joe Espada, one day after the Seattle Mariners were granted permission to interview him for their vacant managerial role. The move follows three seasons and two AL West titles for Espada in orange and blue. Espada had a strong […]
Mariners Interested In Rocco Baldelli For Managerial Job
The Mariners have been on the hunt for a new manager since they relieved Dan Wilson of his duties after a bitterly disappointing season. Seattle has been granted permission to interview former Astros manager Joe Espada for the job, but he isn’t the only experienced candidate on the team’s radar. The Mariners are also interested […]
Pirates must brace losing Brandon Lowe in free agency
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe was a massive boost for the team in his first season with the Bucs. After being acquired in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros in the offseason, Lowe had arguably the best statistical season of his career in 2026. Lowe had a batting average […]
Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox became the first team ever to follow three consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth. They knocked out the Astros for their first series win in two decades in the Wild Card Series. It was an excellent season relative to expectations, though they surely feel they squandered an opportunity by failing to […]
Ranking the 10 best MLB manager candidates on the market
The Astros and Mariners are looking for new managers and the Angels might join them. Here are the best of the best on the market.
Jim Crane is testing Astros fans' patience after disturbing coaching decision
Jim Crane's Houston Astros fired big-league assistant Ethan Katz only days after reportedly refusing to let him interview for a promotion elsewhere.
4 Joe Espada replacements who can keep Astros' World Series window open
The Houston Astros have officially parted ways with Joe Espada, and we have some ideas on who Jim Crane should hire next.
Blue Jays Birthdays: Teoscar Hernandez, Carlos Garcia and Chad Mottola
Today is Teoscar Hernandez’s 34th birthday. When Teoscar arrived from the Astros, few could have predicted he’d develop into such a powerful slugger. During his six seasons with the Jays, he posted a .263/.320/.503 slash line with 129 home runs. He ranks 13th in franchise history for home runs and 24th in RBIs. The trade […]
Effectively Wild Episode 2544: Just Wait Till Next Year
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about ALCS Game 3, nominate (13:52) the five Rays-iest players on the current Rays roster, discuss the Dodgers’ decision to start Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 (and the matchup between the Brewers and Blake Snell), react (57:00) to news about the Phillies’, Astros’, and (maybe?) Mariners’ managers, and […] Source
Astros’ 4 best Joe Espada manager replacements
The Houston Astros are officially searching for a new manager after deciding not to renew Joe Espada’s contract following three seasons at the helm. Espada helped Houston win two American League West titles, but the team’s recent postseason struggles ultimately led the organization in a different direction. Now, the Astros must identify the right person […] The post Astros’ 4 best Joe Espada manager replacements appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Houston Astros Manager Search: 6 Candidates to Replace Joe Espada
A day after granting Joe Espada permission to interview for the Seattle Mariners’ managerial opening, the Astros parted ways with their manager. With Seattle the only other team currently searching for a manager, Houston can take its time finding Espada’s replacement. Here are six names that could be in the mix. Rodney Linares Currently the […]
Houston Astros Oust Manager Joe Espada: 7 Replacement Options, Including Albert Pujols & Brad Ausmus
After missing the playoffs in 2025, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada was feeling the heat in his third season in […]
Astros let Espada go, but keep many of their coaches
The Houston Astros announced today that manager Joe Espada will not return for the 2027 season. I think this was expected, given that the Astros granted the Seattle Mariners permission to interview Espada for Seattle’s vacant managerial job. The interesting thing, though, is that a number of coaches — pitching coach Josh Miller, hitting coach […]
Joe Espada Dismissed as Astros Manager Amid Mariners Links in New MLB Rumors
The Houston Astros are parting ways with Joe Espada amid rumors of his candidacy for the Seattle Mariners' managerial opening.
Astros set to move on from Joe Espada after underwhelming season
The Houston Astros are planning to move on from manager Joe Espada, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “As expected, the Astros announce they won’t renew manager Joe Espada’s contract when it expires at the end of the month,” Castillo reports. Rumors have swirled around Espada’s future with the Astros for months. Houston reached the postseason […] The post Astros set to move on from Joe Espada after underwhelming season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joe Espada Will Not Return As Astros Manager
The Astros announced Wednesday that they will not renew manager Joe Espada’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of the month. Espada, who managed Houston from 2024-26, will become a free agent. There will be other changes on the staff. Bench coach Omar Lopez will not be back in that role but […]
Mariners Target 9-Year Astros Veteran Amid Houston’s Uncertainty
Technically, Joe Espada is still with the Houston Astros, but after finishing with just .500 in the 2026 season, that might not be the case when the 2027 season opens. After 9 years with the Astros, Daniel Kramer just reported that “the Mariners will meet with Joe Espada for their managerial vacancy.” The Seattle Mariners […] The post Mariners Target 9-Year Astros Veteran Amid Houston’s Uncertainty appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Report: Mariners to meet with Joe Espada for manager job
Joe Espada will interview with the Seattle Mariners regarding their managerial vacancy, according to MLB.com. The Astros granted Seattle permission to...
Joe Espada’s Tenure With Astros Appears to Be Over
Joe Espada has been with the Houston Astros for nine years as bench coach and then manager. There does not appear to be a tenth year in his future. Last week, former Fox 26 Houston sports director Will Kunkel reported that the Astros would begin the search for both GM and manager after October 31: […]
Mariners interviewing Espada, per reports
The Seattle Mariners have received permission to interview Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, per reports. In normal circumstances, this would be quite unusual — a team granting a division rival permission to interview their manager for the rival team’s open managerial spot. However, this is the Houston Astros we are talking about, where circumstances are […]
Mariners Granted Permission To Interview Joe Espada For Managerial Opening
The Mariners have a vacancy to fill after moving on from manager Dan Wilson. They might look to fill the position within the division. Seattle has been granted permission to meet with Astros manager Joe Espada, per a report from Mark Feinsand, Daniel Kramer, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Houston hasn’t officially moved on from […]
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