Torpedo bats are sweeping MLB. Astros will join experiment next week.
What exactly is the torpedo bat? Houston will get an up-close look at MLB's newest innovation sooner than later.
Houston Astros' opening series a timeshare for Jake Meyers, Chas McCormick in center field
Astros manager Joe Espada opted to have veterans Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick split time in center, limiting the chance of ...
Recent Astros Lineup Reveals Surprising Defensive Plans for Former MVP
After a turbulent offseason, the Houston Astros made the surprising decision at the start of spring training to move All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to the ...
Astros Manager Reveals Team's Stance on Controversial "Torpedo Bats"
The Houston Astros have had a hit-or-miss start to the season, as despite only scoring eight runs through four games, they have a 2-2 record and took a series w ...
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Joe Espada on Astros' 7-2 loss to Giants
Joe Espada discusses Ronel Blanco's start and how his team issued too many walks in the Astros' 7-2 loss to the Giants ...
How Houston Astros manager Joe Espada is balancing playing time for Cam Smith, Zach Dezenzo
Zach Dezenzo gets his first start in right field as Cam Smith sits after two games. Manager Joe Espada says it's a work in ...
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Astros’ $1.875M Pitcher Seeks Second Opinion on Shoulder Injury Before Opening Day, Espada Reveals
The Astros' injury list keeps growing, and just as the regular season is about to begin, they’ve taken another hit—Luis ...
Astros takeaways: Isaac Paredes’ influence, late-game outfield moves and Chas McCormick’s role
Houston hopes Paredes' plate discipline is contagious, a reliever is gaining Joe Espada's trust, plus more observations on ...
Cam Smith learned he made Astros’ Opening Day roster from his mom: ‘Happy to do it for her’
So the skipper pulled out his phone and asked if a certain someone was at Daikin Park, and that someone was Smith’s mom, ...