Joe Espada won’t stand for anyone calling the ending of Shay Whitcomb’s first season in the big leagues disappointing. “Why? What was so disappointing? I want to hear what was disappointing,” the Houston Astros manager says when the topic is broached.

As the Houston Astros continue searching for pieces to their bullpen, they could really use a reliable reliever who could routinely get more than three outs. Josh Hader and Bryan Abreu are more than capable at the back end of the bullpen,

The story of his 2024 season with the Houston Astros was his resurgent comeback after a disastrous start on the road against the Kansas City Royals, where he gave up a record-setting 11 runs in one inning.

Spencer Arrighetti showed an excellent cutter while building his pitch count in his third start of spring training.

Astros manager Joe Espada discusses competition within the team, César Salazar's walk-off home run in Spring Training and more

The Houston Astros have been dealing with some injury concerns this spring, including infielder Christian Walker.

Ryan Gusto pitched well during spring training and is expected to provide the Astros with some starting pitching depth.

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this spring training.

With Jose Altuve playing in left field, Houston's looking to Brendan Rodgers, Luis Guillorme and Shay Whitcomb to battle it out.

The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada was asked if he ever talked to Arenado prior to him nixing the trade.

Owner Jim Crane commented that Smith “could make the ballclub this year at some point." That point could come sooner than expected.

The Houston Astros are going to look a lot different this year. Not only are Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Justin Verlander gone, but Jose Altuve could also be