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Joey Loperfido Undergoes Hip Surgery; Won’t Be Ready For Spring Training

The Astros announced today that outfielder Joey Loperfido underwent arthroscopic surgery to address an impingement and labral injury in his right hip. A specific timeline for his recovery wasn’t provided but the team said his availability for spring training will be delayed. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com was among those to pass along the details. It’s […]

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Astros To Interview Mike Rizzo For GM VacancyThe Astros are looking for a new general manager are going to interview longtime Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on Monday, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale’s report also notes that Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine, a known candidate, has already interviewed for the position. Rizzo is easily the most experienced of the candidates who […]MLB Trade Rumors14h ago
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Rocco Baldelli Withdraws Name From Mariners’ Managerial SearchRocco Baldelli was a candidate to be the Mariners’ next manager, but the former Twins skipper has removed himself from the search due to “family considerations,” The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The news leaves former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as the only two known candidates remaining for […]MLB Trade Rumors1d ago
Astros Hire Conner Watson As Director Of HittingThe Astros have hired Conner Watson as their new director of hitting, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports. Watson heads to Houston after spending the last two seasons as the Guardians’ assistant director of hitting development. The new hire continues an offseason of change for an Astros team that is looking for both a new GM […]MLB Trade Rumors1d ago
Who is Jason Kanzler? New name emerges in Mariners coaching searchAnother former member of the Astros coaching staff is tied to Seattle’s managerial openingYahoo Sports — MLB5d ago+1 outlet
Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey Interview For Astros GM JobThe Astros have a front office vacancy and are considering a number of options. That apparently includes some internal candidates. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that assistant general managers Gavin Dickey and Charles Cook interviewed for the vacancy. The report also lists Rays assistant general manager Kevin Ibach as a candidate, though it doesn’t specify […]MLB Trade Rumors5d ago
Is Ben Sestanovich the next Astros GM?Is he going the direction of Dana Brown?Yahoo Sports — MLB5d ago+1 outlet
Pirates have another offseason trade idea with AstrosThe Pittsburgh Pirates should be busy on the trade market this offseason.Yahoo Sports — MLB6d ago
Astros Have Spoken To Josh Barfield, Randy Flores About GM VacancyThe Astros’ general manager search has been underway for two months but could soon draw to a close. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Houston could hire a new general manager before the completion of the World Series. Rome lists White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield, Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores and […]MLB Trade Rumors6d ago
Matt Kleine Among The Candidates For Astros’ GM JobThe Astros are in the market for a general manager after moving on from Dana Brown in late August. Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine has emerged as a candidate, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Owner Jim Crane said after Brown’s departure that the team wouldn’t dive into the search for a replacement until […]MLB Trade Rumors6d ago
Astros Farm System: Top Hitting Performers of 2026The 2026 season had some big time performances and breakout prospects. I narrowed down the top four offensive performers in the Astros system for the 2026 season and put them on a list below. Check them out! Jason Schiavone Schiavone put together a monster breakout season. The 23-year-old catcher got off to a hot start […]The Crawfish Boxes6d ago
Where 2026 ranks among best World Series matchups since 2000This year's Fall Classic will crown a first-time winner. Here's where it stands among the best matchups of this century.ESPN7d ago
The Astros Face An Isaac Paredes DecisionThe Astros’ infield was a hot topic last winter. It seemed like the club had five players for four spots, leading to speculation that a trade would be necessary. Former general manager Dana Brown decided not to make a move in the offseason. Houston rolled into the regular season with all of Christian Walker, Jose […]MLB Trade Rumors8d ago
NLCS history: Winners, key stats on the MLB playoff seriesThe Los Angeles Dodgers have achieved the most wins in NLCS history. Check out more fun facts on the MLB playoff series now.ESPN10d ago
Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control CoachFormer 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 […]MLB Trade Rumors10d ago
Astros manager Joe Espada officially leaving Houston, heightening Mariners interview intrigueSeattle’s managerial hiring process has started close to home.Yahoo Sports — MLB10d ago
Mariners Interested In Rocco Baldelli For Managerial JobThe 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 […]MLB Trade Rumors10d ago
Offseason Outlook: Chicago White SoxThe 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 […]MLB Trade Rumors11d ago
Astros decline to renew Joe Espada, who had just been cleared to interview with SeattleHouston let its manager's contract run out on Tuesday, a day after a report that he had permission to interview for the Mariners job.BenchScout12d ago+9 outlets
Houston Astros Manager Search: 6 Candidates to Replace Joe EspadaA 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 […]Yahoo Sports — MLB12d ago
Astros dump Joe Espada to complete franchise overhaul after disappointing seasonJim Crane clearly wanted an organization reset in Houston.Yahoo Sports — MLB12d ago
Source: Mariners get OK to interview Astros' Joe EspadaThe Seattle Mariners have received permission to interview current Houston Astros manager Joe Espada about their vacancy, a source confirmed to ESPN.ESPN13d ago+2 outlets
Joe Espada’s Tenure With Astros Appears to Be OverJoe 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: […]The Crawfish Boxes13d ago+1 outlet
Mariners considering Espada for manager after Astros decline to renew contract (source)MLB.com13d ago+2 outlets