Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager

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HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract.

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Fox26 Houston
Houston Astros part ways with manager Joe Espada (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada. The Astros confirmed Wednesday that Espada’s contract – which is set to expire at the end of October – will not be renewed. "We are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros.
WFMZ Allentown
Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 14, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract.
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Houston Astros have parted ways with Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 14, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Houston Astros have parted ways with Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract
CW 39 Houston
Astros to part ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew contract (opens CW 39 Houston)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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The Houston Astros have announced that they have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after the team said it will not renew his contract.
UPI
Houston Astros split with manager Joe Espada (opens UPI)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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Joe Espada will not return to manage the Houston Astros in 2027, the team announced Wednesday. His contract is set to expire at the end of October.
New York Post
Astros dump Joe Espada to complete franchise overhaul after disappointing season (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 14, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Jim Crane clearly wanted an organization reset in Houston.
Fox News
Joe Espada out as Astros manager as team's top-down overhaul continues (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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Joe Espada's contract will not be renewed after going winless in the postseason, leaving the Houston Astros searching for both a new manager and GM.
The Victoria Advocate
Astros part ways with manager Espada; club will not renew his expiring contract (opens The Victoria Advocate)
Published Oct 14, 2026
The Victoria Advocate's feed description
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros will not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada, who had served as the club’s manager since the 2024 season. He also served as the […]
Newsweek
Astros Make Decision About Manager Joe Espada's Future With Team (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 14, 2026
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The Houston Astros lost in the wild-card series to the White Sox after going 81-81 during the regular season.
The Victoria Advocate
Astros move in new direction following Espada’s dismissal (opens The Victoria Advocate)
Published Oct 15, 2026
The Victoria Advocate's feed description
On Wednesday morning, the Houston Astros announced they had parted ways with manager Joe Espada. Espada led the Astros from 2024-26, after serving as the team’s bench coach since 2018. […]

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