Espada Under Fire as Astros Struggle

Joe Espada’s Astros tenure is under fire after a brutal start to the season, with 27 wins and 34 losses fueling mounting pressure. Despite winning the AL West in his debut year, Espada now faces the daunting task of turning things around — especially as injuries and pitching woes plague the roster. Critics point to his own decisions as part of the problem, and with high expectations and the shadow of Dusty Baker looming, Espada must rally his team, instill confidence, and lead like a captain steering through a storm if he wants to prove he belongs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b4ec49ab68fd860