Peña was 13-for-45 with five extra-base hits in his first 11 games since returning Aug. 1 from a fractured rib. Mauricio Dubón drew the start at shortstop Friday and Jose Altuve moved up to the leadoff spot for the Astros in Peña’s stead.

The Houston Astros announced an update on All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena after he was removed from the lineup.

The Houston Astros are clinging to a lead in the American League West, but calling up the right prospects could them win the division.

Urías and the Astros fell 7-0 to the Orioles, from whom Houston acquired the 31-year-old middle infielder 16 days ago.

After hitting the injured list with a shoulder injury, the latest updates on Astros' closer Josh Hader sound concerning to say the least.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada insisted on immediately flushing a 13-run loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series between postseason contenders.

Carlos Correa picked up where he left off in many respects in his return to the Astros. One new element that excited the three-time All-Star before last month’s blockbuster trade? The chance to play for Houston manager Joe Espada.

Trailblazing Umpire Jen Pawol Received Clear Message From Astros Manager Joe Espada originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When veteran minor league umpire Jen Pawol makes history as the first female to work a regular-season game on Saturday afternoon, she’ll don her gear knowing that at least one MLB manager believed in her.