"(Alex Bregman) is our No. 1 priority and I think that we're going to do everything in our power for him to put that Astros uniform on and never again put another uniform on," Espada said on MLB ...

Espada made sure to note how close the Astros were from pulling off a stunner. Detroit was on the brink of collapse in the ninth inning, but Beau Brieske was able to save the day with two no-hit outs.

During the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs game on Friday night, Jeremy Peña was hit by a pitch. After staying in the game ...

The 47-year-old Espada has been Houston’s bench coach for the last five seasons, the Yankees’ third base coach/infield coach from 2015-17, and the Marlins’ third base coach from 2010-13.

Espada, 48, has served on the Astros coaching staff since 2018. Houston has advanced to the American League Championship Series in all seven of his seasons with the team.

Joe Espada opens up on strategy and confidence after Astros lose Game 1 to Tigers . Espada made sure to note how close the Astros were from pulling off a stunner.

Jeremy Peña is feeling better, but Joe Espada said “I’m going to do everything I can to keep him away from today’s game.” Peña will get treatment and do some baseball stuff. — Chandler ...