Joe Espada deserves to be Manager of the Year. Composite Getty Image.
With a first-place team that’s defied expectations, manager Joe Espada’s unconventional approach is proving to be the secret sauce behind the current lineup’s surprising success.
From innovative lineup shuffles to creative in-game adjustments, we break down Espada’s impact and question whether this new group of players should be given more long-term trust. As injuries continue to sideline key veterans, the Astros’ resilience has forced the rest of the American League to take notice.
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein explore why the Astros’ performance isn’t just a flash in the pan, but a signal that this team is headed for bigger things—even in the midst of adversity.
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With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have made a deal with the Orioles to bolster the infield.
Per multiple reports, the Astros are trading for Orioles' Gold Glove (2022) infielder Ramón Urías.
Ramon Urias goes to the Astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2025
Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.
Source: Astros are sending Single-A RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the Urias deal
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.
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