{
  "id": 11118355,
  "title": "Joe Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as Astros manager, but awaiting chat with owner Jim Crane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/joe-espada-absolutely-wants-to-return-as-astros-manager-but-awaiting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:19:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-espada-absolutely-wants-return-051944039.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Espada expressed his desire to return as the Houston Astros manager, however, he has not been informed about his future status. The Astros were eliminated from the playoffs by the White Sox in the wild-card round. Espada, who is not under contract beyond this season, is awaiting a conversation with Astros owner Jim Crane. The team won the AL West for the second time in three years but suffered a quick playoff exit. During his tenure with the Astros, Espada has witnessed numerous successes and believes he deserves to continue enjoying those moments.",
  "summary": "The Astros won the AL West for the second time in three years under Joe Espada but another quick playoff ouster leaves the manager's future uncertain with no contract for 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Espada wants to return as Astros manager.",
    "Astros eliminated from playoffs by White Sox.",
    "Espada awaiting chat with owner Jim Crane."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}