{
  "id": 14504389,
  "title": "Astros Make Decision About Manager Joe Espada's Future With Team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/astros-make-decision-about-manager-joe-espadas-future-with-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:04:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/astros-make-decision-about-manager-joe-espadas-future-with-team-12568889"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Astros management has decided to terminate manager Joe Espada's contract. The team previously secured the AL West championship, yet was eliminated from the wild-card series by the Chicago White Sox. Espada, who concluded his contract year, was informed of the decision ahead of time. The Astros have initiated the search for Espada's successor. Team owner Jim Crane expressed gratitude for Espada's dedication and commitment. Espada, promoted to manager in 2024, has a 256-229 record with two AL West titles. Houston's 81-81 season marked their first playoff appearance without a winning record. The Texas Rangers were competing for the division title. Espada might join another MLB team soon. The Astros also parted ways with general manager Dana Brown and numerous coaching staff members.",
  "summary": "The Houston Astros lost in the wild-card series to the White Sox after going 81-81 during the regular season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Astros terminate manager Joe Espada's contract.",
    "Owner Jim Crane appreciates Espada's dedication.",
    "Astros search for new manager after Wild Card loss."
  ],
  "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."
}