Houston Confirms Espada Stays as Manager Following Front Office Shakeup

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane announced that manager Joe Espada will remain in his role through the end of the season, a day after the team parted ways with general manager Dana Brown. The club described Brown's exit as mutual, with senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and several assistant GMs taking over his duties. Crane said the decision was made to give Brown time to regroup and that the team hopes to return to the playoffs after missing them last year.