BREAKING NEWS: Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada Is Totally Mad at His Team Because of Lackluster Effort in Crucial Series
Tensions are flaring in the Houston Astros clubhouse after a series of lackluster performances, and manager Joe Espada is reportedly totally mad at his team, sources say.
Following a crushing 9-2 defeat at the hands of the division rival Texas Rangers, Espada didn’t hold back during a fiery post-game meeting, slamming the team’s “lack of urgency, hustle, and discipline.”
“We’re playing like it’s April when it’s July,” Espada said, visibly frustrated during a brief press conference. “We’re in the middle of a playoff race, and I’m not seeing the effort. That’s unacceptable.”
The Astros have now dropped four of their last five games, including two blowout losses to the Rangers, falling behind in the AL West standings. Espada was particularly upset with sloppy base running, mental errors on defense, and what he called “uninspired at-bats.”
A Boiling Point
Insiders say the manager’s patience finally boiled over in the dugout during the fifth inning Sunday night, after back-to-back fielding miscues and a failure to advance a runner with less than two outs.
“Joe lit into them between innings,” said one clubhouse source who requested anonymity. “He’s usually calm and composed, but this time he let it fly. He’s tired of the sleepwalking.”
Veteran players like José Altuve and Alex Bregman reportedly supported Espada’s tough message, acknowledging that the team hasn’t played up to its potential.
What’s Next?
The Astros still have time to turn things around, but Espada made it clear: the leash is short. With the trade deadline approaching and a tight wild card race unfolding, he’s demanding urgency — or changes could be coming.
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