The Astros manager was only in the dugout for a short stint during his team’s series finale against the Texas Rangers. That’s because Espada was ejected in the top of the third inning after arguing balls and strikes during an at-bat for third baseman Isaac Paredes.

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The Astros are 13th in the majors with a .247 batting average. The Rangers average the 19th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.1) in the league this season. Before watching this Astros vs. Rangers matchup, here's what you need to know about Sunday's action on the diamond, including viewing options.

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The Texas Rangers posted their seventh comeback win of the season Saturday night, downing the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. The assured at least a split of the four-game Silver Boot series for the Rangers, who are on a definite hot streak. Texas has won seven of eight, nine of 13 and 10 of 18 games since April 29.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery that will sideline him rest of the season and put his 2026 campaign in jeop