Joe Espada, Astros part ways

HOUSTON — Less than two months after they parted ways with general manager Dana Brown, the Astros announced Wednesday they would not renew the contract of manager Joe Espada, who won two American League West titles in three seasons on the job.

“We are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game and for his commitment to the Houston Astros,” Astros owner Jim Crane said in a…