"We believe in one another. We don't quit, we got grit, we're tougher than any team," Espada added postgame Tuesday. "And you know what: Here we come. Let's go!" Espada's exuberence is worth watching at least once. Check out the clip of Houston's celebration below:

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Astros manager Joe Espada discusses clinching the team's 7th division title in 8 years, their historic turnaround in 2024 and more

Before every Astros' clubhouse celebration, there's always quiet and time for a quick speech. First-year manager Joe Espada got to give his first one.

It was no surprise that Yordan Alvarez's name didn't appear on the Houston Astros lineup card ahead of Monday night's game against the Seattle Mariners, but the real question is: Will it appear on the lineup card at any point again this season?

There was a familiar scene inside Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night as the Houston Astros won their seventh AL West title in the past eight seasons. Fittingly, the clinching game was against the Seattle Mariners whom the Astros were chasing for much of the season after Houston’s abysmal start.

Joe Espada shares Puerto Rican heritage with the Pirates legend and Hall of Fame outfielder who was one of baseball’s most influential Latino players.