Chandler Rome
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Astros beat writer, The Athletic
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The Astros made this official, along with the rest of Joe Espada’s coaching staff
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Astros made this official, along with the rest of Joe Espada’s coaching staff
The Astros are hiring former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz as a pitching coach on their staff, source tells @theathletic.com. Katz will replace Bill Murphy, who left for the Pittsburgh Pirates last month.
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Astros are hiring former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz as a pitching coach on their staff, source tells @theathletic.com. Katz will replace Bill Murphy, who left for the Pittsburgh Pirates last month.
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New Crush City Territory episode, featuring Josh Reddick from Hawaii
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
Island Intel: Josh Reddick on Victor Rodriguez and What's Next
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November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New Crush City Territory episode, featuring Josh Reddick from Hawaii
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
New Crush City Territory episode, featuring Josh Reddick from Hawaii
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
Island Intel: Josh Reddick on Victor Rodriguez and What's Next
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November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New Crush City Territory episode, featuring Josh Reddick from Hawaii
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
- Josh's time with Victor Rodriguez
- What is the best outfield?
- Meyers and Sánchez trade talk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4kOI...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqm...
Enyel De Los Santos and the Astros agreed at $1.6 million, source tells @theathletic.com. De Los Santos will get a $100,000 bonus if he appears in 60 games.
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Enyel De Los Santos and the Astros agreed at $1.6 million, source tells @theathletic.com. De Los Santos will get a $100,000 bonus if he appears in 60 games.
Taylor Trammell's split contract will pay him $900,000 if he's in the major leagues, a source tells @theathletic.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Taylor Trammell's split contract will pay him $900,000 if he's in the major leagues, a source tells @theathletic.com
The Astros tendered contracts to all of their arbitration-eligible players. They also signed reliever Enyel De Los Santos to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration, and also signed Taylor Trammell to a split contract
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Astros tendered contracts to all of their arbitration-eligible players. They also signed reliever Enyel De Los Santos to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration, and also signed Taylor Trammell to a split contract
New Crush City Territory episode
A great discussion with new Astros offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan about his rise and how the Astros' new offensive staff will function
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4siC...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jY...
A great discussion with new Astros offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan about his rise and how the Astros' new offensive staff will function
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4siC...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jY...
Dan Hennigan Joins the Show: A New Roadmap for Astros Offense
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
A great discussion with new Astros offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan about his rise and how the Astros' new offensive staff will function
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4siC...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jY...
A great discussion with new Astros offensive coordinator Dan Hennigan about his rise and how the Astros' new offensive staff will function
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4siC...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jY...
New Crush City Territory episode
- Farewell Mauricio Dubón
- Why the move was made
- The money saved
- Who could be next
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWi...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qE...
- Farewell Mauricio Dubón
- Why the move was made
- The money saved
- Who could be next
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWi...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qE...
Payroll Shuffle: Astros Start with Dubón… Is the Outfield Next?
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November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
- Farewell Mauricio Dubón
- Why the move was made
- The money saved
- Who could be next
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWi...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qE...
- Farewell Mauricio Dubón
- Why the move was made
- The money saved
- Who could be next
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWi...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qE...
Jim Crane wants to remain under the luxury tax this winter, but the Astros intend to add at least one starter and perhaps a left-handed hitter. Doing both of those things requires payroll shuffling. Sending Mauricio Dubón to Atlanta is the latest example - www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
As part of Astros’ payroll reshuffling, Mauricio Dubón traded to Braves
HOUSTON — Astros owner Jim Crane is wary of crossing the luxury tax threshold this winter, according to multiple team sources, even though Houston intends to address its depleted starting rotation and...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Jim Crane wants to remain under the luxury tax this winter, but the Astros intend to add at least one starter and perhaps a left-handed hitter. Doing both of those things requires payroll shuffling. Sending Mauricio Dubón to Atlanta is the latest example - www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
The Astros traded Mauricio Dubón to the Braves on Wednesday night for Nick Allen. According to @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social Allen is projected to make $1.5 million in arbitration this winter. Dubón is projected to make $5.8 million. It is another money-saving swap for the Astros.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The Astros traded Mauricio Dubón to the Braves on Wednesday night for Nick Allen. According to @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social Allen is projected to make $1.5 million in arbitration this winter. Dubón is projected to make $5.8 million. It is another money-saving swap for the Astros.
The folks at @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social project Ramón Urías will make $4.4 million in arbitration. They have Mauricio Dubón at $5.8 million. The Astros were not going to pay ~$10.2 million to two utility players, especially with an already overcrowded infield. Hence today's move with Urías.
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The folks at @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social project Ramón Urías will make $4.4 million in arbitration. They have Mauricio Dubón at $5.8 million. The Astros were not going to pay ~$10.2 million to two utility players, especially with an already overcrowded infield. Hence today's move with Urías.
The Astros designated Ramón Urías for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Miguel Ullola. The move protects Ullola from the Rule 5 Draft while alleviating some work for the Astros prior to Friday's non-tender deadline. Urías profiled as a non-tender or trade candidate
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Astros designated Ramón Urías for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Miguel Ullola. The move protects Ullola from the Rule 5 Draft while alleviating some work for the Astros prior to Friday's non-tender deadline. Urías profiled as a non-tender or trade candidate
In what should come as no surprise, Framber Valdez declined the Astros’ qualifying offer, a source tells @theathletic.com, meaning Houston will receive draft pick compensation if Valdez signs elsewhere this winter.
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In what should come as no surprise, Framber Valdez declined the Astros’ qualifying offer, a source tells @theathletic.com, meaning Houston will receive draft pick compensation if Valdez signs elsewhere this winter.
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New Crush City Territory episode
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
Buy Donovan, Sell Meyers? The Astros' Rumor Rundown
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November 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New Crush City Territory episode
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
New Crush City Territory episode
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
Buy Donovan, Sell Meyers? The Astros' Rumor Rundown
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November 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New Crush City Territory episode
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
- The interest in Brendan Donovan
- The interest in Jake Meyers
- Angry interest in my AL MVP vote.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KwY...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O32H...
The Astros are among the teams interested in acquiring Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan. What that means, including some parsing of Dana Brown’s comments about Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes at the GM Meetings - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Astros have interest in Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: How would he fit in a crowded infield?
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November 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Astros are among the teams interested in acquiring Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan. What that means, including some parsing of Dana Brown’s comments about Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes at the GM Meetings - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Astros pitching prospect James Hicks was named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Year. Hicks struck out 19 across 14 scoreless innings while holding opponents to a .157 batting average
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Astros pitching prospect James Hicks was named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Year. Hicks struck out 19 across 14 scoreless innings while holding opponents to a .157 batting average
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New Crush City Territory episode
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
GM Meetings Recap: Dana Brown on Trades, Coaches & Cam Smith
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November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
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Dana Brown said the Astros have to “firm up” their outfield. Part of that calculation: is Cam Smith the everyday right fielder? Brown made it clear today: Smith doesn’t have a guaranteed roster spot headed into spring training - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
As the Astros seek to ‘firm up’ their outfield, Cam Smith must prove he’s part of it
Smith has moved into a more precarious position within Houston’s organizational hierarchy. He must match his potential to change that.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Dana Brown said the Astros have to “firm up” their outfield. Part of that calculation: is Cam Smith the everyday right fielder? Brown made it clear today: Smith doesn’t have a guaranteed roster spot headed into spring training - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
New Crush City Territory episode
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
GM Meetings Recap: Dana Brown on Trades, Coaches & Cam Smith
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November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
- GM Meetings recap
- What Dana Brown had to say
- Cam Smith
- New coaching staff
- Trade talks
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/49WX...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx77...
Dana Brown said the Astros have to “firm up” their outfield. Part of that calculation: is Cam Smith the everyday right fielder? Brown made it clear today: Smith doesn’t have a guaranteed roster spot headed into spring training - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
As the Astros seek to ‘firm up’ their outfield, Cam Smith must prove he’s part of it
Smith has moved into a more precarious position within Houston’s organizational hierarchy. He must match his potential to change that.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Dana Brown said the Astros have to “firm up” their outfield. Part of that calculation: is Cam Smith the everyday right fielder? Brown made it clear today: Smith doesn’t have a guaranteed roster spot headed into spring training - www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Hunter Brown finished third in American League Cy Young voting. He appeared on 29 of 30 ballots and received 24 third-place votes. The Astros get a draft pick after the first round in June's draft thanks to Brown's top-3 finish
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Hunter Brown finished third in American League Cy Young voting. He appeared on 29 of 30 ballots and received 24 third-place votes. The Astros get a draft pick after the first round in June's draft thanks to Brown's top-3 finish
Some injury updates from Dana Brown
- Josh Hader has thrown off the mound three times and is progressing well
- Yordan Alvarez is jogging at 65-70 percent, but is expected to be ready for spring training
- Jeremy Peña and Jose Altuve are fine
- Isaac Paredes is about 65 percent recovered
- Josh Hader has thrown off the mound three times and is progressing well
- Yordan Alvarez is jogging at 65-70 percent, but is expected to be ready for spring training
- Jeremy Peña and Jose Altuve are fine
- Isaac Paredes is about 65 percent recovered
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Some injury updates from Dana Brown
- Josh Hader has thrown off the mound three times and is progressing well
- Yordan Alvarez is jogging at 65-70 percent, but is expected to be ready for spring training
- Jeremy Peña and Jose Altuve are fine
- Isaac Paredes is about 65 percent recovered
- Josh Hader has thrown off the mound three times and is progressing well
- Yordan Alvarez is jogging at 65-70 percent, but is expected to be ready for spring training
- Jeremy Peña and Jose Altuve are fine
- Isaac Paredes is about 65 percent recovered
Dana Brown explained the thought process behind Houston's new-look hitting staff and why having such defined roles is a crucial part of it - www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Astros continue to overhaul staff; set to hire Anthony Iapoce as hitting coach
In Houston, Iapoce will work alongside Victor Rodríguez, who agreed to leave the San Diego Padres.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Dana Brown explained the thought process behind Houston's new-look hitting staff and why having such defined roles is a crucial part of it - www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...