Chandler Rome
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Astros beat writer, The Athletic
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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
YouTube video by Crush City Territory
www.youtube.com
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.
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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
YouTube video by Crush City Territory
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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...
Scott Boras said Hunter Brown "is in a special category of performance that is among the Cy-type pitchers."
"Dana is fully aware of that and, surely, I'm sure they have a strong desire to keep him. What I always tell them is we'll certainly listen to what they have to say."
"Dana is fully aware of that and, surely, I'm sure they have a strong desire to keep him. What I always tell them is we'll certainly listen to what they have to say."
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Scott Boras said Hunter Brown "is in a special category of performance that is among the Cy-type pitchers."
"Dana is fully aware of that and, surely, I'm sure they have a strong desire to keep him. What I always tell them is we'll certainly listen to what they have to say."
"Dana is fully aware of that and, surely, I'm sure they have a strong desire to keep him. What I always tell them is we'll certainly listen to what they have to say."
This is now official. Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia and John Rooney also cleared waivers. Pedro León got claimed off waivers by the Orioles. Ronel Blanco, Zach Dezenzo, Kaleb Ort, Brandon Walter and Hayden Wesneski were activated off the 60-day IL and put back on the 40-man roster
Chas McCormick went unclaimed on outright waivers and will become a free agent, source tells @theathletic.com. McCormick has more than three years of major-league service time, which allows him to refuse an outright assignment.
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is now official. Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia and John Rooney also cleared waivers. Pedro León got claimed off waivers by the Orioles. Ronel Blanco, Zach Dezenzo, Kaleb Ort, Brandon Walter and Hayden Wesneski were activated off the 60-day IL and put back on the 40-man roster
Chas McCormick went unclaimed on outright waivers and will become a free agent, source tells @theathletic.com. McCormick has more than three years of major-league service time, which allows him to refuse an outright assignment.
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Chas McCormick went unclaimed on outright waivers and will become a free agent, source tells @theathletic.com. McCormick has more than three years of major-league service time, which allows him to refuse an outright assignment.
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New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest — Geoff Blum
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer on the Line: Talking Astros and Life in the Booth
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November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest — Geoff Blum
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
The Astros are moving toward hiring San Diego Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez. Story with Dennis Lin - www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Astros closing in on hiring Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez: Sources
Rodriguez has served as hitting coach for the Red Sox, Guardians and Padres as part of a 29-year coaching career.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Astros are moving toward hiring San Diego Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez. Story with Dennis Lin - www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest — Geoff Blum
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer on the Line: Talking Astros and Life in the Booth
YouTube video by Crush City Territory
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest — Geoff Blum
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
Blummer talks the offseason, answers hitting coach questions and looks back on his broadcast career
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6CrJ...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2BV...
The Astros will again play Team Venezuela in an exhibition game on March 3 in West Palm Beach. The two teams faced off in 2023 before the WBC, too.
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Astros will again play Team Venezuela in an exhibition game on March 3 in West Palm Beach. The two teams faced off in 2023 before the WBC, too.
Astros offseason outlook: Trade candidates, finding innings and Jose Altuve’s role - www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Astros offseason outlook: Trade candidates, finding innings and Jose Altuve’s role
Last month, Dana Brown even acknowledged the Astros are “going to probably be in the market, for sure, to trade for” a starting pitcher.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Astros offseason outlook: Trade candidates, finding innings and Jose Altuve’s role - www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Millersville is D2, my apologies to the Marauders
Tuesday's decision was not surprising, but Chas McCormick must still be considered a scouting and player development success story — a 21st rounder from a D3 school starting 27 playoff games and making one of the most iconic catches in franchise history - www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In flurry of moves, Astros place outfielder Chas McCormick on outright waivers
Minor-league outfielders Pedro León and Kenedy Corona, as well as injured pitchers John Rooney and Luis Garcia were also placed.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Millersville is D2, my apologies to the Marauders
Tuesday's decision was not surprising, but Chas McCormick must still be considered a scouting and player development success story — a 21st rounder from a D3 school starting 27 playoff games and making one of the most iconic catches in franchise history - www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In flurry of moves, Astros place outfielder Chas McCormick on outright waivers
Minor-league outfielders Pedro León and Kenedy Corona, as well as injured pitchers John Rooney and Luis Garcia were also placed.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Tuesday's decision was not surprising, but Chas McCormick must still be considered a scouting and player development success story — a 21st rounder from a D3 school starting 27 playoff games and making one of the most iconic catches in franchise history - www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The Astros have placed outfielder Chas McCormick on outright waivers, source tells @theathletic.com, along with John Rooney, Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia and Pedro León.
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Astros have placed outfielder Chas McCormick on outright waivers, source tells @theathletic.com, along with John Rooney, Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia and Pedro León.