Chandler Rome
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Astros beat writer, The Athletic
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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.
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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.
New Crush City Territory episode
- World Series reactions
- Hunter Brown earns a pick
- Justin Verlander back?
- Offseason priorities
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2bQ4...
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ccjm...
- World Series reactions
- Hunter Brown earns a pick
- Justin Verlander back?
- Offseason priorities
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2bQ4...
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ccjm...
Astros Reloading: Hunter Brown’s PPI Boost and Justin Verlander Buzz
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November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
- World Series reactions
- Hunter Brown earns a pick
- Justin Verlander back?
- Offseason priorities
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2bQ4...
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ccjm...
- World Series reactions
- Hunter Brown earns a pick
- Justin Verlander back?
- Offseason priorities
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2bQ4...
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ccjm...
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award. Because Brown is PPI eligible, the Astros will receive a compensatory pick after the first round in the 2026 draft if he finishes in the top-3 of voting.
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award. Because Brown is PPI eligible, the Astros will receive a compensatory pick after the first round in the 2026 draft if he finishes in the top-3 of voting.
The Astros will have to start a good bit of roster housekeeping this week. Their 40-man roster is technically at 37 players, but there are eight players on the 60-day IL that must be put back on the 40-man. Some DFAs, outrights or (minor) trades could be coming.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Astros will have to start a good bit of roster housekeeping this week. Their 40-man roster is technically at 37 players, but there are eight players on the 60-day IL that must be put back on the 40-man. Some DFAs, outrights or (minor) trades could be coming.
Mauricio Dubón won his second American League utility Gold Glove on Sunday night. He also won it in 2023.
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Mauricio Dubón won his second American League utility Gold Glove on Sunday night. He also won it in 2023.
Astros farm director Jacob Buffa is leaving the organization to become the St. Louis Cardinals international scouting director, sources tell @katiejwoo.bsky.social and me. Buffa, who had been with the Astros for seven years, is a Missouri State grad who has worked in the St. Louis area before.
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Astros farm director Jacob Buffa is leaving the organization to become the St. Louis Cardinals international scouting director, sources tell @katiejwoo.bsky.social and me. Buffa, who had been with the Astros for seven years, is a Missouri State grad who has worked in the St. Louis area before.
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Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance - www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance
Would the Astros ever trade Yordan Alvarez? Which players could compete in the World Baseball Classic? We answer these questions and more.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance - www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
New Crush City Territory episode
Astros prospect Walker Janek joins us to discuss his first year in pro ball and his success in the Arizona Fall League
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2XTU...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUF1...
Astros prospect Walker Janek joins us to discuss his first year in pro ball and his success in the Arizona Fall League
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2XTU...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUF1...
Astros prospect Walker Janek talks Arizona Fall League success
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October 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New Crush City Territory episode
Astros prospect Walker Janek joins us to discuss his first year in pro ball and his success in the Arizona Fall League
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2XTU...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUF1...
Astros prospect Walker Janek joins us to discuss his first year in pro ball and his success in the Arizona Fall League
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2XTU...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUF1...
Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance - www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance
Would the Astros ever trade Yordan Alvarez? Which players could compete in the World Baseball Classic? We answer these questions and more.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Astros mailbag: Trade possibilities, veto power and the search for balance - www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @theathletic.com. Full story - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy leaving for Pirates: Sources
Under Murphy, over the past four seasons, Houston’s pitching staff boasted baseball’s lowest ERA and second-highest strikeouts per nine.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @theathletic.com. Full story - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @theathletic.com. Full story - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy leaving for Pirates: Sources
Under Murphy, over the past four seasons, Houston’s pitching staff boasted baseball’s lowest ERA and second-highest strikeouts per nine.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Longtime Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy is leaving the team for a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell @theathletic.com. Full story - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
If you have questions for an Astros mailbag running this week, submit them at this link - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Submit your Astros questions for Chandler Rome’s upcoming mailbag
Chandler Rome will answer readers' questions for an upcoming Astros mailbag.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If you have questions for an Astros mailbag running this week, submit them at this link - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Former Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker is headed to the New York Mets, where he will reunite with Jeff Albert, who was instrumental in bringing Snitker into the Astros' organization - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Mets adding Troy Snitker to hitting staff: Source
After a disappointing 83-79 season, the Mets dismissed the majority of their coaching staff, including both hitting coaches.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Former Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker is headed to the New York Mets, where he will reunite with Jeff Albert, who was instrumental in bringing Snitker into the Astros' organization - www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
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New Crush City Territory episode
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
What the Astros can learn from watching the World Series
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October 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
New Crush City Territory episode
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
New Crush City Territory episode
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
What the Astros can learn from watching the World Series
YouTube video by Crush City Territory
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October 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
New Crush City Territory episode
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
Some Astros-related lessons learned from watching the World Series.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7jJ3...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRG...
Nate Pearson said he had offers from other teams as a reliever, but the Astros approached him with the idea of turning him back into a starter. Dana Brown talked to him prior to signing about the ideas they had.
New Crush City Territory episode
New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins to discuss his conversation with Dana Brown, his excitement to start again and why he chose Houston
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3VML...
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New Astros pitcher Nate Pearson joins to discuss his conversation with Dana Brown, his excitement to start again and why he chose Houston
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3VML...
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=e-zz...
New Arm in Town: Nate Pearson and the Astros’ Pitching Plans
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October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Nate Pearson said he had offers from other teams as a reliever, but the Astros approached him with the idea of turning him back into a starter. Dana Brown talked to him prior to signing about the ideas they had.