Chandler Rome

Xavier Neyens, the Astros’ beacon of hope, is also a budding barber The Athletic visited the first-round pick's apartment and watched him work on his hobby: cutting his teammates' hair for free.

Xavier Neyens is a beacon of hope for the Astros. He signed for more money than any Houston draft pick in a decade and may rejuvenate its fallow farm system. He’s also a budding barber, cutting his teammates’ hair and chronicling it on IG. Meet X_blendz - www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

YouTube video by Crush City Territory AL West War: Ryan Divish on the Astros–Mariners Rivalry | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory with a special guest: longtime Mariners writer RyanDivish

- The Astros-Mariners rivalry
- Still hatred?
- Two different offseasons
- 2026 outlook

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Episode thumbnail for the Feb. 24th episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez photo: aAlex Slitz/Getty Images

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social discussed a few rebound hitters, my mixed LABR squad, and most importantly, we previewed the Astros with @chandlerrome.bsky.social....

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YouTube video by Crush City Territory Who’s In, Who’s Out? Astros Roster Projections + Josh Hader Watch | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode

- Roster projection 2.0
- A bullpen name standing out
- Is Jake Meyers the CF?
- Yordan Alvarez in LF

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Astros roster projection 2.0: Josh Hader’s injury and Isaac Paredes’ predicament With an infield surplus and a closer dealing with biceps inflammation, here's a look at what Houston's roster could look like on Opening Day

Astros roster projection 2.0: Josh Hader’s injury, Isaac Paredes’ predicament and some insight on a few other names impressing early in camp - www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Astros roster projection 2.0: Josh Hader’s injury and Isaac Paredes’ predicament With an infield surplus and a closer dealing with biceps inflammation, here's a look at what Houston's roster could look like on Opening Day

Astros roster projection 2.0: Josh Hader’s injury, Isaac Paredes’ predicament and some insight on a few other names impressing early in camp - www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Spring results don't matter, but they do carry more weight for Rule 5 picks. Roddery Muñoz allowed four runs in 21 pitches during his inning of work this afternoon. The Cardinals hit three balls off of him 102.9 mph or harder. Jeremy Peña made an error behind him that didn't help.

YouTube video by Crush City Territory From Milwaukee to The Show: AJ Blubaugh’s Rise with the Astros | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest: AJ Blubaugh

- A breakout 2025
- The rise from Bellville to the big leagues
- Starter vs reliever
- His jersey number

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In news that will surprise no one, Joe Espada said today that Jeremy Peña will be his leadoff hitter this season.

Jeremy Peña is leading off and playing shortstop today for the Astros. Second rounder Ethan Frey is hitting cleanup and DHing. Walker Janek is starting at catcher. Happy Sunday.

YouTube video by Crush City Territory From Milwaukee to The Show: AJ Blubaugh’s Rise with the Astros | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode with a special guest: AJ Blubaugh

- A breakout 2025
- The rise from Bellville to the big leagues
- Starter vs reliever
- His jersey number

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Tatsuya Imai bounced after three innings. He's getting the hang of it.

Attendance at Grapefruit League games is ... very optional for veteran players who aren't in that day's lineup. Tatsuya Imai, however, is on the first-base line for the national anthem prior to today's game against the Nationals. It is his first MLB game.

Astros’ Tatsuya Imai found a ‘connection’ with Ryan Weiss, who organized an impactful dinner Banter between the pitchers ranged from reliving shared experiences to answering some questions about the paths they’ve taken.

Today is the Astros' first Grapefruit League game. The clubhouse word of the day is "win." - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

What I’m seeing at Astros camp: Tatsuya Imai gets nervous, Isaac Paredes’ new normal Imai feels like he's "actually in the big leagues" after throwing live BP, plus an update on the team's new strength and conditioning coach.

What I’m seeing at Astros camp: Tatsuya Imai gets nervous, Isaac Paredes’ new normal and a new strength coach for a team that took a "deep dive" into its return to play policy - www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

YouTube video by Crush City Territory Spring Tests in West Palm: The Outfield Auditions Begin | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode

- Tyler is "sick"
- Josh texts A.J. Hinch on air — and reads the response
- The outfield
- Imai
- Josh's announcement at the 31-minute mark

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Carlos Correa on Tatsuya Imai: "He's got great hair. I barely got any hair, so we're always joking around about that."

Tatsuya Imai throws live to Jose Altuve

Astros’ outfield remains murky on eve of Grapefruit League play After trading Jesús Sánchez, the Astros will look to three players with a combined 911 major-league plate appearances to step forward.

On the eve of Grapefruit League play, the Astros' outfield remains murky - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Astros’ Tatsuya Imai found a ‘connection’ with Ryan Weiss, who organized an impactful dinner Banter between the pitchers ranged from reliving shared experiences to answering some questions about the paths they’ve taken.

Former Pirate Mike Burrows on his transition into the Astros clubhouse: "It’s fun so far. The relationship with winning here is a little different. It’s ‘We’re going to win.’ It’s fun to talk about it that way and to speak it into existence.” - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

During the second day of spring, Tatsuya Imai stepped out of his comfort zone. He found a "connection" in Ryan Weiss, one of the only people familiar with his plight. Between PFPs, Imai approached Weiss, who organized a dinner with Houston's new pitchers - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

YouTube video by Crush City Territory Astros ace Hunter Brown talks his breakout, Wayne State and staying dominant | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode with special guest: Astros ace Hunter Brown

- His road to a breakout
- A new leadership role
- Wayne State days
- The extension question

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YouTube video by Crush City Territory Astros ace Hunter Brown talks his breakout, Wayne State and staying dominant | Crush City Territory

New Crush City Territory episode with special guest: Astros ace Hunter Brown

- His road to a breakout
- A new leadership role
- Wayne State days
- The extension question

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Colton Gordon will start the Astros' Grapefruit League opener on Saturday

On Lance McCullers Jr, a pitcher content with a career that could be nearing its end - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

On Lance McCullers Jr, a pitcher content with a career that could be nearing its end - www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Isaac Paredes and Joe Espada before the Astros’ first full squad workout. During infield drills, Paredes took ground balls at second base behind Jose Altuve. Espada said they’ll move Paredes around all spring.

Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, Joe Espada said.

Lance McCullers Jr: "I would love to be good, not because I want to necessarily continue to play, but just because I would love to be good for this organization and this fanbase in my last year here. And then if playing comes beyond that, it does.”