What’s Next for the Astros After Imai? Let’s Talk Paredes & Walker

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' next moves after signing Tatsuya Imai. Could Isaac Paredes or Christian Walker be on the trading block? Might the Red Sox inquire about Paredes after Alex Bregman signed with the Chica…

Meet the Astros' New Arm: Mike Burrows Joins the Show

New Astros starter Mike Burrows joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, his excitement for joining a new team, what he believes the Astros will help him to unlock and his time spent with former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom and Pau…

Inside Tatsuya Imai's Astros Introduction and Jim Crane’s Global Vision

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Tatsuya Imai's introductory news conference and his genuine happiness to be in Houston and attending sporting events before diving into Jim Crane's desire to expand the Astros' footprint in Asia and the Pacific Rim — and what that could mean f…

Shockwave in Houston: Astros Land Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' stunning acquisition of Japanese free-agent pitcher Tatsuya Imai, analyze how the deal came to be, what Imai's presence means for the Astros' rotation and what could be next in Houston's unpredictable offseason.

The Best of 2025: Houston Astros Moments That Defined the Year

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome for a special draft to select the best moments of the 2025 Houston Astros season — from Hunter Brown's emergence into an ace to a dominating sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers to Jeremy Peña's evolution into a…

New Arms, New Outlook: Inside the Astros’ Reworked Pitching Staff

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down the Astros' pitching staff following the additions of Mike Burrows, Ryan Weiss and Nate Pearson, analyze how the season-opening starting rotation could look, assign roles to players on the fringe and ponder whether another addition to the s…

Astros Add Mike Burrows: What It Means for the Rotation — and What’s Next

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' trade for Mike Burrows and Houston's plan for the promising young pitcher before analyzing the prospects sent to Tampa Bay and what may be next for an Astros team still searching for pitching. Two easy ways to support the show: …

No Moves, Big Questions: Astros Offseason, WBC Spotlight, Peña’s Next Step

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' silence post-Winter Meetings, Chas McCormick's farewell to Houston, the correlation between McCormick and Jake Meyers' career arcs, Jeremy Peña's pivotal winter and what Houston players could appear in the World Baseball Classic.  …

New Astros Pitcher Ryan Weiss's Road To the Big Leagues

New Astros pitcher Ryan Weiss joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his experience in KBO, the decision to sign with the Astros, how he's evolved as a pitcher and person and the excitement for his upcoming major-league debut next season. Two easy ways to support the sh…

What We Learned About the Astros at the Winter Meetings

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss what was learned about the Astros during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, including potential trade target Shane Baz, plans for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in 2026 and more proof that Houston may have to make a trade from its overcrowded inf…