Chandler Rome

Staff Writer, Houston Astros

Chandler Rome is a Staff Writer for The Athletic covering the Houston Astros. Before joining The Athletic, he covered the Astros for five years at the Houston Chronicle. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University.

Six thoughts about the Astros, Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña as the trade deadline looms

If the Astros consider themselves buyers leading into the trade deadline, the area where they should add seems clear.

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'Medical marvel' Jose Altuve makes quick return from Grade 2 oblique strain

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Astros sign LaMonte Wade Jr., shoring up Houston's most unsettled position

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Astros activate closer Josh Hader, offering more stabilization in the bullpen

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Why the Astros are closely evaluating Bryan Abreu despite his strong May

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Astros' Tatsuya Imai leans on a left heel to turn the corner in duel with Jacob Misiorowski

Misiorowski stifled Houston's offense, but Imai's ability to tap into higher velocity as his pitch count increased was a positive sign.

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Spencer Arrighetti spoke up. The Astros responded — and are rejuvenated

The Astros have won eight of 12 games since the outspoken right-hander issued an unprompted plea for patience and urgency.

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Yordan Alvarez, the Astros' most irreplaceable player, is drawing Barry Bonds comparisons

Two home runs in a 4-3 win over the Rangers give him five in his last three games and 20 this season.

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Astros' Alimber Santa makes history by finishing no-hitter: 'Incredible first impression'

Santa is the second pitcher to participate in a no-hitter in his major-league debut. The other one came in 1892, when Bumpus Jones did it.

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Tatsuya Imai has epitomized Astros' woes. Will role in no-hitter be boost he needs?

Imai, the Japanese star who had struggled adjusting to life in the U.S., tossed six hitless innings before two relievers completed the gem.

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Astros mailbag: Should Houston sell at the trade deadline?

Even after a much-needed sweep at Wrigley Field, the Astros are eight games under .500.

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Astros mailbag: Submit your questions for beat reporter Chandler Rome

Houston is locked in a May malaise and looking for any sort of momentum. What questions do you have? Submit them here.

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Astros' offense continues May malaise, outfield options are scarce: Takeaways

Plus, observations from Nate Pearson's Houston Astros debut and the velocity he flashed.

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Lance McCullers Jr. lands on the injured list as Astros' woes continue

McCullers is the fourth member of the Astros' Opening Day rotation to miss significant time with injury.

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Astros' Tatsuya Imai seeing improvement with mechanical tweak, more aggression

That Imai reversed course Monday, after a nightmare start against the Mariners, is meaningful progress.

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Cam Smith is in his own head. How do the Astros help him get out of it?

Smith's elite bat speed isn't translating to games. Considering the Astros' struggles, how long can they wait for him to figure it out?

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Jose Altuve headed to IL with left oblique strain. How will the Astros replace him?

Altuve’s absence leaves a hole at second base that could push Brice Matthews and Braden Shewmake into more prominent roles.

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Astros' Jose Altuve to undergo imaging after injuring left side on awkward swing

The possibility of losing Altuve for any significant time would make the team's injury situation — 14 players are on the IL — worse.

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Spencer Arrighetti is pitching like an ace for a pitching staff in need of one

Arrighetti started the season in the minors. Since rejoining the big-league roster, no Astro has been more indispensable.

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Astros takeaways: What Jim Crane may be thinking, what to do with Tatsuya Imai and more

Plus how the Astros worked to help fix Bryan Abreu, who has shown some improvement in May after a dreadful start to the season.

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Tatsuya Imai's latest implosion further lessens Astros' expectations for starter

Imai has made six professional starts (four in the majors and two in the minors). He has imploded in four of them, including on Tuesday.

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Astros' season-defining 7-game homestand starts with a thud

Monday’s outcome tied the Astros with the Los Angeles Angels — a divisional foe — for the major-league lead in losses.

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Lance McCullers Jr.'s broken fingernail deepens questions about Astros pitching

McCullers tried to stay in the game on a day Houston lost Carlos Correa for the season, but he lost a nail and the game against the Dodgers.

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Tatsuya Imai to return to Astros rotation vs. Mariners, despite rough rehab outings

Imai didn't throw more strikes or get deeper into games in his two minor-league outings, but the thin Astros need him back regardless.

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Astros' Carlos Correa to undergo season-ending ankle surgery

Correa sustained the injury while taking a swing during pregame batting practice Tuesday.

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