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Past articles by Chandler:

Houston Astros: Fishing trip helps Dusty Baker bond with 3 players

At the skipper's behest, Dusty Baker, David Hensley, Korey Lee and Hunter Brown broke the tedium of spring training with a chartered getaway on the Atlantic. → Read More

Houston Astros: Hunter Brown finds right tempo and the strike zone

Hunter Brown struck out three and didn't allow a hit in three innings against the Mets → Read More

Former Astros' pitching prospect Jayson Schroeder retires at age 23

A second-round pick by Houston in 2018, the righthander never pitched above Class A in... → Read More

Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. resumes throwing program

Houston starter does not expect to be ready for opener but is back throwing after... → Read More

Houston Astros: Forrest Whitley optioned to minors

Forrest Whitley is going into his last season with minor league options so move and his... → Read More

Houston Astros: Forrest Whitley continues solid Grapefruit League play

The Astros' former top prospect's last two starts showing encouraging signs he returning to his prior form. → Read More

Will Wagner reassigned to minor-league camp in Astros' first round of cuts

The son of former Astros closer Billy Wagner, Will Wagner, along with Scott Schreiber and infielder Joe Perez were sent to the minor leagues Saturday. → Read More

Houston Astros: Yordan Alvarez expects to be ready by Opening Day

It’s still unclear what caused the slugger's hand pain, though he did battle something similar throughout last season. → Read More

Justin Verlander a reminder of what Astros are missing: depth in rotation

The Astros didn't go after another starter when Justin Verlander signed with the Mets but... → Read More

Houston Astros: Yordan Alvarez swings bat for first time this spring

The Astros slugger reported left hand soreness upon arriving at spring training last month. → Read More

Astros to prioritize Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman contract extension talks in 2024

Astros GM Dana Brown said signing both stars to new deals will take place next winter, dousing some of the speculation he fueled earlier this spring. → Read More

Houston Astros: Yuli Gurriel agrees to deal with Miami Marlins

The 2021 batting champ's official departure leaves only Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Lance McCullers Jr. from the 2017 title team. → Read More

Houston Astros: Franchise icon Jose Altuve plays against team

Jose Altuve, facing the Astros for the first and likely only time, reveled in a fun, weird night as Team Venezuela took on Houston in an exhibition. → Read More

Houston Astros: Framber Valdez, Kyle Tucker talks 'less optimistic'

Astros general manager Dana Brown said he's become less optimistic about getting lefthander Framber Valdez and outfielder Kyle Tucker inked to long-term deals. → Read More

Flag bearers: Houston's Mauricio Dubón and Bligh Madris are face of baseball in Honduras, Palau

Neither Honduras nor Palau are in this year's World Baseball Classic but for Houston's Mauricio Dubón and Bligh Madris the event underscores national pride → Read More

Houston Astros: Jake Meyers struggling with pitch clock in spring

Jake Meyers has already racked up three pitch-clock violations, putting the onus on him to adjust to one of MLB's changes for the 2023 season. → Read More

Jose Altuve proud to bat against Astros on Wednesday. Here's why.

Houston's second baseman gets to face his regular teammates as he fulfills boyhood dream and plays for Team Venezuela in advance of WBC tournament. → Read More

Houston Astros: David Hensley, Mauricio Dubón seen as utility duo

Between the two players, Dusty Baker would have backups at every infield spot and center field. → Read More

Houston Astros: Lively trash talk before players depart for WBC

Before leaving for their World Baseball Classic teams, prominent Astros players engaged in what was dubbed "healthy trash talking" about the tournament. → Read More

Houston Astros: Control issues persist for top prospect Hunter Brown

Houston Astros righthander Hunter Brown again struggled with his control during Monday's outing against the Cardinals. → Read More