The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Aaron Wilson discuss the Texans’ needs after the recently completed NFL scouting combine on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast.

Justin Verlander, who’d battled some groin soreness, emerged from his first spring start pain-free. But, as Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss, there’s cause for mild concern with DH Yordan Alvarez, who was unable to go against the...

The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Aaron Wilson discuss their latest mock drafts, which saw some revisions after the NFL scouting combine, on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast.

Sixteen pitches do not a comeback make, but Lance McCullers Jr.’s spring debut was an encouraging step. Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer also talk about first baseman Taylor Jones, who’s made the biggest impression among position-player prospects...

The 6-foot-3 righthander has proved capable of hitting 100 mph on the radar gun but, in his quest to be a starter, is learning that pitching to contact can be a good thing. Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss his scoreless stint against the...

The health of the ace, who pitched a simulated game Thursday, is on the minds of Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer, who also discuss a knee that’s given Yordan Alvarez some trouble. Plus, the scoop on outfield prospect Chas McCormick.

Jose Urquidy’s offseason included a meeting with Mexican president Andres Manuel. Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk about how the righthander now is focused on solidifying his hold on the fourth starter’s spot, and they also discuss Forrest...

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss how the righthander is trying to regain the form that made him one of the AL’s top relievers in the 2017 title season. They also touch on some of the young starting pitchers who are making an impression this...

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk about fan reaction in Florida, as well as the weekend arrival of pitcher Zack Greinke, who, as this year’s No. 2 starter, will be asked to go beyond the sixth inning more frequently.

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk about a particularly unsavory result of the sign-stealing scandal and what was discussed during the Astros’ annual spring training meeting with reps from the MLB Players Association. On a brighter note,...