Chris Schad

Chris Schad

Joined: Feb 3, 2025

Chris is an associate editor for the FanSided Regional Network. He grew up in Minnesota, where he promptly hit the "failed-middle-school-athlete-to-writer" pipeline. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has written for numerous sites since 2011, including Bleacher Report, Yahoo! and Bring Me The News. A pro wrestling enthusiast when he's not watching sports, Chris is also the co-host of The Viking Age podcast.

Jul 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Astros Free Agent Will Be Gone After This Season Barring 2nd-Half Fluke

Aug 31, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown (right) talks before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros Let Former All-Star Go in Surprise Move After Deadline

Jul 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Astros Ace Won't Return to City in 2026 Despite Surviving Trade Deadline

Jun 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (left) and general manager Dana Brown (right) talk on the field before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros' Next Move Is Obvious After Former All-Star's Release

Sep 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Jason Heyward (22) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Former Astros Outfielder is Still Unemployed After MLB Trade Deadline

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (14) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Sidelined Texans WR Reportedly Will Miss 1st Preseason Game

Oct 3, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) waves to the crowd after coming off the field before the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros Make Sneaky Trade Right on Heels of Carlos Correa Deal

Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) during the third inning of game five of the 2021 World Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Astros Bring Back World Series Hero at Trade Deadline to Save Season

Jul 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) stands on the field after a play during the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

New Astros Trade Addition Faces Immediate Pressure After Surprise News

Aug 26, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) walks to the pitchers mound against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Astros Bolster Bullpen Depth Two Days Before Trade Deadline

Aug 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Astros Veteran's Wife Breaks News of His DFA

Jul 27, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Solomon Byrd (50) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans 2024 Pick Appears to Be on Cusp of a Breakout at Camp

Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Texans fan during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Texans Training Camp Already Showing Major Problem Fans All Knew Was Coming

Oct 17, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) walks off the field after being pulled in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in game four of the 2018 ALCS playoff baseball series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images

Former Astros Stud Will Likely Find a New Team at Trade Deadline

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) points during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Overpaid Rocket Set to Rob City Blind Next Season

Jul 23, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans Rookie Playmaker Set Up to Feast After Vets Hit Injured List