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.

Mar 21, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros catcher Korey Lee (11) runs into third base against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Former Astros Catcher Drawing Trade Interest From NL Contender

Jun 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) smiles in the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Astros' 1st-Round Pick Already Sounds Like Perfect Fit in Houston

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (54) looks on against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Astro May Have Already Taken Last At-Bat for Houston

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

Former All-Star Must Be Astros’ Top Trade Target in July

Jul 26, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots center Jake Andrews (53) makes his way to the practice fields for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

$1 Million Texans Addition Already Earning Every Penny of His Contract

Jul 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

$17 Million Astro Has Been Made Expendable as Trade Deadline Approaches

Jun 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Taylor Trammell (26) looks on at the end of the in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Astros' Recent Call-Up Must Be Kicked Out of Houston Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick (20) prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Astros Outfielder in Final Month With Houston as Trade Deadline Approaches

May 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (1) in the dugout against the Athletics during the fourth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Astros Must Cut Ties With Injured Infielder After Embarrassing First-Half Performance

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

New Texans Addition Already Proving to Be a Revelation

Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) walks off the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium.

OTAs Revealed Ugly Truth About the Texans’ Biggest Weakness

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaks during a press conference after an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

New Texans Signing is Already a Disappointment for Houston

Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) walks off the field after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans Starter Embraces New Position After Minicamp

Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover (87) during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans 2024 Letdown Has Coaching Staff's Attention at Minicamp

Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans on the sideline during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

New Texans Addition Gets Outshined by Rookie to Begin Minicamp

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans Rookie WR Turns Into Highlight Machine on 1st Day of Minicamp