Sam Warren

I’m excited to announce that I have joined @HoustonChron as a Pro Sports Trending Reporter! I’ll be covering the @HoustonTexans as well as the many other sports teams and events Houston has to offer. Looking forward to getting back into reporting and making Houston home!

@rodbrooksTV Can’t help you there, was 80 and sunny outside at first pitch 🤷‍♂️

@samwarren_3 Can we get an explanation as to why the roof was closed in the first place?

NEW: I got the explanation on the Yordan Alvarez home run that was rejected by the Daikin Park roof. Here’s why the blast was called foul. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Yordan Alvarez hit a blast, but the Daikin Park roof got in the way. Why it was ruled foul, from @samwarren_3 : houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

NEW: Spoke with current #Astros and Nebraska alumni Jake Meyers and Brice Matthews about the basketball team’s run and Sweet Sixteen game in Houston. They’re unsure if they can make the game tonight after Opening Day, but they’ll for sure be watching. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Excited to be at Daikin Park for Opening Day! Check out our live blog below for all #Astros updates throughout the afternoon. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Former Iowa State player before he was at Texas A&M for one season.

Texas A&M DL Tyler Onyedim said he has an upcoming Top 30 visit with the #Texans. GM Nick Caserio, assistant GM James Liipfert and DL coach Rod Wright were present to watch him at the Aggies pro day today.

Texas A&M RB EJ Smith said he has a workout with the Cowboys next week and the #Texans in two weeks. Smith is the son of Cowboys legendary running back Emmitt Smith.

#Texans Assistant GM James Liipfert, OL coach Cole Popovich, DL coach Rod Wright and several other members of the organization are also here. Houston well represented in College Station today.

#Texans GM Nick Caserio is ready for Texas A&M Pro Day. As far as I can tell, he’s the first NFL front office or coaching representative here.

NEW: Lance McCullers Jr. will open the season in the #Astros rotation for the first time since 2021. Houston believes he’s ready to take advantage of that opportunity. “That’s the Lance that when he’s on, he pitches aggressive and gets big outs.” houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Jeremy Peña took four at-bats and homered Tuesday in his first game since fracturing his right ring fingertip. “I feel close,” he said. Joe Espada said Peña will get live ABs at tomorrow’s workout, his opening day status still pending. From @samwarren_3 : houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

NEW: Jeremy Peña returns to game action tonight for the #Astros. His comfort after the exhibition against Sugar Land and a workout tomorrow will determine whether he's active on Opening Day, Joe Espada said. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

New numbers, who DIS!

NEW: Tatsuya Imai made his Daikin Park debut on Monday night. He clearly has high expectations for his first season with the #Astros. “Our team is definitely a favorite in the championship, so I want to do my best to contribute in the best way possible.” houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Lance McCullers Jr., in the final year of his contract, will begin the season in the Astros' rotation as Houston opens with a five-man group. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

Out at Daikin Park today for the #Astros return to Houston following Spring Training. Joe Espada announced his opening rotation before tonight's exhibition against Sugar Land. Some color on his decisions ⬇️ houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

The Chronicle's baseball season preview section is in print today, including stories on Tatsuya Imai, Carlos Correa, Dana Brown/Joe Espada and the Astros' quest to re-establish an offensive identity. Stories will post online over the next few days, but here's a glimpse of print:

#Texans officially announce the signing of Wyatt Teller.

NEW: Former UH DL Logan Hall was thrilled to sign with the #Texans. He fell in love with Houston food in college. He’s eager to indulge in some favorites, but more excited about returning to the city that helped “cultivate me into the player I am today.” houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/…