Lance Berkman: Hinch is the perfect manager for what the Astros are doing
BERKMAN INTERVIEW
12 June 2019
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Astros legend Lance Berkman joined ESPN 97.5 on Wednesday and talked about working on the Astros broadcast, what is the best trade in Astros history, his thoughts on Houston's chances to win a championship this season, and much more.
Make sure to catch The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein weekdays from 7-9am on ESPN 97.5 radio. You can listen live or on demand with the ESPN 97.5 radio app.
The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday acquired tackle Austin Deculus from the Houston Texans.
The Chargers will send a 2027 conditional seventh-round pick to Houston.
Deculus was picked sixth by Houston in the 2022 NFL draft and has appeared in 15 career games including the postseason, making a pair of starts.
He saw the most action of his career in 2023, when he played in seven games with one start, contributing along an offensive line that helped quarterback C.J. Stroud throw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns.
A four-year starter at right tackle at Louisiana State, Deculus played five years for the Tigers, making 46 starts. His 61 games were the most by any player in program history. Deculus played with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.
With Deculus off the roster, here's a look at how the Texans look after cutting down to 53 players.
The Initial 53-Man Roster 🤘 pic.twitter.com/78xyi1kopY
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 26, 2025
