Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast
by Foul Territory Network · 250 episodes
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A Houston Astros show podcast by The Athletic beat reporter Chandler Rome, former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Tyler Stafford. Crush City Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the 'Stros all year long. CCT is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!
Latest episodes
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47 min
5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027
The Astros still need both a general manager and manager, but also must grapple with the impending loss of their setup man, reliable southpaw reliever and only trade deadline acqui…
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48 min
Who’s Next? Breaking Down the Astros’ GM Search
There are at least seven known candidates for the Astros' vacant GM job — and a resolution could be coming soon. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the candida…
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45 min
An Inside Look at the Astros’ Offense with Dan Hennigan
Dan Hennigan left his role as the Astros' offensive coordinator in early August for a spot on Wake Forest's coaching staff. Hennigan joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandle…
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38 min
Espada Out, What’s Next? The Astros’ Search for New Leadership
The Astros made the inevitable official on Wednesday, parting ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons as Houston's skipper and nine in the organization. The decision leave…
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56 min
Can the Astros Fix Their Pitching for 2027?
The Astros finished 2026 with the second-most walks in baseball, the sixth-highest ERA in the sport and a pitching staff shrouded with uncertainty. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic'…
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49 min
Astros at a Crossroads: The Difficult Decisions Ahead
Eight days after their season ended, the Houston Astros are still shrouded in silence. The future of manager Joe Espada remains in flux, as does the team's search for a new general…
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33 min
Astros’ Next Move: A Franchise at a Crossroads
After the Houston Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series, attention turns to the future of both the organization and manager Joe Espada. Tyler Stafford…
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53 min
Swept Away: Astros’ Season Ends in Disgrace
The Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in an embarrassing showing during the Wild Card Series, complete with booing from the Daikin Park crowd and a few players barking bac…
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44 min
Through It All: Astros Win the West
Despite an 81-81 season that featured every form of adversity, the Houston Astros are American League West champions for the eighth time in 10 seasons. Tyler Stafford and The Athle…
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43 min
Are The Houston Astros And Seattle Mariners Rivals? A Fan’s Lament With Dustin Nickerson
Tyler Stafford is joined by comedian, author, and long-suffering Seattle Mariners fan Dustin Nickerson to discuss the agony of a disappointing baseball season as a fan. They (attem…
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42 min
Lucas Spence’s Historic Night Keeps the Astros in the Playoff Hunt
Playing in his 16th major-league game, Astros rookie outfielder Lucas Spence may have saved the team's season. He became the third player in MLB history to hit the first three home…
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37 min
Astros' Costly Victory: Playoff Control Comes With a Price
To open a season-defining road trip, the Astros played their most complete game of September with a 7-0 win against the Seattle Mariners. Concern is still mounting, though, after C…
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39 min
Three Slaps in the Face: Yordan Demands More From Astros
After being swept by the Braves, the Astros no longer control their playoff destiny. The sobering three games forced the often-reserved Yordan Alvarez to call a team meeting and sp…
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47 min
40 Home Runs and Counting: Yordan’s MVP Case
Yordan Alvarez hit his 40th home run of the season on Thursday, becoming the fifth player in Astros history with a 40-homer season while reigniting the debate about his AL MVP cand…
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42 min
What Should the Next Astros GM Fix First?
Carlos Correa's potential return as a second baseman illustrates the complications presented by Houston's roster construction. Those problems aren't going away, either, and it will…
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50 min
Rays Sweep Astros and the Playoff Margin Gets Tighter
The Tampa Bay Rays, armed with the best record in the American League, outclassed the Astros in a series sweep at Tropicana Field that pared Houston's AL West lead to one game. Tyl…
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48 min
Cam Smith Breakout Coming? Astros See Signs of Life in Philly
Cam Smith homered in all three games of the Astros' series win in Philadelphia, including a go-ahead, solo shot in the ninth inning on Thursday against Phillies closer Jhoan Duran.…
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38 min
Can the Astros Hang with MLB's Best?
The Astros started their six-game gauntlet with a gutty win against the Phillies on Tuesday night. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic’s Chandler Rome go live before Game 2 on Wednesda…
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44 min
Yordan’s Drought, Astros’ Slump: What’s Wrong With the Offense?
The Astros dropped two of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a series that saw Houston's bullpen take a substantial hit while Yordan Alvarez broke out of his home run drough…
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44 min
Astros Make Their Move Toward a First-Round Bye
The Astros took three out of four from the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox and crept closer to a first-round bye in the AL playoff picture. Former Astros outfield…