• Joey Loperfido is Back and The Astros Are 'Not Done Yet' | Crush City Territory
    Feb 13 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to Houston's surprising reunion with Joey Loperfido in the salary dump of struggling outfielder Jesús Sánchez and what the financial savings mean for general manager Dana Brown, who made it clear the Astros "are not done yet" addressing their roster. Rome and Stafford then analyze who could be the next Astro to move and discuss Bad Bunny's attempt to insure Carlos Correa for the World Baseball Classic.

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    46 mins
  • Day One in West Palm: Concern for Hader, Buzz Around Imai | Crush City Territory
    Feb 12 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' first spring training workout for pitchers and catchers, which featured news of Josh Hader's bicep injury, Tatsuya Imai's first introduction to the clubhouse and major-league mound, Hunter Brown being named the team's Opening Day starter and general manager Dana Brown's intimation that another trade is looming.

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    51 mins
  • Trade Talks Intensify as the Astros Near Spring Training | Crush City Territory
    Feb 7 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' intensified trade talks for third baseman Isaac Paredes, the teams involved and Houston's motivation to move Paredes prior to reporting to spring training next week. The two also discuss Cam Smith's planned center field work in spring training and the search for a backup catcher upgrade over César Salazar

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    44 mins
  • Setting the Rotation: Pitching Coach Josh Miller Talks Astros Staff | Crush City Territory
    Feb 5 2026

    Before flying to spring training, Astros pitching coach Josh Miller joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to preview Houston's new-look pitching staff. Miller analyzes the Astros' two biggest additions — Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows — while heaping praise on ace Hunter Brown and breaking down the competition for the final spots in the Astros' starting rotation.

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    44 mins
  • Arms Race in West Palm: Astros Spring Pitching Battles and Trade Talk | Crush City Territory
    Feb 2 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' latest pitching acquisition — Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants — and how his arrival intensifies competition for the final roster spots in spring training. Then, the two hosts discuss Isaac Paredes' continued availability in trades and the World Baseball Classic insurance controversy.

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    52 mins
  • An Early Astros Opening Day Lineup and Roster Projection | Crush City Territory
    Jan 30 2026

    Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve's absence from the World Baseball Classic and Kyle Tucker's mega-deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers before trying to project the Astros' Opening Day lineup and roster as spring training nears.

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    43 mins
  • Inside FanFest: Key Takeaways on the Houston Astros
    Jan 26 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss revelations from the Astros' annual FanFest at Daikin Park, including Joe Espada's plans for his overcrowded infield, Carlos Correa's concerns about the team's injury prevention, Spencer Arrighetti's return to the mound and how Cam Smith responded to Dana Brown's offseason challenge.

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    50 mins
  • The Astros’ Outfield Question: Roster Uncertainty and Trade Talk
    Jan 20 2026

    Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' outfield uncertainty, their continued trade discussions about Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker – and why dealing one may be their best avenue to supplementing the outfield. Kyle Tucker's mega-deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ryan Pressly's retirement announcement are also discussed.

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    57 mins