Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast

With the trade deadline 24 hours away, Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss a potential reunion with Carlos Correa and a move for Padres starter Dylan Cease, examining the feasibility of each trade while discussing what these moves would mean for the Astros' postseason hopes.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offer. G...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's four-game sweep at the hands of the A's, a foreboding injury update on Isaac Paredes, the team's continued search for bats before the trade deadline and Nick Kurtz's record-setting night at Daikin Park on Friday.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss several names that make sense for an Astros team that is "prioritizing the bats" before the July 31 trade deadline, including Minnesota's Willi Castro, Colorado's Mickey Moniak and Baltimore's rental duo of Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offer. ...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Brice Matthews' breakout performance during Houston's sweep of the Diamondbacks and the team's incredible ability to absorb attrition before analyzing Lance McCullers Jr.'s latest injury and how Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain will impact the Astros' trade deadline pursuits. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customer...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome recap the Astros' series loss at T-Mobile Park and assess the state of Houston's injury-ravaged lineup in the wake of Isaac Paredes' hamstring strain before discussing the Astros' trade deadline priorities and what can be done with Lance McCullers Jr.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offe...

Astros amateur scouting director Cam Pendino joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to break down Houston's haul in the 2025 MLB Draft, the decision to select high school shortstop Xavier Neyens in the first round and Pendino's philosophies in his second year running the Astros' drafts.  Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joi...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' lackluster ending to the first-half and Hunter Brown's concerning final two starts before previewing the second half of what has been a charmed season.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 a...

Former Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to reminisce on the trade deadlines of his Astros tenure, how a general manager functions this time of year, the regrets of some deadline deals he made and how close Bryce Harper became to being an Astro.  Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a sp...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News to preview this weekend's Astros-Rangers series at Daikin Park, the Rangers' inconsistent offense and impressive pitching staff and the beauty of watching Jacob deGrom pitch every fifth day. Tyler and Chandler also discuss another dubious night for the Astros' medical staff and Jake Meyers' mur...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' sweep at Dodger Stadium and Orel Hershiser's comments. The trio then hands out some first half awards as the All-Star break looms and Houston keeps rolling.  Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel t...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome recap the Astros' sweep at Dodger Stadium before posing the question: is Houston the best team in baseball? The guys also analyze Jose Altuve's huge weekend, Orel Hershiser's controversial comments and the three Astros players named to the American League All Star team.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and f...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win at Coors Field, Cam Smith's continued evolution as a cleanup hitter and Jose Altuve's latest milestone before previewing a Fourth of July trip to Dodger Stadium.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.    Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rati...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Yordan Alvarez's latest setback in his recovery from a hand fracture, whether the Astros can count on him returning this season and how they must address his absence at the trade deadline. The trio also shares the latest on Jeremy Peña's broken rib and the brutality of watching the Colorado Rocki...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win against the Cubs, reuniting with Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, Cam Smith's big weekend and the club's 19-7 showing in June.  HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.on...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' sweep of the Phillies, Hunter Brown's All-Star status, the Astros' clubhouse culture and what to expect as the Chicago Cubs come to town.  Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Download Cash...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Jeremy Peña's switch to Scott Boras, the ramifications of failing to extend Peña earlier and what it means for the Peña's future before diving into injury updates and possible rotation reinforcements.  Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today!  Get 20%...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' seven-game West Coast road trip, an upcoming homestand against two National League stalwarts, the perils of mining for All-Star votes, Jose Altuve's season and Jon Singleton's long-awaited return to the organization. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube! See omnystud...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' benches-clearing incident against the Angels before analyzing what American League West teams pose the biggest threat to Houston's cushion atop the division.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and...

Tyler Stafford and former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick join The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' dominant June, the vibes inside a clubhouse where everything is clicking, whether or not the run is sustainable and the continued maturation of rookie Cam Smith.  Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see s...

The Athletic's Chandler Rome discusses the Astros' surprising sweep of the Minnesota Twins, how they keep winning despite an avalanche of injuries, the latest on Jacob Melton's prognosis and how the Rafael Devers trade could impact the Astros. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul in lower case at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/foul #chubbiespod.  Try Huel with 15% OFF...

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer listener questions about a major-league clubhouse during the trade deadline, the Astros' biggest needs as this one approaches, Josh's favorite managers and why it would be foolish to trade Framber Valdez.  Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of you...

With seven weeks before the trade deadline, Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down the Astros' biggest needs, the candidates to be traded off their major-league roster and throw around some early names Houston's front office could consider.  Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul in lower case at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/foul #chubbiespod.  Try...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' 4-2 road trip through Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Jeremy Peña's candidacy to start the All-Star Game, the end of Forrest Whitley's tenure in Houston and what the Astros may do with their rotation going forward.  Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to suppo...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Baseball America's Geoff Pontes to break down the Astros' farm system, Pontes' newest ranking of the Top 30 prospects, some names to know for the next few years and who could be the next call-up to Houston's major-league team.  Baseball America is offering 30% off for the first year of any annual subscription at BA (either web or web/pr...

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Lance McCullers Jr.'s continued resurgence in the Astros' rotation, the first two months of Jose Altuve's left field experience and the evolution of roles within Houston's bullpen. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Tw...