The Astros are 11-19 and trying to stave off a total spiral. Fans are frustrated, curious and have questions. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome answer some of the best ones, including about Dana Brown's job security, Joe Espada's future, Tatsuya Imai's early-season struggles and possible trade talks to improve a roster in need of it.

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The Astros are 11-19 and trying to stave off a total spiral. Fans are frustrated, curious and have questions. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome answer some of the best ones, including about Dana Brown's job security, Joe Espada's future, Tatsuya Imai's early-season struggles and possible trade talks to improve a roster in need of it.
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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!

Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast

Astros Mailbag: Future Plans, Front Office Pressure & Tatsuya Imai's Status 

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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 Cristian Javier, Daulton Varsho, Brice Matthews and Jeremy Peña all had injury scares. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss how the team can overcome the injuries and what it may do next to bolster its roster before giving some love to Isaac Paredes, who is on pace for a career year.

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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 Cristian Javier, Daulton Varsho, Brice Matthews and Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a all had injury scares. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss how the team can overcome the injuries and what it may do next to bolster its roster before giving some love to Isaac Paredes, who is on pace for a career year.
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Astros' Costly Victory: Playoff Control Comes With a Price 

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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 speak up. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Alvarez's frustration and the state of a teetering Astros team that must save its season during a six-game road trip through Seattle and Sacramento. 

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 speak up. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Alvarez's frustration and the state of a teetering Astros team that must save its season during a six-game road trip through Seattle and Sacramento.&nbsp;

Three Slaps in the Face: Yordan Demands More From Astros

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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 candidacy. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Alvarez's status in the MVP race and where his 40 home runs rank in Astros history before reacting to the news that Carlos Correa will not return to the club this season.

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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 candidacy. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Alvarez's status in the MVP race and where his 40 home runs rank in Astros history before reacting to the news that Carlos Correa will not return to the club this season.
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40 Home Runs and Counting: Yordan’s MVP Case

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Astros Mailbag: Future Plans, Front Office Pressure & Tatsuya Imai's Status

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