Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fountain of youth, how Toronto's lineup mimics what the Astros hope to do, the Blue Jays' shaky bullpen, solid rotation and whether Toronto's style of play can translate to October. 

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fountain of youth, how Toronto's lineup mimics what the Astros hope to do, the Blue Jays' shaky bullpen, solid rotation and whether Toronto's style of play can translate to October. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start stacking entries for NFL Week 1. Go to <a href="http://omahasteaks.com">OmahaSteaks.com</a> to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.
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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

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fountain of youth, how Toronto's lineup mimics what the Astros hope to do, the Blue Jays' shaky bullpen, solid rotation and whether Toronto's style of play can translate to October. 
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Birds of a former feather: Astros prepare for some familiar Blue Jays

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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. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the three-game series, Yordan Alvarez's ankle-related absence, Jeremy Peña's continued struggles and manager Joe Espada's decision to not intentionally walk Junior Caminero in the series opener. The two then discuss the revelation that Carlos Correa could play second base upon his return to the team.

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. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the three-game series, Yordan Alvarez's ankle-related absence, Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a's continued struggles and manager Joe Espada's decision to not intentionally walk Junior Caminero in the series opener. The two then discuss the revelation that Carlos Correa could play second base upon his return to the team.

Rays Sweep Astros and the Playoff Margin Gets Tighter

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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. Is the aircraft carrier finally breaking out? Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss that, Yordan Alvarez's continued power outage, Hunter Brown's late-season switch to becoming a sinkerballer and Carlos Correa's continued progress as he attempts to make a late-season return.

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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. Is the aircraft carrier finally breaking out? Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss that, Yordan Alvarez's continued power outage, Hunter Brown's late-season switch to becoming a sinkerballer and Carlos Correa's continued progress as he attempts to make a late-season return.
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Cam Smith Breakout Coming? Astros See Signs of Life in Philly

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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 Wednesday, discussing Hayden Wesneski’s continued excellence, Yordan Alvarez's prolonged homer-less drought, the bullpen showing some cracks in the foundation and how the lineup must function for the last 17 games.

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The Astros started their six-game gauntlet with a gutty win against the Phillies on Tuesday night. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic&rsquo;s Chandler Rome go live before Game 2 on Wednesday, discussing Hayden Wesneski&rsquo;s continued excellence, Yordan Alvarez's prolonged homer-less drought, the bullpen showing some cracks in the foundation and how the lineup must function for the last 17 games.
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Can the Astros Hang with MLB's Best?

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Birds of a former feather: Astros prepare for some familiar Blue Jays

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