Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' first idle October in eight seasons, discuss what went wrong for the 2025 Astros, whether this is the end of Houston's golden era and where the franchise stands before analyzing the fate of manager Joe Espada. 

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to the Astros' first idle October in eight seasons, discuss what went wrong for the 2025 Astros, whether this is the end of Houston's golden era and where the franchise stands before analyzing the fate of manager Joe Espada. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. Go to <a href="http://superpower.com">Superpower.com</a> to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod
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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 react to the Astros' first idle October in eight seasons, discuss what went wrong for the 2025 Astros, whether this is the end of Houston's golden era and where the franchise stands before analyzing the fate of manager Joe Espada. 
Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL – play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. 
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End of a Golden Era: The Astros miss the postseason

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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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End of a Golden Era: The Astros miss the postseason

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