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. 
Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

End of a Golden Era: The Astros miss the postseason

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Yordan Alvarez became the fastest player in Astros history to reach 20 home runs in a season. His power is propelling the Astros back to relevance and has his teammates in awe. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick — Alvarez's former teammate — joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Alvarez's dominance, his candidacy for AL MVP, why people sometimes miscast the slugger and what the most amazing part of his offensive profile may be. 

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Yordan Alvarez became the fastest player in Astros history to reach 20 home runs in a season. His power is propelling the Astros back to relevance and has his teammates in awe. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick &mdash; Alvarez's former teammate &mdash; joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Alvarez's dominance, his candidacy for AL MVP, why people sometimes miscast the slugger and what the most amazing part of his offensive profile may be.&nbsp;
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The Yordan Alvarez MVP Campaign Is Officially On

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Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa teamed to throw the 18th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 9-0 win against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 25. Few of the other 17 felt more improbable. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Imai's six hitless innings and whether they showed any progress before digging into Santa — the first rookie since 1900 to appear in a no-hitter during his major-league debut. 

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Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa teamed to throw the 18th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 9-0 win against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 25. Few of the other 17 felt more improbable. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Imai's six hitless innings and whether they showed any progress before digging into Santa &mdash; the first rookie since 1900 to appear in a no-hitter during his major-league debut.&nbsp;
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Lone Star Lockdown: Inside The Astros’ Historic No-Hitter

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For the first time since 2013, the Astros won a game at Wrigley Field. Even better, Houston swept the Chicago Cubs and, for the first time this season, has tangible momentum heading into a massive series in Arlington. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down the sweep, Christian Walker's continued resurgence, the stabilization of Houston's pitching staff and how the bullpen could use Josh Hader. 

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For the first time since 2013, the Astros won a game at Wrigley Field. Even better, Houston swept the Chicago Cubs and, for the first time this season, has tangible momentum heading into a massive series in Arlington. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down the sweep, Christian Walker's continued resurgence, the stabilization of Houston's pitching staff and how the bullpen could use Josh Hader.&nbsp;
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Sweep Dreams in Chicago: The Astros Are Back in the AL West Hunt

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End of a Golden Era: The Astros miss the postseason

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