Cam Smith is the centerpiece of the Astros' trade for Kyle Tucker, but both Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski project to have a more immediate impact. How do Paredes and Wesneski fit into the 2025 Astros — and how far away may Smith be from joining them?



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Cam Smith is the centerpiece of the Astros' trade for Kyle Tucker, but both Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski project to have a more immediate impact. How do Paredes and Wesneski fit into the 2025 Astros — and how far away may Smith be from joining them?
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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!

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Cam Smith is the centerpiece of the Astros' trade for Kyle Tucker, but both Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski project to have a more immediate impact. How do Paredes and Wesneski fit into the 2025 Astros — and how far away may Smith be from joining them?

Evaluating the Astros' return for Kyle Tucker

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Former Astros general manager Dana Brown joined Foul Territory on Tuesday and made his first extensive comments since being dismissed. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome analyzed some of Brown's most revealing comments before discussing the latest in Carlos Correa's recovery from ankle surgery, Tatsuya Imai's continued absence in the bullpen and Mike Burrows' shoulder injury.

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Former Astros general manager Dana Brown joined Foul Territory on Tuesday and made his first extensive comments since being dismissed. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome analyzed some of Brown's most revealing comments before discussing the latest in Carlos Correa's recovery from ankle surgery, Tatsuya Imai's continued absence in the bullpen and Mike Burrows' shoulder injury.
To watch Dana Brown's full interview on Foul Territory, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAk8X1YkzP8
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Dana Brown Tells His Side as Carlos Correa Eyes a Return

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At the behest of Jeff Bagwell, the Astros brought back venerated pitching coach Brent Strom as a pitching consultant in hopes of catalyzing a late-season turnaround. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss how Strom got back to the ballclub, the areas he can improve and what his presence means for the future of the organization. The duo then breaks down Hunter Brown's dominant start against the New York Mets and the Astros' continued search for outfield continuity. 

At the behest of Jeff Bagwell, the Astros brought back venerated pitching coach Brent Strom as a pitching consultant in hopes of catalyzing a late-season turnaround. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss how Strom got back to the ballclub, the areas he can improve and what his presence means for the future of the organization. The duo then breaks down Hunter Brown's dominant start against the New York Mets and the Astros' continued search for outfield continuity.&nbsp;

Strom to the Rescue? Astros Turn to a Familiar Voice

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Astros owner Jim Crane spoke for the first time on Tuesday since parting ways with general manager Dana Brown. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Crane's comments, the future of manager Joe Espada, what doomed Brown and where Crane may look next for his new head of baseball operations.

To read Jim Crane's full Q&A with reporters on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, click here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7538910/2026/08/25/qa-astros-jim-crane-joe-espada-decisions/?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.GMMz.-eY10Cfv3P_k&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta

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Astros owner Jim Crane spoke for the first time on Tuesday since parting ways with general manager Dana Brown. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Crane's comments, the future of manager Joe Espada, what doomed Brown and where Crane may look next for his new head of baseball operations.
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The Astros’ Next Move: Inside Jim Crane’s Reset After Dana Brown

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Evaluating the Astros' return for Kyle Tucker

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