Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer some fan questions about the Astros' inconsistent offense and what to make of Cam Smith's prolonged struggles before picking one pitcher and one hitter that will be critical to Houston's final five weeks of the season.

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer some fan questions about the Astros' inconsistent offense and what to make of Cam Smith's prolonged struggles before picking one pitcher and one hitter that will be critical to Houston's final five weeks of the season.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.
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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

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer some fan questions about the Astros' inconsistent offense and what to make of Cam Smith's prolonged struggles before picking one pitcher and one hitter that will be critical to Houston's final five weeks of the season. 
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Mailbag: Which two Astros are the most critical for a postseason push?

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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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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone leads all of Minor League Baseball with 18 home runs and just received a promotion to Double-A Corpus Christi. Schiavone joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his breakout season, some swing adjustments that have allowed him to unlock power, the nuances of calling games as a catcher and what his goals are for the remainder of his season in Double-A. 

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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone leads all of Minor League Baseball with 18 home runs and just received a promotion to Double-A Corpus Christi. Schiavone joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his breakout season, some swing adjustments that have allowed him to unlock power, the nuances of calling games as a catcher and what his goals are for the remainder of his season in Double-A.&nbsp;
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The Astros’ Hottest Bat? Jason Schiavone Talks Promotion and Power

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Down Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Yainer Diaz, the Astros have one of baseball's worst offenses in May and are watching their season start to slip away. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' dispiriting series loss to the Twins, the disastrous state of their lineup and what — if anything — can be done to fix it. The trio also discusses Tatsuya Imai's step forward and Lance McCullers Jr.'s latest trip to the injured list. 

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Down Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Yainer Diaz, the Astros have one of baseball's worst offenses in May and are watching their season start to slip away. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' dispiriting series loss to the Twins, the disastrous state of their lineup and what &mdash; if anything &mdash; can be done to fix it. The trio also discusses Tatsuya Imai's step forward and Lance McCullers Jr.'s latest trip to the injured list.&nbsp;
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The Astros' Bats Are Missing In May

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Mailbag: Which two Astros are the most critical for a postseason push?

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