Astros Camp Intel with Josh Reddick & WBC Breakdown | Crush City Territory

The World Baseball Classic captivated Houston last weekend. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick was part of it. He joined Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss a rowdy Team USA-Mexico game at Daikin Park, the atmosphere surrounding it and what has allowed the WBC to become so…

Is the Astros' Infield Surplus Solved After Jeremy Peña's Injury? | Crush City Territory

Jeremy Peña fractured the tip of his right ring finger, making the Astros happy they haven't traded Isaac Paredes. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Peña's injury, whether it removes Paredes from the trade block altogether, Houston's reunion with catcher Christian Vázquez and …

Astros Roster Reality: Ken Rosenthal on Solving the Infield Surplus | Crush City Territory

The Astros have an untenable infield situation — and FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal wrote about it last week. Rosenthal joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his latest column, which addresses why the Astros need to move Isaac Paredes to make life easier. Stafford and Ro…

Astros Outfield Under Construction — Enter Josh Reddick | Crush City Territory

Astros fan favorite Josh Reddick is back in spring training — this time as a guest instructor helping to coach Houston's group of young outfielders. Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his observations from his first day in camp, what he hopes to see going forwa…

AL West War: Ryan Divish on the Astros–Mariners Rivalry | Crush City Territory

The Seattle Mariners dethroned the Astros last season as American League West champions. Have they overtaken Houston as the team to beat in the division? Longtime Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Mariners-Astros rivalry, how …

Who’s In, Who’s Out? Astros Roster Projections + Josh Hader Watch | Crush City Territory

Grapefruit League games have begun and the Astros' roster is beginning to take shape. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome take a crack at projecting the Astros' Opening Day roster, which will likely not feature All-Star closer Josh Hader and still has uncertainties around the outfield. …

From Milwaukee to The Show: AJ Blubaugh’s Rise with the Astros | Crush City Territory

A breakout rookie season leaves AJ Blubaugh on the brink of a major role on the Astros' pitching staff. Blubaugh. the first major-league pitcher ever from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his journey from small-town Bellville, O…

Spring Tests in West Palm: The Outfield Auditions Begin | Crush City Territory

Grapefruit League play is underway and the Astros' outfield remains unsettled. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the inexperienced group vying for everyday roles, Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai's continued assimilation into the Astros' clubhouse…

Astros ace Hunter Brown talks his breakout, Wayne State and staying dominant | Crush City Territory

Astros ace Hunter Brown joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the start of spring training, his ascension into one of MLB's best starters, his humble beginnings at Wayne State University and why throwing 100 mph isn't something he's necessarily after. Stafford and Rome al…

Joey Loperfido is Back and The Astros Are 'Not Done Yet' | Crush City Territory

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to Houston's surprising reunion with Joey Loperfido in the salary dump of struggling outfielder Jesús Sánchez and what the financial savings mean for general manager Dana Brown, who made it clear the Astros "are not done yet" addressing their ro…