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.

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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Rays Sweep Astros and the Playoff Margin Gets Tighter

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New Astros general manager Randy Flores introduced himself to the city during a press conference on Monday morning alongside owner Jim Crane. Flores flashed charisma, charm and showed he was in full control of the room and his message. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' first impression, the questions Crane answered and muse where the Astros go from here in the Flores era.

New Astros general manager Randy Flores introduced himself to the city during a press conference on Monday morning alongside owner Jim Crane. Flores flashed charisma, charm and showed he was in full control of the room and his message. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' first impression, the questions Crane answered and muse where the Astros go from here in the Flores era.

The Flores Files: First Impressions of the Astros’ New GM

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The Astros surprised some in their organization and most of their fanbase by hiring Randy Flores as their new general manager. Flores is a longtime Cardinals executive who has a lot of work to do in little time. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' hire and what happened with Brewers executive Matt Kleine, who had been the Astros' leading candidate.

The Astros surprised some in their organization and most of their fanbase by hiring Randy Flores as their new general manager. Flores is a longtime Cardinals executive who has a lot of work to do in little time. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' hire and what happened with Brewers executive Matt Kleine, who had been the Astros' leading candidate.

Out of Left Field: The Astros' Surprising GM Hire 

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The World Series is over, the offseason has begun and the Astros still do not have a general manager. Might that soon change? Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine has emerged as a serious front runner for the job. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss where things stand with Kleine and the rest of Houston's search for a general manager before analyzing the news that Tatsuya Imai has opted in to his $18 million contract for the 2027 season.

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The World Series is over, the offseason has begun and the Astros still do not have a general manager. Might that soon change? Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine has emerged as a serious front runner for the job. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss where things stand with Kleine and the rest of Houston's search for a general manager before analyzing the news that Tatsuya Imai has opted in to his $18 million contract for the 2027 season.
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Matt Kleine to Houston? Astros GM Search Heats Up

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Rays Sweep Astros and the Playoff Margin Gets Tighter

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