Cristian Javier looked great in his second minor-league rehab start. Hunter Brown made his final one on Wednesday. What will the Astros do when both are back? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic’s Chandler Rome discuss the dilemma during the first ever live edition of Crush City Territory. The duo answers listener questions about Lance McCullers Jr, the trade deadline and Jeremy Peña's future.

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Cristian Javier looked great in his second minor-league rehab start. Hunter Brown made his final one on Wednesday. What will the Astros do when both are back? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic&rsquo;s Chandler Rome discuss the dilemma during the first ever live edition of Crush City Territory. The duo answers listener questions about Lance McCullers Jr, the trade deadline and Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a's future.
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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

The Astros' Rotation Shakeup Is Coming 

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Astros ace Hunter Brown made his long-awaited return in a series win that featured two saves from Josh Hader. Having both pitchers back provides a boost to a team in desperate need of one. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the impact both arms will provide, how Brown looked in his first start since March 31 and a temporary move to the bullpen for embattled starter Mike Burrows.

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Astros ace Hunter Brown made his long-awaited return in a series win that featured two saves from Josh Hader. Having both pitchers back provides a boost to a team in desperate need of one. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the impact both arms will provide, how Brown looked in his first start since March 31 and a temporary move to the bullpen for embattled starter Mike Burrows.
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Brown to Hader: The Astros' Winning Blueprint Returns

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At a time when they need to start stacking wins, the Astros mustered just a 3-3 road trip against two of the American League's worst teams. Might Hunter Brown's return from the injured list be the boost they need? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the disappointing results from the road and Tatsuya Imai's unacceptable start on Friday before previewing Brown's return to a big league mound.

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At a time when they need to start stacking wins, the Astros mustered just a 3-3 road trip against two of the American League's worst teams. Might Hunter Brown's return from the injured list be the boost they need? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the disappointing results from the road and Tatsuya Imai's unacceptable start on Friday before previewing Brown's return to a big league mound.
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Astros Waste Opportunity On The Road — Can Hunter Brown Save Them? 

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Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team has had "zero conversations" about trading AL MVP favorite Yordan Alvarez — and he doesn't believe the Astros will be selling at all by Aug. 3. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Brown's comments, the trade speculation surrounding Alvarez and Jeremy Peña and how Houston may handle their catching position upon Yainer Diaz's return.

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Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team has had "zero conversations" about trading AL MVP favorite Yordan Alvarez &mdash; and he doesn't believe the Astros will be selling at all by Aug. 3. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Brown's comments, the trade speculation surrounding Alvarez and Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a and how Houston may handle their catching position upon Yainer Diaz's return.
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Zero Conversations: Astros Make Their Deadline Intentions Clear 

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The Astros' Rotation Shakeup Is Coming

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