Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss what was learned about the Astros during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, including potential trade target Shane Baz, plans for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in 2026 and more proof that Houston may have to make a trade from its overcrowded infield.



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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss what was learned about the Astros during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, including potential trade target Shane Baz, plans for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in 2026 and more proof that Houston may have to make a trade from its overcrowded infield.
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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

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss what was learned about the Astros during the Winter Meetings in Orlando, including potential trade target Shane Baz, plans for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in 2026 and more proof that Houston may have to make a trade from its overcrowded infield.

What We Learned About the Astros at the Winter Meetings

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The Astros made an early-season statement by sweeping the Boston Red Sox in three games at Daikin Park. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the performances from Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve; Lance McCullers Jr.'s dominant return to the starting rotation and the new, patient approach Houston's lineup is exhibiting. 

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The Astros made an early-season statement by sweeping the Boston Red Sox in three games at Daikin Park. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the performances from Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve; Lance McCullers Jr.'s dominant return to the starting rotation and the new, patient approach Houston's lineup is exhibiting.&nbsp;
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Altuve Ignites, McCullers Deals, Correa Closes: Astros Sweep Boston

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The Astros walked a franchise-record 28 batters and saw their four starters post a 7.64 ERA ... and somehow salvaged a season-opening split against the Angels. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the inauspicious debuts for Mike Burrows, Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai, some encouraging signs from Houston's lineup and what to think of closer Bryan Abreu's difficult weekend. 

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The Astros walked a franchise-record 28 batters and saw their four starters post a 7.64 ERA ... and somehow salvaged a season-opening split against the Angels. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the inauspicious debuts for Mike Burrows, Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai, some encouraging signs from Houston's lineup and what to think of closer Bryan Abreu's difficult weekend.&nbsp;
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Split Decisions: Astros Flash Offense, Search for Pitching Early

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Much of what plagued the 2025 Astros was on display during the 2026 season-opener. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' deflating 3-0, Opening Day loss against the Los Angeles Angels. The duo analyzes Houston's disappointing offensive performance, Hunter Brown's uneven afternoon and AJ Blubaugh's eye-opening stint as a reliever.

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Much of what plagued the 2025 Astros was on display during the 2026 season-opener. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' deflating 3-0, Opening Day loss against the Los Angeles Angels. The duo analyzes Houston's disappointing offensive performance, Hunter Brown's uneven afternoon and AJ Blubaugh's eye-opening stint as a reliever.
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Opening Day Letdown: Astros’ Bats Go Silent in 3-0 Loss

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What We Learned About the Astros at the Winter Meetings

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