Crush City Territory

July 13, 2026 • 56:41

The Astros' Messy First Half — And Why Hope Isn't Gone | Crush City Territory

The Astros finished an underwhelming first half with an underwhelming 2-4 road trip through Washington and Arlington, leaving the club four games under .500, but somehow still within legitimate striki

July 11, 2026 • 16:57

Yordan Alvarez DOES NOT want to be traded | Crush City Territory

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down Chandler's story about the behind the scenes look at Yordan Alvarez's personality and his desire to never play in another uniform. See how K

July 10, 2026 • 1:01:30

The Rotation Is Cracking, but Yordan Isn't Going Anywhere | Crush City Territory

The Astros have the American League's worst rotation — and now must confront some difficult questions at the All-Star break. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the continued strug

July 7, 2026 • 46:27

Astros Rotation Reset? Mike Burrows Forces Tough Decisions | Crush City Territory

Mike Burrows had his worst start of a brutal first half, prompting serious questions about where the Astros go from here in their rotation. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome try to answe

July 3, 2026 • 40:21

Astros Trade Talk: What's the Biggest Need? | Crush City Territory

The Astros have one of baseball's least-productive outfields and a pitching staff without much stability behind reigning Cy Young finalist Hunter Brown. Which area deserves the most attention at the t

July 2, 2026 • 38:34

Javier Returns, Imai Wobbles, Trade Rumors Swirl | Crush City Territory

Tatsuya Imai's enigmatic season continued with another clunker against the Minnesota Twins. Cristian Javier is making his long-awaited return — but as a reliever. And the Astros are fielding trade cal

July 1, 2026 • 41:41

The MVP Front-Runner: Yordan's Biggest Swing Yet | Crush City Territory

Yordan Alvarez had an MVP moment on Tuesday night, whacking a go-ahead grand slam off Twins ace Joe Ryan during the Astros' 6-4 win. How many more moments like this will Alvarez need to lock up the ho

June 29, 2026 • 0:42

“I think we all had high expectations for Jason [Schiavoni] coming into the year.”

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June 29, 2026 • 43:21

Five Straight: Astros' Month-Long Surge Has Them Rolling | Crush City Territory

The Astros won their fifth consecutive series, crept to two games below .500 and sit just a half-game back of a playoff spot in the American League. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome dis

June 25, 2026 • 46:55

Astros Heating Up: Fourth Straight Series Win Fuels All-Star Push | Crush City Territory

The Astros are 19-12 in their last 31 games and, after winning two of three against the Blue Jays, have won four series in a row. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the growing mo