Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast

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

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, cha

Out of Left Field: The Astros' Surprising GM Hire

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 wh

Matt Kleine to Houston? Astros GM Search Heats Up

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

5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027

The Astros still need both a general manager and manager, but also must grapple with the impending loss of their setup man, reliable southpaw reliever and only trade dead

Who’s Next? Breaking Down the Astros’ GM Search

There are at least seven known candidates for the Astros' vacant GM job — and a resolution could be coming soon. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss t

An Inside Look at the Astros’ Offense with Dan Hennigan

Dan Hennigan left his role as the Astros' offensive coordinator in early August for a spot on Wake Forest's coaching staff. Hennigan joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic

Espada Out, What’s Next? The Astros’ Search for New Leadership

The Astros made the inevitable official on Wednesday, parting ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons as Houston's skipper and nine in the organization. The deci

Can the Astros Fix Their Pitching for 2027?

The Astros finished 2026 with the second-most walks in baseball, the sixth-highest ERA in the sport and a pitching staff shrouded with uncertainty. Tyler Stafford and The

Astros at a Crossroads: The Difficult Decisions Ahead

Eight days after their season ended, the Houston Astros are still shrouded in silence. The future of manager Joe Espada remains in flux, as does the team's search for a n

Astros’ Next Move: A Franchise at a Crossroads

After the Houston Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series, attention turns to the future of both the organization and manager Joe Espada. Tyler

Swept Away: Astros’ Season Ends in Disgrace

The Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in an embarrassing showing during the Wild Card Series, complete with booing from the Daikin Park crowd and a few players b

Through It All: Astros Win the West

Despite an 81-81 season that featured every form of adversity, the Houston Astros are American League West champions for the eighth time in 10 seasons. Tyler Stafford and

Are The Houston Astros And Seattle Mariners Rivals? A Fan’s Lament With Dustin Nickerson

Tyler Stafford is joined by comedian, author, and long-suffering Seattle Mariners fan Dustin Nickerson to discuss the agony of a disappointing baseball season as a fan. T

Lucas Spence’s Historic Night Keeps the Astros in the Playoff Hunt

Playing in his 16th major-league game, Astros rookie outfielder Lucas Spence may have saved the team's season. He became the third player in MLB history to hit the first

Astros' Costly Victory: Playoff Control Comes With a Price

To open a season-defining road trip, the Astros played their most complete game of September with a 7-0 win against the Seattle Mariners. Concern is still mounting, thoug

Three Slaps in the Face: Yordan Demands More From Astros

After being swept by the Braves, the Astros no longer control their playoff destiny. The sobering three games forced the often-reserved Yordan Alvarez to call a team meet

40 Home Runs and Counting: Yordan’s MVP Case

Yordan Alvarez hit his 40th home run of the season on Thursday, becoming the fifth player in Astros history with a 40-homer season while reigniting the debate about his A

What Should the Next Astros GM Fix First?

Carlos Correa's potential return as a second baseman illustrates the complications presented by  Houston's roster construction. Those problems aren't going away, either,

Rays Sweep Astros and the Playoff Margin Gets Tighter

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

Cam Smith Breakout Coming? Astros See Signs of Life in Philly

Cam Smith homered in all three games of the Astros' series win in Philadelphia, including a go-ahead, solo shot in the ninth inning on Thursday against Phillies closer Jh