Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast

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

Can the Astros Hang with MLB's Best?

The Astros started their six-game gauntlet with a gutty win against the Phillies on Tuesday night. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic’s Chandler Rome go live before Game 2 o

Yordan’s Drought, Astros’ Slump: What’s Wrong With the Offense?

The Astros dropped two of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a series that saw Houston's bullpen take a substantial hit while Yordan Alvarez broke out of his home

Astros Make Their Move Toward a First-Round Bye

The Astros took three out of four from the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox and crept closer to a first-round bye in the AL playoff picture. Former Astro

Dana Brown Tells His Side as Carlos Correa Eyes a Return

Former Astros general manager Dana Brown joined Foul Territory on Tuesday and made his first extensive comments since being dismissed. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's C

Strom to the Rescue? Astros Turn to a Familiar Voice

At the behest of Jeff Bagwell, the Astros brought back venerated pitching coach Brent Strom as a pitching consultant in hopes of catalyzing a late-season turnaround. Tyle

The Astros’ Next Move: Inside Jim Crane’s Reset After Dana Brown

Astros owner Jim Crane spoke for the first time on Tuesday since parting ways with general manager Dana Brown. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Cra

Dana Brown Is Gone. Where Do the Astros Go From Here?

The Astros and Dana Brown parted ways on Monday, ending a three-and-a-half year tenure for Houston's general manager. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome disc

Astros’ Playoff Hopes in Peril After Embarrassing Homestand

The Astros ended an embarrassing homestand with their worst loss of the season — blowing a six-run lead against the lowly A's, who entered play with the worst record in b

18-3 Disaster: Are the Astros Losing Their Grip on the AL West?

After a humiliating 18-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday — and a series loss against the second-worst team in the American League — is the Houston Astros pla

Missed Opportunity vs. Seattle, Golden Opportunity Ahead

After a thrilling comeback on Friday night, the Astros squandered a chance to bury the Seattle Marines in the AL West race, dropping the final two games of their series.

Pecko Watch: Astros-Mariners Finale and the Next Pitching Call-Up

Ethan Pecko did not make his scheduled start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday — perhaps in preparation to make his major-league debut next week against the Angels. Tyler

A Playoff Push in the Middle of Astros Uncertainty

The Astros are in playoff position despite uncertainty in both their front office and pitching staff. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome field listener quest