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Crippled in Crunch Time: The Astros lose Yordan Alvarez
Episode 106
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Yordan Alvarez's sprained left ankle, the ramifications of his long-term absence and how the lineup will look without him before analyzing Jesú…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
A six-game season: the Astros’ defining homestand
Episode 105
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win against the Atlanta Braves, Zach Cole's memorable major-league debut and Framber Valdez's continued struggles before set…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it time to panic about the spiraling Astros?
Episode 104
Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's continued freefall, losing two out of three in Toronto, Jose Altuve's prolonged slump,…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Birds of a former feather: Astros prepare for some familiar Blue Jays
Episode 103
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fou…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Punchless at the Plate: Astros fall in Lone Star Series
Episode 102
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' feeble offensive showing against the Texas Rangers, Hunter Brown's continued ascension into acehood, Framber Valdez's first start a…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Yordan Alvarez delivers as the Astros' rotation takes another hit
Episode 101
Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss more fallout from Framber Valdez's cross-up of César Salazar, Yordan Alvarez's return to form in…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Crossed up: Framber Valdez sparks debate as the Astros get drubbed
Episode 100
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Framber Valdez's cross-up of catcher César Salazar, the problematic optics it presents and how the Astros may handle the drama going forward. T…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
An anemic August prompts questions about the Astros lineup
Episode 99
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss a listless showing from the Astros' offense, whether concerns are valid about the lineup's approach, the debut of Lance McCullers Jr. out of th…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Ethan Frey talks Astros future and Lance McCullers Jr. gets a new gig
Episode 98
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Astros second-round pick Ethan Frey to discuss his first month in pro ball, his transition from LSU to the Astros' organization and what …
Published on 4 months ago
After 100 games away, can Yordan Alvarez carry the Astros?
Episode 97
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Yordan Alvarez's much anticipated return from the injured list, what his presence means to the Astros' inconsistent lineup, the roster moves ma…
Published on 4 months ago