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The Astros' rotation depth dwindles before a massive Mariners series
Episode 56
Tyler Stafford, former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Ronel Blanco's elbow soreness, the ramifications for an already depleted rotation, Jose Altuve's continu…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Julia Morales talks the Astros' ascension from doormat to dynasty
Episode 55
Longtime Space City Home Network dugout reporter Julia Morales joins The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss her front-row seat for the Astros' ascension into a superpower, the rigors of working a 16…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Astros split a Silver Boot Series with lineup questions lingering
Episode 54
Adam Spolane joins The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' four-game split against the Texas Rangers, a step in the right direction for Lance McCullers Jr., Hayden Wesneski's season-endin…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Lone Star Series brings brilliant pitching and poor roster construction
Episode 53
The Athletic's Chandler Rome analyzes Jacob deGrom's duel with Astros ace Hunter Brown, the shortcomings of Houston's imbalanced lineup and whether the Astros' hitting coaches should feel any heat in…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Astros at the quarter pole: MVP, LVP and the biggest surprises
Episode 52
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome analyze the Astros' first 41 games of the season, hand out MVP and LVP awards at the quarter pole and assess their biggest surprises of Houston's 21-20…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
A six-man rotation looms as the Astros take a series from the Reds
Episode 51
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Ronel Blanco's dominant performance, an ugly night on and off the field for Lance McCullers Jr. and how the team will navigate a six-man rotati…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Yordan Alvarez hits the injured list during a rocky Astros road trip
Episode 50
Tyler Stafford and former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick join The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, how the Astros' lineup can compensate in his absence, Brendan Rodge…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Lance McCullers Jr. returns as the Astros lose a series in Chicago
Episode 49
Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Lance McCullers Jr.'s return to the Astros' rotation after a 915-day absence, the team's series loss to the lowly Chicago White Sox, Framber Va…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Jose Altuve asks for a shakeup and the Astros win a series
Episode 48
Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's series win against the Detroit Tigers, the Astros' new-look batting order and the debu…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Crossover episode: Previewing Astros-Tigers with Tiger Territory
Episode 47
The Athletic's Chandler Rome is joined by Kieran Steckley and The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen to preview the Astros-Tigers series at Daikin Park. The trio discusses A.J. Hinch's latest return to Hous…
Published on 8 months ago