Crush City Territory: a Houston Astros podcast

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 start. Download the HOF app and enter code FOUL to get a 7-day free trial + 50% off your first month at hofbets.com . Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

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 rotation despite so much uncertainty. Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

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 Rodgers' future in the organization, Jeremy Peña's offensive evolution and how to solve a cleanup hitter crisis.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.com Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

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 Valdez's future and the continued emergence of center fielder Jake Meyers. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

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 debut of pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh before previewing the return of Lance McCullers Jr. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

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 Houston, the outfield adventures of both Javy Baez and Jose Altuve, Detroit native Hunter Brown's domination and the differences between these two teams after last year's Wild Card series. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series loss against the Royals, where Houston's offense continued its anemic start to the season, Hunter Brown exorcised some demons and Framber Valdez got back on track.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

Tyler Stafford and former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick join The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Cam Smith's exposure to center field, Hunter Brown's ascension into acehood and where the Astros' lineup can look for more power. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome take stock of the Astros 21 games in, discussing Josh Hader's dominance, Cam Smith's evolution, Jake Meyers' hot start along with the continued disappointment from Yainer Diaz and Christian Walker.Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!

Friar Territory's Kyle Glaser joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to preview the weekend series between the Padres and Astros at Daikin Park and remember some recent Astros legends along the way. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to CCT on Youtube!