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 the bullpen and the encouraging starts from Cristian Javier and Spencer Arrighetti. 

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by Astros third-round pick Ethan Frey to discuss his first month in pro ball, his transition from LSU to the Astros' organization and what it was like to play with Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews. Stafford and Rome then break down Lance McCullers' move to the bullpen and what it means for the Astros' pitching staff. 

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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 made to get Alvarez back on the roster and Carlos Correa's continued impact after his acquisition at the trade deadline. 

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Tyler Stafford recaps the Astros' much-needed series win over the Baltimore Orioles, what looked good (Jesús Sánchez', Christian Walker, Bryan Abreu), and what didn’t (Lance McCullers Jr and Cristian Javier). Plus a conversation with Dennis Bartel, the man behind the mask of Orbit and Junction Jack. 

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to answer some fan questions about the Astros' inconsistent offense and what to make of Cam Smith's prolonged struggles before picking one pitcher and one hitter that will be critical to Houston's final five weeks of the season.

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' disturbing sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers, long-term concerns for  the remainder of the season, Jesús Sánchez's pronounced struggles, what to do about Cam Smith and how Framber Valdez can turn around his four-start slump. 

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Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' disappointing series loss against the Orioles, Yordan Alvarez's impending rehab assignment, Josh Hader's decision to rehab his left shoulder injury and the team's upcoming series against the Tigers. 

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Astros pitching prospect Ethan Pecko joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his journey in Houston's organization, his circuitous college career, how the Astros expanded his arsenal and his early impressions of Triple-A Sugar Land. 

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the dead heat in the American League West between the Astros and Mariners, the "gut punch" of Josh Hader's left shoulder strain, its ripple effects on the Astros bullpen and how Joe Espada may navigate the late innings in Hader's absence. 

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Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win against the Yankees in the Bronx, Jose Altuve's continued domination of the Yankees and Carlos Correa's impact on the team before previewing Alex Bregman's return to Daikin Park with the Boston Red Sox this week. 

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