Episode

The Astros’ Post-Deadline Pursuit Continues

Podcast: Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast
Published: Aug 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 2201
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Summary

After an underwhelming trade deadline netted them only Daulton Varsho, the Astros are still searching for upgrades to their roster — specifically a right-handed hitting bench bat to give manager Joe Espada more flexibility late in games. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss some potential candidates and why the Astros need them in the first place before analyzing the first two games of Houston's series against the San Diego Padres and the viability of Peter Lambert's success in the rotation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.