Episode

The Rotation Is Cracking, but Yordan Isn't Going Anywhere

Podcast: Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast
Published: Jul 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 3690
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Summary

The Astros have the American League's worst rotation — and now must confront some difficult questions at the All-Star break. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the continued struggles of Spencer Arrighetti and Tatsuya Imai and what the team could do to reinvigorate its rotation before analyzing the end of Justin Verlander's Hall of Fame career and Yordan Alvarez's desire to never play for another team.  🌶️ Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.