Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' disheartening series loss in Sacramento, their fading playoff hopes, how a trade deadline disaster keeps rearing its ugly head and the state of Houston's injury-ravaged lineup before previewing an all-or-nothing series against the Los Angeles Angels. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Seattle Mariners' three-game sweep of the Houston Astros, the Mariners' pending American League West title and what the Astros have to accomplish during their final road trip in order to secure a postseason spot for the ninth consecutive year. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers and the lineup's encouraging showing against Jacob deGrom before previewing a massive series against the Seattle Mariners that will determine the American League West champions. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Yordan Alvarez's sprained left ankle, the ramifications of his long-term absence and how the lineup will look without him before analyzing Jesús Sánchez's struggles and the emergence of pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' series win against the Atlanta Braves, Zach Cole's memorable major-league debut and Framber Valdez's continued struggles before setting up a seismic six-game homestand against the Texas Rangers and AL West-leading Seattle Mariners. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks.

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Houston's continued freefall, losing two out of three in Toronto, Jose Altuve's prolonged slump, the offense's inability to score runs and what the team can do to turn things around with 15 games remaining. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FOUL — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome are joined by The Athletic's Mitch Bannon to preview the upcoming series between the Blue Jays and Astros, discuss George Springer's discovery of a fountain of youth, how Toronto's lineup mimics what the Astros hope to do, the Blue Jays' shaky bullpen, solid rotation and whether Toronto's style of play can translate to October. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start stacking entries for NFL Week 1. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' feeble offensive showing against the Texas Rangers, Hunter Brown's continued ascension into acehood, Framber Valdez's first start after his infamous cross-up and how Houston's lineup can correct itself this late in the season. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start stacking entries for NFL Week 1. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod

Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss more fallout from Framber Valdez's cross-up of César Salazar, Yordan Alvarez's return to form in the Astros' lineup, Spencer Arrighetti's elbow injury and what the future holds for both Isaac Paredes and Jake Meyers. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start stacking entries for NFL Week 1

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Framber Valdez's cross-up of catcher César Salazar, the problematic optics it presents and how the Astros may handle the drama going forward. Then, a few listener questions are answered as part of a mailbag segment. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app, use code FOUL. opt in for FREE, and start stacking entries for NFL Week 1. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod

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. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.

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. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.

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. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.

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. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/foul! #rulapod

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. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.

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. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod

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. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.

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. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

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. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly. Go to Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

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. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Bonus Picks instantly.