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The Astros are 11-19 and trying to stave off a total spiral. Fans are frustrated, curious and have questions. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome answer some of the best ones, including about Dana Brown's job security, Joe Espada's future, Tatsuya Imai's early-season struggles and possible trade talks to improve a roster in need of it.
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"Astros Mailbag: Future Plans, Front Office Pressure & Tatsuya Imai's Status" is an episode of Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast. Runtime 50 min. Published April 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.