S2 Ep20: Critical positions, performances that can keep fortune in Houston’s favor | The future of the corners
After clawing their way back into the wildcard and division pictures, Houston's trajectory balances on a razor's edge with the depths of their pitching staff being tested like never before. The Astros have major long-term questions to answer regarding both 1st and 3rd base.
38m Jun 24, 2024
38m
S2: Sneakily rebuilding the arsenal for this season and beyond
11m Jun 20, 2024
11m
S2 Ep19: Can Blanco, Brown finally put Astros over the edge? | Is Dana Brown's job in peril?
With the Astros so thin in the starting rotation, can the young guns of Blanco and Brown be the final pieces that stabilize this staff? Why is the national media giving updates on Dana Brown's job status?
48m Jun 17, 2024
48m
S2: What's next after Jose Abreu's release?
Jose Abreu's time with the Astros comes to a premature end less than halfway into his 3 year contract. Where does Houston go from here?
31m Jun 14, 2024
31m
S2: Is a player intervention on the horizon?
With another Astros insider saying Joe Espada's hands are tied in the Jose Abreu situation, that only leaves so many voices to intervene and influence change. A player-led intervention could be one of the team's last hopes.
21m Jun 14, 2024
21m
S2 Ep18: Why the response to bullpen struggles will be telling
Houston's pen takes its lumps and if they don't act now, then when? And the puppet masters start to take focus.
29m Jun 10, 2024
29m
S2 Ep17: Are Astros last hopes enough to repair foundational cracks?
After losing back-to-back series, Houston has a lot of tough questions to answer as they drift further from playoff contention.
46m Jun 03, 2024
46m
S2 Ep16: Houston's path forward gets even more precarious
Troubling setbacks for the pitching staff. Jose Abreu makes his controversial return to the team during a critical stretch. Is Houston playing their best players or chasing sunken cost? What's motivating Joe Espada's lineups?
30m May 28, 2024
30m
S2 Ep15: King Tuck hits another stratosphere while an unexpected return looms large
Kyle Tucker has become a one-man wrecking crew but the impending return of Jose Abreu has everyone asking "why?"
31m May 20, 2024
31m
S2 Ep14: How the season could hinge on this critical stretch | There's a mole in the clubhouse
Why the next 17 games could decide the season and who is funneling info to a USA Today reporter?
38m May 13, 2024
38m
S2 Ep13: Crossing into new levels of concern and the mysterious case of Jim Crane's awareness
The Astros have an even deeper hole to dig themselves out of and has Jim Crane learned his lesson? And more importantly, what is it?
30m May 06, 2024
30m
S2 Ep12: Much-needed wins, returns, call-ups and a curious case of revisionist history
Astros get well south of the border, a minor league slugger gets the call, and one writer can't get past Dusty Baker.
33m Apr 29, 2024
33m
How Texans draft picks could impact Houston this season
Charlie, Josh, and Brandon react to picks 42 & 59 of the NFL Draft night #2.
20m Apr 27, 2024
20m
S2 Ep11: Tall road back: prioritizing on (and off) field needs to fuel the turnaround
It's part blame game, part needs analysis in Houston.
33m Apr 23, 2024
33m
S2 Ep10: Surviving brutal slugfests | Slight peek into the braintrust
Astros survive some slobber-knockers against the reigning champs and comments from Houston's front office have fans feeling a certain way.
32m Apr 15, 2024
32m
S2 Ep9: Blanco en fuego while others appear on thin ice
As the Astros navigate a bumpy start to 2024, Ronel Blanco appears to be a stabilizing force for Houston.
28m Apr 08, 2024
28m
S2 Ep8: Unexpected hiccups, opportunities for improvement, and some help is on the way!
The bad news: Astros get swept to open the season to the Yankees. The good news: it can ONLY go up from here. (Right?)
36m Apr 01, 2024
36m
S2 Ep7: Crucial lessons learned after dropping Opening Day thriller
The Astros drop their opener to the Yankees. These were the takeaways!
27m Mar 29, 2024
27m
S2 Ep6: Espada puts another stamp on lineup, young guns make statement outings
One last wrinkle at the top of the lineup could pay dividends for the Astros offense. Brown and Javier wrap Spring outings on encouraging notes.
23m Mar 25, 2024
23m
S2: Bonus: 5 critical wildcards to monitor with dust settled on Snell
Now that the Snell sweepstakes is over, the Astros must look elsewhere for reinforcements. Here are some things to watch.
13m Mar 21, 2024
13m
S2 Ep5: Shifting rotation x-factors and Spring Training standouts
With Jose Urquidy's health in questoin and Astros' tied to Blake Snell, there arm so many question regarding the future of Houston's rotation. On the brighter side, some unlikely standouts are raising eyebrows in Spring Training.
31m Mar 18, 2024
31m
S2 Ep4: Astros pitching looks primed to dominate, ESPN's top 100 highlights peak Astroball
The updates from the Grapefruit League look especially positive on the pitching side of things. ESPN's MLB Top 100 list makes a convincing case for Jim Crane's business sense.
32m Mar 11, 2024
32m
S2: Where Houston rates in early pitching power rankings & why history may repeat itself
Early MLB starting pitching power rankings are out. Where are the Astros slotted, the opportunities available, and why a look ahead (and behind) is revealing for Houston's schedule.
9m Mar 07, 2024
9m
S2 Ep3: 6 positive updates, 2 not-so-good, and which player could be the next extended
Spring training updates and why the next likely Astros player to be extended might surprise you.
26m Mar 04, 2024
26m
S2: Significant spring training revelation highlights more reasons for optimism!
How Chandler Rome's report on Jose Urquidy goes a long way to explain the pitcher's strange 2023 season.
10m Feb 29, 2024
10m
S2 Ep2: Espada's lineup shuffle, pitching updates, and debating NY author's Astros rankings
Astros manager Joe Espada is seemingly brining some consistency to his batting order with at least one exciting change. What the skipper's update on rehabbing pitchers means for the rotation. A New York author ranks his top 50 Astros and the debate is on!
34m Feb 26, 2024
34m
S2: Extremely positive Yordan update could be first step towards landmark year
Will 2024 be the year of Yordan?
11m Feb 23, 2024
11m
S2 Ep1: Huge year projected, Breggy hulks up, & outfield balancing act could be key
Pecota makes a strong win projection for Houston, Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena have made some big changes, and a time share in the outfield begs some questions about Yordan and Chas!
26m Feb 19, 2024
26m
Strategic pivots as rotation competition heats up
What do early setbacks mean for Astros starting rotation? Who is the bullpen's biggest x-factor outside of 7-8-9?
24m Feb 15, 2024
24m
Eye-opening Astros report hints at something special brewing
A report from Bob Nightengale has our attention!
12m Feb 13, 2024
12m
What Altuve's extension signals for Astros
The Houston Astros extend superstar 2nd baseman Jose Altuve but what does that mean for other Astros players like Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker?
18m Feb 07, 2024
18m
Cause & intent: Intriguing implications of the Hader addition
Now that the dust has settled on the shocking Josh Hader acquisition, how does Houston intend to use their 7-8-9 relievers and how do they stack up to the legendary trio of Lidge-Dotel-Wagner?
18m Jan 26, 2024
18m
SHOCKER: Hader to the H!
Reaction to free agent closer Josh Hader signing with Houston!
11m Jan 19, 2024
11m
S1: Reaction: Joe Espada named manager | The optics were telling
17m Nov 13, 2023
17m
S1 Ep48: Navigating a minefield in the hunt for Astros next manager | Dusty with some interesting remarks on the way out
36m Oct 30, 2023
36m
S1 Ep47: Diary of a disastrous end | What's next for Houston in 2024?
Welp. That sucked. Brandon, Charlie, and Josh break down how it ended, final thoughts on this season, and look ahead to 2024.
24m Oct 24, 2023
24m
S1 Ep46: The case for an unexpected shakeup | Was Dusty Baker right all along?
25m Oct 17, 2023
25m
S1 Ep45: What to expect from the all-Texas ALCS! | Is Dusty the best Astros manager ever?
24m Oct 12, 2023
24m
S1 Ep44: All eyes shift to these primetime players in ALDS slugfest | Astros make eye-opening front office moves
25m Oct 09, 2023
25m
S1 Ep43: Did Dusty Baker tip his hand on postseason strategy? | Potential ALDS matchups
37m Oct 02, 2023
37m
S1 Ep42: Season on life support | Realities of the tough final stretch
Astros are spiraling but still control their destiny. Who will be held accountable for the starting pitching implosion?
28m Sep 25, 2023
28m
S1 Ep41: How wild division finish sets up for Astros over final pivotal stretch | Are the Dusty, Chas rumors impacting team morale?
Taking a look at how the AL West race shapes up in the final stretch. The Astros offense is clicking on cylinders but the results haven't been reflective of that. Is the fallout from WeightGate spilling into the locker room and team morale?
27m Sep 18, 2023
27m
S1 Ep40: How red-hot offense stacks up with league’s best | How to navigate shaky rotation
The offense is clicking on all cylinders. How does it compare to the 2019 Astros and, more importantly, the 2023 Atlanta Braves? is there any way either Cristian Javier, Hunter Brown, or Jose Urquidy get a start over JP France in the postseason? We examine WeightGate and the benefits of banana pudding.
25m Sep 11, 2023
25m
S1 Ep39: Aftermath of domination | Familiar pieces of a new offense | Crane's next big move?
The implications of the Astros beat down of the Rangers. The domino effect of Michael Brantley's return. Jim Crane may be seeking help to clean up a messy offseason.
22m Sep 07, 2023
22m
S1 Ep38: Astros still hold ace in the hole against new challengers to the crown
Seattle leapfrogs both Houston and Texas in the division, but the Astros have some advantages down the stretch. Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez have bounce-back performances. Alex Bregman and the Astros offense look like they are shaping into form at just the right time.
24m Aug 28, 2023
24m
S1 Ep37: The excuses are getting Dusty during a division dogfight
Houston holds a players-only meeting after being swept by Seattle. The schedule becomes critically important as the Division and Wild Card race tighten. Can Houston's pitching be fixed this year?
24m Aug 21, 2023
24m
S1 Ep36: New contenders have surfaced to challenge Astros postseason push
The Astros are rolling but so are the Rangers and a familiar division rival. Injury news is a mixed bag. New York media is already looking to smear Justin Verlander now that he's back in Houston.
34m Aug 14, 2023
34m
S1 Ep35: Astros raise eyebrows with roster moves | Navigating the leaky bullpen
Houston has made some roster moves in response to a struggling offense, but is the order of Houston's lineup making a tough situation worse? How does Dusty Baker navigate a bullpen that has so many arms that are currently "unusable" in leverage situations?
24m Aug 07, 2023
24m
Bonus: The return of Verlander!
The Houston Astros have traded for Justin Verlander at the deadline. Let's break it down!
14m Aug 01, 2023
14m
S1 Ep34: Can Astros afford to counter Rangers' big moves? | Dusty's losing his patience with the media
Houston's division rivals have shoved their chips in the middle with some big trades. The Astros are finding the cost of poker very high on a short stack. Dusty Baker is losing his patience with the questions regarding his lineup and usage of Martin Maldonado and Yainer Diaz.
31m Jul 31, 2023
31m