Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast
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SportsMap Houston is proud to bring you what we believe to be the most informative and interactive Houston Astros podcast: Stone Cold 'Stros! Featuring senior content contributor Charlie Pallilo, Sportsmap.com editor Josh Jordan, and sports director Brandon Strange, our goal is to make Stone Cold 'Stros is your go-to source for Astros news and reaction without all the noisy hot takes.
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S3 Ep34: How gritty Astros need front office help (and health) to hold the Division line!
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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S3 Ep33: How many ticks remain on Astros’ Christian Walker clock?
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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S3 Ep32: How Astros can look to silver lining solutions coming out of the break
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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S3 Ep31: Critical levers Astros can pull as health concerns, deadline pressures grow
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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S3 Ep30: How Astros epic run supercharges expectations for Houston, surging stars
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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S3 Ep29: Astros winning ways face another tall task after another successful series!
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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S3 Ep28: Astros carve up 2 of the NL’s best, but that’s just part of the story!
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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S3 Ep27: Astros put league on notice with dominant pitching, clutch hitting!
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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S3 Ep26: Division-leading Astros facing toughest test yet
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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S3 Ep25: How ceiling for Astros, rookie phenom may be higher than anyone imagined
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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S3 Ep24: Who should REALLY get credit for Astros recent run of dominance
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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S3 Ep23: How surging Astros can navigate the Paredes health concern
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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S3 Ep22: Astros make major statement with odds-defying run
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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S3 Ep21: Perfect Astros storm putting major strength under undue pressure
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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S3 Ep20: What missed opportunities & medical blunders really mean for Houston’s foreseeable future
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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S3 Ep19: Astros possible reinforcements may now include external options
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May 29, 2025 |
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S3 Ep18: Paredes & Smith have flipped the Kyle Tucker controversy on its head
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May 27, 2025 |
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S3 Ep17: Latest setbacks highlight serious concerns around Houston's core philosophies
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May 22, 2025 |
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S3 Ep16: Astros handling of Jose Altuve should raise grave concerns for season outlook
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May 19, 2025 |
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S3 Ep15: How latest Bregman revelations fan flame of Astros offensive concerns
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May 15, 2025 |
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S3 Ep14: How Astros find themselves on critical upswing even with major players MIA
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May 12, 2025 |
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S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles
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May 08, 2025 |
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S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!
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May 05, 2025 |
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S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround
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May 01, 2025 |
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S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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S3 Ep9: Astros turnaround is spurring more creative solutions from Houston’s think tank
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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S3 Ep8: Dominant Astros pitching is on pace to reach another level
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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S3 Ep7: How Astros advanced metrics tell puzzling story about Houston’s start
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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S3 Ep6: Astros suddenly poised to make noise as bats, arms surge
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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S3 Ep5: How Astros search for answers should start with accountability
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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S3 Ep4: How Astros nuanced identity is challenging Houston’s comfort level
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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S3 Ep3: Houston bounces back with a 'Diesel' push as hitters prep to man the torpedoes
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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S3 Ep2: How Astros early tests provide important roadmap for first stretch
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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S3 Ep1: How Astros seemingly revealed 2025 blueprint in season opener
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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S2 Ep72: Eye-opening moves set stage for most unpredictable opening day in recent memory!
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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S2 Ep71: How Astros look to address major red flags in critical positions
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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S2 Ep70: How national media’s biggest oversight of Astros plays into their favor
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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S2 Ep69: How Astros young guns will play major role in Houston’s pursuit of glory
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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S2 Ep68: Major competition heats up in Astros search for final roster pieces
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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S2 Ep67: How Astros Spring of enthrall & concern could force unexpected moves
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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S2 Ep66: How Astros position battles raise fascinating plot points for 2025 season
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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S2 Ep65: Early excitement, opportunities from new-look Astros team
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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S2 Ep64: Latest Astros news reveals puzzling path forward for Houston
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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S2 Ep63: All in: Which Astros players facing make or break seasons
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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S2 Ep62: How latest Astros comments point to mixed signals, communication breakdown
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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S2 Ep61: Critical implications, important lessons learned from the Alex Bregman saga
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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S2 Ep60: How Bregman’s purported departure, bullpen hierarchy bring opportunities into new focus
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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S2 Ep59: Major shifts flying under radar with new-look defense, intriguing pitching infusion
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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S2 Ep58: Why there's much more on the line this offseason than ever
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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S2 Ep57: Astros add wrinkle to Bregman negotiations while GM gets real about closer situation
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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S2 Ep56: How Astros could be on verge of biggest free agent SWERVE of the offseason
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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S2 Ep55: How Astros could be back in on Bregman, definitely out on another
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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S2 Ep54: Potential trades open door for power bat acquisition
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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S2 Ep53: MLB insider says Astros dark horse for big bat, clock ticking for Hunter Brown, Pressly's trade value
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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S2 Ep52: MLB insider creates MLB free agency firestorm, shots fired towards Astros
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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S2 Ep51: Latest on where Astros, Bregman are situated during turbulent offseason
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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S2 Ep50: How free agency splash with Christian Walker answers questions, raises more
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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S2 Ep49: Insider reports indicate second wave of changes imminent
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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S2 Ep48: What the NEXT era of Astros will look like, post-Tucker
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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S2 Ep47: What the Soto deal means for Houston's championship window
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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S2 Ep46: Latest Astros free agency reports | How an MLB salary cap could impact Houston
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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S2 Ep45: New opportunities, challenges in wake of Kikuchi departure and unclear Bregman market
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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S2 Ep44: MLB insiders weigh in on Alex Bregman negotiations and realistic alternatives
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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S2 Ep43: Free agents, trade reports, and returns that could re-shape Houston’s pitching
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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S2 Ep42: GM's latest comments hold major clues for on/off-field decisions | A shake-up in the front office
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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S2 Ep41: Is time on Houston's side with Breggy? Series implications. Bold free agency predictions. Boras scoops another.
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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S2 Ep40: Top wildcards impacting Astros offseason moves going into 2025
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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S2 Ep39: Are Dusty Baker's latest comments concerning or just sour grapes? Does this postseason underscore Astros needs?
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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S2 Ep38: Offseason pitching solutions could involve getting creative in trade market
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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S2 Ep37: Stage is set for a totally retooled Astros offense for next season
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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S2 Ep36: Dynasty lost: What's next for the Astros?
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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S2 Ep35: How Astros can salvage series after Tigers strike first
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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S2 Ep34: Wild Card Series Preview: Tigers-Astros!
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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S2 Ep33: Grading the season, bullpen perspective, platoon solutions, and postseason roster projections
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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S2 Ep32: Postseason draws near: glaring advantages, tough decisions, and potential matchups
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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S2 Ep31: New wrinkles in playoff aspirations open up opportunities, challenges
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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S2 Ep30: Pitching excellence, flowers for Dana Brown, but the front office gets caught in another fib
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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S2 Ep29: Do Astros have the arms to carry them to glory? | Has Houston extended their championship window?
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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S2: The bullpen gets a boost while Breggy health wrinkle adds a new puzzle to solve
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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S2 Ep28: What's standing between Houston and postseason glory?
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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S2: How a rookie manager, catcher have refocused Houston’s championship window
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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S2 Ep27: Arms and bats surging with important help seemingly around the corner
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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S2: Unorthodox might just be the answer
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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S2 Ep26: Help is coming sooner than you think
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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S2: Deadline reaction: Are Astros set or sunk?
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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S2 Ep25: Astros grab a BIG series W but Mariners grab a big bat
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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S2: Who really fixed Hunter Brown and what it means for Astros rotation
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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S2 Ep24: First place is nice but competition is about to pick up | Plausible trade targets as deadline looms
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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S2 Ep23: Weighing first half successes vs. imminent needs, challenges, and options | SportsMap (and Houston) suffers a devastating loss
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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S2 Ep22: Kudos, cap tips, scares, and pressing questions in the final stretch before the Break
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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S2 Ep21: MLB's best in June and how to build on it
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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S2: What could really be motivating the blockbuster trade report
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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S2 Ep20: Critical positions, performances that can keep fortune in Houston’s favor | The future of the corners
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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S2: Sneakily rebuilding the arsenal for this season and beyond
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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S2 Ep19: Can Blanco, Brown finally put Astros over the edge? | Is Dana Brown's job in peril?
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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S2: What's next after Jose Abreu's release?
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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S2: Is a player intervention on the horizon?
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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S2 Ep18: Why the response to bullpen struggles will be telling
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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S2 Ep17: Are Astros last hopes enough to repair foundational cracks?
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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S2 Ep16: Houston's path forward gets even more precarious
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May 28, 2024 |
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S2 Ep15: King Tuck hits another stratosphere while an unexpected return looms large
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May 20, 2024 |
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S2 Ep14: How the season could hinge on this critical stretch | There's a mole in the clubhouse
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May 13, 2024 |
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S2 Ep13: Crossing into new levels of concern and the mysterious case of Jim Crane's awareness
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May 06, 2024 |
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S2 Ep12: Much-needed wins, returns, call-ups and a curious case of revisionist history
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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How Texans draft picks could impact Houston this season
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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S2 Ep11: Tall road back: prioritizing on (and off) field needs to fuel the turnaround
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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S2 Ep10: Surviving brutal slugfests | Slight peek into the braintrust
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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S2 Ep9: Blanco en fuego while others appear on thin ice
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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S2 Ep8: Unexpected hiccups, opportunities for improvement, and some help is on the way!
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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S2 Ep7: Crucial lessons learned after dropping Opening Day thriller
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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S2 Ep6: Espada puts another stamp on lineup, young guns make statement outings
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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S2: Bonus: 5 critical wildcards to monitor with dust settled on Snell
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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S2 Ep5: Shifting rotation x-factors and Spring Training standouts
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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S2 Ep4: Astros pitching looks primed to dominate, ESPN's top 100 highlights peak Astroball
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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S2: Where Houston rates in early pitching power rankings & why history may repeat itself
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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S2 Ep3: 6 positive updates, 2 not-so-good, and which player could be the next extended
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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S2: Significant spring training revelation highlights more reasons for optimism!
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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S2 Ep2: Espada's lineup shuffle, pitching updates, and debating NY author's Astros rankings
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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S2: Extremely positive Yordan update could be first step towards landmark year
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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S2 Ep1: Huge year projected, Breggy hulks up, & outfield balancing act could be key
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Strategic pivots as rotation competition heats up
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Eye-opening Astros report hints at something special brewing
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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What Altuve's extension signals for Astros
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Cause & intent: Intriguing implications of the Hader addition
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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SHOCKER: Hader to the H!
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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S1: Reaction: Joe Espada named manager | The optics were telling
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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S1 Ep48: Navigating a minefield in the hunt for Astros next manager | Dusty with some interesting remarks on the way out
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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S1 Ep47: Diary of a disastrous end | What's next for Houston in 2024?
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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S1 Ep46: The case for an unexpected shakeup | Was Dusty Baker right all along?
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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S1 Ep45: What to expect from the all-Texas ALCS! | Is Dusty the best Astros manager ever?
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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S1 Ep44: All eyes shift to these primetime players in ALDS slugfest | Astros make eye-opening front office moves
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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S1 Ep43: Did Dusty Baker tip his hand on postseason strategy? | Potential ALDS matchups
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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S1 Ep42: Season on life support | Realities of the tough final stretch
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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S1 Ep41: How wild division finish sets up for Astros over final pivotal stretch | Are the Dusty, Chas rumors impacting team morale?
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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S1 Ep40: How red-hot offense stacks up with league’s best | How to navigate shaky rotation
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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S1 Ep39: Aftermath of domination | Familiar pieces of a new offense | Crane's next big move?
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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S1 Ep38: Astros still hold ace in the hole against new challengers to the crown
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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S1 Ep37: The excuses are getting Dusty during a division dogfight
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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S1 Ep36: New contenders have surfaced to challenge Astros postseason push
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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S1 Ep35: Astros raise eyebrows with roster moves | Navigating the leaky bullpen
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Bonus: The return of Verlander!
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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S1 Ep34: Can Astros afford to counter Rangers' big moves? | Dusty's losing his patience with the media
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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S1 Ep33: Positive steps for Javier, potential JV reunion, and King Tuck's kingdom
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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S1 Ep32: Here are the Driving Forces FUELING Astros’ Offensive BREAKOUT!
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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S1 Ep31: Post All-Star Break Projections, Potential Call-Ups and Trades!
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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S1 Ep30: Never-say-die on display | 2023 Mid-season awards!
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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S1 Ep29: What's the future of Montero, Dusty Baker? | Here's who is saving the Astros right now!
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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S1 Ep28: The mystery of Astros season has turned into a “who did it?” and “who hasn’t”
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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S1 Ep27: How Astros first half could all hinge on this stretch (and a power struggle)
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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S1 Ep26: Bregman is breaking out, how Astros 1-2 punch stacks up, and are Rangers reality?
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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S1 Ep25: Astros maximize their secret weapons, prove a playoff strength was not a fluke
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May 31, 2023 |
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S1 Ep24: 3 unlikely heroes, the infield puzzle, and some national media cope
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May 22, 2023 |
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S1 Ep23: Astros top-notch pitching performances just recalibrated expectations
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May 15, 2023 |
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S1 Ep22: Almost there! Incoming reinforcements and misconstrued debates
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May 08, 2023 |
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S1 Ep21: How early Astros revelations are reshaping expectations
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May 01, 2023 |
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S1 Ep20: Yordan’s historic start still leaves Astros with important decisions
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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S1 Ep19: It ain't no fun when the rabbit's got the gun!
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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S1 Ep18: Unlikely heroes answering the bell for Astros!
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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S1 Ep17: Here’s how Astros can get well IN A HURRY!
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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S1 Ep16: Your ultimate Houston Astros opening day preview!
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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S1 Ep15: Astros have some fascinating options for lineup in absence of Jose Altuve | 015
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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S1 Ep14: These young Astros impressing with arms, bats | 014
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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S1 Ep13: Are Astros young guns ready 2 reign? | 013
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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S1 Ep12: These Astros players are on the clock...literally! | 012
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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S1 Ep11: Red Sox fess up, Astros eye more extensions, prayer circles for McCullers | 011
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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S1 Ep10: Astros GM already making moves. Prospects to watch for. Catcher conundrum. | 010
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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S1 Ep9: MLB media making MORE money at Astros expense! | 009
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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S1 Ep8: Infamous Astros antagonist monetizes his Houston rivalry | 008
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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S1 Ep7: Updates on Yuli, Brantley, & the GM search | 007
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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S1 Ep6: Astros interviewing GM candidates, salary snags, and int'l signings! | 006
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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S1 Ep5: Have Yankees closed gap on Astros? Who is the next Astros breakout rookie? | 005
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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S1 Ep4: Should Astros consider Bauer? Possible broadcast shake-up? | 004
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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S1 Ep3: Brantley returns! Should Yankees rotation scare Houston? | 003
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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S1 Ep2: Will Astros be compelled to answer MLB's spending spree?
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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1: Justin Verlander bounces, OutfielderPalooza | 001
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Coming soon: Stone Cold Stros!
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Dec 05, 2022 |