Episodes
What's next for Astros rotation following Kikuchi's departure? Everything points to the clock ticking on Jake Meyers. Justin Verlander could be in the mix. MLB.com identifies the top 3 landings spots for Alex Bregman, but the money/years is a hangup for all 3 teams.
Published 11/25/24
Minute Maid park undergoes a name change. Altuve snags another award. MLB insiders latest reports on the Astros-Bregman negotiations and other alternatives.
Published 11/18/24
Did the Astros make an error in fixing Kikuchi? Ryan Pressly is reportedly on the trade block. The latest on Lance McCullers. Is Houston in the mix for Roki Sasaki?
Published 11/13/24
Astros GM Dana Brown had some interesting things to say about Houston's hitting coaches and the future of the outfield. Does Bregman now hold all the leverage? What does the departure of Reggie Jackson mean for the front office in the big picture?
Published 11/11/24
With the World Series in the rearview, Houston fans anxiously await to see where Alex Bregman lands. A former MLB exec has some thoughts. Will the Astros scouting report match the Yankees in one key area in 2025? What does Hunter Brown signing with Scott Boras mean for Houston?
Published 11/04/24
Early 2025 World Series odds, examining the likelihood of either Framber Valdez or Kyle Tucker being dealt in a trade, one underlying x-factor in Alex Bregman's free agency, and Yankees GM's latest loser comments about Houston.
Published 10/28/24
Check out the latest episode of Stone Cold Stros with Brandon Strange, Charlie Pallilo, and Josh Jordan!
Published 10/21/24
With the contracts of Verlander and Kikuchi expiring and entering the last season of Framber's arbitration, Houston has some important decisions this offseason. How much will Houston's pitchers on the mend play into their offseason moves and could we see the front office make a shrewd trade (or two) to remedy some holes in this roster for 2025?
Published 10/14/24
With the 2024 season in the rearview, what are Houston's options to rework the roster to fix what ails the Astros offense for 2025?
Published 10/07/24
The Astros get swept out of the Wild Card Series by the Detroit Tigers. A lot of old demons came home to roost in the finale. How does Houston's front office respond to get their organization back into contention in 2025?
Published 10/02/24
Detroit outlasts Houston in a drama-filled 9th inning to take Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. How does Houston fight back to force a Game 3?
Published 10/01/24
The postseason is here! The Detroit Tigers come to Houston looking to derail the Astros postseason machine. Can Houston overcome a red-hot Detroit team managed by former Astros skipper, AJ Hinch?
Published 09/30/24
As the season enters the final week, the Astros close in on another division title. What does it mean in the big picture? Are Houston's bullpen concerns overblown? While they await the final bracket seeding, Joe Espada probably has a good idea of who will and won't be on their postseason roster.
Published 09/23/24
With around a dozen regular season games left, Houston's pitching remains strong while their offense remains top-heavy. Has Verlander done enough to sneak onto a Wild Card roster? Who are the Astros most dangerous potential Wild Card Series foes?
Published 09/16/24
Houston's bipolar season continues and has Astros in a favorable position for a postseason berth. However, questions in the starting rotation have risen as well as how Joe Espada can deploy his lineup with key cogs having limited availability. Was Matt Chapman's deal the deathknell of Bregman's future in Houston? How can Justin Verlander prove he's postseason-ready in just 3 remaining starts?
Published 09/09/24
Houston's dominant rotation raises some important questions about the postseason. It's time to give Dana Brown his due for navigating this season. The implications of Kyle Tucker's injury revelation.
Published 09/03/24
The Astros pitching staff has been dealing. Can they make up for the recent shortfall in offense? Has the emergence of Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, and Yainer Diaz changed your mind about Houston's championship window?
Published 08/26/24
The Astros are reportedly adding reliever Hector Neris to their bullpen to provide much-needed depth. Alex Bregman's elbow will force Joe Espada to get creative with the lineup.
Published 08/22/24
The Astros find themselves with their largest division lead of the season but which players will be healthy enough to join the postseason campaign remain unclear.
Published 08/20/24
Seeing how Joe Espada has managed his team back into contention with the help of Yainer Diaz, it's hard not to wonder what could have been in 2023, and how this now impacts Houston's championship window for 2024 and beyond.
Published 08/15/24
After a sweep in Fenway, the Astros pitching and power hitting is seeing a renaissance which they'll need given the tight division race and challenging schedule. Some critical factors that could weigh heavily in this final stretch will be potential contributions from returning players from the IL.
Published 08/12/24
With Yainer Diaz continuing his torrid hitting pace, it begs the question whether a simple roster tweak could boost Houston's offense. Luis Garcia's setback could say a lot about next season's rotation.
Published 08/08/24
The dog days of summer have landed squarely on Houston's offense. As Kyle Tucker and Justin Verlander are still on the mend, Astros GM Dana Brown says reinforcements are on the way. Has Houston's front office learned anything from 2023's offseason missteps?
Published 08/05/24
After paying a hefty price for Yusei Kukuchi, are the Astros better positioned for a postseason run or have they overly mortgaged their future for minimal gain?
Published 07/30/24