Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

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. New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays or anytime news breaks! For advertising inquiries contact our sales team.

Episodes

S3 Ep54: What will be Houston's top offseason priorities?

September 29, 2025 • 29 mins
The 2025 season eulogy, how it will be remembered a couple years from now, and the top priorities that must be address for Houston to bounce back in 2026.
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S3 Ep53: Racing towards the postseason or offseason?

September 25, 2025 • 30 mins
After dropping 2 to the A's, the Astros are desperate for W's and a little luck.
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S3 Ep52: Astros season on the brink: it's now or never time for Houston

September 22, 2025 • 24 mins
After being swept by Seattle, and with Jeremy Pena sidelined, Houston is left with their playoff hopes teetering on a razor's edge. What's the path to the postseason and has Christian Walker's 2026 fate already been decided?
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S3 Ep51: After huge sweep, Houston gears up for biggest series of the season

September 18, 2025 • 28 mins
The Astros swept the Rangers out of Houston, keep the Silver Boot, but Yordan's boot is the upmost concern as the series against Seattle looms large.
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S3 Ep50: Astros do-or-die stretch is here

September 14, 2025 • 26 mins
After a losing roadtrip, the division lead slips to Seattle. Is Framber cooked? Altuve hurt, Paredes getting better? 
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S3 Ep49: Who's really to blame for Astros late season tailspin?

September 11, 2025 • 27 mins
After another weak offensive showing in Toronto, the Astros seem poised to lose a Division lead they've held for most of the season. But while the theme of the season has been the overwhelming amount of injuries, the lineup (outside of Parades) is pretty much intact down the stretch. So who's really to blame for the current state the team finds themselves in, and will it lead to wholesale changes in the offseason?
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S3 Ep48: Even with compounding setbacks, Astros' destiny still lies in their hands

September 8, 2025 • 21 mins
After getting Silver Boot'ed out of Arlington, Houston is left to figure out how to course-correct in time to salvage their top spot in the Division. What's the better option for Jose Altuve in the #3 hole? Is the number of arms on the IL with elbow inflammation the obvious red flag it appears?
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S3 Ep47: Houston's Postseason fate could be decided during this critical stretch

September 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Following the pitching implosion against the Yankees, the Astros head out on a crucial roadtrip that could tilt their Division chances in either direction. Is the rotation cooked? Where does the team go with Framber for the remainder of the season?
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S3 Ep46: Can Astros rely on run prevention to counterbalance glaring offensive struggles?

September 1, 2025 • 32 mins
Examining Houston's inability to seize their softer schedule, the recent string of solid pitching performances, how does the organization address offense shortcomings without touching the coaching staff, and digging into the threat of the upcoming 3 series.
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S3 Ep45: Can Yordan power the Astros to finish strong down the stretch?

August 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Astros take the series against Colorado by the slimmest of margins but all eyes have been on Yordan Alvarez who already looks back to form. With Luis Garcia's return on the horizon, and McCullers headed to the bullen, can Houston find enough good pitching to solidify their rotation and finish strong down the stretch?
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S3 Ep44: Astros offense looks revitalized just in time for latest pitching hurdles

August 25, 2025 • 27 mins
The bats came alive in Baltimore but not before losing another leverage arm to the IL. Examining the concern levels for Houston's pitching depth, the Yordan domino effect, re-evaluating the trade deadline moves with hindsight, and the possibility of Divisional realignment.
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S3 Ep43: Which Astros variables will loom large in recovering from Houston’s freefall

August 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Reacting to the Astros being on the wrong side of another sweep, the seriousness of Framber's recent performances, and Houston's primary variables to salvage this stretch.
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S3 Ep42: Despite major red flags, Astros still control their own destiny

August 18, 2025 • 22 mins
The Astros head to Detroit reeling after getting embarrassed by the Orioles. The SCS crew examines how Houston still has the odds in their favor, how Joe Espada may juggle the returning starters, and whether this next 14 game stretch could ultimately decide whether the Astros could miss the postseason.
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S3 Ep41: How scrappy Astros can redefine team as tight division race enters critical stretch

August 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Things learned from the Red Sox series, discussing Abreu as the primary leverage option, and opportunities to rebuild a possible cushion in the Division race.
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S3 Ep40: How Astros series win feels larger ahead of huge returns in Houston

August 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Breaking down the Astros big series win over the Yankees, Espada's manager-of-the-year chances, the heightened pressure on the bullpen, homecoming series in Houston, and the neck-and-neck race atop the AL West.
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S3 Ep39: Astros role switch-up now necessary to hold what’s left of Houston’s lead

August 7, 2025 • 28 mins
Reactions from the Marlines series. Is Houston now built for the offense to carry a bigger load while the starting pitching gets healthy? How critical is the upcoming series in the Bronx against a struggling Yankees team?
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S3 Ep38: Astros season could now hinge on most unlikely of x-factors

August 4, 2025 • 23 mins
The excitement of the Correa trade was quickly quelled by a sweep in Boston. Can Houston's hitters become more patient hitters over 2/3rds into the season or will they live-and-die by early aggression? Do the Astros postseason hopes hinge on productive returns from 2 critical pieces of the starting rotation?
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S3 Ep37: How Astros shocking deadline positions them in division, postseason push!

July 31, 2025 • 31 mins
The Astros sent shockwaves though the MLB universe at the deadline by pulling off the unthinkable: bringing Carlos Correa back to Houston! The SCS crew react to Dana Brown's roster glow-up!
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S3 Ep36: Astros latest wake-up call highlights now-or-never flashpoint facing Houston

July 27, 2025 • 27 mins
Has the Astros season magic finally been trumped by the underwhelming level of talent remaining on the roster? Have Hunter Brown and/or Cam Smith hit their season wall? Can Houston's GM afford to stand pat at the deadline given the increased level of concern regarding his team's ability to remain healthy?
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S3 Ep35: How Astros ascension to AL’s top team is powered by culture, unlikely heroes

July 24, 2025 • 34 mins
Following a sweep of the Diamondbacks, the Astros find themselves neck-and-neck atop the AL. Examining the carousel of unlikely heroes that continue to power Houston's success, the cryptic Yordan update, a frustrating setback for Lance McCullers Jr, and revisiting the Astros' trade needs with new context.
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