Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

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Episodes

S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles

May 8, 2025 • 31 mins

What Yordan's IL stint means for Houston. Examining Jose Altuve's extension in the aftermath of the roster moves that have followed. Should the Astros explore bringing back Michael Brantley to be a mentor for the hitters on this team, specifically to help Altuve adjust to what appears to be a decline in his abilities?

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S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!

May 5, 2025 • 27 mins

Even while struggling for consistency, the Astros are still within striking distance of the Division lead. Jose Altuve's struggling trends with the bat. Examining Lance McCullers' return. How critical are the next 7 series considering the current standings and the Division implications?

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S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround

May 1, 2025 • 29 mins

Christian Walker's recent success and some eye-opening advanced stats. Jeremy Pena is thrust into the leadoff spot following Altuve's request to move down. The implications and expectations surrounding Lance McCullers Jr's imminent return to action.

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S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense

April 28, 2025 • 26 mins

Houston's entire pitching staff continues to impress and there's no reason to think its not sustainable. While the Astros offense continues to struggle to find consistent production, is it actually a good sign that the team is keeping pace in the Division without Houston's offense waking up? Can Houston optimize their lineup by moving Jose Altuve back to second base?

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S3 Ep9: Astros turnaround is spurring more creative solutions from Houston’s think tank

April 24, 2025 • 26 mins

Digging into the early performances from Houston's pitching staff. The glass-half-full perspective of the Astros' offense. Cam Smith is taking flyballs in center. Is this a sign of things to come?

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S3 Ep8: Dominant Astros pitching is on pace to reach another level

April 21, 2025 • 26 mins

Is the disparity of offense to pitching sustainable for Houston to once again win their division? Is the excellent pitching for the Astros actually poised to get even better? What happens when the Whitley, Ort, and McCullers rejoin the roster?

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S3 Ep7: How Astros advanced metrics tell puzzling story about Houston’s start

April 17, 2025 • 29 mins

Why is Christian Walker being made the face of a struggling offense? How did Houston get here? What levers can Dana Brown pull to course-correct this roster?

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S3 Ep6: Astros suddenly poised to make noise as bats, arms surge

April 14, 2025 • 23 mins

Houston changes the conversation after a run-scoring explosion. The concerns over the outfield defense has slowly faded. Astros pitching is performing at a league-leading clip.

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S3 Ep5: How Astros search for answers should start with accountability

April 10, 2025 • 33 mins

Is Houston's offense in a slump or are they really just this bad? How much is the lack of offensive production is on the hitting coaches? Concern levels following the Arrighetti injury and bullpen struggles.

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S3 Ep4: How Astros nuanced identity is challenging Houston’s comfort level

April 7, 2025 • 26 mins

Astros start the season winning 2 of their first 3 series but struggle to define their identity. The bullpen comes up nails after early rotation challenges. Is Dana Brown's Tucker trade vindicated by Vlad Jr's crazy contract?

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S3 Ep3: Houston bounces back with a 'Diesel' push as hitters prep to man the torpedoes

April 4, 2025 • 34 mins

What's going on with Houston's offense at home? Hunter Brown arrives as Astros next ace-apparent. Luis Garcia gets some tough news. Torpedo bats are headed to Houston.

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S3 Ep2: How Astros early tests provide important roadmap for first stretch

March 31, 2025 • 23 mins

Early observations from the series win over the Mets and what to watch for against the Giants. How the second half of the rotation and Lance McCullers could be key ingredients to the long-term success of Houston's season. Torpedo bats: innovation or illegal?

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S3 Ep1: How Astros seemingly revealed 2025 blueprint in season opener

March 27, 2025 • 24 mins

Opening day reaction. Implications of Houston's active roster. Latest update regarding Luis Garcia doesn't sound positive.

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S2 Ep72: Eye-opening moves set stage for most unpredictable opening day in recent memory!

March 24, 2025 • 34 mins

Why the last few roster spots could be the most exciting. One new face for the pen while another makes his comeback. Examining Astros win totals and other odds for the season.

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S2 Ep71: How Astros look to address major red flags in critical positions

March 20, 2025 • 34 mins

Following Lance McCullers Jr.'s critical step forward in his rehab, Luis Garcia suffered a setback in his. Jose Altuve's errors in left raise questions about the outfield but will the defensive questions in left serve as a roadblock for Cam Smith getting the nod in right?

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S2 Ep70: How national media’s biggest oversight of Astros plays into their favor

March 17, 2025 • 27 mins

Why you should be bullish on Houston's rotation. How the media looks to be sleeping on the Astros. Zach Dezenzo is giving Houston another tough choice to make.

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S2 Ep69: How Astros young guns will play major role in Houston’s pursuit of glory

March 13, 2025 • 21 mins

Astros GM challenges Cam Smith to compete for right field. Spencer Arrighetti reveals his secret weapon and he hopes to take a Hunter Brown-sized step forward. Some important implications of second base remaining one of the Astros biggest question marks.

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S2 Ep68: Major competition heats up in Astros search for final roster pieces

March 10, 2025 • 30 mins

Houston's new third baseman Christian Walker gets some good news. Competition heats up for final position and bullpen spots ahead of the season. Unfortunate Yankees health updates could upend the balance of power in the American League.

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S2 Ep67: How Astros Spring of enthrall & concern could force unexpected moves

March 6, 2025 • 24 mins

Concern levels for Christian Walker's injury. Spencer Arrighetti teases a new pitch. Cam Smith's breakout Spring performances have fans buzzing. Is the main challenge with Jake Meyers just a lack of perspective?

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S2 Ep66: How Astros position battles raise fascinating plot points for 2025 season

March 3, 2025 • 21 mins

What's the true value of defense in left field and how does that impact Altuve's position change? Is there another free agent outfield option in plain site? Latest updates on Houston pitching performances in Spring Training.

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Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Episodes

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S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround

S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense

S3 Ep9: Astros turnaround is spurring more creative solutions from Houston’s think tank

S3 Ep8: Dominant Astros pitching is on pace to reach another level

S3 Ep7: How Astros advanced metrics tell puzzling story about Houston’s start

S3 Ep6: Astros suddenly poised to make noise as bats, arms surge

S3 Ep5: How Astros search for answers should start with accountability

S3 Ep4: How Astros nuanced identity is challenging Houston’s comfort level

S3 Ep3: Houston bounces back with a 'Diesel' push as hitters prep to man the torpedoes

S3 Ep2: How Astros early tests provide important roadmap for first stretch

S3 Ep1: How Astros seemingly revealed 2025 blueprint in season opener

S2 Ep72: Eye-opening moves set stage for most unpredictable opening day in recent memory!

S2 Ep71: How Astros look to address major red flags in critical positions

S2 Ep70: How national media’s biggest oversight of Astros plays into their favor

S2 Ep69: How Astros young guns will play major role in Houston’s pursuit of glory

S2 Ep68: Major competition heats up in Astros search for final roster pieces

S2 Ep67: How Astros Spring of enthrall & concern could force unexpected moves

S2 Ep66: How Astros position battles raise fascinating plot points for 2025 season

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S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles

S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!