Crawford Box-Cast

Crawford Box-Cast

Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal talk all things Astros two times a week on The Crawford Boxcast.

Episodes

October 30, 2024 32 mins
On our first offseason edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discusss the team's offseason so far, with some of the wants and needs to the roster, their impending free agents, the latest on Alex Bregman, some free agents they could target, and a coaching change made on the staff.

Remember to keep it locked all offseason to the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock! 
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Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal react to the Houston Astros' 2024 season coming to an end in their Wild Card series loss to the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park.

The guys dissect some of the elements of the two-game series sweep for Detroit, and what areas the Astros need to address as they head into the offseason. 

presented by the Crawford Bock from Karbach Brewing
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September 26, 2024 26 mins
Ross and Gordy break down the Astros winning yet another AL West title, and how this team sets up for the postseason. Who do they throw in the Wild Card round? Who will they face in the Wild Card round? Can the Astros make yet another deep playoff run? It's the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock. 
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September 25, 2024 19 mins
Hear the Houston Astros AL West Clubhouse Celebration 2024 as Steve Sparks catches up with a number of players in the clubhouse, including Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown, pitchers Hunter Brown and Spencer Arrighetti, sluggers Jon Singleton and Jason Heyward & more! 
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With the Astros magic number down to 5, and only 9 games remaining, Ross and Gordy discuss the Astros possible playoff rotation for a Wild Card series, and some of the different scenarios for Wild Card round and ALDS. 
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On today's Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal discuss the latest on the Houston Astros coming down the stretch of the season as they get closer to yet another playoff apperance. They run through some of the playoff scenarios, and touch on some of the latest injuries including Chas McCormick, Jose Altuve and the return of Kyle Tucker. 
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On today's edition of The Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discuss Justin Veralnder's recent rough outings, and ask the question, "Will he make the Astros Postseason Rotation?" with how well all the other starting pitchers have been performing.

We also discuss the report from The Athletic that confirmed outfielder Kyle Tucker DID in face have a fractured shin and not just a bone bruise that has kept him out for three months. We also...
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On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Chris Gordy discusses the Astros' 8-game win streak, finding their stride with the starting pitching, and watching the Mariners get swept by the Tigers as Houston now takes a THREE GAME LEAD in the AL West. 

In addition, we bring you some of the conversation with MLB.com's Brian McTaggart from The Matt Thomas Show as he talks about Justin Verlander preparing for his next rehab start, and what...
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On this episode of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross talk about the Astros taking the final series vs the Rangers to win the Silver Boot Series for the eighth year in a row. They also touch on Yusei Kikuchi impressing so far through two starts. And what is going on with the lack of timely hitting with this offense?
In addition, could Zach Dezenzo help provide a spark to the bats? What's the latest with Justin Verlander returning?...
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Gordy and Ross discuss the latest on the Houston Astros following the MLB Trade Deadline, and assess the acquisition of starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi along with reliever Caleb Ferguson. It's obvious they paid a high price in giving up prospects Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner, but was this the move win NOW? 

The guys also bid farewell to Rafael Montero who was DFA'd, making the Montero & Jose Abreu signings of last o...
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Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal talk all things Houston Astros ahead of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline. What's realistic for Dana Brown and the Astros to acquire? Will they add a pitcher? A first baseman? We discuss it all, as well as a discussion with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. 
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On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy recaps the Astros' huge 3-0 Friday night win over the Seattle Mariners as the Astros start off the second half of the season on the right foot, grabbing their first AL West lead of the entire 2024 season.

Also, Ross catches up with GM Dana Brown as they discuss the approaching MLB Trade Deadline and discuss some of the possible position targets for the Astros as they look to make a stro...
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On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing, Ross and Gordy discuss the Astros series win in Toronto, and the blown opportunity in Minnesota. They also discuss Alex Bregman's future, and Josh Hader's homerun barrage this season. 
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Chris Gordy and Ross Villareal bring you this edition of The Crawford Boxcast from Karbach Brewing. They react to the Astros winning their road series against the White Sox, with a comeback effort in the finale. Jake Bloss is set to make his Major League debut and what it means for this team. Plus, they get you set for the upcoming series with the Baltimore Orioles. 
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On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discuss the continued rollercoaster season for the Houston Astros as they drop a series vs the Giants out in San Francisco. They also discuss some of the recent injuries, lack of run scoring at times, struggles at first base still with Jose Abreu back, and who's really calling the shots behind the scenes? 
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Chris Gordy and Ross Villareal do a live version of this week's Crawford Boxcast. They react to the 3-3 homestand the team had against the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals. They talk about the news that came down this week, in regards to Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy. The curious case of what to do with Jose Abreu continues. They preview the upcoming road trip to take on the Los Angeles Angels and then the San Francisco G...
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On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Ross & Gordy discuss the Framber Valdez meltdown inning vs the Angels, Chas McCormick returning, Jose Abreu getting close to rejoining the big league club, and the Astros closing the gap in the AL West race. 
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It's the Crawford Boxcast hosted by Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal, as the guys discuss the Astros latest turnaround, having won 6 of their last 7 as the pitching staff starts to get healthier, and the lineup starts to producer more runs, leading to more wins. 
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On today's Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discuss the Astros seemed to be turning the corner last week, but blew a late lead again on Sunday, costing them a series win over the Mariners. Why can't they just put it all together?

The guys run through some of the offensive stats that seem like an anomaly, and whether some of these performances will continue all season long. Can Bregman turn it around? Should Caratini be catching more...
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Chris Gordy and Ross Villareal are here for a live edition of The Crawford Boxcast. The Astros drop the finale 3-1 to the Cubs in Chicago. That is now the fourth time this season, that they have been swept. The hitters continue to struggle with runners in scoring position. Might changes be coming to the staff with these struggles? Also, the Astros have made some roster moves, before their trip to Mexico City? 
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