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Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast
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- Do Astros have an Imai blindspot?Jul 2, 2026 · 25 minTatsuya Imai's latest worrisome start was the lowlight of a rough series against the Twins. With Jeremy Pena on the shelf again, can a thin offense rise to the occasion to offset an embattled starting rotation? Why the Astros should be taking notes during the Rays series.
- How Astros clutched their way back into the AL West mixJun 28, 2026 · 21 minHouston uses 2 come-from-behind performances to take 3 of 4 from the Tigers in Detroit and finish up a 5-2 road trip. The Astros winning ways has them firmly in the playoff hunt. Reactions from the pitching a hitting performances and previewing the homestand versus the Twins.
- Don't call it a comeback: Here's what's fueling Astros resurgence!Jun 25, 2026 · 22 minThe Astros escape Toronto with their 4th straight series win but the pitching and hitting continue to be enigmas. What to watch for in Detroit!
- How stacking wins has thrust Astros back in the division race!Jun 21, 2026 · 25 minAstros take care of business against the Guardians, but what did we learn about the bi-polar pitching staff? Who will be the hitter in the 5-9 slots Houston can count on for production and will they come from within? Previewing a series in Toronto that could really make things interesting!
- Astros get needed boost: X-factors for a winning stretchJun 18, 2026 · 26 minHouston tames the Tigers. An ace return but another starter is in peril. Do the Astros have a run in them that can offset their terrible April? Looking ahead to the Guardians series.
- S4 Ep31: Who's in, who's out of Astros starting pitching 'circle of trust?'Jun 15, 2026 · 24 minReactions from a wild series in Kansas City. With the return of Hunter Brown, who else within Houston's rotation can be counted on? Previewing Framber's return to Houston.
- S4 Ep30: How Astros latest setbacks go beyond talent, injuriesJun 11, 2026 · 21 minHouston tastes bitter defeat at the hands of the lowly Angels. Why are there so many mental errors among Astros players? Another chance to right the ship (or dig the hole deeper) awaits in Kansas City.
- S4 Ep29: Can Astros solve their Burrows problem? Plus: tough decisions on returning players!Jun 8, 2026 · 23 minThe Astros took 2 of 3 from the A's but Mike Burrows continues to be stung by the home run bug. Players returning from the IL present some challenges that Joe Espada will be tasked to address. There's never been a more critical stretch to stack wins than over these next 3 series.
- S4 Ep28: Is Astros management burning the team down from the inside?Jun 5, 2026 · 21 minHouston came within a flukey inning from being swept by the Pirates. The pitching that started looking so good struggled mightily and the offense continued their struggles save for a 6-run breakout in the middle game. Can the Astros get well against some Division opponents or has management's decisions already buried this team's chances?
- S4 Ep27: Despite setback, Astros giving reasons to believeMay 31, 2026 · 25 minThe Astros get edged out by a tough Brewers team but the pitching performances continued to build encouragement. Dissecting a tough 1-run loss. Is this the time Houston can gain back ground in the standings? Previewing the matchup against the Pirates.
- S4 Ep26: How Astros string of wins puts season in new lightMay 29, 2026 · 24 minHouston goes 7-3 on the road trip, capping it off by taking 3 of 4 in Arlington. Has Houston's revitalized pitching staff and Yordan's dominance positioned them right back into the thick of things? Why Joe Espada take heed of Yordan's feedback on rest. Previewing the Brewers series.
- S4 Ep25: Astros embattled roster doing their best to keep door openMay 24, 2026 · 20 minAstros pull out the brooms in Chicago but all eyes are on Yordan's ailing back. Given the players set to return and schedule of weak teams, is Houston primed to make a move up the standings?
- S4 Ep24: So here's the challenge in "reimagining" the Astros rosterMay 21, 2026 · 28 minThe Astros scuffle in Minnesota. Lance is hurt again. What does "reimagining" even mean when it comes to Houston's roster?
- S4 Ep23: Altuve out. Pena In. Astros race against time in the ALMay 18, 2026 · 19 minThe good news was Houston taking 2 of 3 from their in-state rival over the weekend. The bad news was the latest addition to their lengthy IL is their Hall of Fame second baseman. Will the reinforcements be able to offset the recent losses?
- S4 Ep22: Is Astros moment of reckoning near...or here?May 15, 2026 · 29 minThe Astros season becomes more dire as they drop another series to Seattle and another disappointing performance from Tatsuya Imai. Is there an internal reckoning imminent with the Astros?
- S4 Ep21: Is this the make-or-break point for Astros? What does a retool look like?May 11, 2026 · 27 minBy the title, you can tell things didn't go well in Cincinnati. Was Houston done damage to Cam Smith's development? The trade rumblings begin.
- Is this the make-or-break point for Astros? What does a retool look like?May 11, 2026 · 27 minBy the title, you can tell things didn't go well in Cincinnati. Was Houston done damage to Cam Smith's development? The trade rumblings begin.
- S4 Ep20: How can Astros combat the curse?May 7, 2026 · 27 minWhat's the real impact of losing Correa for the season? Addressing major questions about the pitching staff. What to watch for in Cincinnati.
- How can Astros combat the curse?May 7, 2026 · 27 minWhat's the real impact of losing Correa for the season? Addressing major questions about the pitching staff. What to watch for in Cincinnati.
- S4 Ep19: Which of Astros pieces are most critical to turn the corner?May 3, 2026 · 23 minOptimism after taking 2 of 3 from the Red Sox in Boston, despite Yordan having only 1 hit. Will Dana Brown make a move to balance out the roster? Wait awaits Houston in their home matchup versus King Tuck and the Dodgers?
- Which of Astros pieces are most critical to turn the corner?May 3, 2026 · 23 minOptimism after taking 2 of 3 from the Red Sox in Boston, despite Yordan having only 1 hit. Will Dana Brown make a move to balance out the roster? Wait awaits Houston in their home matchup versus King Tuck and the Dodgers?
- S4 Ep18: Sure sounds like MLB Media is blaming Astros for Imai's rough startMay 1, 2026 · 27 minAstros drop the series in Baltimore but get a strong outing from McCullers. The media spins Imai's struggles. On to Fenway!
- Sure sounds like MLB Media is blaming Astros for Imai's rough startMay 1, 2026 · 27 minAstros drop the series in Baltimore but get a strong outing from McCullers. The media spins Imai's struggles. On to Fenway!
- S4 Ep17: Red Sox clean house. Are Astros next?Apr 27, 2026 · 30 minPitching implodes again against Yankees at home, with some bright spots. Will Houston follow Boston's lead in trigger an internal nuke? Can Houston right the ship on the road?
- Red Sox clean house. Are Astros next?Apr 27, 2026 · 30 minPitching implodes again against Yankees at home, with some bright spots. Will Houston follow Boston's lead in trigger an internal nuke? Can Houston right the ship on the road?
- S4 Ep16: Can Yordan keep Astros train rolling against Yankees?Apr 23, 2026 · 24 minThe pitching shows crucial signs of stabilization, Yordan keeps mashing, but an old rival comes to town.
- Can Yordan keep Astros train rolling against Yankees?Apr 23, 2026 · 24 minThe pitching shows crucial signs of stabilization, Yordan keeps mashing, but an old rival comes to town.
- S4 Ep15: How Astros spiral could trigger huge team resetApr 20, 2026 · 22 minThe Astros pitching woes continue as the team is battling more than just health. What's the truth behind the numbers of Houston's bats? Can the Astros turn things around against the Guardians?
- How Astros spiral could trigger huge team resetApr 20, 2026 · 22 minThe Astros pitching woes continue as the team is battling more than just health. What's the truth behind the numbers of Houston's bats? Can the Astros turn things around against the Guardians?
- S4 Ep14: Astros take positive step forward but is there trouble within?Apr 17, 2026 · 28 minHouston pulls out of the nosedive but the vibes aren't great after comments from the Astros GM and Tatsuya Imai. Can Houston continue their climb back to .500 versus their old NL nemesis Cardinals?
- Astros take positive step forward but is there trouble within?Apr 17, 2026 · 28 minHouston pulls out of the nosedive but the vibes aren't great after comments from the Astros GM and Tatsuya Imai. Can Houston continue their climb back to .500 versus their old NL nemesis Cardinals?
- S4 Ep13: Will heads roll for Astros atrocious start?Apr 14, 2026 · 31 minAstros pitching surrendered 75 runs and just 1 win over the 10 game road trip. How hot are the seats of Joe Espada and Dana Brown? Can Houston's hot offense sustain this run until the pitching gets right? Can the Stros exact revenge over the Rockies in Houston? Houston loses one of its most iconic Astros managers.
- Will heads roll for Astros atrocious start?Apr 14, 2026 · 31 minAstros pitching surrendered 75 runs and just 1 win over the 10 game road trip. How hot are the seats of Joe Espada and Dana Brown? Can Houston's hot offense sustain this run until the pitching gets right? Can the Stros exact revenge over the Rockies in Houston? Houston loses one of its most iconic Astros managers.
- S4 Ep12: How Astros can quickly right the ship while navigating pitching shortageApr 9, 2026 · 26 minHow does Houston respond to 2 starting pitchers going down so early in the season, will the real Astros offense stand up, and which struggling team will prevail in Seattle?
- How Astros can quickly right the ship while navigating pitching shortageApr 9, 2026 · 26 minHow does Houston respond to 2 starting pitchers going down so early in the season, will the real Astros offense stand up, and which struggling team will prevail in Seattle?
- S4 Ep11: How Astros red-hot offense can counterbalance pitching concernsApr 6, 2026 · 19 minHouston loses their ace to the IL for at least 15 days, the bats continue to rake, but the arms can't throw strikes as the Astros head to Colorado to face the Rockies.
- How Astros red-hot offense can counterbalance pitching concernsApr 6, 2026 · 19 minHouston loses their ace to the IL for at least 15 days, the bats continue to rake, but the arms can't throw strikes as the Astros head to Colorado to face the Rockies.
- S4 Ep10: Early surge underscores Astros recipe for successApr 2, 2026 · 24 minHighlighting some dominant pitching performances, flashes of patience and power from the bats, and previewing the road trip.
- Early surge underscores Astros recipe for successApr 2, 2026 · 24 minHighlighting some dominant pitching performances, flashes of patience and power from the bats, and previewing the road trip.
- S4 Ep9: After rough start, gritty Astros recover, reset season expectationsMar 30, 2026 · 25 minExamining Houston's dubious pitching start, some unexpected heroes on offense, early takeaways from ABS, and looking ahead to the Red Sox series.
- After rough start, gritty Astros recover, reset season expectationsMar 30, 2026 · 25 minExamining Houston's dubious pitching start, some unexpected heroes on offense, early takeaways from ABS, and looking ahead to the Red Sox series.
- S4 Ep8: Astros Opening Day: Live Postgame Reaction!Mar 27, 2026 · 22 minHunter Brown posted a shutout but wasn't sharp enough to get out of the 4th inning while Joey Loperfido accounted for 2/3 of the Astros total hits versus the Angels. Is this an omen for the season or does everyone need to take a breath and lock in for the marathon season?
- Astros Opening Day: Live Postgame Reaction!Mar 27, 2026 · 22 minHunter Brown posted a shutout but wasn't sharp enough to get out of the 4th inning while Joey Loperfido accounted for 2/3 of the Astros total hits versus the Angels. Is this an omen for the season or does everyone need to take a breath and lock in for the marathon season?
- S4 Ep7: Pitching performances, team x-factors the Astros 2026 season will hinge onMar 23, 2026 · 24 minFinal takeaways from Spring Training, players to watch with excitement, x-factors that could tilt the season, and regular season win-loss predictions.
- Pitching performances, team x-factors the Astros 2026 season will hinge onMar 23, 2026 · 24 minFinal takeaways from Spring Training, players to watch with excitement, x-factors that could tilt the season, and regular season win-loss predictions.
- S4 Ep6: Astros blueprint for winning, final roster coming into focusMar 19, 2026 · 30 minProjecting Houston's rotation, the final roster spots, and Division hopes.
- Astros blueprint for winning, final roster coming into focusMar 19, 2026 · 30 minProjecting Houston's rotation, the final roster spots, and Division hopes.
- S4 Ep5: Astros opening eyes with dominant pitching performancesMar 12, 2026 · 26 minThe front end of the rotation looks sharp, the back is a work-in-progress. Will the outfield have a surprise wild card? Examining the Jeremy Pena injury domino effect.
- Astros opening eyes with dominant pitching performancesMar 12, 2026 · 26 minThe front end of the rotation looks sharp, the back is a work-in-progress. Will the outfield have a surprise wild card? Examining the Jeremy Pena injury domino effect.
- S4 Ep4: Astros prospects that could add unexpected wrinkle to 2026 roster!Mar 4, 2026 · 27 minReacting to low Spring run production, a new piece being added to the outfield puzzle, and how an imbalanced roster could have off-field implications.
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