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Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast — 276 episodes

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Are Astros saying the quiet part out loud about second base?

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Statement series, unlikely heroes position Astros in drivers seat

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Astros pathway to playoffs veers into familiar battleground

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Achievement unlocked in highly contested Postseason push

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Astros wins, power struggles, and a crucial opportunity

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Some familiar Astros faces set to return for pivotal stretch run

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Astros Brown out: What's next for Houston after parting with GM?

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Would missing the postseason actually be better for the Astros?

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Who’s to blame for Astros latest spiral?

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Is latest letdown a direct indictment of Astros front office?

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Scrappy Astros pitching stands strong: Can they make statement in Division showdown?

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After reality check series, Astros stare down Giant opportunity

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Despite hiccups, new-look Astros giving reasons to believe

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What the Astros are saying with their trade deadline move

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How Astros sweep over Rangers positions them for stretch run

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Astros surge into Division clash! PLUS: Will Crane bring Springer home?

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Was Astros deadline wishlist shaken up after latest series win?

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Off the mat: Astros bounceback breathes new life into season

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How Astros moment of truth may be now

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Surprising trade priorities, new-look rotation comes into focus for Astros second half

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What Astros must do in the second half to win the Division

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As Astros needs grow urgent, is clock ticking on Jeremy Peña?

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Are Astros poised for massive trade after cooling AL’s hottest team? | S4:E37

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Do Astros have an Imai blindspot?

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How Astros clutched their way back into the AL West mix

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Don't call it a comeback: Here's what's fueling Astros resurgence!

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How stacking wins has thrust Astros back in the division race!

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Astros get needed boost: X-factors for a winning stretch

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S4 Ep31: Who's in, who's out of Astros starting pitching 'circle of trust?'

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S4 Ep30: How Astros latest setbacks go beyond talent, injuries

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S4 Ep29: Can Astros solve their Burrows problem? Plus: tough decisions on returning players!

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S4 Ep28: Is Astros management burning the team down from the inside?

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S4 Ep27: Despite setback, Astros giving reasons to believe

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S4 Ep26: How Astros string of wins puts season in new light

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S4 Ep25: Astros embattled roster doing their best to keep door open

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S4 Ep24: So here's the challenge in "reimagining" the Astros roster

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S4 Ep23: Altuve out. Pena In. Astros race against time in the AL

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S4 Ep22: Is Astros moment of reckoning near...or here?

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S4 Ep21: Is this the make-or-break point for Astros? What does a retool look like?

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S4 Ep20: How can Astros combat the curse?

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S4 Ep19: Which of Astros pieces are most critical to turn the corner?

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S4 Ep18: Sure sounds like MLB Media is blaming Astros for Imai's rough start

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S4 Ep17: Red Sox clean house. Are Astros next?

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S4 Ep16: Can Yordan keep Astros train rolling against Yankees?

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S4 Ep15: How Astros spiral could trigger huge team reset

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S4 Ep14: Astros take positive step forward but is there trouble within?

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S4 Ep13: Will heads roll for Astros atrocious start?

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S4 Ep12: How Astros can quickly right the ship while navigating pitching shortage

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S4 Ep11: How Astros red-hot offense can counterbalance pitching concerns

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S4 Ep10: Early surge underscores Astros recipe for success

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S4 Ep9: After rough start, gritty Astros recover, reset season expectations

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S4 Ep8: Astros Opening Day: Live Postgame Reaction!

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S4 Ep7: Pitching performances, team x-factors the Astros 2026 season will hinge on

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S4 Ep6: Astros blueprint for winning, final roster coming into focus

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S4 Ep5: Astros opening eyes with dominant pitching performances

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S4 Ep4: Astros prospects that could add unexpected wrinkle to 2026 roster!

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S4 Ep3: Early Spring positives and how many offseason boxes got checked

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S4 Ep2: Astros Ace extension window in jeopardy & intriguing new trade opportunities

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S4 Ep1: Heat-check on Astros pitching, hitting ahead of Spring Training

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S3 Ep75: How latest free agency shakeups impact Astros trade market

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S3 Ep74: Has the Astros manager drawn a line in the sand over star slugger?

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S3 Ep73: Carlos Correa makes bold challenge to Astros coaching staff

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S3 Ep72: Has anti-Astros bias taken its final form?

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S3 Ep71: How Astros trade landscape may be taking unexpected turn

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S3 Ep70: How Bregman's deal could impact the Astros trade market

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S3 Ep69: How Astros free agent SPLASH speaks to MAJOR philosophical shift!

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S3 Ep68: A sneaky good Astros "problem" worth considering for 2026

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S3 Ep67: How ESPN looks totally out of touch with latest Astros take

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S3 Ep66: Trade reaction: Astros get creative to reinforce rotation

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S3 Ep65: How Astros seek major impact from gains on the margins

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S3 Ep64: Are Astros on the verge of a shocking roster earthquake?

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S3 Ep63: How Astros could construct a Godfather offer to land a BIG arm!

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S3 Ep62: How Astros offensive pivot could add needed structure, cutting-edge strategies

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S3 Ep61: How Astros hot stove reports imply big roster changes

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S3 Ep60: Baseball insiders dish on who could be in and out for Astros

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S3 Ep59: Roster shake-up begs question how Houston retools for 2026

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S3 Ep58: MLB Insiders add Spicy Twists to Astros offseason roster retool

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S3 Ep57: Why getting the band back together isn't as crazy as it sounds

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S3 Ep56: Major factors influencing change in Astros offseason formula

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S3 Ep55: Biggest potential offseason curveballs?

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

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S3 Ep53: Racing towards the postseason or offseason?

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S3 Ep52: Astros season on the brink: it's now or never time for Houston

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S3 Ep51: After huge sweep, Houston gears up for biggest series of the season

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S3 Ep50: Astros do-or-die stretch is here

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S3 Ep49: Who's really to blame for Astros late season tailspin?

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S3 Ep48: Even with compounding setbacks, Astros' destiny still lies in their hands

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S3 Ep47: Houston's Postseason fate could be decided during this critical stretch

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S3 Ep46: Can Astros rely on run prevention to counterbalance glaring offensive struggles?

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S3 Ep45: Can Yordan power the Astros to finish strong down the stretch?

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S3 Ep44: Astros offense looks revitalized just in time for latest pitching hurdles

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S3 Ep43: Which Astros variables will loom large in recovering from Houston’s freefall

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S3 Ep42: Despite major red flags, Astros still control their own destiny

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S3 Ep41: How scrappy Astros can redefine team as tight division race enters critical stretch

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S3 Ep40: How Astros series win feels larger ahead of huge returns in Houston

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S3 Ep39: Astros role switch-up now necessary to hold what’s left of Houston’s lead

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S3 Ep38: Astros season could now hinge on most unlikely of x-factors

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S3 Ep37: How Astros shocking deadline positions them in division, postseason push!

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S3 Ep36: Astros latest wake-up call highlights now-or-never flashpoint facing Houston

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S3 Ep35: How Astros ascension to AL’s top team is powered by culture, unlikely heroes

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S3 Ep34: How gritty Astros need front office help (and health) to hold the Division line!

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S3 Ep33: How many ticks remain on Astros’ Christian Walker clock?

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S3 Ep32: How Astros can look to silver lining solutions coming out of the break

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S3 Ep31: Critical levers Astros can pull as health concerns, deadline pressures grow

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S3 Ep30: How Astros epic run supercharges expectations for Houston, surging stars

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S3 Ep29: Astros winning ways face another tall task after another successful series!

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S3 Ep28: Astros carve up 2 of the NL’s best, but that’s just part of the story!

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S3 Ep27: Astros put league on notice with dominant pitching, clutch hitting!

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S3 Ep26: Division-leading Astros facing toughest test yet

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S3 Ep25: How ceiling for Astros, rookie phenom may be higher than anyone imagined

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S3 Ep24: Who should REALLY get credit for Astros recent run of dominance

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S3 Ep23: How surging Astros can navigate the Paredes health concern

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S3 Ep22: Astros make major statement with odds-defying run

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S3 Ep21: Perfect Astros storm putting major strength under undue pressure

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S3 Ep20: What missed opportunities & medical blunders really mean for Houston’s foreseeable future

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S3 Ep19: Astros possible reinforcements may now include external options

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S3 Ep18: Paredes & Smith have flipped the Kyle Tucker controversy on its head

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S3 Ep17: Latest setbacks highlight serious concerns around Houston's core philosophies

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S3 Ep16: Astros handling of Jose Altuve should raise grave concerns for season outlook

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S3 Ep15: How latest Bregman revelations fan flame of Astros offensive concerns

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S3 Ep14: How Astros find themselves on critical upswing even with major players MIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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S2 Ep65: Early excitement, opportunities from new-look Astros team

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S2 Ep64: Latest Astros news reveals puzzling path forward for Houston

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S2 Ep63: All in: Which Astros players facing make or break seasons

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S2 Ep62: How latest Astros comments point to mixed signals, communication breakdown

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S2 Ep61: Critical implications, important lessons learned from the Alex Bregman saga

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S2 Ep60: How Bregman’s purported departure, bullpen hierarchy bring opportunities into new focus

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S2 Ep59: Major shifts flying under radar with new-look defense, intriguing pitching infusion

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S2 Ep58: Why there's much more on the line this offseason than ever

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S2 Ep57: Astros add wrinkle to Bregman negotiations while GM gets real about closer situation

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S2 Ep56: How Astros could be on verge of biggest free agent SWERVE of the offseason

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S2 Ep55: How Astros could be back in on Bregman, definitely out on another

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S2 Ep54: Potential trades open door for power bat acquisition

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S2 Ep53: MLB insider says Astros dark horse for big bat, clock ticking for Hunter Brown, Pressly's trade value

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S2 Ep52: MLB insider creates MLB free agency firestorm, shots fired towards Astros

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S2 Ep51: Latest on where Astros, Bregman are situated during turbulent offseason

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S2 Ep50: How free agency splash with Christian Walker answers questions, raises more

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S2 Ep49: Insider reports indicate second wave of changes imminent

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S2 Ep48: What the NEXT era of Astros will look like, post-Tucker

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S2 Ep47: What the Soto deal means for Houston's championship window

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S2 Ep46: Latest Astros free agency reports | How an MLB salary cap could impact Houston

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S2 Ep45: New opportunities, challenges in wake of Kikuchi departure and unclear Bregman market

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S2 Ep44: MLB insiders weigh in on Alex Bregman negotiations and realistic alternatives

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S2 Ep43: Free agents, trade reports, and returns that could re-shape Houston’s pitching

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S2 Ep42: GM's latest comments hold major clues for on/off-field decisions | A shake-up in the front office

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S2 Ep41: Is time on Houston's side with Breggy? Series implications. Bold free agency predictions. Boras scoops another.

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S2 Ep40: Top wildcards impacting Astros offseason moves going into 2025

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S2 Ep39: Are Dusty Baker's latest comments concerning or just sour grapes? Does this postseason underscore Astros needs?

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S2 Ep38: Offseason pitching solutions could involve getting creative in trade market

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S2 Ep37: Stage is set for a totally retooled Astros offense for next season

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S2 Ep36: Dynasty lost: What's next for the Astros?

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S2 Ep35: How Astros can salvage series after Tigers strike first

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S2 Ep34: Wild Card Series Preview: Tigers-Astros!

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S2 Ep33: Grading the season, bullpen perspective, platoon solutions, and postseason roster projections

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S2 Ep32: Postseason draws near: glaring advantages, tough decisions, and potential matchups

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S2 Ep31: New wrinkles in playoff aspirations open up opportunities, challenges

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S2 Ep30: Pitching excellence, flowers for Dana Brown, but the front office gets caught in another fib

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S2 Ep29: Do Astros have the arms to carry them to glory? | Has Houston extended their championship window?

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S2: The bullpen gets a boost while Breggy health wrinkle adds a new puzzle to solve

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S2 Ep28: What's standing between Houston and postseason glory?

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S2: How a rookie manager, catcher have refocused Houston’s championship window

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S2 Ep27: Arms and bats surging with important help seemingly around the corner

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S2: Unorthodox might just be the answer

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S2 Ep26: Help is coming sooner than you think

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S2: Deadline reaction: Are Astros set or sunk?

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S2 Ep25: Astros grab a BIG series W but Mariners grab a big bat

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S2: Who really fixed Hunter Brown and what it means for Astros rotation

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S2 Ep24: First place is nice but competition is about to pick up | Plausible trade targets as deadline looms

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S2 Ep23: Weighing first half successes vs. imminent needs, challenges, and options | SportsMap (and Houston) suffers a devastating loss

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S2 Ep22: Kudos, cap tips, scares, and pressing questions in the final stretch before the Break

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S2 Ep21: MLB's best in June and how to build on it

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S2: What could really be motivating the blockbuster trade report

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S2 Ep20: Critical positions, performances that can keep fortune in Houston’s favor | The future of the corners

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S2: Sneakily rebuilding the arsenal for this season and beyond

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S2 Ep19: Can Blanco, Brown finally put Astros over the edge? | Is Dana Brown's job in peril?

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S2: What's next after Jose Abreu's release?

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S2: Is a player intervention on the horizon?

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S2 Ep18: Why the response to bullpen struggles will be telling

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S2 Ep17: Are Astros last hopes enough to repair foundational cracks?

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S2 Ep16: Houston's path forward gets even more precarious

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S2 Ep15: King Tuck hits another stratosphere while an unexpected return looms large

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S2 Ep14: How the season could hinge on this critical stretch | There's a mole in the clubhouse

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S2 Ep13: Crossing into new levels of concern and the mysterious case of Jim Crane's awareness

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S2 Ep12: Much-needed wins, returns, call-ups and a curious case of revisionist history

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How Texans draft picks could impact Houston this season

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S2 Ep11: Tall road back: prioritizing on (and off) field needs to fuel the turnaround

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S2 Ep10: Surviving brutal slugfests | Slight peek into the braintrust

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S2 Ep9: Blanco en fuego while others appear on thin ice

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S2 Ep8: Unexpected hiccups, opportunities for improvement, and some help is on the way!

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S2 Ep7: Crucial lessons learned after dropping Opening Day thriller

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S2 Ep6: Espada puts another stamp on lineup, young guns make statement outings

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S2: Bonus: 5 critical wildcards to monitor with dust settled on Snell

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S2 Ep5: Shifting rotation x-factors and Spring Training standouts

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S2 Ep4: Astros pitching looks primed to dominate, ESPN's top 100 highlights peak Astroball

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S2: Where Houston rates in early pitching power rankings & why history may repeat itself

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S2 Ep3: 6 positive updates, 2 not-so-good, and which player could be the next extended

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S2: Significant spring training revelation highlights more reasons for optimism!

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S2 Ep2: Espada's lineup shuffle, pitching updates, and debating NY author's Astros rankings

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S2: Extremely positive Yordan update could be first step towards landmark year

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S2 Ep1: Huge year projected, Breggy hulks up, & outfield balancing act could be key

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Strategic pivots as rotation competition heats up

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Eye-opening Astros report hints at something special brewing

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What Altuve's extension signals for Astros

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Cause & intent: Intriguing implications of the Hader addition

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SHOCKER: Hader to the H!

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S1: Reaction: Joe Espada named manager | The optics were telling

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S1 Ep48: Navigating a minefield in the hunt for Astros next manager | Dusty with some interesting remarks on the way out

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S1 Ep47: Diary of a disastrous end | What's next for Houston in 2024?

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S1 Ep46: The case for an unexpected shakeup | Was Dusty Baker right all along?

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S1 Ep45: What to expect from the all-Texas ALCS! | Is Dusty the best Astros manager ever?

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S1 Ep44: All eyes shift to these primetime players in ALDS slugfest | Astros make eye-opening front office moves

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S1 Ep43: Did Dusty Baker tip his hand on postseason strategy? | Potential ALDS matchups

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S1 Ep42: Season on life support | Realities of the tough final stretch

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S1 Ep41: How wild division finish sets up for Astros over final pivotal stretch | Are the Dusty, Chas rumors impacting team morale?

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S1 Ep40: How red-hot offense stacks up with league’s best | How to navigate shaky rotation

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S1 Ep39: Aftermath of domination | Familiar pieces of a new offense | Crane's next big move?

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S1 Ep38: Astros still hold ace in the hole against new challengers to the crown

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S1 Ep37: The excuses are getting Dusty during a division dogfight

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S1 Ep36: New contenders have surfaced to challenge Astros postseason push

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S1 Ep35: Astros raise eyebrows with roster moves | Navigating the leaky bullpen

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Bonus: The return of Verlander!

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S1 Ep34: Can Astros afford to counter Rangers' big moves? | Dusty's losing his patience with the media

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S1 Ep33: Positive steps for Javier, potential JV reunion, and King Tuck's kingdom

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S1 Ep32: Here are the Driving Forces FUELING Astros’ Offensive BREAKOUT!

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S1 Ep31: Post All-Star Break Projections, Potential Call-Ups and Trades!

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S1 Ep30: Never-say-die on display | 2023 Mid-season awards!

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S1 Ep29: What's the future of Montero, Dusty Baker? | Here's who is saving the Astros right now!

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S1 Ep28: The mystery of Astros season has turned into a “who did it?” and “who hasn’t”

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S1 Ep27: How Astros first half could all hinge on this stretch (and a power struggle)

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S1 Ep26: Bregman is breaking out, how Astros 1-2 punch stacks up, and are Rangers reality?

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S1 Ep25: Astros maximize their secret weapons, prove a playoff strength was not a fluke

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S1 Ep24: 3 unlikely heroes, the infield puzzle, and some national media cope

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S1 Ep23: Astros top-notch pitching performances just recalibrated expectations

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S1 Ep22: Almost there! Incoming reinforcements and misconstrued debates

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S1 Ep21: How early Astros revelations are reshaping expectations

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S1 Ep20: Yordan’s historic start still leaves Astros with important decisions

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S1 Ep19: It ain't no fun when the rabbit's got the gun!

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S1 Ep18: Unlikely heroes answering the bell for Astros!

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S1 Ep17: Here’s how Astros can get well IN A HURRY!

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S1 Ep16: Your ultimate Houston Astros opening day preview!

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S1 Ep15: Astros have some fascinating options for lineup in absence of Jose Altuve | 015

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S1 Ep14: These young Astros impressing with arms, bats | 014

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S1 Ep13: Are Astros young guns ready 2 reign? | 013

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S1 Ep12: These Astros players are on the clock...literally! | 012

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S1 Ep11: Red Sox fess up, Astros eye more extensions, prayer circles for McCullers | 011

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S1 Ep10: Astros GM already making moves. Prospects to watch for. Catcher conundrum. | 010

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S1 Ep9: MLB media making MORE money at Astros expense! | 009

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S1 Ep8: Infamous Astros antagonist monetizes his Houston rivalry | 008

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S1 Ep7: Updates on Yuli, Brantley, & the GM search | 007

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S1 Ep6: Astros interviewing GM candidates, salary snags, and int'l signings! | 006

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S1 Ep5: Have Yankees closed gap on Astros? Who is the next Astros breakout rookie? | 005

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S1 Ep4: Should Astros consider Bauer? Possible broadcast shake-up? | 004

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S1 Ep3: Brantley returns! Should Yankees rotation scare Houston? | 003

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S1 Ep2: Will Astros be compelled to answer MLB's spending spree?

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1: Justin Verlander bounces, OutfielderPalooza | 001

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