Astros Podcasts

Bleav Network Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr hit on the Texans new uniforms, Caserio’s under the radar moves, final pre-NFL Draft Thoughts, why the Astros pitchers are broken, a leadership void, Yainer’s achilles heel & a tribute to Howard in Memorial.
(1:20) Reviewing New Texans Unis!
(4:54) Texans Special Teams still special?
(6:01) T’Vondre Sweat to Texans?
(7:34) …

Host Robert Land asks English Astros Superfan George Martin about the Astros high powered bullpen disaster, what’s Espada’s fault, how new baserunning is doing, if Spencer Arrighetti is legit, Forrest Whitley’s return & his biggest positive so far.
(1:00) How did English George Martin become big Astros Fan?
(3:00) What happened to Astros bullpen aces?
(6:38) Is any …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at Texans GM Caserio’s sneaky brilliant contract with Stefon Diggs & what it means. Plus, we hit Framber Valdez injury, Bregman’s potential extension, the Jose Abreu mess & great news for the Coogs basketball program.
(:31) Reaction to Stefon Diggs trade
(2:27) Why did Diggs contract set up huge …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Locked on Astros & Back to the Bullpen podcast Host Brett Chancey about the incredible Ronel Blanco no-hitter, Espada’s biggest mistakes so far & the Astros early positives.
(1:01) Trolling Yankees Fans
(2:07) Ronel Blanco No-Hitter & his incredible background
(3:38) Great facts about No-hitter
(5:10) Astros brilliant scouting dept!a
(7:30) What we …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr preview the ’24 Astros season with longtime Astros Voice Greg Lucas.
(2:04) Bench Position: Singleton vs. Loperfido
(6:06) Final Spots in Bullpen
(9:05) Which starter concerns us most?
(12:00) Which pitcher can make a positive jump?
(14:07 Which hitter can make a positive jump?
(15:40) Which hitter might fall off?
(17:30) How’s Espada handled his 1st …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at what happened with the Astros and Blake Snell, maybe a missed opportunity, starting pitching issues, Urquidy’s injury & Joey Loperfido’s surprising Spring Training.
(1:00) Starting Pitching: Big Worry? (Urquidy Injury)
(5:05) Middle Relief Making Matters Worse?
(7:25) Should Astros have gone after Blake Snell? Was it worth contract Giants gave …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at the Texans Day 2 of Free Agency – the additions of Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair, Noah Brown, Tommy Townsend, Del’Shawn Phillips & Mike Ford. Did the Texans miss out on Derrick Henry & Devin Singletary? Is there hope for Danielle Hunter & Arik Armstead? …

Host Robert Land asks Astros Future Co-Host (and AstrosFuture.com Contributor) Kenny Van Doren who are the Astros young Spring Training standouts, which prospects could fill the back of the bullpen & the back of the bench. How good are Spencer Arrighetti, Will Wagner & Jacob Melton? Van Doren answers major questions about the …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr wonder if the Dalton Schultz price was too high, hit on why the Texans don’t want Saquon Barkley, if missing on Mike Evans is bad, Haason Reddick rumors & the Top 5 Texans Free Agent Signings ever. Plus, should we panic over Verlander injury? Is JP France …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at how the Astros are working with Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier & Jose Urquidy to fix last year’s issues. Plus, we hit on Espada’s new lineup, how he’s using Yainer Diaz differently, what Yainer worked on over the offseason, Whitley’s latest injury, the new aggression on the …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks USA Today Texans Analyst John Crumpler which 5 Linebackers the Texans should target in Free Agency & what defensive linemen he’d sign over Jonathan Greenard. Plus, we get into Jose Abreu new Pilates hobby, Jeremy Peña’s new batting stance & we’re joined by Houston Aeros great Jack …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 Potential Texans Defensive Tackle Free Agent targets, 3 Astros needing bounce back seasons & pay tribute to new Hall of Famer Andre Johnson with stories his teammates shared with us over the 10 yrs of our show.
(1:03) Should Texans go after Chris Jones?
(2:30) Justin Madubuike?
(3:15) Christian …

Host Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 Potential Texans Free Agent RB targets, Altuve’s huge Astros contract extension, Chas McCormick’s wedding & the Coogs getting crushed by the Jayhawks.
(:57) Will Texans trade Dameon Pierce?
(2:00) Derrick Henry
(5:05 Saquon Barkley
(6:44) Tony Pollard
(7:27) D’Andre Swift
(7:59) Zack Moss
(14:30) Altuve Extension
(19:35) Bregman Extension & Dubon arbitration
(22:25) Baseball America …

Host Robert Land asks 30 Year Astros voice Bill Brown about his new book ‘Baseball’s Bizarre Season’, the ’22 Championship & fun stories with Astros characters Jose Lima, Yogi Berra, Billy Wagner, Charlie Kerfeld & Larry Andersen.
(1:00) Story behind Baseball’s Bizarre Season
(2:46) Cardinals Mgr Johnny Keane’s Houston connection
(4:13) Tim McCarver, Bob Uecker, Tim McCarver, Jack …

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at 5 potential Texans Wide Receiver Free Agent targets, remember ex Astros Manager Jimy Williams & get into the Coogs overtime win over the Longhorns.
(:32) How to spend Texans Free Agent money
(3:15) Top 5 FA Receiver targets: Mike Evans
(5:00) Tee Higgins
(5:38) Michael Pittman
(6:34) Calvin Ridley
(8:10) Tyler Boyd
(9:10) Gabe …

Host Robert Land asks longtime Astros Broadcaster Greg Lucas about Billy Wagner getting denied the Hall of Fame again, the Josh Hader signing & new Astros Hall of Famer Ken Caminiti.
(:54) Billy Wagner denied Hall of Fame again
(2:32) Wagner’s Hall of Fame case
(4:40) Favorite Billy Wagner story
(6:58) Wagner’s life is a great movie
(7:22) Randy Johnson …

Host Robert Land breaks down the Astros newest bullpen ace. What does this mean going forward? Did Jim Crane change perception? What does it mean for Ryan Pressly?
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Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) preview the Texans playoff tilt with the Ravens & hit Keenum heaping major praise on Stroud, how weather affects the Texans, Noah Brown’s loss, keys to the game, the Astros losing an arm & an old Oilers Head Coach who just can’t quit.
(:30) Do the …

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) look at how to replace Tank Dell, the emergence of Derek Stingley, a good veteran Texans signing, Nico vs. Andre Johnson, Stroud’s MVP chase update, 2 new Astros additions & we preview the Jets-Texans.
(:28) Is the AFC South back in play for Texans?
(2:00) How good …

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) look at CJ Stroud’s MVP odds, Texans playoff chances, Denzel Perryman’s suspension, the Texans-Cardinals matchup, the Astros hiring Joe Espada and Altuve & Bregman contract extensions.
(:38) Texans Playoff Chances?
(2:10) Stroud’s MVP odds
(4:36) Texans Sliding Doors Moment
(7:48) Denzel Perryman suspension & it’s effect on Sunday
(12:48) Underrated …