Astros Podcasts

Since the season came to a close, Astros fans have been getting a glimpse, through the turnarounds of the Orioles & Royals, that downtrodden franchises can rebound & play deep into October. While 70 wins might not seem like cause for celebration, it’s a big step for a club that lost over 100 games 3 …

The Astros got a jumpstart on the offseason by hiring a new manager for the club, A.J. Hinch. As first reported by Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle, Hinch was selected as the Astros skipper early Monday afternoon when the other candidates were notified they were out of the running. Hinch fits all the criteria …

In this HST podcast interview, the former Astros 2nd baseman talks about current 2nd baseman Jose Altuve, his amazing season & comparisons between the two.

In this Astros.com article by Brian McTaggert, you’ll find out why the Astros chose Fresno for their new Triple A affiliate over Colorado Springs.  Is the Woodlands an option down the road?  Or maybe Roundrock will once again be the Triple A home for the ‘Stros?

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young announced George Springer  has become SAY’s Spokesperson. They will raise stuttering awareness & education globally & build compassion for individuals like George himself who stutter.  In this DigitalJournal.com story, Springer talks about why this organization is so important to him.

Who is the greatest Coach/Manager in Houston history?

Manager candidates with MLB experience may have a leg up for the Astros job. Ex-Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu, ex-Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch, Angels bench coach Dino Ebel, Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo & ex-Indians/Nationals manager Manny Acta are among the reported names in the running.  Here’s the latest on the Astros managerial search from Jon …

Former Astros Manager Bo Porter gives his 1st interview following his ouster as Houston’s manager.  In this Evan Drellich Houston Chronicle One-on-One, Porter talks Jeff Luhnow, his future & clubhouse dynamics.

Astros GM Jeff Luhnow is very aware of the critics but he says in this Joshua Green Business Week article that he’s developed thick skin.  This is a fascinating look at Luhnow, his philosophies & the Astros Moneyball approach.  Listen to this quote from the piece by Astros 29 year old Assistant GM David Stearns.  “We …

For a team mired in the bottom of the baseball standings & coming off 3 consecutive 100 plus loss seasons, the Houston Astros continue to be newsworthy. The Labor Day firing of Astros’ skipper Bo Porter should not come as a total surprise, given the friction between GM Jeff Luhnow & the manager that was …

Sources told FoxSports Ken Rosenthal that Astros Manager Bo Porter & GM Jeff Luhnow are not getting along at all.  In this Evan Drellich Houston Chronicle story, we hear there was a recent heated argument between the two & that tensions have been mounting for awhile now.  A source tells Drellich that Luhnow hasn’t been happy …

It is the big question for every Astros fan & for GM Jeff Luhnow.  Can Chris Carter keep this up?  He’s had 19 homeruns since July 1st.  This pace may not be realistic but, as Sports Illustrated’s Ben Reiter writes in this piece, what are the realistic hopes for Chris Carter?

Does it make the most sense for the Astros to trade Chad Qualls right now?  The Detroit Tigers put a claim for Qualls when the Astros exposed him to the waiver wire.  They are desperate for relievers.  In this Jon Heyman CBS Sports article, the argument is made to trade Qualls while the timing is …

Everybody is talking about this interview.  CSN Houston’s Julia Morales interviews Matthew McConaughey at the Red Sox-Astros game & they talk fanny packs.  In this CSNHouston.com video, we learn about Julia’s fascination with the fanny pack.

Even though the Astros are on their way to a 90 plus loss season again, there is evidence they are improving. In this Mike Axisa CBS Sports analysis, he shows how they’ve improved in places like the outfield & with the pitching staff. I guess we’ll take any positive Astros articles we can find, right?

Colin McHugh’s girlfriend said he had no chance of getting drafted. Why was she so sure? You’ll hear the rest of the story in this Evan Drellich Houston Chronicle feature on McHugh & Dallas Keuchel. These guys actually know each other from when they both played in the Cape Cod League, which was a fantastic …

Similar to this season, the Astros were trying to rebuild from some bad years in the early 90’s. This was the year the Astros traded for Mike Hampton & Jeff Bagwell had a historic year.  But, as David Barron tell us in this Houston Chronicle story, Bagwell broke his hand & the rest of baseball …

Much like the Liberty Bell that is the symbol of their city, the Philadelphia Phillies have a crack in their foundation that bears the mark of a flawed structural composition. The Phillies have staved off rebuilding the past few years in order to eke a few more years out of an aging core, acquiring veteran …

Could the Astros be parting with some top prospects? The Astros are facing some tough 40-man roster decisions regarding player eligibility for the Rule V draft, according to J.J. Cooper in this Baseball America story.

Want a feel good story in these dog days of summer? Ex-Astros OF Jason Lane is back again in the big leagues and pitching superbly for the Padres, as this USA Today article by Ted Berg notes.