Full Seam Ahead - A Houston Astros Podcast
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Full Seam Ahead - A Houston Astros PodcastMay 10, 2024
Astros Escape A Sweep in The Bronx
- Astros won the series finale against the Yankees
- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
- Kyle Tucker's on a Power Trip
- WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE ASTROS!
- Pitching Preview
- News from The Train Station!
- Are the Astros sellers?
- Help is on the way
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/58nJPM4kb28
Mariners Navigate Through The Astros
- The Houston Astros dropped the series against the Seattle Mariners.
- Recap the Mariners
- SHOUTOUT BIG BAD JON!
- Hunter Brown with another rough start
- Would Brown be better in the Astros bullpen?
- Dive deep on the Astros bullpen and offense
- Jose Altuve makes history!
- Who's Invited To The Carne Asada!
- Pitching Preview
- News from The Train Station
- Around The Horn!
- Which City Connect jersey is better? Tampa Bay or Detroit?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/EKo7VQy5uZo
Astros Didn't Let Their Guard Down!
- The Astros have won back-to-back series's for the first time this season!
- Mexico City fun!
- One run games are the Astros Kryptonite
- Does Bregman need to be moved down in the order?
- The Rookie and The Vet!
- Jose Abreu optioned to West Palm Beach
- Who's Invited To The Carne Asada!
- Pitching Preview!
- News from the Train Station!
- Welcome to the show, Joey Loperfido!
- Injury updates
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/YNV1C_on8v0
Lost In The Windy City!
- Astros lose their third series in a row and can possibly be swept by the Cubs.
- Recap Game 1 and 2
- J.P. France struggles, but settles
- Spencer Arrighetti with another rough start, however, there was an encouraging sign to see
- RISP was atrocious
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- Mexico City series!
- News from the Train Station!
- Framber Valdez and Cristian Javier updates
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/EqSsDeqbb1Q
Presidential Reap!
- The Houston Astros lose a frustrating series against the Washington Nationals!
- Recap the Nats series
- Astros backend of their bullpen continue to struggle to close out games
- Middle of the Astros lineup has to step up
- Do the Astros need to rearrange their lineup?
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- Pitching preview!
- News from the Train Station!
- Thoughts on what the Astros GM Dana Brown had to say about Jose Abreu
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/PBCdiqqGJHo?feature=share
Chopped and Screwed-ATL Version!
- The Astros were swept by the Braves at Minute Maid Park.
- Is there still hope?
- Astros News!
- Justin Verlander returns on Friday
- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
- Hunter Brown J.P. France
- Bullpen woes continue at the back end
- Runners in scoring position (RISP) were brutal
- Astros continue to struggle in extra inning games
- Do the Astros have a vocal leader?
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- Pitching Preview!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/cS7uh0RAA9w?feature=share
A Texas Size W For The Astros!
- Astros take two-of-three from the Rangers!
- Cristian Javier and Ronel Blanco STEPPED UP!
- Kyle Tucker creates a SPARK!
- Astros' Offense is starting to click!
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- Pitching preview!
- Astros news!
- Framber Valdez update!
- Joey Loperfido is on a TEAR!
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/eT5mQUcJKXE?feature=share
Royal Flush!
- The Royals swept the Astros and held them to 8 runs
- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
- Is any other Astro player going to step up?
- RISP is brutal!
- Astros bullpen is depleted!
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- Pitching preview!
- Astros News!
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/4ZLtEXtd8DY
Texas Two Step!
- The Houston Astros split the four game series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington!
- Framber Valdez scratched from his Monday's start.
- What's next?
- Recap the Rangers series
- Astros bullpen produce in the last game
- Ronel Blanco continues to DOMINATE!
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- HOU vs. KC Pitching Preview
- Astros news
- Around the Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/b1TcEbFbcTc?feature=share
Power Arms & Power Surge!
- The Houston Astros take two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays!
- Recap the Blue Jays series!
- Home runs were flying in the Juice Box!
- A NO-HITTER was thrown!
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- HOU vs. TEX Pitching Preview!
- Astros Injury News!
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/VkCB7hjoEtA?feature=share
Astros Drop 4!
- The Houston Astros were swept by the New York Yankees and start the 2024 season, 0-4, for the first time since 1978.
- The Good, the Bad, the Ugly!
- Who's invited to the Carne Asada!
- TOR vs. HOU Pitching Preview!
- Around The Horn!
- 2 Bench Clearing incidents!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RHKnPAg5vfw
Opening Day EVE at The White Rhino!
- BASEBALL IS BACK!!! And we are LIVE at The White Rhino Patio & Cocktail Bar!
- Share the latest Astros News!
- Give the Pitching Preview against the Yankees and Astros!
- CAP/NO CAP on the '24 season!
- Around the Horn!
- 2024 MLB Predictions and Awards!
- Much, much, more!
- YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/pNR1eRCITfg?feature=share
2024 Astros Opening Day Roster Projection!
- We are 3 DAYS AWAY FROM OPENING DAY!!!
- Project the Astros Opening Day Roster!
- Which players have a shot of making the team?
- Astros Injury Updates!
- Astros News!
- Alex Bregman's phenomenal spring and possible contract talks during the season?
- Joey Loperfido's first Spring Training comes to an end!
- Around The Horn!
- Shohei Ohtani drama!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/CKteK81_CuY
Panic Button Before Opening Day?
- Is it time to panic if you're an Astros fan?
- Astros Injury Updates
- Blake Snell Rumor
- Breaking news during the LIVE show
- Projecting the Opening Day starting rotation
- Astros news
- Around The Horn
- Much, much, more!
- YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/XGpRAVnaXN8?feature=share
Pitching and Bananas!
- Astros Injury Updates!
- Starting Pitching Continues to Perform! - Astros Option Some Minor Leaguers to Minor League Camp!
- Go BANANAS at Minute Maid Park!
- Who made an appearance and can Zo get a hit off of one of them? - Around the Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/epoLU66r994
Mailbag Monday-Spring Training Edition!
- Astros Starting Pitching is dominating early on!
- Jake Meyers offensive hot start!
- Latest Astros roster moves!
- Mailbag Monday!
- Around The Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/XR7ovWu9CVg
Astros 1-2 Punch
- Can the Astros have a new 1-2 punch in their lineup?
- Is it a good idea to bat Yordan Alvarez in the two spot?
- Breakdown Astros game recaps!
- Skipper updates!
- Around the Horn!
- Fantasy Football punishment!
-Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/zcKI4rzgDbA?feature=share
What's Buzzing in West Palm!
- Skipper updates!
- Jake Meyers confidence!
- Yordan Alvarez leadership!
- Cristian Javier lost 15 pounds!
- Impressions on Spencer Arrighetti!
- Around the Horn!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/tLRHF-z6ib8
MLB Central Host Robert Flores Joins The Show!
- MLB Analyst and friend of the show Robert Flores joins!
- Robert Flores's offseason!
- We discuss on the current MLB free agents, offseason and MLB The Show 24!
- Thoughts on the Astros offseason!
- Astros chances on returning back to the World Series!
- Is there a possibility Astros can extend Alex Bregman?
- First-year manager Joe Espada!
- Which young player will have an impact for the Astros?
- Yainer Diaz development!
- Jeremy Pena's new batting stance!
- Astros Predictions for the upcoming season!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/zTuuSV99eTo
Concern at Astros Spring Training?
- Baseball season is BACK!
- Thoughts on the Justin Verlander and J.P. France news!
- Should Astros fans be concerned?
- Does Astros GM Dana Brown look into the market?
- Joe Espada announced Josh Hader as the Astros closer!
- Ryan Pressly talks to the media Wednesday!
- What's cooking in the offseason?
- Thoughts on the new MLB Nike Vapor Jerseys!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/rsXYT1oE8QE?feature=share
Relentless!
- Astros reveal their new campaign slogan: Relentless!
- Thoughts on the Astros slogan! - Astros announce some promotional/theme nights! - What's the new ballpark food coming to Minute Maid Park? - Dana Brown and Joe Espada talk to the media before Spring Training! - CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches! - What's the stove cooking in the offseason!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/ul18b7fxPgM
Jose Altuve is an Astro for life!
- The Houston Astros and Jose Altuve agree on a five-year extension! - Thoughts on the deal for Altuve and the Astros? - What does the future look like for the next upcoming Astro free agents? - Mauricio Dubon arbitration hearing! - Thoughts on the spring training hats! - Moves around the American League!
- Much, much, more
YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/k3usW1YcLv8?feature=share
Astros Acquire Trey Cabbage!
- Thoughts on the Astros acquiring INF/OF Trey Cabbage in a trade!
- Can he be a hidden gem?
- Lance Berkman inducted to the Houston Hall of Fame!
- Mr. October Celebrity Golf Classic!
- Who has the better golf swing?
- CAP/NO CAP!
- What's the stove cooking in the offseason?
- The guys try to name all the MLB The Show Cover Athletes from 2014-2024!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/iPFY6NH9xWM?feature=share
Two Houston Southpaws!
- Former Astros closer Billy Wagner JUST MISSED the Hall of Fame by five votes!
- Thoughts on Wagner missing the call!
- Wagner's voting numbers are trending in the right direction!
- Wagner's stats show why he's a Hall of Famer!
- Discuss Josh Hader's press conference!
- Are the Astros done this offseason?
- What's the stove cooking in the offseason?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/kOBTeEX_Djk?feature=share
Astros sign five-time All-Star Josh Hader!
- Astros make a HUGE splash and sign 5x All-Star Josh Hader!
- The guys share their thoughts on the signing!
- Was it too good to pass up on signing Hader?
- Pressly? Hader? Who's the Astros closer in 2024?
- Astros owner Jim Crane on the Hader signing and Astros approach in 2024!
- Offseason grade after the Hader signing!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/eD2ic2Bs4Ps?feature=share
Graveman out, What's next for the bullpen?
- Astros RHP Kendall Graveman is out for the 2024 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery.
- What's next for the Astros bullpen?
- Angel's replacement candidates!
- Zo's replacement candidates!
- Thoughts on the Astros arbitration!
- Astros sign nine international prospects!
- Which international prospect draws comparison to one MLB superstar?
- Hall of Fame update!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Y_OQWf3Bslc
Predicting the Astros Rotation & Bullpen!
- Introducing our new 2024 intro!
- Predicting the Astros Rotation & Bullpen!
- MLB Network ranks 2 Astro players on the Top 10 Right Now starting pitchers and catchers!
- One final SHOUTOUT to Uncle Mike!
- World Baseball Classic coming to Houston?
- What's the stove cooking in the offseason?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/ZtLE0Y4vJsE
Billy "The Kid" Wagner!
- 7x All-Star Billy Wagner joins the show!
- How did Wagner become a closer?
- Thoughts on the Hall of Fame!
- What would it mean to Wagner to become the 6th player from Virginia to get into the Hall?
- Shares his path to coaching!
- What motives Wags?
- Brent Strom's impact on Wagner's career!
- Rapid Fire!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PWLpF7dpQ2U
All-Star and Silver Slugger Morgan Ensberg!
- 1998 All-American, 2005 All-Star and Silver Slugger, Morgan Ensberg joins the show!
- Ensberg's thoughts on the famous Houston Chronicle cover in 2005!
- How special was the 2005 Astros!
- Cardinals vs. Astros rivalry in the 2000s!
- How does Jose Altuve compare to his teammates, Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio?
- Managing the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Triple-A affiliate, Durham Bulls!
- Coaching after his baseball career!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/sCzoo7-2BnU
Astros Christmas Wish List!
- Astros Money Management!
- Will anything change in the Astros spending soon or in the future?
- Alvarez and Tucker selected to the All-MLB Second-Team!
- Angel's Christmas Wish List!
- Zo's Christmas Wish List!
- What's the stove cooking?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2WeTx8uPbkQ
Alvarez For MVP & Astros Mariachi 5!
- With Shohei Ohtani GONE! Can Yordan Alvarez win an AL MVP?
- All-Time Astros Mariachi Band!
- Angel's Astros Mariachi Pitching 5!
- Zo's Astros Mariachi Pitching 5!
- Ohtani is moving 45 min. away from Anaheim!
- Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto next?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/UePccwqVXls
Astros Post Winter Meetings!
- Astros' General Manager Dana Brown attended his first MLB Winter Meetings as a GM!
- Astros got their backup catcher!
- Astros acquired a relief pitcher!
- Are the Astros done for the 2023 offseason?
- Dana Brown talk!
- Yainer Diaz is the primary catcher!
- ONE BIG NAME was traded and it deals with a team in New York!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/V8pmtca2tyY
Is Alex Bregman on the move?
- MLB Network Radio Analyst Jim Duquette believes Alex Bregman could be on the move!
- Does it make sense to trade Bregs?
- Astros hire a new scouting director!
- Joe Espada adjusts his 2024 coaching staff!
- The Rumor Roll is going DOWN in the stove!
- Much, much, more!
Wags 4 Hall of Fame!
- Astros front office members and coaches are moving!
- Wags 4 Hall of Fame!
- The guys share their thoughts and tell you why Billy Wagner deserves to be in the Hall of Fame!
- Is Jake Meyers on the move?
- The guys share their top 10 picks for the Hall of Fame if they had a vote!
- The stove is warming up!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/H2UT7Su9uk4
Astros Next Manager: Joe Espada!
- Astros announce Joe Espada as the next manager!
- Was Espada the right hire for the Astros?
- Who could be on Espada's coaching staff for next season?
- Is Jose Altuve a priority over Alex Bregman?
- Kyle Tucker wins a Silver Slugger Award!
- What's the stove cooking?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Prv519QFu08
The Stove is Warming Up!
- SHOUTOUT to Mauricio Dubon!
- Update on Astros managerial search!
- What are the Astros looking for at Free Agency?
- Yordan Alvarez shares a picture of him and Luis Robert Jr....
- Entertainment center coming soon in 2024!
- Stove is cooking in the off-season!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/0gfh1xgA2xA
Astros Vacant Managerial Search!
- Happy Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos!
- Favorite Dusty Baker Moment!
- Astros Managerial Search!
- Angel's Top 5 Managerial Candidates!
- Zo's Top 5 Managerial Candidates!
- What's your favorite candy to eat on Halloween?
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/rjy458gyUyQ
2019 World Series Vibes at Home!
- The Astros lose both games at home while the Rangers advance to the World Series.
- Recap of ALCS Games 6 and 7!
- Dusty Baker rides away!
- Thoughts on the Astros 2023 season!
- Astros Free Agents!
- Way Too Early Predictions into the Crystal Ball!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ZhKqv7suEqM
Astros are up 3-2 in the ALCS!
- Quickly Recap Games 3 and 4!
- Go into much greater detail on Game 5!
- Thoughts on the Bryan Abreu suspension!
- Thoughts on the Astros after their three games at Globe Life Field!
- Preview the pitching matchup for Game 6!
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/tps9Vb3RVJ4
Astros down 0-2 in the ALCS!
- The Astros dropped both games at home against the Rangers.
- Recap Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS!
- Thoughts on the Astros performance after two games!
- Someone needs to step up besides Yordan Alvarez!
- Lineup prediction for Game 3
- Preview the pitching matchup for Game 3!
- Look back at our FSA Keys to the Series!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fhQkwnFJqcA
SEVEN STRAIGHT ALCS APPEARANCES!
- Your Houston Astros are heading to the ALCS for the 7th straight time!
- ALDS Game 3 and 4 Recap!
- Thoughts on the Postseason format!
- Cuban Connection!
- FSA's Keys To The Series!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/sOFOfwTb-o8
ALDS Game Recaps & Game 3 Preview!
- The ALDS is tied with one game a piece for both the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros.
- ALDS Game 1 and 2 Recap! - Bregman and Tucker HAVE TO start hitting! - Astros Notes for Game 3! - Pitching Preview for Game 3!
- FSA Keys to the Game!
- Thoughts on Yainer Diaz DH'ing over Brantley.
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/MT7kQYhO5vU
ALDS Game 1 and 2 Preview!
-Postseason Baseball is here!
-Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros in the American League Division Series!
-Thoughts and observations at the Astros practice!
-Game 1 and 2 Pitching Preview!
-Predicting Astros 26-man roster!
-Predicting the series!
-Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/C-sM_-WEBGg
Your 2023 AL West Champions!
- The Houston Astros win the AL West and host the first game of the ALDS!
- SHOUTOUTS!!!
- How did Jose Abreu do in his first season as an Astro?
- Thoughts on the 2023 regular season!
- Who do you want the Astros to face in the ALDS?
- Kyle Tucker "petition" for his 30th home run!
- Astros Regular Season Awards!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/RGpPz0sJTGw
Unplugging Electric Factory!
- The Houston Astros win a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners!
- SHOUTOUTS!!! are back!
- We take a look at the Astros playoff scenarios!
- Arizona D-Backs Preview!
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Over/Under!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/ZnoeoEUGprY
Crown Dropped!
- The Houston Astros dropped their fourth consecutive series.
- Pros and Cons!
- Seattle Mariners Preview!
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Over/Under!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/a4ygcxZLP7U
Now, It's a Sprint!
- Astros drop their third consecutive series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Pros and Cons!
- Kansas City Royals Preview!
- Does Jose Urquidy need to start one game?
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Over/Under!
YouTube link:https://youtu.be/caH5cLicNtE
Not a Royal Series!
- Astros drop another series to the 100 + loss Kansas City Royals!
- SHOUTOUTS!!!
- Breakdown Jose Altuve's Hitting!
- Baltimore Orioles Preview!
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Over/Under!
- Much, much, more!
- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/myEcEM_Nw_s
Almost Another No-No!
- The Houston Astros ALMOST threw another no-hitter.
- SHOUTOUTS!!!
- The AL West race is heating up!
- Who has the easier schedule?
- Kansas City Royals Preview!
- Kansas City or Texas BBQ?
- Offensive/Pitching MVPs & Hot Take!
- Over/Under!
- Much, much, more!
- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uxZNpABP6AY
Swinging 'Stros!
- Angel returns to the pod!
- SHOUTOUTS!!!
- Oakland Athletics Preview!
- Is Hunter Brown a starter if the Astros reach the postseason?
- Over/Under!
- Much, much, more!
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xvVtVZ7tvlQ