Episodios

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

    S3 Ep17: Latest setbacks highlight serious concerns around Houston's core philosophies
    May 22 2025
    Another week, another Astros starter goes down with elbow issues. Can Houston tread water with 3/5ths of their rotation on the shelf? With another setback to the pitching, the Stone Cold Stros panel takes a hard look at the curious roster construction that really begs the question, are they #BuiltForThis? After finally hearing from Yordan Alvarez directly about his injury, how much would a healthy career-level Yordan mean to giving Houston's hopes of keeping their playoff appearance streak alive?
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    25 m
  • S3 Ep16: Astros handling of Jose Altuve should raise grave concerns for season outlook

    S3 Ep16: Astros handling of Jose Altuve should raise grave concerns for season outlook
    May 19 2025
    As Houston keeps hovering just over the .500 mark for the season, the Stone Cold 'Stros crew checks in on what's working for the Astros (the pitching and defense) and what's not working (most of the offense, Altuve's usage, return to play protocols, and preventing steals on the base paths).
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    24 m
  • S3 Ep15: How latest Bregman revelations fan flame of Astros offensive concerns

    S3 Ep15: How latest Bregman revelations fan flame of Astros offensive concerns
    May 15 2025
    Even with suboptimal offensive performances, the Astros find themselves right in the thick of content for the Division. Does that mean they are just a healthy Yordan Alvarez away from taking control of the AL West? Speaking of the AL West, Houston enters a big stretch of division
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    31 m
  • S3 Ep14: How Astros find themselves on critical upswing even with major players MIA

    S3 Ep14: How Astros find themselves on critical upswing even with major players MIA
    May 12 2025
    Mounting evidence points to the Astros offense waking up. The Houston rotation takes some hits with Hayden Wesneski's health concerns and Lance McCullers Jr's rocky returns. Hunter Brown and Jeremy Pena go head-to-head for Astros quarter season MVP.
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    20 m
  • S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles

    S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles
    May 8 2025
    What Yordan's IL stint means for Houston. Examining Jose Altuve's extension in the aftermath of the roster moves that have followed. Should the Astros explore bringing back Michael Brantley to be a mentor for the hitters on this team, specifically to help Altuve adjust to what appears to be a decline in his abilities?
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    32 m
  • S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!

    S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!
    May 5 2025
    Even while struggling for consistency, the Astros are still within striking distance of the Division lead. Jose Altuve's struggling trends with the bat. Examining Lance McCullers' return. How critical are the next 7 series considering the current standings and the Division implications?
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    28 m
  • S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround

    S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround
    May 1 2025
    Christian Walker's recent success and some eye-opening advanced stats. Jeremy Pena is thrust into the leadoff spot following Altuve's request to move down. The implications and expectations surrounding Lance McCullers Jr's imminent return to action.
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    29 m
  • S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense

    S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense
    Apr 28 2025
    Houston's entire pitching staff continues to impress and there's no reason to think its not sustainable. While the Astros offense continues to struggle to find consistent production, is it actually a good sign that the team is keeping pace in the Division without Houston's offense waking up? Can Houston optimize their lineup by moving Jose Altuve back to second base?
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    26 m
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