Banging The Can

Ross Bolen discusses the Rockets losing Fred VanVleet to ACL surgery, the Texans releasing C. J. Gardener-Johnson, and the Astros potentially missing the postseason.

Video Produced by Kade Orris

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Ross Bolen discusses the worst Houston sports weekend of 2025 (so far) where the Texans lost to the Jaguars and fell to 0-3 on the season, and the Astros were swept by the Mariners to all but destroy their chances of winning the AL West.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros maintaining the Silver Boot for the ninth consecutive season by winning the season series over the Texas Rangers, Yordan Alvarez getting injured again, Zach Cole’s meteoric rise, the imminent return of Isaac Parades, and a season-shaping series up next against the Seattle Mariners.

Video Produced by Kade Orris

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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, C. J. Stroud’s performance, Nick Caley’s offense, a continued lack of discipline, defensive struggles, and concerns for the season.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros slipping to second place in the AL West, Framber Valdez remaining unreliable, the biggest week of the season so far, and what the ‘stros need for their postseason streak to remain intact.

Video Produced by Kade Orris

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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing 2-of-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the ‘stros stand in terms of postseason odds, and who’s to blame for this team’s nonstop struggles over the summer.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing their 3-game series to the Arlington Rangers and the Houston Texans dropping their season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros 4-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, improvements in the starting pitching department, who’s to blame for offensive inconsistencies, and what’s coming down the pipeline in Sweaty September.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros winning their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies, the return of Yordan Alvarez, orgasmic offensive potential, Jeff Bagwell in the booth, and more.

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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros 4-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles, big question marks in the starting pitching rotation, the imminent return of Yordan Alvarez, and what’s coming in their 10-game homestand beginning Tuesday.

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