Bleav in Astros

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Houston sports writer Jeff Balke and three-time World Series Champion Mike Stanton hop on the mic to share insight, news, and analysis on the Houston Astros

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05.15.2024
Ep 115: Breggy Bombs and Blanco's "Sticky Substance"
In episode 115, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke go all in on pitching while still giving a nod of the cap to Alex Bregman's home run outburst. Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected for a "sticky substance" on his glove....
05.08.2024
Ep 114: Struggling Astros Unleash Big Jon Singleton
Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk about the last week for the Houston Astros including the demotion of Jose Abreu, the ascendance of Jon Singleton, Justin Verlander's struggles, what to do about the back of the bullpen and a lot,...
04.22.2024
Ep 113: Casey Stern from Unfiltered Joins Us
Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton are joined by broadcaster Casey Stern from the podcast Unfiltered to talk Astros, major league baseball and how we all agree that Angel Hernandez is not good at umpiring baseball games. LFG!
04.16.2024
Ep 112: Jose Altuve is Not Human and Other Astros Facts
In this episode, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss Jose Altuve, the man, the myth, the machine. We also get into the important starts for Hunter Brown and JP France with Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez returning soon. Forrest Whitley...
04.09.2024
Ep 111: Framber's Arm & Astros Relievers
In episode 111, Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton survive the eclipse to discuss the Astros-Rangers series, Framber Valdez' elbow issues, the emergence of the bullpen, what can be done about pitching injuries and facing the Royals in KC. Let's do...
04.02.2024
Ep 110: Blanco's No-No & Bleed Los Podcast Join Us!
The guys from the Bleed Los Podcast join Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton to talk about the Astros, Ronel Blanco's no hitter, all things Dodgers and, obviously, tacos! LFG!
03.26.2024
Ep 109: Astros 2024 Predictions
Astros 2024 Opening Day is HERE! Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton breakdown the opening series versus the Yankees and make some predictions for the season. We also look at the 26-man roster and dig into the Shohei Ohtani mess. LFG!
03.19.2024
Ep 108: Welcome New Co-Host Mike Stanton!
In episode 108, Jeff Balke is joined by new co-host, Astros analyst and former pitcher, Mike Stanton. Dealing with an Astros starting rotation that isn't as deep as we thought. Letting go of Blake Snell. Sorting out the remaining bench...
03.12.2024
Ep 107 - Astros 26-Man Roster Projections
Will Alex Bregman perform well in his free agency year? A story in The Athletic offers some clues. And what is the Astros 26-man roster going to look like? Jeff Balke discusses. LFG!
03.05.2024
Ep 106: Verlander to the IL
Jeff Balke talks Astros saying JV will start the season on the IL, how that impacts the pitching rotation, the first "cuts" of Spring Training, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez projected contract extensions, Joe Espada and analytics, and streaming on...
02.27.2024
Ep 105: Yordan Bats Second? Ben Dubose Joins to Discuss
Ben Dubose joins Jeff Balke to discuss Yordan Alvarez moving to second in the batting order, injuries to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley, who might make the bullpen rotation and who could land the two bench spots for the Astros....
02.21.2024
Ep 104: 5 Astros to Watch Ft. SportsRadio 610's Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott from KILT SportsRadio 610 joins Jeff Balke for an EPIC conversation about their five Astros to watch in Spring Training, the start of hat season and the great J.R. Richard. LFG!
02.13.2024
Ep 103: Astros Spring Training Storylines (and a BIG Announcement)
A peek at storylines for Astros Spring Training - pitchers and catchers report tomorrow!!! - and a big announcement about the podcast. Happy Valentine's Day, you guys!!! LFG!!!
02.09.2024
Ep 102: Jose Altuve, Astro for Life
In this abbreviated Friday episode, we talk about the Jose Altuve extension, the chances of extensions for Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, the dumb narrative that Astros owner Jim Crane is cheap and...the Oakland...errr...Las Vegas A's? LFG!
01.30.2024
Ep 101: Who Says the Astros Window is Closing?
In episode 101, we dive in to discuss Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame diss, the Astros WIDE OPEN window and pitching as we are just two weeks from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training. LFG!
12.19.2023
Ep 100: Are the Astros Spending Enough?
In episode 100 (HUNDO!), Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum discuss the Astros spending in the wake of the Shohei Ohtani signing. Are they spending enough? How does their TV deal impact their ability to spend? Much more on our holiday...
12.06.2023
Ep 99: Machete Out, Caratini In - Astros at the Winter Meetings
In episode 99, Jeff Balke talks about the Astros signing of Victor Caratini at backup catcher and offers some thanks to Martin Maldonado. Phil Maton is signing with St. Louis. The Astros want in on Jordan Hicks. Could Hector Neris...
11.14.2023
Ep 98: We are All in on New Astros Manager Joe Espada
In episode 98, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke go all in on Joe Espada, the Astros new manager. We have advice and some thoughts on workload, playing time for Yainer Diaz and Chas McCormick, and stabilizing the batting order. We...
10.24.2023
Ep 97: Astros ALCS Postmortem
In episode 97, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum begin to dig into the dirty work of figuring out what happened to the Astros, who lost to the Rangers in game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night. Rangers were really...
10.20.2023
Ep 96: ALCS Game 5 - Yordan Against All Y'all
In episode 96, Geoff Blum is off so Jeff Balke has an abbreviated recap of ALCS game four. Astros even the series with the Rangers 2-2. Yordan Alvarez against lefties...and everyone. Jose Abreu hits a homer...and steals a base? Three...
10.18.2023
Ep 95: ALCS Game Three - Offense Anyone?
In episode 95, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke recap the first two dismal games of the ALCS and look to Cristian Javier vs. Max Scherzer in game three in Arlington. Will the offense every come around - besides Yordan Alvarez,...
10.12.2023
Ep 94: 7th Straight ALCS for the Astros - Rangers Best Be Ready, Cause Here We Come
In episode 94, Jeff Balke flies solo to recap the ALDS win over the Twins and discuss the upcoming all Texas showdown in the ALCS. Rangers fans want Houston. You got 'em. Let's freaking GO!
10.10.2023
Ep 93: ALDS Hits the Road - Good for the Astros?
In episode 93, Geoff Blum is back discussing the ALDS with Jeff Balke. The Astros get on the road to Minnesota - will they continue to be road warriors? Cristian Javier vs. Sonny Gray in game three. How short of...
10.05.2023
Ep 92: ALDS Preview with Mike Stanton
In episode 92, Mike Stanton joins Jeff Balke to discuss the upcoming ALDS, the pitching rotations and recap the miracle weekend when the Astros clinched the AL West. We also talk about the new Astros/Rockets sports network and the FRONTLINE...
09.26.2023
Ep 91: Under .500 - Astros Struggles at Home, Plus Vintage Justin Verlander
In episode 91, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum talk about some vintage Verlander on Monday night along with how the Astros are so good in Seattle - Yordan for the PGA tour? Also, under .500 for the season at home....
09.19.2023
Ep 90: AL West, Anyone? ANYONE???
In episode 90, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum pose the question: Does anyone want to win the AL West? Astros lose a heartbreaker to Baltimore. Does the batter's eye matter? Do we still trust Ryan Pressly? What is this cool...
09.12.2023
Ep 88 - Consistency: AL West Race and the Astros Battle for Consistency
In episode 89, we talk about the race for the AL West, the excruciating Astros shut out at the hands of the A's (?) and who on the team has been consistent and who hasn't. Geoff Blum returns next week,...
09.08.2023
Friday Quickie™ - Home v. Away
Who doesn't need a Friday Quickie™? Quick look back at the Astros absolute dismantling of the Rangers and a look ahead to Blake Snell and the Padres at Minute Maid Park this weekend. The Astros are not great at home,...
09.05.2023
Ep 88: Amazing Race - Astros v. Rangers and the Chase for the Postseason
In episode 88, Geoff Blum is out sick, so Jeff Balke flies solo. After an epic collapse to the Yankees, the Astros and Rangers play a pivotal series in Arlington. Dubon and Altuve go back-to-back-to-back-to-back! Ryne Stanek hurt. Bregman is...
09.01.2023
Friday Quickie™ - Labor Day Weekend Edition
Who doesn't need a Friday Quickie™? Just a quick peek at the Astros - Yankees weekend series as well as a look at the status of the division and Wild Card race. Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum will be back...
08.29.2023
Ep 87: Feast or Famine - Altuve's Cycle, Astros AL West Dogfight
In episode 87, Jeff Balke flies solo while Geoff Blum deals with technical difficulties in Boston. Topics include Jose Altuve hitting for the cycle, Jeremy Peña with five hits, Yordan Alvarez's bomb, the pummeling of Red Sox pitcher Kyle Barraclough,...
08.22.2023
Ep 86: More Meatloaf - Altuve 2000, Yainer at First, Chazzy, Uncle Mike and More
In episode 86, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke get some more meatloaf with Chas McCormick's two bombs helping the Astros be the Red Sox, discuss Uncle Mike's comeback, dissect the awful starting pitching, consider Yainer Diaz and first and revel...
08.15.2023
Ep 85: No Sun in the Gym, Bro - Jon Singleton, King Tuck & Jose Altuve
In episode 85, Geoff Blum is in South Beach partying every night (NOT!) and Jeff Balke is trying to stay out of the sun. Also, we dig in on Jon Singleton's INCREDIBLE comeback story, how Kyle Tucker got us (and...
08.08.2023
Ep 84: Astros are a lot! JV's return, Framber's No No, White House, Singleton Again
In episode 84, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum, fresh of Jeff's vacation, get into a LOT of stuff. Justin Verlander returns, Framber Valdez goes no-no, Kendall Graveman could stabilize the 'pen, Jose Urquidy back from injury, Yordan Alvarez and Jose...
07.28.2023
Ep 83: The Untouchables - Astros Trade Talk, Rangers, Rays and More
In episode 83, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke discuss the upcoming trade deadline. Is anyone on the roster untouchable? Blum thinks not. The Rangers-Astros series got a little chippy and, suddenly, the rivalry is BACK! Checking out the Rays series...
07.25.2023
Ep 82: Chazzy Fizz Wants His Meatloaf!
In episode 82, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros thrilling win over the Rangers and how Chas McCormick is becoming larger than life. Also, Yainer Diaz continues to be great and we forget about Kyle Tucker, but we...
07.18.2023
Ep 81: Trade Deadline and #McTaggertFace
In episode 81, Balke and Blummer discuss the Astros wild weekend series against the Angles and Shohei Ohtani, the dead arms in the rotation and bullpen, potential trades Dana Brown might consider, Chas McCormick's AL Player of the Week Award,...
07.14.2023
Ep 80: Astros Director of Amateur Scouting, Kris Gross Joins Us
In episode 80, we are joined by Kris Gross, Astros director of amateur scouting, talking all things draft. We also get into what the Astros need to do in the second half - besides stay healthy - to overtake the...
07.11.2023
Ep. 79: All-Star Week w/Special Guest: Brandon Scott of SportsRadio 610
On episode 79, Blummer takes some time off for the All-Star break, so Balke is joined by 610 AM host Brandon Scott. We discuss how All-Star week is the worst week of sports all year, what the Astros need to...
07.06.2023
Ep 78: Astros v. Rangers and Injuries, Blummer Doing Play-by-Play!
Lots of ground covered on episode 78 including fans showing OUT in Arlington, Astros just 2 games back, incredible pitching numbers, offense blowing up through Tuck, Yainer, Julks, Chas and, yes, Jose Abreu. Injury updates and a look ahead to...
06.30.2023
Ep. 77: Astros-Rangers ENGAGE! And What's a Napacino™?
In episode 77, we dig into the Astros-Rangers series, discuss the dismantling of the St. Louis Cardinals and wonder if the Astros are finally about to hit the throttle on offense. Balke is in Dallas for the Saturday game and...
06.27.2023
Ep. 76: Balk Me! Umps, Rookie Pitchers and Rafael Montero...Yikes!
In episode 76, we ask: what the hell is a balk anyway? Should Rafael Montero ever pitch for the Astros again? Rookie pitching has been terrific this year. Yordan is swinging a bat. And we have questions for Dusty Baker....
06.20.2023
Ep 75 - Dog Days: 6 Straight Losses, JV Back at Minute Maid
In episode 75, we discuss the dog days of summer come early for the Astros. Six straight losses and more struggles ahead. Less than a 50/50 shot of making the playoffs??? We feel bad for Shawn Dubin. How does the...
06.13.2023
Ep. 74: The "Discomfort" Episode - Yordan, Astros Fans, A's Fans
In episode 74, we talk about DISCOMFORT! It's everywhere from Yordan's oblique to the general feeling around the Astros to the poor A's fans. We talk about that and Dr. Pepper ice cream, UT losing to Stanford in the lights,...
06.07.2023
Ep 73: The Rush Episode, Plus Unsung Hitters and Lights Out Pitching
In episode 73, we TAKE OFF to the great white north. In honor of the Astros visit to Toronto, we go full Rush (the band) while talking about some unsung hitting Astros, the incredible pitching the team is getting and...
06.02.2023
Ep. 72 - Alex Bregman Surging, La Grasa & MLB Pickle
In episode 72, we discuss the Astros/Angles series, the success of the bullpen, Alex Bregman's surge at the plate and Ohtani vs. Yordan. We also talk about the coolest guy in Houston, Framber "La Grasa" Valdez, look at who has...
05.30.2023
Ep. 71: Astros Struggling to Get On Track, Injuries and a Bullpen Implosion
In episode 71, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke fight off technical issues to get into the Astros fits and starts. What's up with the roller coaster? Are guys improving? Is the bullpen struggling? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? We...
05.23.2023
Ep. 70: Astros Streak Continues, Air Yordan and Jake Meyers
In episode 70, we dive into the Astros streak, which is up to eight games as of recording this. Yordan is absolutely crushing balls. Jose Abreu has no business batting cleanup. Jake Meyers is the best option in center field....
05.20.2023
Ep. 69: Altuve Returns, The Streak Rolls On, Pros & Drops
In episode 69 (don't go there, pervert), we discuss the return of Jose Altuve and what it means for Mauricio Dubon. We talk about the streak the Astros are on, the comeback Wednesday night and feasting on bad teams. We...
05.16.2023
Ep. 68: Bad Hair Days, Incredible Pitching and Altuve Returning (Soon)
In episode 68, we break down the woeful batting (lower team OPS than in their 100-loss seasons???) and their remarkable pitching despite missing four starters from 2022. Is JP France for real? Yainer Diaz with the silent treatment. What's up...

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Bleav in Astros episodes:

Ep 115: Breggy Bombs and Blanco's "Sticky Substance"

Ep 114: Struggling Astros Unleash Big Jon Singleton

Ep 113: Casey Stern from Unfiltered Joins Us

Ep 112: Jose Altuve is Not Human and Other Astros Facts

Ep 111: Framber's Arm & Astros Relievers

Ep 110: Blanco's No-No & Bleed Los Podcast Join Us!

Ep 109: Astros 2024 Predictions

Ep 108: Welcome New Co-Host Mike Stanton!

Ep 107 - Astros 26-Man Roster Projections

Ep 106: Verlander to the IL

Ep 105: Yordan Bats Second? Ben Dubose Joins to Discuss

Ep 104: 5 Astros to Watch Ft. SportsRadio 610's Brandon Scott

Ep 103: Astros Spring Training Storylines (and a BIG Announcement)

Ep 102: Jose Altuve, Astro for Life

Ep 101: Who Says the Astros Window is Closing?

Ep 100: Are the Astros Spending Enough?

Ep 99: Machete Out, Caratini In - Astros at the Winter Meetings

Ep 98: We are All in on New Astros Manager Joe Espada

Ep 97: Astros ALCS Postmortem

Ep 96: ALCS Game 5 - Yordan Against All Y'all

Ep 95: ALCS Game Three - Offense Anyone?

Ep 94: 7th Straight ALCS for the Astros - Rangers Best Be Ready, Cause Here We Come

Ep 93: ALDS Hits the Road - Good for the Astros?

Ep 92: ALDS Preview with Mike Stanton

Ep 91: Under .500 - Astros Struggles at Home, Plus Vintage Justin Verlander

Ep 90: AL West, Anyone? ANYONE???

Ep 88 - Consistency: AL West Race and the Astros Battle for Consistency

Friday Quickie™ - Home v. Away

Ep 88: Amazing Race - Astros v. Rangers and the Chase for the Postseason

Friday Quickie™ - Labor Day Weekend Edition

Ep 87: Feast or Famine - Altuve's Cycle, Astros AL West Dogfight

Ep 86: More Meatloaf - Altuve 2000, Yainer at First, Chazzy, Uncle Mike and More

Ep 85: No Sun in the Gym, Bro - Jon Singleton, King Tuck & Jose Altuve

Ep 84: Astros are a lot! JV's return, Framber's No No, White House, Singleton Again

Ep 83: The Untouchables - Astros Trade Talk, Rangers, Rays and More

Ep 82: Chazzy Fizz Wants His Meatloaf!

Ep 81: Trade Deadline and #McTaggertFace

Ep 80: Astros Director of Amateur Scouting, Kris Gross Joins Us

Ep. 79: All-Star Week w/Special Guest: Brandon Scott of SportsRadio 610

Ep 78: Astros v. Rangers and Injuries, Blummer Doing Play-by-Play!

Ep. 77: Astros-Rangers ENGAGE! And What's a Napacino™?

Ep. 76: Balk Me! Umps, Rookie Pitchers and Rafael Montero...Yikes!

Ep 75 - Dog Days: 6 Straight Losses, JV Back at Minute Maid

Ep. 74: The "Discomfort" Episode - Yordan, Astros Fans, A's Fans

Ep 73: The Rush Episode, Plus Unsung Hitters and Lights Out Pitching

Ep. 72 - Alex Bregman Surging, La Grasa & MLB Pickle

Ep. 71: Astros Struggling to Get On Track, Injuries and a Bullpen Implosion

Ep. 70: Astros Streak Continues, Air Yordan and Jake Meyers

Ep. 69: Altuve Returns, The Streak Rolls On, Pros & Drops

Ep. 68: Bad Hair Days, Incredible Pitching and Altuve Returning (Soon)