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 return? Could they trade a starting pitcher? They won't be moving Bregman. Billy Wagner in the HOF. Let's Go!

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

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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In 117, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros continued injury woes to the pitching rotation including losing Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy for the season. We discuss the resurgence from Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz. And we look ahead to an easier schedule. Let's go!

Ep 117: Astros Injury Update - Javier, Urquidy Done for the Season

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk Astros versus Mariners, the return of Jose Abreu and, oh yeah, the retirement of the worst umpire in baseball, Angel Hernandez. Let's go!

Ep 116 - Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, Angel Hernandez Retires and Some Astros Stuff Too

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. What does this mean? How does this happen? Huge stretch of games for the Astros who could be without Blanco. Ouch. Let's discuss!

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

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, lot more. Jeff's been gone for a week, so let's catch up!

Ep 114: Struggling Astros Unleash Big Jon Singleton

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!

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

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