Examining the Astros big swing in the Draft, whether the Seattle series could swing Division momentum, and what are GM Dana Brown's options for fixing first base?

Is Houston limping into the break a red flag about the depth of talent on the Astros roster? Reactions to GM Dana Brown's latest injury/rehab updates and timelines for returns. Examining the post All-Star Break schedule looking for advantages over the next several series.

Was Houston's series against the Guardians due to a Dodgers hangover or a breaking point for the depth of the current roster? Is Jake Meyers a victim of a broken Astros return-to-play policy? What levers will we see Dana Brown pull to course-correct this team?

Observations from an epic sweep in Dodger Stadium, the shifting expectations for the Astros ceiling for the season, All-Star balloting, returning relievers, and reacting to Orel Hershiser's divisive remarks.

Astros take 2 of 3 in Colorado and all eyes now shift to their showdown with the Dodgers in LA. Has the Yordan Alvarez injury saga forced Houston  to shift their philosophy in transparency? What does Cam Smith need to do in the second half to make his case for Rookie of the Year?

Reflecting back on a dominant homestand against two of the National League's top teams, looking ahead to road trip at Rockies/Dodgers, digging into the latest trade rumors, and wondering when Big Jon Singleton gets his next call-up to the big team.

Houston completes the sweep on Philly, holding them to just 1 run over 3 games. With the Cubs on deck, where the Astros find themselves as one of baseball's best without Kyle Tucker (and others). Does Jeremy Pena hiring Scott Boras mark the end of Houston's ability to extend JP3 to an extension pas his rookie deal?

Recapping a productive road trip, previewing Houston's upcoming gauntlet of games, and examining whether it's time to rethink criticisms of the Astros hitting coaches.

On this episode, the SCS crew discuss whether the Astros can maintain this winning clip, whether Cam Smith is Houston's next franchise player, and debate the legitimacy of the Athletic's World Series projections for H-Town.

The Astros keep trucking along, setting the pace in the AL West. Charlie, Josh, and Brandon discuss the new and familiar faces at the center of a surging Houston team, if Joe Espada's managing performance to this point is award-worthy, examine the Astros culture of winning, and dig into the evolving dynamics of Houston's potential for a trade.