Astros rumor involving Cole Hamels, the additions of Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek to the bullpen, possibilities for the rest of the offseason including Jed Lowrie and Jose Veras and the Rule 5 draft.

David's not hear to defend himself against our attacks of him leaving Victor Martinez off the AL MVP ballot, Rule 5 protection deadline and the players that were protected and left unprotected, and Astros hot stove rumors.

New Astros catcher Hank Conger and what he means to this team, the free agent and trade market and other players the Astros could acquire, Arizona Fall League Update and more.

Interview with Brett Phillips followed by discussion regarding the Astros new coaching staff, spending $20 million in free agency and an Arizona Fall League update.

Recap of Evan Drellich's first year as a beat writer for the Astros, coaching staff changes including AJ Hinch being hired as manager, 40-man roster transactions and much more.

Jose Altuve wins the MLB batting title, but had some controversy before hand that involved the Astros front office; an update on the Astros search for a new manager, takeaways from the season and a look ahead to the offseason.

Minor league news: Astros have a new Class-AAA affiliate and name their minor league pitcher and player of the year. Major news: George Springer and Dallas Keuchel shut down for the season.

Jose Altuve is awesome, Astros managerial search update and listener questions regarding the Astros rotation and Colin McHugh.

Baseball Prospectus writer and MIT student Zachary Levine joins us to discuss the Astros dismissal of Bo Porter and Dave Trembley, managerial candidates, the minor league playoff picture for Astros affiliates and the six-man rotation.

Thoughts on Bo Porter's dismissal, the rift that was, Brady Aiken and Jacob Nix update starts at 19:22, Chad Qualls, Samuel Deduno and September call-ups.