The Sean Salisbury Show

Moving on from the Rays and now taking on the Pirates, the Astros look to be on quite the roll as they continue to add wins, climbing the American League division rankings now placed 3rd right behind the Yankees and the Tigers. Taking a moment and assessing the Astros success over the last few series including yesterdays Game 1 shutout against Paul Skenes, Dana joins and shares a couple of takeaways from the recent weeks and how this run can be sustained moving forward still without key players in the lineup.

Moving on from their series against Tampa and still without their power hitter in the lineup, the Astros are standing tall at first place in the AL West leading their division. With many still a bit infuriated following last weeks interview with Astros' GM Dana Brown and the news shortly breaking right after that Yordan's injury is a bit more serious than what was previously stated, now raises some concern regarding how reliable the Astros' are when giving updates pertaining to injuries. Dan and Cole take a moment revisiting a similar situation in a sense, dating back to last year with Kyle Tucker and how the lack of transparency tends to deceive fans in the process.

Taking 7 out of the 10 games in their homestand, the Astros look to have the ball rolling as they go on to split their revenge series against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-2. Teeing off against the Pirates tomorrow, the Astros lead the AL West Division now in first place surpassing the Seattle Mariners with a standing record of 32-27. Gaining wins without certain players in the lineup and on the mound to help along with a few things that need still need to be adjusted, Steve shares what what he loved most coming out of this weekend's series and what to expect next as the Astros get ready to take on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates still without their power hitter, Yordan Alvarez.

Kicking into their revenge series against the Rays coming down from a bit of a hot streak following 4 straight wins, the Astros suffer a devastating loss last night against Tampa with a final score of 13-3. With the bats tapering off a bit and stretching the bullpen some as the Astros now drop 3rd in their bullpen ERA across the league from 2nd, Sean and Dan assess last nights dreadful loss to the Rays along with some positives to take rolling into Game 2 this evening as the Astros' power hitter yesterday Yordan Alvarez took live BP aiming to make his return back to the lineup for tonight's game.

Joining the show every Wednesday briefly during Astros' season following his 9:30 segment yesterday, Astros GM Dana Brown faces a bit of scrutiny in regards to providing a few interesting responses pertaining to the clubs injuries and updates. Shortly after, breaking news revealing details that contradict his statements, now raises question about his openness on the show. With fans expecting transparency and authenticity from our sports figures here in the city of Houston, Sean and Dan take a moment discussing their thoughts from yesterday's interview with the Astros' GM.

Closing out their series against the Mariners over the Memorial Day weekend, the Astros look to be on quite the roll following bats heating up and players starting to have breakouts as we've now reached the end of May now just two months into the season. Providing some context behind the Astros last few outstanding games, Dana joins and shares a few things he loved from the Seattle series, mixed with some things that looked really good from a few players that are beginning to shake into themselves regarding a few veterans surrounded by lots of new talent. Also still awaiting his return, Dana shares a bit of insight on when we can expect the Astros' power hitter back in the lineup in Yordan Alvarez.