The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, steps behind the controls to try and bring sanity, peace and maybe a little reality to Astros fans. In this episode we look at the production the Astros have been getting from first base and realistic options for the Astros. We talk Jose Abreu, Jon Singelton, Joey Loperfido and even Garret Cooper. We also take a look at the Astros team stats so far this season. While this is a fan pod, we can still read the numbers on baseball reference. Looking at the numbers, it’s frustrating to see their runs/game and W-L column. Space Cadet also talks about the intangibles and emotion a bit as well. Can the Astros put all the pieces together for one game? Can pilates save my age-riddled body?? Can Space Cadet finally release the “winning” memes out of the vault??? Stay tuned, cadets.

Vamos vamos Astros.

Emergency pod alert! The Houston Texans have unveiled new looks for the first time in over 20 years. H-Town has been clamoring for more city connection with the jerseys and have now got it, imho. In this ep, Paul reacts to the 4 new designs and talks a bit about H-Town Blue.

As always during the season: vamos vamos Astros.

It sure does feel like late-April to be an Astros fan. While the whole of all media is licking their chops and racking up views and clicks by ranting about the Astros being done forever and will be shot out into space if they lose another game, it isn’t quite that bad. So here’s a look at what happened. What happened poorly and what has been happening decently. Space Cadet then looks ahead to Chicago and Wrigley Field to see what the pitching matchups are looking like. And a couple of keys to success! Keep your head up, son!

Vamos vamos Astros!

Justin Verlander is back, baby! The ace stepped up big to play stopper and stopped the Astros losing streak at 3. In this episode Space Cadet briefly recaps the fame and talks about the almost pitch perfect pitching game plan and base running.

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The Astros and the fans could all use a day off. In this episode Paul zips up his hazmat suit and jumps into the comments section to see what y’all are saying. We talk starting pitching, the Astros window being open and training to make your dreams come true! We then try to turn the page and look forward to the upcoming road trip and series in D.C. Keep your head up.

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In this episode of the pod we break down the results the starting pitching and middle relief gave us this series. Solid middle relief has made all the bloggers flip the script as to what we were expecting from this team this season. We also discuss backup 1B for the Astros and a couple of teams in the league for comparison. What can be done about the 1B position? And Space Cadet goes off on body language experts and defends Joe Espada and says be wary of people that profit off of telling you to panic. Why listen to anyone telling you to panic in the first place? Let’s keep our heads up, Astros Fans.

Vamos vamos Astros.

In this episode we talk the state of the Astros, speak to the Dana Brown pitching carousel, missing Maldy, touch on first base woes, defend Joey Espada and look positively towards the rest of the year.

The pod came out way later than expected because we had to he the producer, Carla the dog with a tummy ache. She’s doing well now, sorry for the delay. Keep in mind this was made before the outcome of todays game.

On the day after the Astros win a series against the team from Arlington and go up on them for the season 4-3, it sure seems like a lot of people are down on the Astros. In this episode of the podcast Space Cadet recaps the series win and looks at the larger trends perhaps setting in for the Astros. We talk a hot offense. We talk solid middle relief pitching and a struggling starting squad. Why we shouldn’t have to always listen to doomer takes from the national media. And how that can lead to a spoiled/toxic fandom. Things are trending upward and we can be excited about Mr. Clean, Yanier Díaz.

Lastly, we take a look ahead at the upcoming series that will surely be a challenge to this Astros team. The Atlanta Braves are good on paper and are looking to put up a fight. What BIG questions does Space Cadet have before the series?

Let’s remember that we chose to be fans and it’s supposed to be a joy and fun. Let’s not become spoiled, angry fans that resemble NY…

Vamos vamos Astros!

It’s the season of sacrificial lambs for the Astros I guess…J.P. had a tough outing and had to stay on the mound to try to limit the amount of innings the ‘pen would need to pitch tonight. 4 innings was the best he could do. And while the Astros offense was improved and looking to bounce back, they couldn’t muster enough runs to put them over the top in Houston. I can’t wait for this to end. Come back JV. Come back Framber. I blame the eclipse for this because it feels like the world is over.

The Astros will return in: Let’s Go Win Some Baseball Games At Home.

Vamos vamos Astros.

No time, no pod, Space Cadets. This could have been a double episode special with all of the transactions and events of last week. So in this episode Paul attempts to talk at double speed to be able to quickly speak to the sadness of today’s game in KC (13-3 loss and a sweep) and look at the pitching woes and the the lack of hitting with RISP. It’s tough when even the wind is being a hater, y’all. But all that aside we are turning the page and looking forward to how the Astros can get back to their winning baseball ways. Keep your head up!

Vamos vamos Astros