Ben Dubose joins Jeff Balke to discuss Yordan Alvarez moving to second in the batting order, injuries to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley, who might make the bullpen rotation and who could land the two bench spots for the Astros. Also, will robo umps ever make it to the majors? LFG! (And Jeff's dog makes an appearance!)

Ep 105: Yordan Bats Second? Ben Dubose Joins to Discuss

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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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 113: Casey Stern from Unfiltered Joins Us

In this episode, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss Jose Altuve, the man, the myth, the machine. We also get into the important starts for Hunter Brown and JP France with Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez returning soon. Forrest Whitley FINALLY gets the call to the bigs, Spencer Arrighetti has a solid outing and what the hell is going on with Josh Hader? All Astros all the time. Let's go!

Ep 105: Yordan Bats Second? Ben Dubose Joins to Discuss

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