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Joe Espada Auditions for Seattle: Who Manages the Astros in 2027?

The Astros let Joe Espada interview with the division-rival Mariners while Jim Crane stays silent and the GM search waits until after the World Series. Eric and Brett loo

Tatsuya Imai’s $18M Decision: Stay With Astros or Return to Japan? Pride, Money, or Both?

Houston Astros face a pivotal offseason as Tatsuya Imai weighs an $18 million decision that could reshape the team’s rotation. After a turbulent first season in MLB, Imai

The Direction for the Astros | The Payroll Truth While the Brewers, Rays & Guardians Play On

Three of the final four teams spend less than the Houston Astros. We dig into the numbers: where Houston's payroll has ranked since 2022, what's coming off the books, and

Houston Astros 2027 INFIELD SHAKEUP! Joe Espada DESERVES More Credit? | Locked On Astros

Houston Astros 2027 INFIELD SHAKEUP! Joe Espada DESERVES More Credit? | Locked On Astros The Houston Astros face a critical offseason heading into 2027, and major decisi

Bonus Episode: Managerial Metrics with Brett Chancey and Patrick Creighton

Patrick Creighton joins the discussion with his fascinating Wins Per WAR analysis using FanGraphs data, comparing the talent and production of Dusty Baker's Astros teams

Storage Shed Bullpen: REVIVAL: Astros Bullpen SURGES as Josh Hader, Bryan Abreu SHINE in 2026

Eric and Brett break down the 2026 Astros bullpen using our Shine / Grow / Next Steps format. In late May the pen was the worst in baseball; by season's end it was middle

Astros GM Search: Top Candidates, Joe Espada's Future & MLB's Proposed Playoff and Schedule Changes!

Brett Chancey breaks down where the Astros are at, and who he'd like to see them go after. The Houston Astros face a franchise-defining offseason, starting with their nex

SURPRISE SAVIOR: How Peter Lambert and Hayden Wesneski IGNITED Astros' Wild Playoff Push

Houston Astros ride Peter Lambert’s unexpected dominance and a record-setting 19-man rotation to clinch the AL West after a disastrous 20-31 start. Can the Astros fix the

ARBITRATION DRAMA: Astros Weigh BIG Trades or EXTENSIONS for Isaac Paredes, Jeremy Peña in 2027

Houston Astros face $57M in arbitration raises as key decisions loom—will they go younger, or cash in on stars like Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes? Projected arbitration n

Astros: An Early Roadmap to the Offseason and Fans Showed Displeasure at the State of the Team

The Houston Astros face a harsh reality after an early playoff exit, as fans voice frustration with boos and empty seats at Dykeman Park. Is the championship window truly

Astros SWEPT Out of Playoffs: Is Joe Espada Done? What’s Next for Houston? | Locked On Astros

The Houston Astros’ 2026 season is officially OVER. The Chicago White Sox defeated the Astros 7-3 in Game 2 to complete a sweep of the AL Wild Card Series at Daikin Park

ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros 2026 Season Ends A Lot Like How It Went All Year Long

Michael Connor breaks down all of the action from the second game of the Wild Card series between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox on the Locked On Astros Pos

No Control: Astros Lose Game 1 to White Sox 6-3: Hunter Brown Must Save Houston’s Season

The Houston Astros fall 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Daikin Park. Houston’s bullpen game unraveled early as the Astros struggled to t

ASTROS POSTCAST: Regular Issues Pop Up As Houston Astros Drop Game One To Chicago White Sox

Michael Connor breaks down all of the action from the first game of the Wild Card series between the Houston Astros and the Athletics on the Locked On Astros Postcast. #

Game 1 of the Wild Card Series: Astros versus White Sox - The Crossover

Eric and Brett join with Todd of the Locked On White Sox to look at the matchups ahead of game 1 of the Wild Series. Who could be the x-factors for both teams? Locked On

PRESSURE: Houston Astros RELY on Yordan Alvarez, AJ Blubaugh vs. White Sox Wild Card in Game 1

Houston Astros shake up their Wild Card plans—AJ Blubaugh gets the unexpected Game 1 start against the Chicago White Sox, forcing fans and rivals alike to reconsider Hous

SHOCKER: Astros Do the Unbelievable | They Clinch the AL West and the Third Seed in the AL Playoffs

Houston Astros clinch the AL West in dramatic fashion, becoming the 3-seed in the AL playoffs despite a rollercoaster season and finishing 81-81. Can Jordan Alvarez’s MVP

ASTROS POSTCAST: The Houston Astros Are 2026 AL West Champions!!!

Michael Connor breaks down all of the action from the final game of the series between the Houston Astros and the Athletics on the Locked On Astros Postcast. #astros #ho

DO-OR-DIE: Astros Playoff Hopes Hinge on Game 162 as Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez SMASH

Houston Astros’ postseason hopes hang by a thread as Game 162 looms—can they clinch the AL West with a bullpen game and surging bats? Yordan Alvarez powers the offense wi

ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros Get The Big Swings They Need To Set Up Final Game Of Season

Michael Connor breaks down all of the action from the third game of the series between the Houston Astros and the Athletics on the Locked On Astros Postcast. #astros #ho