Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Is Astros new GM a better hire than the optics make it appear?

The strange saga of the Astros GM hiring cycle, how much Houston's front office reputation may have influenced the process, and why Randy Flores may have a leg up on his

Do Astros front office hires point to new direction or Groundhog Day?

In what seems to be a rebuke of the Dana Brown era, the Astros have hired 3 new front office personnel with heavy analytical player development backgrounds. Is this a sig

Astros GM search: Newest developments, puzzling timelines, why they matter

The latest names tied to the Astros front office search, the implications of decisions being made in the absence of a GM, and how the free agency timeline looms large in

Manager, GM Search Point to Bigger Forces at Play | A Former Astro’s Candid Comments May Offer Clues

Examining the implications of Joe Espada interviewing for the Mariners open manager role, how the GM search is being handled, and takeaways from pointed remarks by a form

Grappling with unfortunate truths and what's holding up the next dominos to fall

Examining the biggest lessons from the Astros 2026 season and all of the elements that play into when Jim Crane starts making organizational changes. Hosted by Simpleca

Astros pitching, defense chokes away Wild Card Series

In a repeat performance of the opener, Astros pitching dooms Houston early. Examining the decision to pull Hunter Brown early, whether this season changes how Brown will

Did Joe Espada fumble away Astros chances of a comeback?

Did Astros manager Joe Espada mismanage away Houston's opportunity to claw back into Game 1 of the Wild Card Series versus the Chicago White Sox? What now stands between

Division clinched! Can Astros make noise once again in the Postseason?

It took 162 games to decide it, but Houston emerges as the AL West Division Champs again! Examining the games that ultimately decided the Astros Division fate, the rocky

Can Astros survive final season series to clinch Division?

The Astros settle for a split in Seattle but Josh Hader's rough night adds another wrinkle to the equation for the final 3 games. Lucas who? One Astros rookie creates som

Can Astros muster final closing kick to save a season on the brink?

Following a series sweep at the hands of the Braves, Yordan calls a player's only meeting to inspire his guys, but will desire be enough to overcome an weak offense and w

Can Pena power Astros to Postseason? | NL Exec calls Astros GM "worst" job

After a rocky series with a gut-punch middle game, the Astros best the Royals to narrowly hold their division lead. A NL executive says Astros GM job is the worst front o

Are Astros saying the quiet part out loud about second base?

The Rays boat raced Houston in Tropicana while Yordan's health and MVP candidacy are both in question. What are the Astros really saying about second base and Carlos Corr

Statement series, unlikely heroes position Astros in drivers seat

Takeaways from a rollercoaster series in which fortune favored Houston. A Bryan King appearance postmortem and group therapy session. The opportunity to put a death grip

Astros pathway to playoffs veers into familiar battleground

Houston gets twice bitten by the Diamondbacks as the offense was held in check. Despite the hiccups, the Astros' path to the postseason is very doable but that road will

Achievement unlocked in highly contested Postseason push

Observations from Houston taking 3 big wins from the White Sox. Carlos Correa is riding in on his rehab recliner. Previewing the Snake series. Hosted by Simplecast, an

Astros wins, power struggles, and a crucial opportunity

Houston grabs crucial wins against both New York Teams while Hunter Brown took a big step towards regaining his ace form, and Yordan got back on the homer horse. Meanwhil

Some familiar Astros faces set to return for pivotal stretch run

The Astros followed up dismissing their GM by rolling into the Bronx and taking 2 games from the Yankees. Strengths and concerns of the pitching staff. How Houston can in

Astros Brown out: What's next for Houston after parting with GM?

Reactions to the timing and fallout of the Astros and GM Dana Brown parting ways. Where does the team go from here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad

Would missing the postseason actually be better for the Astros?

The lowlights and bright spots of a 3-6 Astros homestand against bad teams. Would missing the playoffs lead to the best outcome for Houston? Astros roadtrip means New Yor

Who’s to blame for Astros latest spiral?

The Astros were boat-raced in the decisive series finale against the Angels. Examining the implications of the spiral of the starting pitching, searching for answers for