The Sean Salisbury Show

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. 

Returning from a great Memorial Day weekend, the Astros conclude their 17 game stretch lastly against the Mariners taking 3 out of the 4 from Seattle with Sunday's final score of 5-3. With the day off yesterday, the Astros tee back into action today against the Athletics' with many raising question as to where or what may be the hold up in regards to their power hitter Yordan Alvarez still missing in the lineup. Now surpassing the 10-day stint he was given for the IL, Sean and Dan take a moment assessing the success the Astros have had without Yordan and roughly when could we possibly expect him to return.   

Dan and Cole are joined by former MLB catcher and host of the Foul Territory TV podcast Erik Kratz, discussing the Astros' season thus far and what things still need to be worked on. Erik also shares his take on the win over the Mariners, and if the Astros can sustain this type of play throughout the rest of the season to the postseason.

Splitting their interdivision rivalry against the Rangers 2-2, the Astros move on to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three game series concluding yesterday afternoon with the Rays winning the series taking 2 of the 3 games from the Astros. Discussing the Silver Boot Series rivalry along with the Rays series loss, Dana joins Dan and Chris sharing his thoughts over the two recent series' and what adjustments must be made now 3.5 games back from the Mariners. Dana also shares a few updates regarding Yordan's anticipated return back to the lineup along with updates pertaining to Ronel Blanco's evaluation and current status. 

Rolling into Game 3 today the Rays have now split the series even 1-1, following yesterdays late rally in the bottom of the ninth with Taylor Walls sacrifice fly to left-field resulting in a final of 3-2. With Brandon Walter on the mound in his first start of the season for the Astros, he goes on to pitch 5 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts, and only allowing 3 hits in an outstanding start. Falling short at the very end, Dan and Ari take a moment assessing a few struggles the Astros recently have shown and what adjustments must be made moving forward. 

Moving on from the Silver Boot Series against the Rangers, the Astros now take on the Tampa Bay Rays following their series opener yesterday in which the Astros emerge victors late in the 7th. Circling his second start, Colton Gordon takes the Astros through 5 innings backed with clutch and timely hits from numerous of Astros players jumping out in front of the Rays early. With Jake Meyers putting the Astros over with 1 to win following his solo homer, Dan and Ari share what they loved most about yesterday's game and what could the Astros do to sustain the type of play they've now reached.  

Winning their series over Kansas City prior to kicking off their interdivision rivalry against the Rangers in the Silver Boot Series over the weekend, the Astros split the series taking two of the four from their rivals with yesterdays final score resulting in a 4-3 victory. Revisiting a few phenomenal and clutch performances, Steve shares few things he loved from the weekend along with updates in regards to Hayden Wesneski and Yordan Alvarez moving forward.  

With the Astros and the Rangers teeing off their annual Silver Boot Series down in Arlington yesterday and having a bit difficulty scoring, the Astros suffer a devastating 1-0 loss to the Rangers in their series opener. Following a phenomenal performance from Hunter Brown with 8 innings pitched followed by 9 strikeouts, 3 hits given, and only allowing 1 run Dan and Cole share what they believe now happens to be the Astros underlying issue in the clubhouse regarding putting up and scoring runs in crucial and clutch moments.

Winning the series over the Royals last night with a final score of 4-3, the Astros now move on to their interdivision rivalry now taking on the Texas Rangers for the next few days kicking off the 2025 Silver Boot Series. Following their annual battle for the Boot since joining the American League back in 2013, Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler joins Dan and Cole sharing a few pointers to be mindful of this series along with  who will step up regarding some players not available for both clubs this first series go-round. 

Looking to wrap-up their series this evening following this as the Astros last game against the Royals for the season, the Stros' look to close out the series with a win following their late rally back last night with a huge walk-off home run by Isaac Parades to secure the win 2-1. Looking to take the series victory tonight, Astros GM Dana Brown joins and shares a few of his takeaways from last nights game along with Yordan's current status and how the Astros must sustain this balance as they are now back above .500.  

Just about concluding their 6 game homestand and teeing off their series against the Kansas City Royals, the Astros fall short in yesterday's series opener rallying back late in the 7th & 8th inning following a final of 7-5. With Ryan Gusto on the mound for the Astros' and stretching the bullpen a bit yesterday, Sean and Dan share a few things they've noted from yesterdays game mixed with a few things they saw the Astros do better in comparison to what they've done recently following past games and series.

Losing back to back series against the White Sox and the Brewers, the Astros turn things around drastically following their phenomenal weekend here at home against Cincinnati taking 2 of the 3 games from the Reds. With Hunter Brown on the mound opening the series followed with Ronel Blanco closing the series yesterday, Steve joins and shares his thoughts on the outstanding pitching performances from the weekend along with an update pertaining to when we can expect Yordan to return back to the lineup.

Entering the draft without a first-round pick, many wondered what Nick Caserio and the front office would tend to do initially regarding the best players tend to leave out in the first-round. Kicking off Day 2, the Texans pick at No. 34 taking Jayden Higgins, wide-receiver from Iowa State in their first pick of the 2025 draft. Now the first rookie in the NFL to sign a 4-year fully guaranteed $11M contract coming out of the second-round, Sean and Dan share what they believe Jayden may bring to the Texans' organization and what could the WR in Houston tend to look like this season.

Concluding their series against the Brewers yesterday, the Astros pull together and salvage a win over Milwaukee avoiding the sweep with a final score of 9-1. Pitching 7 innings followed with 7 strikeouts and only giving up 3 hits, Framber puts the Astros back at .500 now standing at 18-18, making the Astros 3rd in the AL West Division. Revisiting the White Sox series and assessing struggles seen this series, Dana joins and shares his outlook on the last two series against Milwaukee and Chicago followed with an update on the clubhouses' slugger Yordan Alvarez and his current status. 

Concluding their series against Milwaukee set to tee-off shortly this afternoon and following back-to-back Game 1 and 2 losses, the Astros add another series loss to the list now putting them below .500 at a standing of 17-18. Taking a moment in assessing what may be the underlying issue in the Astros setback, now losing 5 of their last 6 games coming off a solid series win over the Tigers, Sean and Dan share what they believe has caused the Astros to retract the great run they've attained this early in the schedule.

Steve Sparks joined The Sean Salisbury Show for his weekly segment talking about the team's latest rough patch, with takeaways on Yordan Alvarez's injury and the inconsistent pitching as of late. 

With the season rolling on and games continuing to move along, the Astros seem to have hit a small bump in the road following yesterday's series opener loss to the Brewers now counting 4 of the Astros last 5 games as losses. Following a bit of disappointing news circling the organization, Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the Astros IL for a stint of 10 days regarding inflammation in his right hand. Taking some time off and hoping it does some good in the process, Sean and Dan take a moment discussing where this now leaves the Astros currently regarding Yordan's absence for the next 10 days. 

Rockets Fall Short Losing Game 7 vs Golden State, Astros Can't Finish vs White Sox & Drop Series

Should Rockets Stay the Course or Go Big Game Hunting? Sean and Dan discuss Jalen Green's lack of presence in their playoff series loss to the Warriors, and would you target a big name like Giannis in a potential offseason trade? 

Forcing a Game 6 the other night here at Toyota Center, the Rockets' look to withstand another tall task in trying to battle back in their series against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Rolling back to San Francisco tonight with the series now at 3-2, covering the Rockets daily and also the Host of Locked On Rockets, Jackson Gatlin joins and shares a few of his predictions regarding tonight's tip-off and what must Houston do to push for a Game 7 set for Sunday. 

With the season on the line and facing elimination as the Warriors hold 3 of the 4 games needed to clinch the Western Conference Semifinals, the Rockets stage a thrilling comeback last night to win Game 5 with a final score of 131-116. Keeping their playoff hopes alive now forcing a Game 6 and set to return back to San Francisco, Sean and Dan assess last nights phenomenal resurgence from the Rockets' following standout performances from Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun along with what adjustments must be made if the Rockets' look to take Game 6 and push for a Game 7.

Coming back home to Daikin from their series in Kansas City following the Royals taking 2 of the 3 from the Astros, the Astros seem to have shook back into gear as they've rolled on and have now taken 2 of the 3 games from the Detroit Tigers looking to gain the series sweep later this afternoon. Revisiting last years Wild Card round loss to the Tigers, Dana joins and shares a few takeaways from this series specifically in comparison to back then regarding how far the team has come from the year prior along with what he loved most coming out of this series here at home against Detroit.

Tipping off Game 4 last night down in San Francisco following another phenomenal showdown in their 7 game series, the Rockets fall short in the final moments to the Warriors with a final score of 106-109. Aiming to pinpoint exactly what may be the underlying issue as to why the Rockets continue to lose close games that look attainable for them to punch-in wins, Sean and Dan take a moment discussing rather or not is it too late or can the Rockets recover from this 3-1 deficiency?