The Sean Salisbury Show

Less than 48 hours now until the MLB trade deadline concludes, the Astros' amongst many others look to piece and assemble together the most suitable roster and lineup for a shot at making the postseason and the World Series. Answering a few questions and expecting their core players back soon, Dana joins and shares a few things pertaining to the trade deadline and possible moves he's looking to make aiming to make the roster a bit better than the first half of the season.

Now just two days away from the trade deadline and taking a moment, hashing out a few scenarios and potential pickups before then, former MLB All-Star catcher turned analyst A.J. Pierzynski shares a few things he's noted the Astros' organization may need before Thursday's deadline arrives. Having played 19 seasons in the MLB, A.J. also provides great insight, more so on the mentality and emotions regarding the pitcher/catcher role, specifically referencing the Astros frontline ace starter, Framber Valdez.      

With the trade deadline set to conclude at 6 pm ET on Thursday, the Astros look to make a splash sometime between now and then following their rough weekend series against the A's. Sweeping the Diamondbacks recently and getting swept themselves by the Athletics, Steve circles today's conversation regarding the Astros' disappointing weekend here at Daikin, along with some potential prospects that the Astros may acquire ahead of the deadline, noting a few players still on the IL set to return sooner than expected.

With the trade deadline approaching next Thursday, the Seattle Mariners heat the trade block in the American League with their huge splash in acquiring the Arizona Diamondbacks' first baseman Josh Naylor. Evaluating the roles that need more depth within the Astros organization, Sean and Cole take a moment to share a few names the front office may be willing to go after as well as part with before next Thursday arrives, along with some prospects the front office must refuse to put on the block, as the Astros' future looks a bit promising in the years set to come. 

With training camp kicking off yesterday at NRG Stadium for the Texans, we are now just one week away from the initial start of football season, with the HOF game next Thursday when the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions. Providing a few takeaways from the team's first practice, Sean and Chris hash out a few positives from yesterday and some things to be mindful of as we approach the start of the 2025-26 NFL season. 

Now with the second half of the season underway, the Astros hit the ground a bit rough following their post-All-Star series loss to the Seattle Mariners. Avoiding the sweep and looking to sweep the Diamondbacks this afternoon, Dana joins and shares a few essentials that must be adjusted coming out of the All-Star break, along with some important injury updates to keep track of, with some players slowly creeping back toward their return to the lineup. 

Still leading the AL West as we now roll through the midpoint of the season, hearing from someone who's played 24 seasons in the league, mostly between the Guardians and the Mariners, 11-time Gold Glove winner Shortstop Omar Vizquel joins Sean and Chris in talks regarding a couple of takeaways from Today's game of play. Sharing a bit of what he's doing currently, amongst other projects, Omar also shares his take on the MLB's HOF selection and where he sees himself amongst baseball's predecessors. 

Now surpassing the midway point of the season, following their post-All-Star series loss to the Mariners, the Astros returned to action yesterday against the Diamondbacks, securing a 6-3 victory and further solidifying their place at the top of the AL West. Wondering how the Astros continue to rack up wins without their core lineup intact throughout the season, Sean and Dan pose to listeners what may be the endgame for the Astros when we arrive in November, following the conclusion of the season. What will we all be saying about our beloved Houston Astros team?

Following the conclusion of the All-Star break, the Astros seem to have hit a bump in the road rolling in and coming out of the break as we've now reached the second half of the season. Winning 1 out of their last 6 just before the break and concluding their first series yesterday avoiding the sweep, the Astros win 11-3 but lose the series 1-2 to the Seattle Mariners. Assessing a few blunders over the Stros' last 10 games, Steve shares a few things to be mindful of as we roll through the weeks pertaining to injuries and the trade deadline approaching.

Rolling into the second half of the season now following the conclusion of the All-Star break, the Astros tee back into action tonight for a 3 game series against their division rivals, the Seattle Mariners. Still leading the AL West 5 games ahead and shifting back into consecutive games night after night, Sean and Dan take a moment evaluating how important this Mariners/Astros series is coming out of the break and can they sustain this amount of great play moving forward in hopes of making another postseason run.  

Joining Sean and Dan this morning, ESPN's host Matt Moscona shares some insight regarding the Astros' new LSU prospect acquired at the draft, Ethan Frey and the potential impact he possibly may have in the future. Also, circling the hype around the 2025 football season beginning to kickoff as the fall approaches Matt also shares a few gems to be mindful of this season following the new CFP model, NIL, & more.

Shaking a few things up in the SEC following his long career like others in regards to coaching and the development of players, David Cutcliffe joins Sean and Dan discussing a few great things from his tenure when coaching both of the Manning's mixed with what he does now and the role he fills currently as the Special Assistant to the Commissioner regarding all football relations. 

Highly anticipating the start of another CFB season soon to be underway and discussing a few lingering questions regarding some changes this offseason to the NCAA, Sean and Dan are joined by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey discussing a few frequently asked questions regarding the new CFP expansion model, NIL and more.  

Looking back on a phenomenal tenure as a national scout for the NFL specifically for the Dallas Cowboys and recently becoming the new executive Senior Director for the Senior Bowl, Drew Fabianich joins Sean and Dan sharing a few gems from his career scouting and developing talent at both the highest levels  collegiately and professionally. Recently obtaining his new role as Senior Director, Drew goes on to share a few things he looks forward to regarding this years Senior Bowl and the ones to come in the later years. 

Falling short in the postseason last year and slowly rolling through the offseason, the hype circling the 2025-26 CFB season has begun heavily across the Lone Star state amongst a few others. Joining Sean and Dan happens to be a familiar voice many across Texas may know, none other than play-by-play Texas Longhorns announcer Craig Way. Ramping up for the start of the season, Craig joins and talks a bit of Arch Manning, NIL, and more things to be mindful of rolling into the Texas Longhorns & CFB 2025 season. 

Concluding the first half of the season yesterday afternoon, the Astros seem to be in a pretty good spot rolling into the All-Star break and the second half of the season leading the AL West Division and approximately 3 games behind the Tigers leading the American League. Rolling into the All-Star break a bit uneasy losing 5 of their last 6 games coming off their hot sweep in LA, the Stros' still hold a very solid place ahead of their division rivals. Sean and Dan analyzes the organizations first half of the season following their two final series against the Rockies & Rangers and what to expect the second half of the season coming out of the All-Star break. 

With the day off yesterday and teeing back into action tonight, the Silver Boot series rolls on as the Astros get ready to conclude the first half of the season taking on their interstate rival, the Texas Rangers. Weighing the odds considering the Astros position leading the division and roughly 4 away from leading the American League and a few variables pertaining to injuries, Sean and Dan take a moment gauging how should the Astros' approach this final series and the mindset they should have rolling into and coming out of the All-Star break. 

Concluding their series against the Guardians' yesterday evening and shockingly failing to grasp one game, Cleveland surprisingly sweeps Houston resulting in a harsh series loss just after sweeping the Dodgers' down in Los Angeles. With injuries beginning to play a vital role yet again in the Astros decline as we reach the midseason point, Sean and Dan evaluate the Astros' series loss to the Guardians' and what must be done rolling into the Silver Boot Series against the Rangers this weekend and after the All-star break to sustain this great run they've endured this season.    

Looking to avoid the sweep from the Guardians' later this evening after recently sweeping the Dodgers' in Los Angeles, the Astros seem to have retracked a bit as we inch closer to the All-star break. Joining and discussing the organizations midseason grade thus far as we approach the break, and providing updates regarding a few lingering injuries still, Dana Brown shares a few pros and cons he loves at the midway point we've now reached along with acknowledging a few players that are All-star's and will represent the Houston Astros for the 2025 All-star game.   

Now reaching the midpoint of the season just 4 games away from the All-star break Sean and Dan take a moment with MLB Network's 3x All-star and former first basemen Sean Casey, assessing the leagues 2025 season thus far. Overlooking the league's progression since his retirement and judging new trends and rules implemented into today's game, Sean shares a few of his thoughts mixed with a few select favorites he has rolling into and coming out of the All-star break. 

Dwindling down to the final games before the All-star break tees off in Atlanta and coming back down to Earth from their outstanding holiday weekend in Los Angeles, the Astros lose their series opener taking on the Guardians' yesterday evening with a final score of 7-5. Still leading the AL West division and still holding their rank at 2nd in the American League roughly 3 games back behind the Tigers Sean, Dan, & Chris evaluate yesterday's small setback and how yesterday's loss could be fuel to the fire rolling into and coming out of the All-star break.

Concluding an epic series showdown in Los Angeles and celebrating a remarkable 4th of July weekend, the Astros come back to Houston sizzling hot following their 6 game away stretch taking 2 of the 3 from the Rockies and shockingly sweeping the Dodgers following yesterday's 5-1 victory. Returning back home here at Daikin now roughly 2 games back behind the Tigers for the best record in the MLB, Steve joins and shares a few ideal takeaways from the Astros' weekend series and what a series win like this means as we inch close to the start of the second half of the season.

With the Astros showing constant resiliency in continuing to grind out wins as injuries seem to be an everlasting issue, the Stros' stay afloat following last nights 5-3 victory furthering their run to the top of American League. Looking to get the sweep following today's day game and discussing the Astros' excessive amount of injuries, Sean and Dan take a moment in fun with a few laughs circling moments of their own recollecting a few timely injuries they've sustained just like a few of our very own Astro players.