The Sean Salisbury Show

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. 

With the All-star break roughly 2 weeks away, the Astros look to be in a pretty solid spot leading the AL West Division, trailing the Detroit Tigers at the top of the American League just 2 games back. With injuries continuously becoming an issue for this Astros' organization now with Jeremy Pena placed on the IL regarding fractured ribs and news breaking yesterday pertaining to Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, somehow the club still strafes off wins following yesterdays 6-5 victory over the Rockies. Revisiting some tough conversations again, Astros GM Dana Brown joins and shares a few takeaways from the Stros' hot streak along with providing some clarity to a few names around the clubhouse and their timeline back to the lineup. 

Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season, the free agency period in the NBA is officially underway now as the Houston Rockets waste no time in aiming to make another playoff run for the 2026 season. Jumping out early trading for Kevin Durant followed by extensions signed for players like VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Steven Adams the Rockets look to be huge contenders coming out of the West for next year. Following the signing of Dorian Finney-Smith and bringing back Clint Capela on a 3-year deal, host of Locked On Rockets Ben DuBose joins Sean and Dan discussing the Rockets' offseason moves thus far and the possibility of making a finals appearance with a bit of a renewed Rockets roster.

Finishing another electrifying weekend series here at Daikin, the Astros roll past the Cubs taking 2 of the 3 from Chicago furthering their position at the top of the American League just roughly 3 games behind the Detroit Tigers leading the league. Now standing at 50-34 with the third best record across the MLB, the Astros move on to take on the White Sox for their 3rd series of season next. Welcoming back their former Astro players following their departure this offseason regarding Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressley, Steve shares a few highlights and takeaways from this weekends stunning series along with a few things that may be needed ahead of the trade deadline approaching. 

Not slowing down, the Astros are hot and rolling following last nights Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, ensuring the series win for Houston but also attaining a sweep over their postseason rival. Throughout the series and tracking phenomenal starts, outstanding bullpen stretches and superb timely hitting, the Astros are back on a 4 game hot streak as we continue on through the first half of the season. Rolling into their highly anticipated series against the Cubs and welcoming back Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressley back to Daikin, Sean and Dan take a moment assessing how important and what message yesterday's series sweep sends to the league along with some pointers to be mindful of going into this series against a few former Astro players.  

Having himself an All-star season thus far, Jeremy Peña has raised his contract value drastically following the Astros' rebuilding stage here in Houston with the departure of a few veterans this past offseason. Batting at an average of .325 with an OBP of .380 and slugging at .495, has heightened the shortstops worth and have broached the conversation around $100M regarding contract negotiations. Breaking down the conversation and Boras' new signed client, Sean and Dan are joined by KPRC 's Ari Alexander discussing the possibilities of the Astros' signing Peña back and what may his future tend to look like if he sustains this level of great play.  

Leading the AL West division and second in the American League ranks following yesterday's win and a loss by the Yankees, the Astros are hot and rolling now standing at 46-33 just roughly 3 games back from leading the league behind the Tigers. Rolling through games and anticipating a few players return to the lineup, players throughout the clubhouse have pulled their weight in all aspects and sides of the field following phenomenal starts, timely hitting when needed and an outstanding bullpen all contributing to wins for the club. Dana joins and refers to the grit of this Astros ball club mixed with some good news pertaining to the Astros homer-run slugger soon to return. 

Teeing back into action today, the Astros prepare to take on a hot Philadelphia Phillies club later this evening who have won 8 of their last 10 games leading the NL West Division. Winning 7 of their own last 10 games and leading the AL West Division, the Astros appear ready for any opponent; this one in particular against their postseason rival and still without the entirety of the initial lineup the club would put at the forefront. Host of 97.5 The Fanatic and American sports radio personality, John Kincade joins Sean and Dan ahead of tonight's showdown with a few takeaways and pointers to note rolling into this three game series and the possibility of these two clubs seeing each other again in the postseason.

Following the last day of the NBA season regarding the NBA Final's Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, the Houston Rockets waste no time in the offseason making a huge splash before the madness tips off. Now on his way to Houston, 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant is now a Houston Rocket, sending shockwaves throughout the NBA in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillion Brooks along with multiple draft picks and assets sent to Phoenix. Signaling at Houston's bold intent to contend for the West next season, Sean and Dan share a few thoughts on what they potentially believe the Rockets organization may look like with the 2x Finals Champion leading the charge.  

Moving on from Sacramento down to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, the Astros go on to take 2 of the 3 games from the Angels resulting in another series victory for Houston. Battling the Yankees for the second seed in the American League as both teams are tied at 45 wins and both roughly 3 games back from the Tigers, Steve joins and shares his takeaways from the Astros' weekend in Anaheim along with a couple of future decisions that must be made looking ahead following the great play the organization has sustained still without a few notable names in the lineup.

Concluding their 4 game series in Sacramento, the Astros split the series 2-2 following last nights loss late in the 10th with a final score of 6-4. For his 2nd walk-off homer this series, Nick Kurtz pushes the A's over to another victory taking two from the Astros himself. With timely hitting still a bit of a concern for the Astros', Sean and Dan take a moment evaluating last nights loss along with tossing around a few possibilities of what could the Astros' identity tend to look like when the postseason approaches as we are now roughly 75 games into the season.  

Not looking to slow down, the Astros dominate the A's again in last nights Game 3 following their 11-4 victory now setting the series at 3-1. With Framber on the mound for another adequate performance mixed with some solid bats throughout the lineup following, 5 Astro players obtaining 3 hits and combining for 15 of the Astros total 20 hits the Astros look a bit invincible looking ahead. Now having won 7 of their last 10 and replacing the Yankees in 2nd place in the American League, Sean and Dan assess last nights remarkable game with a few pointers regarding how to sustain this great play just 4 games back behind the Tigers. 

Suffering a terrible loss Monday in their series opener down in Oakland following Nick Kurtz walk-off homer, the Astros seem to have mulled over Monday's loss following yesterday's huge win with a final score of 13-3. Making his debut start on the mound for the Astros, Jason Alexander goes on to pitch 6 innings, with 4 strikeouts, and allowing only 3 hits in the Astros victory over the A's. Discussing timely hitting and outstanding pitching performances, Dana Brown shares a few takeaways from the first two games of the series and what to expect moving forward along with a few injury updates to be mindful of.

Winning 5 of their last 6 games, the Astros seem to have hit a wall last night as Oakland rallies back late in the 9th for a stunning victory over the Astros' 3-1. Following a solid start with Ryan Gusto on the mound, Bryan Abreu suffers a hurtful loss following Nick Kurtz's walk-off 2 run homer at the bottom of the 9th to spring the A's into victory. Discussing a few things that weren't appeasing to the eyes last night, Sean and Dan share a few takeaways from last nights loss and what adjustments must be made going forward regarding games that appear on the schedule as essential wins for the Astros.      

Completing their 6 game homestand against the White Sox and the Twins, the Astros go on to take a combined 5 out of  6 of the games here at Daikin from both clubs furthering their position at the top of the American League now at 41-30. Sweeping Minnesota yesterday and now moving on to Oakland, Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks joins Sean and Dan discussing the Astros blazing weekend here at home with a few takeaways that looked phenomenal, along with some pointers that roughly hint at that possibility of this Astros' ball club making another postseason, World Series run.  

Revisiting last nights rubber match, the Astros' send the White Sox down the road with a series loss following the games final score of 4-3 resulting in a 2-1 series victory for the Astros. With Framber Valdez on the mound for another outstanding outing with 5 innings pitched, 12 strikeouts, and only allowing 2 runs the Astros are on a roll following Josh Hader closing the game for his 18th save of the season now tied for 3rd in the league. Discussing last nights victory Sean and Dan assess how the Astros have turned the tide in rallying back to win games, along with props to the Astros phenomenal pitching and bullpen staff throughout these games securing and ensuring wins from extraordinary starts from their starters.