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Entering the final stretch of the season with teams hoping to claim a playoff spot, the hype surrounding the start of the postseason has heightened, followed by tight races between teams all across the league. Setting a franchise record having made 8 consecutive playoff appearances, followed by 7 consecutive ALCS appearances, the Astros look to be on the brink of possibly being put out of playoff contention following the AL West's tight division race this year. Losing back-to-back series and still unable to score runs with runners in scoring position during this crucial time of the season, Dana weighs in on the Astros' recent struggles and hopes of pulling it together to win the pennant race.
Looking to make the postseason and still leading the American League West Division ahead of their competitors, the Astros begin to draw lots of concern for fans after yesterday's loss to the Yankees. Teeing off against one of their biggest postseason rivals, the Astros lose their series opener with a final score of 7-1, leaving many shocked following the club's recent struggles, hoping to improve them before the postseason arrives. Unable to score runs with runners in scoring positions, followed by poor base running, Astros GM Dana Brown breaks the silence with a few answers to questions many have.
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Returning home to Daikin set to tee off their 9-game homestand, the Astros somehow stay afloat, still leading the division roughly 2 games ahead of the Mariners. Losing their series opener to the Colorado Rockies yesterday with a final of 6-1, many began to question if this Astros club can sustain their position atop of the AL West Division and through the postseason. Addressing a few things, Dana shares a few resolutions regarding the Astros' recent struggles and what to expect as we course through the last 30 games of the season.
Anticipating a must-see pitching duel yesterday between Hunter Brown for the Astros and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers, surprisingly, both teams were unable to put up a run through 9 scoreless innings. Forcing the game into extra innings, the Tigers go on to walk it off with a 1-0 victory, taking the series win over the Astros with the rubber match set this afternoon. Still leading the AL West 2 games ahead of the Mariners and evaluating the Astros' recent series against Baltimore and Detroit, Dana Brown addresses a few lingering questions many have regarding the production in the clubhouse.
Astros BRASS-Espada, Dana Brown, etc.. What they are Doing to White Boi CHAS AKA McCormick.. Just AIN'T RIGHT, Houston!! full 954 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:14:25 +0000 VCOFcfeax0fJyQNZCmvw5vOma7JNo8me sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley sports Astros BRASS-Espada, Dana Brown, etc.. What they are Doing to White Boi CHAS AKA McCormick.. Just AIN'T RIGHT, Houston!! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
RIGHT NOW, Today/Wednesday.. Do the Astros, Espada, Dana Brown, & Co. have a REAL Bullpen PROBLEM Staring them in the Face..?!? full 748 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:09:47 +0000 mBLfs1pgXN2hp20mz1EwF5iS0avwvvRH mlb,astros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,astros,sports RIGHT NOW, Today/Wednesday.. Do the Astros, Espada, Dana Brown, & Co. have a REAL Bullpen PROBLEM Staring them in the Face..?!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports F
With the division race beginning to heat up, the Astros' lead has merely diminished as the Mariners come roaring back into the relay, now tying the Astros for first place in the AL West Division. Following last night's 14-1 loss to the Red Sox and now tying the series 1-1, Dana Brown joins and shares a few pointers from the Yankees series, a general overview of the Red Sox's series, and updates on a couple of players still on the IL. As injuries continuously become an ongoing issue for the Astros, Dana also shares a bit of news on a new name recently placed on the IL for a 15-day stint: Josh Hader.
Concluding a rough series in Boston against the Red Sox and moving on down to Miami in hopes of sweeping the Marlins later this afternoon, the Astros look to be back on track following their small stumble coming out of the All-Star break and the trade deadline. Hearing from the manager himself, Dana shares some things he's taken into account coming out of the break and deadline, mixed with some praise for a couple of new names in the clubhouse that have already begun contributing drastically to the Stros' phenomenal run thus far.
Dana Brown talks injuries and returns, but are you down with Dana brown? ESPN is expanding partnerships, and the NFL banned smelling salts, but will this stop players from smelling salts?
The Astros sent shockwaves though the MLB universe at the deadline by pulling off the unthinkable: bringing Carlos Correa back to Houston! The SCS crew react to Dana Brown's roster glow-up!
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros winning their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals, a rollercoaster of a July, the Ramon Urias trade, and injury updates. NOTE: I recorded this at 2:30 PM CST because I had to, and obviously that was before the Carlos Correa and Jesus Sanchez trades plus whatever else Dana Brown does before the deadline. I'll discuss all of that when I'm back from vacation next week. Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back with another episode! - Trade deadline is quickly approaching! - Home sweet home! Carlos Correa is a Houston Astro again! - Jesús Sánchez for Ryan Gusto! Do you agree? - Are you more likely to trade Brice Matthews now? - Should we be giving Dana Brown his flowers?
The Astros are keeping quiet at the trade deadline- and Paul's had enough of the silence and being jerked around. We break down Dana Brown's handling of the deadline frenzy and whether it lives up to expectations. Plus, is Jeremy Pena finally nearing a return? We've got the latest on injuries and everything you need to know as baseball's trade chaos hits full swing.
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.
Ron 'THE SHOW' Hughley's Sexual Education Class as Taught by Stoerner & Producer T-Mil LOL; AND-ANGRY Framber After Astros Loss Monday OH MY! full 713 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:54:46 +0000 KLpD1uLw5LZsNc3vUkhRVExBzIAFqnBw houston astros,washington nationals,nationals,astros,joe espada,al west,dana brown,framber valdez,astros news,stros,framber,daikin park,astros news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley houston astros,washington nationals,nationals,astros,joe espada,al west,dana brown,framber valdez,astros news,stros,framber,daikin park,astros news notes,sports Ron 'THE SHOW' Hughley's Sexual Education Class as Taught by Stoerner & Producer T-Mil LOL; AND-ANGRY Framber After Astros Loss Monday OH MY! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Framber Start SQUANDERED in 'Stros Loss Monday to Nats; &-WINGARDIUM LEVIOSA!! A Magical 'Stros Night @ Daikin full 598 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:07:45 +0000 GbxxsStTx2mCVDXynZF0Jv3G4gQ7oW9d houston astros,washington nationals,jose altuve,nationals,astros,joe espada,al west,dana brown,framber valdez,altuve,astros news,framber,daikin park,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley houston astros,washington nationals,jose altuve,nationals,astros,joe espada,al west,dana brown,framber valdez,altuve,astros news,framber,daikin park,sports Framber Start SQUANDERED in 'Stros Loss Monday to Nats; &-WINGARDIUM LEVIOSA!! A Magical 'Stros Night @ Daikin 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
HOUR #4 - Eyes in Houston on 'Stros GM Dana Brown as the MLB Trade Deadline Nears Just DAYS Away; AND- T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tues!$ full 2413 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:14:54 +0000 5Bpf6Muux16cMeFUnoO6i785BlRgSjDX nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #4 - Eyes in Houston on 'Stros GM Dana Brown as the MLB Trade Deadline Nears Just DAYS Away; AND- T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tues!$ 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Dana Brown, Astros GM, opens up on trades and the injury list with a side of humor that only baseball insiders can deliver. Then, we switch gears to a mysterious cosmic visitor stirring up debate among scientists and government officials. Finally, brace yourself for the wildest, most head-spinning takes of the week.
The MLB Trade Deadline is Now Just 8 DAYS AWAY; Will Astros GM Dana Brown Be Wheelin' & Dealin'?!? full 632 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:26:47 +0000 ZycvgQFkTihspwTC83Vg1DwcuxPghYo9 mlb,mlb trade deadline,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,al west,dana brown,astros news,stros,daikin park,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,mlb trade deadline,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,al west,dana brown,astros news,stros,daikin park,sports The MLB Trade Deadline is Now Just 8 DAYS AWAY; Will Astros GM Dana Brown Be Wheelin' & Dealin'?!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
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.
Sean and B-Scott discuss if everything the Astros have done with Cam Smith this year is the best decision that Astros GM Dana Brown made this season.
Sean and B-Scott assess if Dana Brown's best decision this season has been how they've handled rookie Cam Smith, dive into the aftermath of the executives caught having an affair on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, and assess if the Texans will eclipse the 10-win total this season after Vic Tafur put them down as a 'best bet' for this season.
Seth is off. Brandon Scott is in. Sean and B-Scott discuss the Isaac Paredes injury being the latest concern for the Astros, power rank the new Texans players by how excited they are to watch them out on the field, go through the day's Headlines, dive into which Texans are primed for a breakout season, give credit in Acknowledge Me, talk about WNBA players seemingly just not being able to help throwing shade at their most popular player, Fox bringing in Dave Portnoy on Big Game Saturday to actually counter Paul Finebaum on College Game Day instead of Pat McAfee, assess if Dana Brown's best decision this season has been how they've handled rookie Cam Smith, dive into the aftermath of the executives caught having an affair on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, discuss if the Texans will eclipse the 10-win total this season after Vic Tafur put them down as a 'best bet' for this season, play a guessing game regarding projected stat totals for some of the Texans' big players, assess if who showed up as the "most hated" opponent for the Texans is accurate, assess their anxiety level as the Astros-Diamondbacks series starts with the Mariners lurking just 4 games back in the AL West, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.
This Lance McCullers Jr. Situation for the Astros.. Is LMJ 'Forcing' GM Dana Brown's Hand @ the Trade Deadline!? full 542 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:22:55 +0000 OxWzA1R0okSoXVrcLfXYnOWDNkJg4wMT mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,sports This Lance McCullers Jr. Situation for the Astros.. Is LMJ 'Forcing' GM Dana Brown's Hand @ the Trade Deadline!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
The TOUGH Spot this McCullers Situation is Putting Astros Brass in Ahead of the Trade Deadline.. full 544 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:08:28 +0000 JHsbgqKT56LssFJwXBsaS7vdXYB3Gq0L mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,sports The TOUGH Spot this McCullers Situation is Putting Astros Brass in Ahead of the Trade Deadline.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
Another Episode of The Killer B's with special guest Barry Laminack! - Spencer Arrighetti's thumb injury is experiencing set backs. Is this another mishandling of the Astros' medical team? - What is your thought process on how Dana Brown should handle the trade deadline? - How do you feel about the Texans' offensive line?
Was Houston's series against the Guardians due to a Dodgers hangover or a breaking point for the depth of the current roster? Is Jake Meyers a victim of a broken Astros return-to-play policy? What levers will we see Dana Brown pull to course-correct this team?
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.
- Arch Manning is great but just because his last name is Manning doesn't make him the best. - 2026 mock draft talk - Big quarterback over a small quarterback - Dana Brown is pushing his boys - Number of injuries from Yordan Álvarez is becoming a real concern - Astros injured pitchers making a comeback, who will still have it and who wont? - News of the weird
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.
Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun react to the Rockets signing Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith, compare this Rockets' offseason to the Texans' offseason last year, go through the day's Headlines, discuss what inspired CJ Stroud abroad in Milan, how Dameon Pierce is liking the Nick Caley offense, some some numbers showing just how much better the Rockets should be off the ball with Kevin Durant on the roster, dive into others being petty and get petty themselves in the Petty Cast, discuss it being next man up yet again for the Astros, have some fun discussing how many football players the Astros have after Dana Brown said football players play with the kind of injury Jeremy Peña has, circle back to comparing how the Rockets have rebuilt to the Texans, take a look around the NFL with the Steelers perhaps about to get a bunch of calls about TJ Watt, dive into an unwritten baseball rule even the Astros weren't aware of, and see what Reggie and Criss have for the question of the day.
Seth and Shaun dive into others being petty and get petty themselves in the Petty Cast, discuss it being next man up yet again for the Astros, and have some fun discussing how many football players the Astros have after Dana Brown said football players play with the kind of injury Jeremy Peña has.
BREAKING ASTROS News Tues Afternoon: Slugger Yordan Alvarez has been SHUT DOWN (Hand Fracture) as the Big Man Suffers Setback.. SON OF A-- full 800 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:41:56 +0000 RmEUvAW2RVnbPCwMAstLeZ7l8mIEKgAv mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,htown,yordan alvarez,dana brown,altuve,astros news,espada,mlb breaking news,stros,houston astros news,yordan,astros breaking news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,htown,yordan alvarez,dana brown,altuve,astros news,espada,mlb breaking news,stros,houston astros news,yordan,astros breaking news,sports BREAKING ASTROS News Tues Afternoon: Slugger Yordan Alvarez has been SHUT DOWN (Hand Fracture) as the Big Man Suffers Setback.. SON OF A-- 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Seth and Shaun discuss the idea that the Texans should bring in Rasul Douglas at CB, lay out why adding Kevin Durant now was perfect for the Rockets, assess if Dana Brown can reach mythical Luhnow status, and see what Reggie and Criss have for the question of the day.
Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros winning 2 of 3 games vs the Cubs, Framber Valdez's performance yesterday, the Rockets locking down Jabari Smith, go through the day's Headlines, discuss the biggest questions at this point about the Astros, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, assess if they should be worrying more about the Texans only having signed two 2nd round draft picks, dive into the Rockets masterful move in adding Kevin Durant this offseason, assess if the Astros should break their rule to sign Jeremy Peña long term, lay out the good and bad from the Astros over the weekend, discuss the idea that the Texans should bring in Rasul Douglas at CB, lay out why adding Kevin Durant now was perfect for the Rockets, assess if Dana Brown can reach mythical Luhnow status, and see what Reggie and Criss have for the question of the day.
- Has the Astros' division lead prepared them for this setback? - Dana Brown says Pena can play through injury, but why rush him? - And what move should the Astros make to handle this injury?