Podcasts about Houston Astros

Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Astros on The 4th of July. Dave Roberts talks about the plan for third base without Max Muncy. A Rick Monday Hoffy Magical Moment. Rick talks to DV before throwing out the first pitch. DV catches up with Mr. 3,000, Clayton Kershaw. 

The Marines got a much need win last night but they are still seven games back of the Astros in the AL West. Wyman and Bob debate if the Mariners still have a shot to make it to the postseason and what the starting pitchers need to do to get back to what we are used to. // Who needs to get hot on this Mariners offense to get this team back on track? Arozarena has started to heat up but the rest of the lineup has not been producing at the plate. // Take Two: Jeff Passan is reporting that James Wood of the Washington Nationals will be joining Cal Raleigh and Ronald Acuna Jr in the Home Run Derby. Mark Maske of The Washington Post reports that the NFL and the Players Association are not expected to engage in formal negotiations to expand to an 18-game regular season until "at least early 2026." // Wyman and Bob break down an early preview of the 49ers as a part of our NFC West preview. They are one of the least likely teams that would commit to a rebuild with all their core players entering or already in the prime of their careers. 2:45 - Cal Raleigh has made the AL All-Star game roster and will be the starting catcher and he spoke about the experiences he is having with all the national recognition and what he looks forward to about being a part of the All-Star team.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Friday, July 4, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.Friday's Games Covered:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:28 Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals00:11:18 Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers00:22:06 Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels00:33:34 Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies00:41:29 Colorado Rockies vs Chicago White Sox00:52:43 Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins00:59:12 Parlay of the Day

Astros take 2 of 3 in Colorado and all eyes now shift to their showdown with the Dodgers in LA. Has the Yordan Alvarez injury saga forced Houston  to shift their philosophy in transparency? What does Cam Smith need to do in the second half to make his case for Rookie of the Year?

Winning the division could turn out to be meaningless for the Yankees

Lone star sports and entertainment GM joins he the guys to talk Concacaf Gold Cup Finals Houston takeover plus Astros post season history, Houston's sports big 3 and more.

John, Lance and Del talk Astros 5-3 win over the Rockies & injury list, MLB All-Star starters, was Jeremy Pena snubbed by fans? Plus USA vs Mexico Concacaf Gold Cup Finals set to take over Houston's NRG Stadium and more 

The Reggie & Ron Radiothon continues with Brandon Scott, Clint Stoerner, and we get some B Scott Thoughts.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Thursday, July 3, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.0:00:00 Introduction0:02:11 TB's tirade0:05:45 New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers0:14:40 Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies0:23:48 Minnesota Twins vs. Miami Marlins0:32:15 Los Angeles Angels vs. Atlanta Braves0:44:14 Detroit Tigers vs. Washington Nationals0:55:34 New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays1:01:29 Parlay of the Day

Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees' inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs' bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez's resurgence, and whether they'd take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 09:31 Tim Kurkjian 31:25 Steven Kwan 36:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Seidenberg, Steve Fezzik and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA Free Agency moves. Plus, the guys discuss the recent news in the poker world at the WSOP. Fezzik gives out a NFL best bet and also talk bonus betting.

Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees' inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs' bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez's resurgence, and whether they'd take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity, wintering in Chicago, offseason pursuits and being humbled by a 10-year-old in chess. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 09:31 Tim Kurkjian 31:25 Steven Kwan 36:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.Rundown1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is SteadyFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Astros win last night! - Victor Caratini with the Grand Slam  - Yordan Álvarez has to be reevaluated for more injuries, set back Álvarez  -  Jeremy Pena injured - 'Bag' hall of fame - Texans offensive line choices - Is Jabari Smith looking to be better in the upcoming season? -  Rockets are probably one of the oldest teams in the NBA - Ages of quarterbacks

- 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

Seth and Shaun discuss the Rockets' incredible offseason moves, assess how the Astros are going to navigate without Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, and talk about how much control Aaron Rodgers might have in Pittsburgh and the Browns getting the OK to build a new covered stadium.

Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros' 6-5 win over the Rockies, Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback to his hand, if injuries are the one thing that could prevent the Astros from competing for a World Series, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros clubhouse culture and if it's a thing that's actually really important or not.

Seth and Shaun discuss the lawsuit against Joe Mixon being settled, engage in some Rockets hype on the heels of hearing Zach Lowe gushing about their offseason moves, and assess ow the Astros will navigate without Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña.

Seth and Shaun discuss Shaun's assertion that injuries to key players are the only thing that can possibly derail the Astros' chances at a World Series this season.

Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros' 6-5 win over the Rockies last night, and an unfortunate setback for Yordan Alvarez's return.

Seth and Shaun discuss if WR Jaylin Noel could be one of the biggest draft steals in Texans history, react to Assistant GM Chris Blanco explaining building the team with guys who have a love for the game, and assess if the Astros clubhouse culture is overblown or underrated.

Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast. Seth and Shaun discuss the Astros' 6-5 win over the Rockies, Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback to his hand, if injuries are the one thing that could prevent the Astros from competing for a World Series, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the Rockets' incredible offseason moves, assess how the Astros are going to navigate without Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, talk about how much control Aaron Rodgers might have in Pittsburgh and the Browns getting the OK to build a new covered stadium, if WR Jaylin Noel could be one of the biggest draft steals in Texans history, react to Assistant GM Chris Blanco explaining building the team with guys who have a love for the game, assess if the Astros clubhouse culture is overblown or underrated, discuss which move or non-move may be the Texans' most regrettable this offseason, why Texans Assistant General Manager Chris Blanco seems to be the right kind of nerdy for the job, how heavy the Texans are into the analytics, and get the question of the day from Reggie and Luke.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News repasamos los resultados más impactantes de la jornada en MLB. George Springer se roba el show en el Día de Canadá con 2 jonrones y 7 empujadas en la paliza de los Azulejos a los Yankees. Shohei Ohtani vuelve a la carga con cuadrangular y anuncia su regreso como abridor este sábado. Astros vencen a Rockies con Grand Slam de Victor Caratini, mientras que Cubs, Royals, Marlins y Rangers también celebran triunfos importantes. Jacob deGrom sigue intratable y Salvador Pérez brilla con el madero. Todo esto y más en el noticiero de hoy. ¡No te lo pierdas!Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Today's word of the day is ‘halfway' as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let's start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What's the Bad from the month of June? It's gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It's the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven't seen before. It's been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘halfway' as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let's start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What's the Bad from the month of June? It's gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It's the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven't seen before. It's been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner preview MLB Tuesday betting schedule is packed with sharp betting opportunities and valuable matchups for bettors seeking an edge. This expert MLB betting analysis breaks down key games, highlighting top MLB moneyline picks, underdog plays, and totals worth considering. We begin north of the border with the Blue Jays hosting the Yankees on Canada Day. Despite Kevin Gausman's recent struggles versus New York, the Jays offer home underdog value. Max Fried has been in elite form, but Griffin Warner leans Toronto while Munaf Manji prefers the under. In Philadelphia, Nick Pivetta takes the mound for the Padres against Christopher Sanchez and the Phillies. Pivetta's elite stuff and the Padres' superior bullpen provide value, leading both hosts to side with the under and the Padres. Paul Skenes Day in Pittsburgh raises red flags as he's lost four straight to the Cardinals despite quality outings. Both experts prefer St. Louis plus money and favor the under, citing the Pirates' inconsistency and the Cardinals' strong bullpen. In Miami, Joe Ryan's dominance makes the Twins a solid first five play against the streaking Marlins. Edward Cabrera's walk issues and a volatile Twins bullpen push Munaf to target early betting value and the under. The Tigers and Nationals offer one of the day's best over spots. With Jack Flaherty and Trevor Williams both unreliable and Detroit trending 12-1 to the over in road series openers, both hosts lock in on the over 9.5. In Tampa, the surging Rays send Shane Baz against Jeffrey Springs and the A's. Tampa's hot June offense and Baz's recent dominance make them a clear moneyline and team total over pick. The Brewers are Griffin's top play as Freddy Peralta faces Clay Holmes and the sliding Mets. Milwaukee is red hot, while New York struggles late in games. Munaf highlights Peralta's spotless record vs. the Mets and backs the plus money. In Boston, the Reds look to rebound after a wild series opener. With Richard Fitz struggling, Griffin and Munaf support the Reds moneyline and game over. The Angels and Braves offer another over candidate with Tyler Anderson and Grant Holmes on the mound in a hitter-friendly park. Atlanta's power and Anderson's road overs make this a strong target for runs. In Arlington, Jacob deGrom's excellence anchors a Rangers first five run line play against Baltimore's shaky Brandon Young. With a low park run profile, the full game under also draws interest. The Cubs host a reeling Guardians squad that can't hit lefties, making Matthew Boyd and the under strong leans. Griffin notes Cleveland's ugly error stats and poor bullpen. The Astros visit the Rockies in Coors Field with Houston sending a lefty against a team that's 1-13 at home vs. LHP. Over 11 and Astros run line stand out. In Arizona, the Giants are a live dog with Hayden Birdsong facing the struggling Zac Gallen. With the D-backs' bullpen decimated, Munaf leans Giants team total over and game over. Seattle's pitcher-friendly environment makes Royals-Mariners a tough call, but under 8 has value despite weak starters Lorenzen and Hancock. Finally, the Dodgers host the White Sox in a mismatch. Yoshinobu Yamamoto's recent dip doesn't deter confidence, and Dodgers team total over is the clearest angle. Griffin and Munaf close with best bets: Griffin on the Brewers ML and Reds ML, Munaf on Tigers/Nats Over and Rangers first five run line. Together they offer sharp insights and valuable MLB betting predictions for Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bump and Stacy recap last night’s Mariner win over the Royals and highlight Randy Arozarena’s big night, taking advantage of strong pitching outings, and more. They talk about a potential uniform comeback for the Seahawks, teams trying to trade for TJ Watt, and more in Headline Rewrites. They are joined by The Athletic’s Astros writer Chandler Rome to talk about the recipe for Heuston’s success, their positive culture, the race for the AL West, and more. And they talk about why the next two weeks before the All-Star break are so important for the Mariners.

Why do the guys compare Dorian Finney-Smith to Robert Horry? Have the Rockets completed their 2025-26 roster? Or are there more moves to come? Does Capela signing with the Rockets open up the idea to trading away Sengun...maybe in a package for Giannis? And once again, the Astros have mislead us as Pena has a broken rib.

Seth and Shaun discuss Jeremy Peña heading to the 10-day injured list, when he can come back, and hope it's not worse than the Astros are saying.

Seth and Shaun 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.

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.

The Dome Foamers discuss a week where the Astros sweep the Phillies and take 2 of 3 from the Cubs. Pitching was the standout this week.

On this episode of Forks Down, Beau and Rick take a look at the Mariner's week against the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers. A 4-3 record overall isn't bad, but are they ever going to catch the Astros? Find out their thoughts on this edition of Forks Down - A Mariners Podcast.

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster take to the streets of Detroit on foot following Tarik Skubal's 13 strikeout performance on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss what transpired over Skubal's seven innings, the Rays nipping at the Yankees' heels, if Tampa Bay will make any moves at the deadline, Dave Parker's passing, Shohei Ohtani's two innings of work on Saturday, and the pesky Astros. Plus, the guys lose Buster, take a long turn and jam to some music on the street. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from Josh Bell, Steven Matz and Nick Martinez. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Clown Car 25:29 The Numbers Game 26:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about the latest news around Major League Baseball and take a look at the market for the Most Wins in July. The Inside Pitch w/ Josh Towers Ep. 13, recorded June 30, features Scott Seidenberg and former MLB pitcher Josh Towers discussing trends across Major League Baseball as July approaches. The episode begins with a startling stat: 61 games have been decided by 10 or more runs before July, the most since 2004. These blowouts impact betting lines through recency bias, but the hosts argue savvy bettors can exploit this. For example, after the Cubs' 12–3 win over Houston, the line moved in favor of the Astros, who bounced back the next day with a 3–0 win behind Framber Valdez. Towers emphasized players mentally reset after blowouts and that those games often preserve top relievers for the next matchup, giving smart teams like Houston an edge. The Mets were highlighted as a struggling team despite early-season promise. They were swept in Pittsburgh and outscored 30–4. A recent players-only meeting didn't help, and June stats reveal deep issues: a 109 WRC+ (9th best) but a 4.80 ERA (5th worst). Pete Alonso dropped from the .360s to .291, and the lineup outside him is below .260. Senga's injury was flagged as a possible turning point. Towers also pointed out that pitchers like Blackburn and Montas returned from injury without sufficient rehab buildup. Montas had six rehab starts totaling just 18 innings and struggled in his second MLB outing. This points to systemic issues with pitcher preparation. The conversation shifted to elite pitching. Tarik Skubal leads MLB with a 9.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.98 FIP, making him the AL Cy Young favorite at -190. Garrett Crochet is a close second (+380), with similar innings, strikeouts, and a 2.54 FIP. Josh praised Skubal's ability to pitch downhill and manipulate the strike zone, describing it as a “blueprint” for pitching. He argued that current trends emphasizing vertical pitching miss these fundamentals. Ranger Suarez of the Phillies also drew attention with a 1.19 ERA over his last 10 starts, the best 10-game stretch since Cliff Lee. Phillies had the second-best ERA in June, supporting their rise despite Bryce Harper's injury. Josh stressed the value of quality starts—six innings, three or fewer earned—as essential to team success and underappreciated in today's stat-obsessed game. They examined home ballpark impacts, particularly Globe Life Park in Texas, now MLB's lowest scoring venue. Rangers are 30–12 to the under at home, yet Towers insists this is due to poor offense, not the ballpark. No player has more than nine homers, and he criticized swing mechanics and development. He also highlighted how teams like the Dodgers and Tigers, both 53–32, find success through depth, discipline, and pitching, while teams like the Mets lack cohesion. With July beginning, the hosts reviewed betting odds for most wins. Astros are the favorite at +450, but their schedule includes Colorado, Dodgers, and Cleveland, leading both analysts to question the pick. The Dodgers (+500) and Tigers (+750) are favored due to consistent performance and better matchups. The Cubs dropped from 20:1 to 9:1 after a large bet, but neither host found value there. Phillies and Rays have potential, though travel-heavy schedules are a concern. Lastly, they emphasized evaluating teams based on matchups rather than records alone, citing San Diego's poor performance against winning teams (15–28). The episode ends with a preview of their upcoming midseason awards show and a pregame.com promo code (BAT15) for $15 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster take to the streets of Detroit on foot following Tarik Skubal's 13 strikeout performance on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss what transpired over Skubal's seven innings, the Rays nipping at the Yankees' heels, if Tampa Bay will make any moves at the deadline, Dave Parker's passing, Shohei Ohtani's two innings of work on Saturday, and the pesky Astros. Plus, the guys lose Buster, take a long turn and jam to some music on the street. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from Josh Bell, Steven Matz and Nick Martinez. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:39 Clown Car 25:29 The Numbers Game 26:58 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

33 years after his retirement, Dave 'The Cobra' Parker finally got the news that he would be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Saturday, less than a month away from being able to attend his Hall of Fame induction, baseball lost its giant. The six-foot five-inch slugger left an indelible mark on the game. Parker won an MVP, back-to-back hitting titles, three Gold Gloves and two World Series. The 7-time All-Star finished with 2,712 hits and a 40.1 career WAR. Jake and Jordan remember the legend.The Mets' struggles continue as they suffer their worst series loss in team history. Losing by a combined score of 30-4 over the three game series, the Mets get swept by the Pirates without Paul Skenes. New York remains only 1.5 games back in the NL East, but does a players only meeting and a consistent lack of offense spell trouble as they prepare to meet up with the Brewers this week? The guys dive into this matchup and look ahead for the Mets. However, this was not the only sweep of the weekend as Jake and Jordan discuss the other two sweeps as well. They break down the Cardinals' sweep of the Guardians and the Marlins' sweep of the Diamondbacks in the latest version of 'How Sweep It Is.' Plus, Ohtani dominates on the mound and at the plate, Tarik Skubal strikes out 13, the Orioles score 22 runs in a game and the Astros continue to have the best record in baseball since May 6th. Jake and Jordan get you 'Around the League' quickly with 'Turbo Mode' as they break down each series from the weekend.Join us to start off your 4th of July week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.Note: This is the first of two episodes this week. We will return on Thursday to take a look at the upcoming weekend.(1:32) - Remembering Dave Parker(16:36) - Pirates sweep Mets(24:34) - Cardinals sweep Guardians(30:17) - Marlins sweep Diamondbacks(36:31) - Around the League(48:42) - Ohtani returns to the mound(51:47) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote debated whether the Cubs or Astros are better built to win in the playoffs.

In the final hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the Cubs' lead in the NL Central being trimmed to two games. Despite that, Dorsey remains confident the Cubs will win the division. After that, former MLB second baseman and current Marquee Sports Network analyst Jason Kipnis joined the show to break down the Cubs' series loss to the Astros in Houston over the weekend and to preview Chicago's upcoming series against Cleveland. Later, Dorsey vented his frustration with the Bulls.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by former MLB second baseman and current Marquee Sports Network analyst Jason Kipnis to break down the Cubs' series loss to the Astros in Houston over the weekend and to preview Chicago's upcoming series against Cleveland.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs losing two of three games to the Astros in Houston over the weekend. They also reacted to the Bulls trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers for wing Isaac Okoro.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the NL Central-leading Cubs losing two of three games to the AL West-leading Astros in Houston over the weekend. Later, they pondered whether the Cubs should move right-hander Cade Horton from the rotation to the bullpen.

- Compared to the Naz Reid deal, did the Rockets overpay? - Rockets saving space on roster to make a move on Giannis Antetokounmpo ? - Astros pay tribute and respect to  Kyle Tucker and Ryan Presley when playing Cubs - Astros pitchers Arm Slots  - Jalen Green needs to stay away from injury so the trade doesn't get overturned - Jake Retzlaff taking off from BYU  because of sexual assault charges - USA in Gold cup semi finals  - Highest rate of inaccurate passes and most accurate passes of the NFL  - News of the weird

- Astros Weekend games recap - Players that should be an all-star - Jabari Smith stats with Jalen Green on the floor and without - Robert Horry and Jabari Smith comparison  - Biggest stories in the NBA - Astros will keep finding a way to win! 

- Who is the best in the league as of now? - Astros are 3rd and continue to pop out with greatness - Jabari Smith signs a 5 year $122 million contract - Older aged basketball players are out, Young new players are in. - James Harden signs with the clippers - Gambling in the NBA is real, Is James Harden placing bets on his games ? - What did you learn this weekend in one sentence

Welcome to The Roundtable! Grant, Andy and Sam are here to talk about all the big MLB news and stories. Sam is on vacation this week, so The Athletic's Astros writer Chandler Rome joins the boys. They try to figure out how the Astros are doing their usual Astro thing when everyone didn't think they could do it coming into the season. Also, they talk about if anyone likes and/or understands the All-Star voting and they "break" some injury news at the end of the show.-Follow Grant on X/Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on X/Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Sam on X/Twitter: @SamMillerBB-Follow Chandler on X/Twitter: @Chandler_RomeHosts: Grant Brisbee & Andy McCulloughExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth and Shaun discuss the biggest questions at this point about the Astros, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, and assess if they should be worrying more about the Texans only having signed two 2nd round draft picks.

Seth and Shaun Bijani discuss the Astros winning 2 of 3 against the Cubs over the weekend and just how well Framber's been playing.