Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Bagwell

Welcome to Episode 104 of Tablesetters. Devin and Steve are back to capture the drama, joy, and heartbreak of a September week that revealed everything we love and fear about baseball. In Los Angeles, the Phillies turned fatigue into fuel, clinching their second straight NL East crown in a game that began after a sleepless night of travel and ended in extra innings with Bryce Harper's fist-pumping eighth-inning home run and J.T. Realmuto's sacrifice fly. When the champagne popped, it wasn't just about celebration — it was about perspective. Garrett Stubbs made sure Harper could join the party with apple juice, and Harrison Bader's mantra rang through the room: “What a gift.” For a club that has known nothing but heartbreak since 2022, that phrase has become the soul of the team: gratitude, joy, and belief that this year can be different. Contrast that spirit with the Bronx, where Anthony Volpe has been grinding through a partially torn labrum since May, hitting just .197 with his defense slipping. Brian Cashman insists this is merely a “tough stretch,” but José Caballero's hot bat and steady glove have complicated the conversation. Caballero is hitting .314 since mid-August, and his emergence is forcing Aaron Boone to consider whether loyalty to Volpe is holding the team back. North of the border, the Blue Jays found a new reason to believe. Trey Yesavage, their top prospect, debuted with nine strikeouts in five innings, a franchise record, his splitter producing an absurd 11 whiffs on 14 swings. His 19 total whiffs put him in Kevin Gausman territory, and for a team already leading the AL East, his arrival feels less like the future and more like a weapon for right now. Toronto hasn't won a World Series since 1993, but Yesavage's debut makes that drought feel vulnerable. The Giants are also leaning into youth, promoting Bryce Eldridge, a 20-year-old, 6-foot-7 slugger ranked the No. 15 prospect in baseball. With 25 homers across Double-A and Triple-A and elite exit velocity numbers, Eldridge is being thrown straight into the fire of a Wild Card chase, where San Francisco sits just 1 ½ games back. With their first basemen producing a meager .614 OPS, Eldridge isn't just a curiosity — he's an immediate solution. In Detroit, fear gave way to relief when Tarik Skubal, the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young, exited his last start with side tightness. Initial panic subsided after imaging revealed no structural damage, and he's slated to pitch Thursday against Cleveland. His numbers speak to his dominance: 13–5, 2.26 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 224 strikeouts in 185 innings. In a franchise that hasn't seen an ace like this since Hal Newhouser, Skubal is the difference between a quick October exit and a run that could echo through history. Out in Arizona, the Diamondbacks are embracing the stars — literally. Blaze Alexander's joke about undergoing a “horoscope” on his bruised elbow became a clubhouse rallying cry, and suddenly the D-backs are aligning at the right moment. Zac Gallen notched his 1,000th career strikeout, joining Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb, while a six-run sixth inning powered them to an 8–1 win over San Francisco. With Jordan Lawlar's RBI double, Geraldo Perdomo's five times on base, and James McCann's homer, Arizona is playing like a team that refuses to fade. In Milwaukee, the Brewers clinched their own ticket to October in a celebration filled with laughter and tenderness. After the fireworks and walk-off, manager Pat Murphy read aloud a letter he pretended came from the late Bob Uecker. Players laughed at the imagined line about being God's “third catcher,” but the tribute brought misty eyes too. Christian Yelich captured the moment perfectly: enjoy it, but don't forget — the job isn't done. And then there's Juan Soto, whose brilliance continues to collide with the Mets' collapse. His 40th home run put him in Barry Bonds and Jeff Bagwell's company with a 40–30–100 season, the first of its kind in Mets history. He is the ninth player to hit 40 for different teams in consecutive years, joining legends like Griffey, A-Rod, and Ohtani. Yet while Soto shines, the Mets stumble, 21–30 in the second half, their Wild Card lead slipping away. His season is a masterpiece, but without October, it may be remembered as a monument to wasted potential. From Philadelphia's “what a gift” mantra to Soto's historic swing in Queens, from rookies Yesavage and Eldridge redefining futures to Skubal and Gallen reminding us of aces past and present, Episode 104 is the story of September baseball. It's belief, heartbreak, and joy — colliding night after night as October looms. Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod, and join us as we set the table for another unforgettable week in the game we love.

Ross Bolen discusses the Astros winning their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies, the return of Yordan Alvarez, orgasmic offensive potential, Jeff Bagwell in the booth, and more. Watch on YouTube: Youtube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented By Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are taking a drive down the boulevard as we become the best podcast about Green Day and American Idiot. We are talking the Miami Heat, the WNBA, and Aaron drops a bomb on us. It turns out kids love Green Day, we talk driving tests, and the fun of writing notes to bad parkers.    Russ puts his relationship on the line for records and we talk about Green Day's comeback album "American Idiot" and the controversy surrounding the stolen album.    Next week we talk about Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston and we won't mention Akeem Olajuwon or Jeff Bagwell.    

When Sean and Joey were kids, there seemed to be no shortage of funky batting stances. Tony Batista. Jeff Bagwell. Craig Counsell. Chuck Knoblauch. Kevin Youkilis. Those seem to largely be a relic of the past. Are we just getting older? Do we simply not care as much? Am I so out of touch? Probably yes to all three. Shout out to Sports R Dumb listener Chris for the topic suggestion!Sean also tries to accurately predict World Series participants from the past decade or so, with only modest success. Sounds about right.Peek at some links below:Batting Stance Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m0cyvfvMK0Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FJ4_Pn8YyA Instagram: http://instagram.com/sportsrdumbSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sports-r-dumb/donations

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros longtime player & Manager Phil Garner about his fight with Cancer, playing with legendary A's, memories of Nolan Ryan & Mike Scott's no hitter, the '86 NLCS vs. the Mets, the Greatest Game Ever Played, the '05 18 inning classic, a miracle Ausmus HR, Chris Burke's Game Winning HR, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, memories of the '79 'We are Family' Pirates & his old Hal of Fame teammate Dave Parker. (1:36) Cancer Prognosis? (2:50) Playing with Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter & 70's A's (4:13) Memories of playing 2B during Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter (5:57) Memories of Mike Scott's '86 No-Hitter (8:08) Relationship with Astros platoon partner Denny Walling (8:55) '86 NLCS vs. Mets (10:59) Was Game 6 vs. Mets Greatest Game Ever Played? (13:40) 18 inning Game vs. Braves in '05 (17:44) Stories of Chris Burke & Ausmus HR (23:35) Geoff Blum HR in World Series (25:20) What was like to Manage Jeff Bagwell? (28:55) Biggio Memories (33:15) Dave Parker Memories (38:55) Parker & Garner fight over Willie Nelson & Sister Sledge (41:16) What's it like to see Astros Dynasty? (47:50) Favorite Astros Memories (49:13) Hitting HR with corked bat off Spitball Gaylord Perry Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #nolanryan #rogerclemens #craigbiggio #jeffbagwell #daveparker #pittsburghpirates

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News repasamos el día histórico de Clayton Kershaw, quien alcanzó los 3000 ponches y se une al exclusivo club de los mejores lanzadores de todos los tiempos. Freddie Freeman deja en el terreno a Medias Blancas en la victoria de Dodgers. Azulejos y Yankees protagonizan una fiesta de batazos que los deja empatados en la cima del Este. Además, repasamos los titulares del Juego de Estrellas, la hazaña de José Altuve al superar a Jeff Bagwell en hits, y la explosión ofensiva de los Bravos con Jurickson Profar. 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.

Ross Bolen discusses Jose Altuve passing Jeff Bagwell on the all-time hits list, bad news for Yordan Álvarez and Jeremy Peña, frustration with the team's medical staff, and Hunter Brown's dominance. Support our sponsor: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code BTC to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: UnderdogFantasy.com or download the app Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com

Episode 514 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Cat Osterman, one of four general managers for The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). Osterman is one of the greatest pitchers in the history of softball, a four-time All-American pitcher for Texas who also starred for Team USA. The AUSL begins play on June 7 and games will air on ESPN and MLB Network among other entities. In this podcast, Osterman discusses why 2025 is the right time for the American sports public to support a pro softball league; why the league is not city-based in Year 1; the funding for the league; games airing across ESPN Platforms, MLB Network, MLB.com, FanDuel Sports Network and All Women's Sports Network, with regional coverage across MSG Network, NESN, Fox 32 Chicago; what kind of player access the broadcasters will have; the robust viewership for the Women College World Series; softball returning to the 2028 Olympics; wanting to face Jeff Bagwell and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fan Fest 2025 highlighted players and coaches in front of fan at Daikin Park. Listen back to The Starter Sit Down with Ronel Blanco, Hunter Brown, and Spencer Arrighetti, emceed by Robert Ford and Francisco Romero. Clubhouse Chemistry was hosted by Todd Kalas with Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, and Jake Meyers. Finally, Julia Morales and Astros HOF's Jeff Bagwell and Larry Dierker praised newly minted MLB HOF Billy Wagner and reflect on their days playing for the Astros. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘25 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 24, 1994 Atlanta Braves Pitcher Greg Maddux is named the National Leagues Cy Young award winner for the strike-shortened 1994 season. Maddux became the first player to win three consecutive Cy Young Awards in the National League and would add a 4th the following year. The 1994 Major League Players Association struck over their refusal to allow a league imposed salary cap. The 232 day strike halted the season with roughly 50 games left on each team's schedule and led to the cancellation of the World Series. Tony Gwynn was batting .394 with a legitimate chance to become the first .400 hitter since Ted Williams. San Francisco's Matt Williams, with 43 home runs, was on pace to at least tie Roger Maris's single season record of 61. And the doomed Montreal Expos, who in 2005 would become the Washington Nationals, had baseball's top record, 74-40 and would lose what would prove to be their only chance at the World Series. Other National League award winners included Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell who was MVP, and Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Raul Mondesi who was named Rookie of the year. The American League award winners were all unanimously selected. They included: Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas as MVP, Kansas City Royals pitcher David Cone as Cy Young, and Kansas City Royals designated hitter Bob Hamelin was Rookie of the Year.

October 24, 1994 Atlanta Braves Pitcher Greg Maddux is named the National Leagues Cy Young award winner for the strike-shortened 1994 season. Maddux became the first player to win three consecutive Cy Young Awards in the National League and would add a 4th the following year. The 1994 Major League Players Association struck over their refusal to allow a league imposed salary cap. The 232 day strike halted the season with roughly 50 games left on each team's schedule and led to the cancellation of the World Series. Tony Gwynn was batting .394 with a legitimate chance to become the first .400 hitter since Ted Williams. San Francisco's Matt Williams, with 43 home runs, was on pace to at least tie Roger Maris's single season record of 61. And the doomed Montreal Expos, who in 2005 would become the Washington Nationals, had baseball's top record, 74-40 and would lose what would prove to be their only chance at the World Series. Other National League award winners included Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell who was MVP, and Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Raul Mondesi who was named Rookie of the year. The American League award winners were all unanimously selected. They included: Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas as MVP, Kansas City Royals pitcher David Cone as Cy Young, and Kansas City Royals designated hitter Bob Hamelin was Rookie of the Year.

October 24, 1994 Atlanta Braves Pitcher Greg Maddux is named the National Leagues Cy Young award winner for the strike-shortened 1994 season. Maddux became the first player to win three consecutive Cy Young Awards in the National League and would add a 4th the following year. The 1994 Major League Players Association struck over their refusal to allow a league imposed salary cap. The 232 day strike halted the season with roughly 50 games left on each team's schedule and led to the cancellation of the World Series. Tony Gwynn was batting .394 with a legitimate chance to become the first .400 hitter since Ted Williams. San Francisco's Matt Williams, with 43 home runs, was on pace to at least tie Roger Maris's single season record of 61. And the doomed Montreal Expos, who in 2005 would become the Washington Nationals, had baseball's top record, 74-40 and would lose what would prove to be their only chance at the World Series. Other National League award winners included Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell who was MVP, and Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Raul Mondesi who was named Rookie of the year. The American League award winners were all unanimously selected. They included: Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas as MVP, Kansas City Royals pitcher David Cone as Cy Young, and Kansas City Royals designated hitter Bob Hamelin was Rookie of the Year.

Flashing back to our extensive interview with Astros great and hall of famer Jeff Bagwell https://bleav.com/  

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros 5-3 loss to the Reds last night and something Jeff Bagwell said that makes them very nervous, Kyle Tucker actually fracturing his shin in June, if Verlander needs to earn his way into the top tier of the rotation for the playoffs, have a lengthy chat with Texans VP & GM Nick Caserio ahead of the regular season starting on Sunday, discuss DeMeco listing improved tackling as something very important this season, talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker about the Texans hype, dive into why the betting public's bullishness on the Texans is a concern, and discuss Ron and Tyler's bet about dying hair blonde due to the Astros sweeping the Royals.

Seth and Sean discuss JV struggling at the beginning and the Astros 5-3 loss to the Reds, and dive into something Jeff Bagwell said on the broadcast that made them very nervous.

Have Astros fan forgiven Jeff Bagwell yet?

August 31, 1990, the Houston Astros make one of their best trades ever, acquiring minor league infielder Jeff Bagwell from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Larry Andersen. Refusing to part with Triple-A third baseman Scott Cooper to get Larry Andersen from the Astros for the stretch run, Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman trades the Eastern League's MVP Jeff Bagwell for the right-handed relief pitcher.The University of Hartford standout will go on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1991 and we will win the National League's MVP Award in 1994 and become one of the greatest players in Astros franchise history. Anderson was a key member of the Red Sox bullpen down the stretch and helped Boston capture the the AL East Title. What is also lost is the Red Sox had a future MVP themselves in Mo Vaughn at firstbase who became on of the top offensive players in team history. August 31, 1990, Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game. The elder Griffey plays left field and bats second, while the younger Griffey bats third and plays center field. They each pick up one hit in four at-bats. August 31, 1950, Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers ties a major league record by piling up 17 total bases in a game against the Boston Braves. Hodges hits four home runs and a single in leading the Dodgers to a 19-3 win at Ebbets Field.August 31, 1917, 22-year old Red Sox lefty Babe Ruth won his 20th game of the season, defeating the Athletics, 5-3. Ruth won 24 games that season, the second straight year he had reached the 20-win mark. Ruth posted a career 94-46 mark as a pitcher, but earned his fame as a slugger

August 31, 1990, the Houston Astros make one of their best trades ever, acquiring minor league infielder Jeff Bagwell from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Larry Andersen. Refusing to part with Triple-A third baseman Scott Cooper to get Larry Andersen from the Astros for the stretch run, Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman trades the Eastern League's MVP Jeff Bagwell for the right-handed relief pitcher.The University of Hartford standout will go on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1991 and we will win the National League's MVP Award in 1994 and become one of the greatest players in Astros franchise history. Anderson was a key member of the Red Sox bullpen down the stretch and helped Boston capture the the AL East Title. What is also lost is the Red Sox had a future MVP themselves in Mo Vaughn at firstbase who became on of the top offensive players in team history. August 31, 1990, Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game. The elder Griffey plays left field and bats second, while the younger Griffey bats third and plays center field. They each pick up one hit in four at-bats. August 31, 1950, Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers ties a major league record by piling up 17 total bases in a game against the Boston Braves. Hodges hits four home runs and a single in leading the Dodgers to a 19-3 win at Ebbets Field.August 31, 1917, 22-year old Red Sox lefty Babe Ruth won his 20th game of the season, defeating the Athletics, 5-3. Ruth won 24 games that season, the second straight year he had reached the 20-win mark. Ruth posted a career 94-46 mark as a pitcher, but earned his fame as a slugger

This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/

This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/

This week Craig and Rex take a deep dive into Houston's Jose Abreu and Rafael Montero contract fiascos and come away glad we're not the Angels. In Part 2, Ken Johnson did something on an April week night in 1964 that had never been done before in a Major League game - and hasn't been done since.Errata: Mike Trout, if healthy, could have played a possible 648 games since 2020.-->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsRex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeritus:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokLink: https://www.tiktok.com/@hofffest Eric on FacebookLink: https://www.facebook.com/ichabodericMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum.   

Hour 3 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham included... Will C.J. Stroud have a sophomore slump Plus our car wreck of the day

Gordy and Ross discuss the latest on the Houston Astros following the MLB Trade Deadline, and assess the acquisition of starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi along with reliever Caleb Ferguson. It's obvious they paid a high price in giving up prospects Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner, but was this the move win NOW? The guys also bid farewell to Rafael Montero who was DFA'd, making the Montero & Jose Abreu signings of last offseason really turn out to be fat duds on the resume of Jeff Bagwell as an interim GM. They also discuss the injuries to Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander and Luis Garcia and if this team overcome some hurdles to still win the division and make it back to the postseason. 

-An Update on Paul's personal life -Who's the worse GM? Bill O'brien or Jeff Bagwell? -Jerry Jones retaliation 

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the Best Houston Astros to the table for discussion.

HOUR 2 - Sean and B-Scott discuss Jon Morosi's comment that he likes Jake Meyers as a potential trade piece at the deadline, discuss how Astros fans are perceiving Jeff Bagwell at this point, and assess Tyler Dunne's rather terrifying comp for the Texans this upcoming season.

Is Joe Espada the right guy for Manager of the Houston Astros..?

If you want to laugh, I mean REALLY laugh, this is the episode for you! Nate and Solomon really go toe-to-toe when it comes to condiments on a burger and it gets downright oily when it comes to whether a burger should have mayo! Also, we debate and who should make the Mount Rushmore of Houston sports. George Foreman? JJ Watt? Nolan Ryan? Jeff Bagwell? Warren Moon? Craig Biggio? Earl Campbell? Hakeem? Clyde the Glide? See why there is so much discussion? Then all three face the "Truth or Dare". This is just fun sports talkin', friend sharin' bull shootin!

How much blame does Astros' great Jeff Bagwell deserve for the downfalls of 1B Jose Abreu..?

In the first hour of Gallant & George: When will Stefon Diggs address the media?  Initial reactions to the Texans' new uniforms  Two issues with the Houston Astros that have not been talked about Why was Jeff Bagwell in Sugar Land? 

On March 30 , 2000 — Enron Field officially opens with a 6-5 exhibition win over the A.L. Champion New York Yankees, paralleling the feat that occurred when the Astrodome opened in 1965. Daryle Ward's two-run homer caps a four-run eighth-inning rally to open up the Astros' new home in style.Enron Field - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/enron-field/Jeff Bagwell - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/jeff-bagwell/Roger Clemens - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/roger-clemens/Strat O Matic Day 5 replay - Only 1 team remains undefeated!

On March 30 , 2000 — Enron Field officially opens with a 6-5 exhibition win over the A.L. Champion New York Yankees, paralleling the feat that occurred when the Astrodome opened in 1965. Daryle Ward's two-run homer caps a four-run eighth-inning rally to open up the Astros' new home in style.Enron Field - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/enron-field/Jeff Bagwell - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/jeff-bagwell/Roger Clemens - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tag/roger-clemens/Strat O Matic Day 5 replay - Only 1 team remains undefeated!

This week's podcast introduces the new Durham Bulls manager for the 2024 season, former National League All-Star Morgan Ensberg. This episode covers a ton of ground from his time delivering produce as a teenage in southern California, his love of skiing, walking on to his college team at USC, his first major league call-up, playing in the 2005 World Series, his relationship with teammates who were baseball's biggest stars from Roger Clemens to Greg Maddux, Derek Jeter, Jeff Bagwell and many others. The theme of the podcast always returns to Morgan's love of the game of baseball and teaching. Enjoy this conversation with the next leader of the Durham Bulls.  

This week we are joined by the co-host of the First Row with Bill and Joe Podcast, @ShogieFC! We talk all things FUT Fantasy, FUT Fantasy Cup, gameplay, content, Jeff Bagwell and more! You won't want to miss this one! Sit back, relax and strap on that seatbelt. This is Nothin' But a FUT Thing.

- 1998 All-American, 2005 All-Star and Silver Slugger, Morgan Ensberg joins the show! - Ensberg's thoughts on the famous Houston Chronicle cover in 2005! - How special was the 2005 Astros! - Cardinals vs. Astros rivalry in the 2000s! - How does Jose Altuve compare to his teammates, Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio? - Managing the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Triple-A affiliate, Durham Bulls! - Coaching after his baseball career! - Much, much, more! YouTube link:https://youtu.be/sCzoo7-2BnU

The Harris County Houston Sports Authority announced Lance Berkman will be inducted into their 2024 HOF Class.  Link to HCHSA website and announcement. Today we honor Big Puma with the Relaunch of our April 2020 podcast when Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks spoke to Berman about his All Star career. A fan favorite and huge part of Astro lore, Berkman tells a hilarious story about HOF teammate Jeff Bagwell, recalls his time with Rice baseball, and fondly remembers his favorite moments in an Astros uniform.   Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it owner Jim Crane, GM Dana Brown or Jeff Bagwell calling the shots in H-Town? This offseason marks an important turning point for the Astros, starting with their selection of a new manager.The Athletic's Chandler Rome lays it all out with the FT squad.Also covered: what happened to Cristian Javier in ALCS Game 7, Dusty Baker's farewell, the real Jose Abreu, and offseason decisions for a team that doesn't shop at the top of the market.disclaimer: this convo happened right before Dusty Baker officially announced his retirement but Chandler knew it was happening :)This is the spot for FT World Series Postgame shows LIVE after every game!--Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com

Is it owner Jim Crane, GM Dana Brown or Jeff Bagwell calling the shots in H-Town? This offseason marks an important turning point for the Astros, starting with their selection of a new manager. The Athletic's Chandler Rome lays it all out with the FT squad. Also covered: what happened to Cristian Javier in ALCS Game 7, Dusty Baker's farewell, the real Jose Abreu, and offseason decisions for a team that doesn't shop at the top of the market. disclaimer: this convo happened right before Dusty Baker officially announced his retirement but Chandler knew it was happening :) This is the spot for FT World Series Postgame shows LIVE after every game! -- Use discount code FOUL for 20% off your first order at teazaenergy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean discuss if the success of the Astros so far vindicates the idea that Martin Maldonado is worth at least a few wins because of how he can call a game as well as if it vindicates Jeff Bagwell's idea to bring in Jose Abreu.

HOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss Steve Smith "apologizing" to Jerry Jeudy, a QB analyst that's been really impressed with CJ Stroud, if Martin Maldonado and Jeff Bagwell have been vindicated by the Astros making it to the ALCS, break down the games around the NFL that Texans fans should care about, and see what Landry and Lopez have coming up.

August 31, 1990, the Houston Astros make one of their best trades ever, acquiring minor league infielder Jeff Bagwell from the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Larry Andersen. Refusing to part with Triple-A third baseman Scott Cooper to get Larry Andersen from the Astros for the stretch run, Red Sox general manager Lou Gorman trades the Eastern League's MVP Jeff Bagwell for the right-handed relief pitcher.The University of Hartford standout will go on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1991 and we will win the National League's MVP Award in 1994 and become one of the greatest players in Astros franchise history. Anderson was a key member of the Red Sox bullpen down the stretch and helped Boston capture the the AL East Title. What is also lost is the Red Sox had a future MVP themselves in Mo Vaughn at firstbase who became on of the top offensive players in team history. August 31, 1990, Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game. The elder Griffey plays left field and bats second, while the younger Griffey bats third and plays center field. They each pick up one hit in four at-bats. August 31, 1950, Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers ties a major league record by piling up 17 total bases in a game against the Boston Braves. Hodges hits four home runs and a single in leading the Dodgers to a 19-3 win at Ebbets Field.August 31, 1917, 22-year old Red Sox lefty Babe Ruth won his 20th game of the season, defeating the Athletics, 5-3. Ruth won 24 games that season, the second straight year he had reached the 20-win mark. Ruth posted a career 94-46 mark as a pitcher, but earned his fame as a slugger

HOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss CJ Stroud speaking to the media after OTAs, Rafael Montero continues to struggle and Jeff Bagwell has some words about it, and Davis Mills running with the 1s. 

Seth and Sean discuss yesterday's Astros game and the comments made by Jeff Bagwell on Rafael Montero's struggles.

HOUR 4 - Seth and Sean talk about Kyle Tucker's defense and whether or not he needs to be under the same microscope as Jose Abreu, Todd Kalas discussing the Statcast catch probability with Jeff Bagwell, how young players can go to Robert Woods, why Case Keenum has being great to have, when should we panic about CJ not being the starter and Cross talk with the guys on In The Loop.  

Seth and Sean discuss the diagnosis that Jeff Bagwell gave on Jose Abreu and why he's going through this big slump and discuss last nights HUGE win against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

HOUR 2 - Seth and Sean discuss what Jalen Green had to say about the rumors of James Harden possibly coming back to the Houston Rockets, speaking with new HC Ime Udoka, Jeff Bagwell diagnosis on Jose Abreu, CJ Stroud's favorite baseball player and do Headlines. 

HOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss last nights Astros win agaisnt the Brewers, Jeff Bagwell gives a diagnosis on Jose Abreu, Nuggets sweep the Lakers, and DeAndre Hopkins gives his top 5 QB's he would like to play with. 

Brock & Salk play some "Buy or Sell" and answer if they think Russell Wilson will finish the the season as a starter, if Michael Penix Jr will return for a final season and if Tua Tagovailoa will be the NFL MVP. Salk plays a clip of Jeff Bagwell discussing how analytics have affected baseball and calls it the "smartest and dumbest" thing he's heard. Ranked: Top 5 Max's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.