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Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseballFirst game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel CabreraJohn Boles, Kevin's dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players working up to the major league teamHow to balance Player Development while Developing Winners todayAdvice to players “Don't Be a Front Runner in Your Own Career”Look at failures as an opportunity to learnPlayers Need to develop a thick skin & give themselves some credit for coming out of failuresDouble-A as a separator, see some older arms along with younger arms. Time to move players up through minor has been reducedIf you can get into a AAA clubhouse you got a chanceLooking for intelligent, consistent & reliable player like Homer Bush Jr.Mat notes significant trades that have impacted the Montgomery Biscuits & Rays pipeline - Jackson Baumeister, Ty Cummings, Jacob Waters, Will Simpson, Mathew Etzel, Brody HopkinsAdjustment period for a player when settling in with a new teamDuncan Davitt commands the zone & utilizes a good mix of pitches & tempoCooper Kinney can flat out hit Brayden Taylor is tough, while struggling at the plate right now he is working ,on adjustmentsKevin would rather see a player struggle in the minors & adjust before they make it to the majorsPaul Rozzelle & the hitting department are doing great things with the playersHow has draft decisions for increase of hitters impacted the organizationHopkins has a chance to be really somethingYoniel Curet has versatility & has a power armStickier balls?Automated Zones – would improve accuracy of umpire calls. It is hard for umpires to judge 90+ speed pitchesHow will the Automated Zone impact the role of the catcherVeteran pitchers may get a better call than a younger pitcher without Automated Zone People don't realize how tough the umpires have behind the plateEjections – Kevin is good for 5 a year. Ump asks “don't you want to get animated”Kevin's career goal is about the players “Create the next Chandler Simpson” Top players that Kevin seen rise through the system – Miguel Cabrera, Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and any players who come up through the minors who excel in the gameRaysUp Rays return home to George Steinbrenner Field and increase their winsRays Outfielders, Misner, Aranda, and Simpson formerly with the Montgomery BiscuitsSteinbrenner Weather metricSwirling Winds, Day Games & Sun Rays disorienting players fielding fly ballsGusts of wind 40+ MPH impacting outs caughtLack of 2nd Tier at Steinbrenner increases windShould their be a new Statcast metric on the weatherRays climb up in the standings to #2 in the AL EastFoul territory expand more ground outside of the foul lines for safety Roster Crunch IncomingHa-Seong Kim rehabbing and soon returningJake Mangum and Johnny DeLuca waiting in AAAWho gets sent down? Walls? Mead? With so much movement between the majors and AAA, Rays prospects in Montgomery have all the motivation they need. It's a dog-eat-dog path to the topJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham featured... A visit with Astros TV voice Todd Kalas talking about Jose Altuve, Lance McCullers Jr, Christian Walker, the frequency of pitching injuries, and more! And the guys react to the drama on the morning show between John, Lance, and caller Israel

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! The guys reacted to the Astros Game 1 win over the Mariners, and the performances from Lance McCullers Jr, and Jose Altuve; how encouraged should we be about each guy possibly turning it around?

The GLORIOUS RETURN, H-Town.. Ron THE SHOW'S Starting Astros Lineup is BACK & Hyped LFG!! AND- T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Thurs!$!$ full 686 Fri, 23 May 2025 01:09:13 +0000 rGycjNUFRqqzIWaTFLPW0TZeLudQwegl mlb,sports betting,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,daikin park,betting baseball,mlb bets,mlb best bets,best bets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,sports betting,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,daikin park,betting baseball,mlb bets,mlb best bets,best bets,sports The GLORIOUS RETURN, H-Town.. Ron THE SHOW'S Starting Astros Lineup is BACK & Hyped LFG!! AND- T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Thurs!$!$ 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports Fa

- The Tampa Bay Rays take two-of-three from the Houston Astros at home.- Recap TB series- Homecoming for Isaac Paredes- Great second major league start from Colton Gordon- Sweeper had a lot of break and great command- Brandon Walter with a HUGE outing for Houston- Bullpen meltdown- The Astros' offense struck out 28 total times this series- Jake Meyers continues his offensive surge- The Rays' offense gets to Hunter Brown- SEA Preview- Houston at home: 15-9 l Seattle away: 15-9- Ronel Blanco's elbow soreness- What's next for Houston's rotation?- Yordan Alvarez talks to the media- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/Gow77jYlhgU0:00 Intro 4:00 AL West standings: Astros 25-24 5:46 Game 1 (W 4-3) 11:56 Game 2 (L 3-2) 19:07 Game 3 (L 8-4) 28:46 Overall Thoughts 28:53 Isaac Paredes/Jake Meyers offensive surge 35:15 28 strikeouts this series 35:31 Bullpen struggled 36:03 Gordon/Walter with great outings 37:36 SEA Preview 37:45 George Kirby vs. Lance McCullers Jr. 41:57 Emerson Hancock vs. Ryan Gusto 45:40 Brayan Woo vs. Framber Valdez 49:55 Luis Castillo vs. TBA 53:46 Yordan Alvarez still not 100% 1:02:27 Ronel Blanco's elbow discomfortHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

Hour 3 of the Killer B's with Jeremy Branham, and Will Kunkel from Fox 26 filling in for Joel Blank  . Bad Take Boulevard: Not knowing Yonder Diaz? Ryan McMahon to Astros? and more!  . Texans voted to ban the "Tush Push"   . The B's react to the Texans draft board 

Is Lance McCullers Jr. Pitching for his Astros 'Rotation LIFE' Friday Night in Arlington..!?! full 650 Fri, 16 May 2025 21:34:08 +0000 wm8pZzYoHtO0jMRbius6eQVLoHxvYQjm mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,american league,astros,mlb news,rangers,al west,altuve,arlington,lance mccullers jr,stros,lance mccullers,yordan,lmj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,american league,astros,mlb news,rangers,al west,altuve,arlington,lance mccullers jr,stros,lance mccullers,yordan,lmj,sports Is Lance McCullers Jr. Pitching for his Astros 'Rotation LIFE' Friday Night in Arlington..!?! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

HOUR 4 - T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Friday Night Baseball Action!$!$ AND-a YUGE Night for Lance McCullers Jr. on the Mound in Arlington full 2524 Fri, 16 May 2025 23:16:17 +0000 rFRaRFcqxhD3gtRYFC6vKDl4hkdkuOGk nfl,mlb,nba,texas rangers,houston astros,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,mlb news,rangers,al west,altuve,mccullers,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texas rangers,houston astros,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,mlb news,rangers,al west,altuve,mccullers,sports HOUR 4 - T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Friday Night Baseball Action!$!$ AND-a YUGE Night for Lance McCullers Jr. on the Mound in Arlington 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HUGE Night for Ol' Lance McCullers Jr. on the Mound in Arlington for 'Stros vs Rangers.. full 788 Fri, 16 May 2025 23:12:54 +0000 y1uL5QSTslDLwyS0dmPyG5WhNbrVpVvv mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,astros,mlb news,rangers,al west,arlington,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,al west news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,texas rangers,houston astros,astros,mlb news,rangers,al west,arlington,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,al west news,sports HUGE Night for Ol' Lance McCullers Jr. on the Mound in Arlington for 'Stros vs Rangers.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False http

This week on Rewind, we're teeing up for Billy B's big PR move with his Good Morning America debut—catch him with Michael Strahan this Friday, and catch our take next week.We've got fresh footage of Kavan Markwood acting like a kid at the zoo—literally. And if you remember Harambe, you know how that story ends.Then we dig into the bombshell out of Baltimore: Justin Tucker released by the Ravens amid mounting misconduct allegations. With the NFL's investigation heating up, are we just seeing the tip of the iceberg?In the news: Michael Jordan is jumping into NBC's NBA coverage team—could this be a career pivot or a headline diversion? Kevin Garnett's late-night domestic drama raises eyebrows (but no charges). And Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. gets death threats after a rough game—when did fandom get this toxic?Plus: Ex-NFL player Adarius Taylor's disturbing arrest, and this week's Biggest Pickle—Byron Scott. A decades-old accusation resurfaces, and the details are chilling.Buckle up, it's a wild one.#RewindPodcast #PodcastEpisode #WeeklyRewind #PopCultureTalk #SportsAndScandals#JustinTucker #NFLDrama #ByronScott #MichaelJordan #KevinGarnett #LanceMcCullers #AdariusTaylor #Harambe #SportsNews #CelebrityScandal#HotTakes #UnfilteredOpinions #TrueStoryTuesday #WhatDidHeDo #MessyMondays #JusticeOrNah

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony is live from Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis! Tony starts the show by playing President Donald Trump’s press conference from Saudi Arabia. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about the silliness of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as she talks about the number of Mexican illegal immigrant deaths have doubled since President Trump took office. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. receiving death threats directed at his children after a rough start to the season. Tony also talks about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking more about President Trump’s meeting in Saudi Arabia. Tony also talks about Lee Zeldin posting about the automatic start/stop button in newer cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony talks about Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. receiving death threats directed at his children after a rough start to the season. Tony also talks about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1Tony is live from Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis! Tony starts the show by playing President Donald Trump’s press conference from Saudi Arabia. Hour 1 Segment 2Tony talks about the silliness of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as she talks about the number of Mexican illegal immigrant deaths have doubled since President Trump took office. Hour 1 Segment 3Tony talks about Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. receiving death threats directed at his children after a rough start to the season. Tony also talks about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial. Hour 1 Segment 4Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking more about President Trump’s meeting in Saudi Arabia. Tony also talks about Lee Zeldin posting about the automatic start/stop button in newer cars. Hour 2 Segment 1Tony is live from Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis! Tony starts the second hour of the show telling people not to buy Jake Tapper’s new book. Hour 2 Segment 2Tony talks about Trumps deal with Qatar and Air Force One. Hour 2 Segment 3Tony talks about Microsoft laying off three percent of their workforce. Tony also talks about British immigration. Hour 2 Segment 4Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about a new ESPN streaming app. Hour 3 Segment 1Tony is live from Mecum Auctions in Indianapolis! Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about South African apartheid. Hour 3 Segment 2Tony talks about the latest on tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 3Tony talks about how the left reacts negatively to everything President Trump does. Hour 3 Segment 4Tony talks about the problems with Newark airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- The Astros win their fifth consecutive home series at Daikin Park taking two of three from the Reds.- Lance McCullers Jr. talk- People really need to think before they say- Recap KC Game 1- Recap CIN series- Ronel Blanco had his best start since throwing a no-hitter last year- McCullers Jr. only tallied one out in Game 2- Credit to Houston's offense for staying in the fight and having grit- Hunter Brown's consecutive quality start streak comes to an end, but he continues to pitch like a Cy Young pitcher- The Astros' offense played exceptionally well at home- Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz is slowly progressing through in the middle of the lineup- KC Preview- Astros injury updates- Yordan Alvarez starting swinging a bat- Hayden Wesneski's injury is concerning- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/kLDyVxjGE-8Have you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

Astros Fans.. How PATIENT Are ya Willing to be Right Now with Lance McCullers Jr.?? full 483 Tue, 13 May 2025 21:44:45 +0000 okI3m60YlavxpygsCXQ0qSVQamuVTkGR mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,stros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,stros,sports Astros Fans.. How PATIENT Are ya Willing to be Right Now with Lance McCullers Jr.?? 2-6PM M-F 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://p

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about players receiving threats, the Rockies ineptitude and other betting stories around Major League Baseball. In this episode of "The Inside Pitch" recorded on May 12, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers discuss the controversy surrounding Lance McCullers Jr., his disastrous return, and the broader implications of gambling culture in MLB. McCullers, in his second start after a two-year injury hiatus, surrendered seven runs in a 10-run first inning against the Reds, registering just one out, giving up three hits, three walks, and one home run. Post-game, McCullers and his family received death threats, which Towers attributed to the toxic intersection of sports betting and fan entitlement. Towers emphasized that no athlete intentionally underperforms and that threatening players over wagers is unacceptable. Seidenberg concurred, adding that the accessibility of players via social media exacerbates the issue. McCullers expressed frustration, noting he only wants to perform for the Astros while ensuring his family's safety. Shifting focus to live betting strategies, Seidenberg recounted betting the Astros team total over 3.5 runs during the blowout, leveraging the assumption that weak bullpen arms would enter early. Towers supported this approach, explaining that such scenarios often lead to high-scoring games due to less effective relievers being used and pitchers potentially experimenting with pitches under low-pressure conditions. They dissected Brady Singer's outing, noting he stuck to his sinker-slider mix, throwing 30 sinkers, 15 sliders, and four cutters, struggling post the 45-minute delay. The discussion broadened to emphasize that blowouts offer learning opportunities for pitchers, enabling them to test pitches in-game situations they'd avoid in tighter contests. Attention turned to the Rockies' collapse, particularly their 21-0 loss to the Padres, followed by Bud Black's firing. Towers criticized the Rockies' misuse of pitchers, particularly exposing young arms like Blaylock to overwhelming situations, likely contributing to organizational dysfunction. Betting-wise, the Rockies were highlighted as historically profitable to fade, with 30 of their 33 losses by multiple runs and a 5-29 record in first-five innings. Seidenberg recommended automatic daily run line fades against the Rockies. Broader betting trends were analyzed, including the Mets' 29-12 first-five innings under record and the Royals' similar 30-12 mark. The Mariners surprisingly leaned to the over. The conversation shifted to player performance futures. Kyle Schwarber's 46-game on-base streak, 14 home runs, and .404 OBP were celebrated, with Seidenberg suggesting profitable betting strategies targeting Schwarber to reach base safely in his first plate appearance using various app markets. Josh Towers and Seidenberg also agreed that Freddie Freeman's .367 average and league-best OPS made him undervalued at +1100 for the NL MVP, criticizing how consistently elite players are often overlooked in futures markets. In Cy Young discussions, Wheeler was favored in the NL at +700 due to his 58 innings, 2.95 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP, while Skubal and Eovaldi were highlighted in the AL. Hunter Brown was noted as a legitimate contender, given his cleaned-up mechanics and plus stuff. The Rookie of the Year race saw Jacob Wilson as AL favorite, while Luis Angel Acuna led the NL despite modest power numbers, with Towers skeptical of his long-term viability. They concluded by discussing rookie dark horses and emphasized the difficulty pitchers face sustaining excellence across a full season, all while promoting Pregame.com's latest offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mounting evidence points to the Astros offense waking up. The Houston rotation takes some hits with Hayden Wesneski's health concerns and Lance McCullers Jr's rocky returns. Hunter Brown and Jeremy Pena go head-to-head for Astros quarter season MVP.

Ron 'The Show' Decides to Listen to his Wife LOL, AND- Simply TRASH Human Beings with Threats to LMJ & Fam.. full 877 Mon, 12 May 2025 20:22:28 +0000 tejS5yERUPWFzfPhaAU6A2WE0Hteh74h mlb,houston astros,kansas city royals,astros,mlb news,htown,royals,lance mccullers jr,espada,stros,mlb bets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,kansas city royals,astros,mlb news,htown,royals,lance mccullers jr,espada,stros,mlb bets,sports Ron 'The Show' Decides to Listen to his Wife LOL, AND- Simply TRASH Human Beings with Threats to LMJ & Fam.. 2-6PM M-F 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

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Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about players receiving threats, the Rockies ineptitude and other betting stories around Major League Baseball. In this episode of "The Inside Pitch" recorded on May 12, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers discuss the controversy surrounding Lance McCullers Jr., his disastrous return, and the broader implications of gambling culture in MLB. McCullers, in his second start after a two-year injury hiatus, surrendered seven runs in a 10-run first inning against the Reds, registering just one out, giving up three hits, three walks, and one home run. Post-game, McCullers and his family received death threats, which Towers attributed to the toxic intersection of sports betting and fan entitlement. Towers emphasized that no athlete intentionally underperforms and that threatening players over wagers is unacceptable. Seidenberg concurred, adding that the accessibility of players via social media exacerbates the issue. McCullers expressed frustration, noting he only wants to perform for the Astros while ensuring his family's safety. Shifting focus to live betting strategies, Seidenberg recounted betting the Astros team total over 3.5 runs during the blowout, leveraging the assumption that weak bullpen arms would enter early. Towers supported this approach, explaining that such scenarios often lead to high-scoring games due to less effective relievers being used and pitchers potentially experimenting with pitches under low-pressure conditions. They dissected Brady Singer's outing, noting he stuck to his sinker-slider mix, throwing 30 sinkers, 15 sliders, and four cutters, struggling post the 45-minute delay. The discussion broadened to emphasize that blowouts offer learning opportunities for pitchers, enabling them to test pitches in-game situations they'd avoid in tighter contests. Attention turned to the Rockies' collapse, particularly their 21-0 loss to the Padres, followed by Bud Black's firing. Towers criticized the Rockies' misuse of pitchers, particularly exposing young arms like Blaylock to overwhelming situations, likely contributing to organizational dysfunction. Betting-wise, the Rockies were highlighted as historically profitable to fade, with 30 of their 33 losses by multiple runs and a 5-29 record in first-five innings. Seidenberg recommended automatic daily run line fades against the Rockies. Broader betting trends were analyzed, including the Mets' 29-12 first-five innings under record and the Royals' similar 30-12 mark. The Mariners surprisingly leaned to the over. The conversation shifted to player performance futures. Kyle Schwarber's 46-game on-base streak, 14 home runs, and .404 OBP were celebrated, with Seidenberg suggesting profitable betting strategies targeting Schwarber to reach base safely in his first plate appearance using various app markets. Josh Towers and Seidenberg also agreed that Freddie Freeman's .367 average and league-best OPS made him undervalued at +1100 for the NL MVP, criticizing how consistently elite players are often overlooked in futures markets. In Cy Young discussions, Wheeler was favored in the NL at +700 due to his 58 innings, 2.95 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP, while Skubal and Eovaldi were highlighted in the AL. Hunter Brown was noted as a legitimate contender, given his cleaned-up mechanics and plus stuff. The Rookie of the Year race saw Jacob Wilson as AL favorite, while Luis Angel Acuna led the NL despite modest power numbers, with Towers skeptical of his long-term viability. They concluded by discussing rookie dark horses and emphasized the difficulty pitchers face sustaining excellence across a full season, all while promoting Pregame.com's latest offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr SHAKEN after fans THREATEN to KILL his kids after HORRIFIC start!

Seth & Sean look into on what the Houston Rockets can and maybe should do in the offseason. The guys then react to former NFL writer Peter King's comments on Bill Belichick and how the head coaching legend's girlfriend forced her way onto a commercial. Additionally, they re-visit Lance McCullers Jr.'s return.

FULL SHOW May 5th, 2025 - Seth & Sean react to the Houston Rockets losing in Game 7 vs. the Golden State Warriors. Plus, they breakdown Lance McCullers Jr.'s return on the mound after his start on Sunday. They then discuss the Rockets offseason before they look at the latest Headlines. They then look over the Rockets offseason and do Acknowledge Me. Also, what is up with AFC South GMs and their draft picks. Later they look into on what the Houston Rockets can and maybe should do in the offseason. The guys then react to former NFL writer Peter King's comments on Bill Belichick and how the head coaching legend's girlfriend forced her way onto a commercial. Additionally, they re-visit Lance McCullers Jr.'s return. They then cap the show by revisiting what the Rockets could do this offseason and discuss more on Jalen Green. They look into how Antonio Brown does not exactly like Deion Sanders and the family. Plus, former Rocket James Harden keeps performing badly in elimination games.

Seth & Sean react to the Houston Rockets losing in Game 7 vs. the Golden State Warriors. Plus, they breakdown Lance McCullers Jr.'s return on the mound after his start on Sunday. They then discuss the Rockets offseason before they look at the latest Headlines.

Seth & Sean re-visit Lance McCullers Jr.'s return.

Seth & Sean breakdown Lance McCullers Jr.'s return on the mound after his start on Sunday. They then discuss the Rockets offseason.

What went wrong for the Rockets in Game 7 against the Warriors? ITL breaks down the collapse. Despite the Astros' loss, Lance McCullers Jr.'s outing was a reason for optimism. QOTD: What's the weirdest place you've ever gotten good advice or inspiration from?

Despite the Astros' loss, Lance McCullers Jr.'s outing was a reason for optimism.

ITL reacts to the Rockets' Game 7 loss to the Warriors—what went wrong and where the blame belongs. Despite an Astros loss, Lance McCullers Jr. gives fans reason for hope. The crew also explores a strange but possibly logical Christian Kirk trade rumor, Quinn Ewers' NFL draft stock slipping, and Belichick's name back in the headlines. Plus, Udoka's next steps, the weirdest places you've ever gotten advice, and Figgy's Mixtape featuring marriage lawsuits and era debates with Ron Hughley.

Welcome back LMJ!! But, man! ROUGHHHHH Astros series over the weekend vs those White Sox..

(3:12) Yankees Closer Problems(9:21) Lance McCullers Jr. Return to the mound after 915 days(12:21) Jacob deGrom sets record(16:47) Triston Casas Injury(20:24) Matt Brash Returns(24:32) Ketel Marte & Royce Lewis Return(29:24) Jake Burger(35:22) PCA vs Corbin(42:43) Most Influential Bathroom Fixture Ever

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the unexpected power of Meg's Mariners (and Jorge Polanco, specifically), in contrast to the Rangers' unexpectedly light-hitting lineup. They also discuss a Jackson Chourio comment about Julio Rodríguez, the long-awaited comeback of Lance McCullers Jr. and the thus-far-deflating comeback of Sandy Alcantara, the literally diminished Mookie Betts, Jose […]

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Jason Anthony (@booms62) ease you into the second full month of the fantasy baseball season with a variety of topics ranging from the return of Lucas Giolito and Lance McCullers Jr., expectations for recently promoted prospects Nick Kurtz and Agustin Ramirez, and the potential MLB call-up timelines of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Lawlar. Plus, the usual injury and lineup news, weekend starts/sits and a look ahead at this weekend's FAAB.Activation and Injury NewsWelcome back, Lucas Giolito and Tony GonsolinWalker Buehler's healthLance McCullers Jr.'s first start since 2022Is Ben Casparius the Starter happening?Debuts of Noah Cameron (Royals) and Chase Petty (Reds)Gunnar Hoglund for the A's this weekendStruggling Sandy AlcantaraTyler Fitzgerald (ribs) a drop?Jake Burger bombs no more (for now)Catchers returning - Connor Wong, Ivan Herrera, Tyler StephensonChecking in on Prospects in the Minors and MajorsRoman Anthony, Red SoxJordan Lawlar, DiamondbacksKyle Harrison, GiantsAndrew Painter, PhilliesNick Kurtz (A's) and Agustin Ramirez (Marlins) staying up?Hitters to start and bench in NFBC this weekendDiamondbacks and Reds left-handed hittersLook Ahead at Week 7 free agent bidding (FAAB)Shelby MillerGonsolin & CaspariusTrent Grisham & Javier Baez (wait, what year is this?)The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues. Featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings.Our weekly content schedule includes:Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing last night to miss sweeping the Tigers and their excitement for Lance McCullers Jr's return coming up Sunday.

Seth and Sean dive into some of what Lance McCullers Jr. had to say about his return and why it could mean big things for the Astros.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets' win last night, the Astros' loss last night, Lance McCullers Jr. making his return Sunday, and LeBron and the Lakers being LeGONE from the playoffs.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets' win last night, the Astros' loss last night, Lance McCullers Jr. making his return Sunday, LeBron and the Lakers being LeGONE from the playoffs, Dillon Brooks' response about being accused of targeting Steph Curry's thumb, explore which Rockets may be expendable if they decide to pursue Giannis or KD, react to some Texans draft hype, grade Jeff Ulbrich's apology for his son prank calling Shedeur Sanders on draft night, discuss some of what Nick Caserio had to say on Texans All Access about draft philosophy, Bill Belichick's statement and CBS's counter-statement on their interview, how the Texans stack up in the AFC South in terms of each position group, get back to the Rockets hanging on with a win last night, what they're concerned about for game 6 tomorrow night, why Lance McCullers' return Sunday could mean big things for the Astros, and dive into Nick Caserio talking about how the draft has changed over the years.

Christian Walker's recent success and some eye-opening advanced stats. Jeremy Pena is thrust into the leadoff spot following Altuve's request to move down. The implications and expectations surrounding Lance McCullers Jr's imminent return to action.

- The Houston Astros won 2-of-3 from the Detroit Tigers and have won seven of their last nine home games.- The Astros scored 10 of their 18 runs with 2-outs against Detroit.- Recap DET series- Houston's offense was relentless- AJ Blubaugh made his first career start and MLB Debut- Blubaugh started hot then cooled off- Command was off after the two innings, but he's a rookie and more than likely was nervous and anxious- Josh Hader 13 scoreless innings come to an end- The Astros' one-two punch on the top of their lineup is performing- Jeremy Pena and Jose Altuve propel the rest of the batting order- CWS Preview- Houston will need to take care of business- Lance McCullers Jr. will make his 2025 debut on Sunday- McCullers Jr. hasn't pitched since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series- Forrest Whitley injury update- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/dcXOOG_lQrcHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham discussing their expectations, and hopes for Lance McCullers Jr's return to the mound on Sunday in Chicago

- The Houston Astros dropped the series to the Kansas City Royals. Though, Houston might have found their new leadoff hitter.- The Astros have won 7 of their last 10 games- Recap Game 1 of the DET Game- Jose Altuve/Christian Walker hit big home runs- Ronel Blanco continues to pitch well at Daikin Park- Recap KC series- Hayden Wesneski/Framber Valdez pitched great starts- Hunter Brown continues to show why he is the ACE of the Astros' rotation- Is Jeremy Pena the right guy for the leadoff spot?- Altuve believes Pena is a great candidate to lead the 'Stros batting order- Does this also help Altuve offensively?- DET Preview- Astros injury updates- Lance McCullers Jr. is very close to returning- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/GTRQpcevxREHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

- The Astros swept the Blue Jays at home and finish the home stand 5-1 in six games.- Astros starting pitching was outstanding- Bounce back performance from Ronel Blanco- Ryan Gusto continues to develop- Christian Walker is slowly progressing- Who should Houston target to give a contract extension?- Cantu and Zo share their top 4-5 players- Middle of the batting order produced- Jeremy Pena has collected a hit in 14 games- Zach Dezenzo is trying to force himself in the lineup- Is Bryan King the Astros reliever for the seventh inning?- KC Preview- Astros injury updates- Kaleb Ort and Lance McCullers Jr. are close to returning to Houston- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/EX3EjBJ0SncHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

- Did the Houston Cougars motivate the Houston Astros in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins? Because the Astros battled and never gave up.- The Astros take the series in the Twin Cities!- Recap the MIN series- WHAT A COMEBACK IN GAME 3!- Isaac Paredes and Brendan Rodgers settle in- Christian Walker hits his first home run as a Astro- Yordan Alvarez = Clutch- Hunter Brown doing Hunter Brown things- Is Yainer Diaz struggling?- Walks + Errors = Runs- Preview the SEA series- Lance McCullers Jr. rehab start- Logan VanWey is headed to Seattle- A look at the AL West standings- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/nsS-q1cQjPYHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

- The Astros were swept by the San Francisco Giants as the bats continue to stay cold.- Recap the Giants series- Starting pitching did it's job- Blanco and Wesneski only gave up three runs each in their 2025 debut.- Framber lost command despite nine punchies- Houston's offense is low in every offensive category.- The Astros only have four extra-base hits in over 200 at-bats. Moreover, have only scored 12 runs in six games.- What can the Astros do to overcome this offensive slow start?- Torpedo bats are coming to Houston!- Preview MIN series- Lance McCullers Jr. scheduled to make another rehab start this weekend- Around The Horn!- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/L_JN4O16nbE

- Your Houston Astros take 2 in the best of 3 series against the New York Mets!- Recap the NYM series- Starting Pitching was DOMINANT!- Cam Smith records his first big league hit- Aggressive base running was presented- Jeremy Pena gets the Astros their first extra-base hit of the season in Game 3- Houston has to do a better job with runners in scoring position (RISP)- Bullpen was terrific!- Everyone has to be patient with Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker- Preview SF series- Astros will debut their new City Connect jerseys on the field for the first time this season- JV returns to H-Town- Lance McCullers Jr. made another rehab start- Positive outcome for LMJ- Around The Horn!- Torpedo bats- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/sOwYwxS5QaI0:00 Intro4:39 Game 15:15 Framber Valdez scoreless outing7:33 Cam Smith first big league hit14:20 Jose Altuve in left field16:24 Agressive base running19:39 Game 220:53 Hunter Brown start23:20 Brendan Rodgers or Mauricio Dubon?28:02 Game 328:37 Spencer Arrighetti electric34:44 Astros first extra-base hit37:46 Overall takes from the NYM series38:01 Astros bullpen40:22 Astros with RISP41:36 Best is yet to come for Paredes & Walker43:28 SF Preview57:46 Lance McCullers Jr. rehab1:04:40 Around The Horn!Have you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

- OPENING DAY IS LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY!- The guys take a look back at their early, early Opening Day roster projections.- Josh Hader, Bryan Abreu, and Taylor Scott are locks in the bullpen.- Which relievers will make the cut?- Who starts at second base?- Do Luis Guillorme or Brendan Rodgers make the roster?- Jose Altuve is officially going to play majority of his games in left field, according to Joe Espada.- Astros prospects Zach Dezenzo and Cam Smith have played terrific this spring.- Does Cam Smith still have a shot making the roster?- Astros GM Dana Brown isn't afraid to bring up his No. 1 prospect.- Astros City Connect 2.0 are here!- Grade them from a scale 1-10- Luis Garcia shut down. What's next for Houston?- Lance McCullers Jr. steps in the right direction- Around The Horn!- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/NmEk_s_-V7c0:00 Intro3:31 Projecting the Astros Opening Day roster4:05 Starting Rotation9:03 Astros Relievers17:30 Astros Infielders18:39 Brendan Rodgers19:26 Luis Guillorme24:19 Astros Outfielders24:44 Jose Altuve in left field28:18 Zach Dezenzo30:08 Cam Smith36:30 Youth Movement38:27 Outfield depth40:30 Dana Brown on Cam Smith43:23 Astros City Connect 2.048:33 Luis Garcia shut down53:55 Lance McCullers Jr. big step56:55 Astros Injury Update58:44 Astros Roster updates59:35 Around The HornHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

With spring training looking to wind down as the start of the season roughly approaches, yesterday afternoon the Astros took on the Washington Nationals down in Palm Beach in which they fell short in a 4-3 loss final. Following their loss to Washington and roughly going on 2 years of inactiveness regarding surgery and rehab, Lance McCullers Jr. makes his debut return to the MLB with his first live mound appearance since the 2021 ALDS. Throwing only 13 pitches for his first live session in 2 years and receiving a standing ovation after from clubmates and fans, Lance looks to be making his comeback return from his rough tenure away from the league. Starting it out slow rolling, Sean and Dan share their thoughts on what could Lance's future tend to look like moving forward as he ramps up his return with clubhouse this season.