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Episode 127 of Tablesetters is a mini reaction pod, breaking down one of the winter's most surprising pitching moves and what it immediately tells us about how teams are positioning themselves for 2026. We open with the Houston Astros signing Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract that can reach $63 million through performance incentives, finalized just ahead of his January 2 posting deadline. The deal includes opt-outs after each season, giving Imai the flexibility to bet on himself at the major league level. Despite interest from the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Phillies, and Orioles, Houston emerged as an unexpected but strategic landing spot. We examine why the market shifted from early long-term projections, how the deal structure balances risk and upside, and why the Astros felt comfortable moving decisively here. From there, we focus on who Imai is now, not the pitcher he was early in his career. After command issues and a difficult 2020 season that briefly pushed him to the bullpen, Imai rebuilt his profile beginning in 2021 and went on a dominant four-year run from 2022 through 2025. During that stretch, he established himself as one of Nippon Professional Baseball's most effective starters, culminating in a 1.92 ERA season with elite strikeout rates, improved control, and exceptional home-run suppression. We break down his mid-to-upper-90s fastball, deep secondary mix, and why evaluators see a higher ceiling than his early-career reputation suggested. The conversation then shifts to Houston's rotation outlook in a post-Framber Valdez era. With Valdez expected to depart in free agency, Imai slots in behind Hunter Brown, who broke out as one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025. We project the Astros' 2026 rotation featuring Brown, Imai, Cristian Javier, Mike Burrows, and A.J. Blubaugh, while evaluating the importance of depth pieces such as Lance McCullers Jr., Spencer Arrighetti, Brandon Walter, J.P. France, Nate Pearson, Colton Gordon, Miguel Ullola, and others after a season defined by injuries. We close by connecting the dots between Houston's missed postseason in 2025, their recent rotation instability, and why this signing represents a calculated pivot rather than a headline-chasing move. At roughly $18 million per year with workload-based incentives and annual opt-outs, the Imai deal gives the Astros a legitimate one-two punch at the top of the rotation while preserving long-term flexibility. For Imai, it's both an opportunity and a leverage play. For Houston, it's a bet on development, velocity, and upward trajectory in the next phase of their competitive cycle. ⚾️ A rapid-response look at a market-shifting signing with long-term implications.

BREAKING Astros News on Friday; Lance McCullers Jr. Returns to Houston's Injured List full 665 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:16:34 +0000 jO6k5hajlLejFYFqyRD2agX3hYjjFpXl mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,lance mccullers jr.,mccullers,astros news,houston astros news,lmj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,lance mccullers jr.,mccullers,astros news,houston astros news,lmj,sports BREAKING Astros News on Friday; Lance McCullers Jr. Returns to Houston's Injured List 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https:/

HOUR #3 - The KEY MATCHUPS for these Texans if they Hope to Leave NRG with a WIN Mon. Night! AND-Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Returns to the IL.. full 2371 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:23:06 +0000 dWKnNiT5P4nn3Wz4MtX4OTLQthEyfbE7 nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #3 - The KEY MATCHUPS for these Texans if they Hope to Leave NRG with a WIN Mon. Night! AND-Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Returns to the IL.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

- The Houston Astros split the four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, and the dog days of summer are clearly taking a toll on their offense.- Recap LAA series- One word to describe the series- Strong performance from the Astros' rotation- Houston's offense continues to struggle at home- 32 runners left on base this series- Luis Garcia starts for the first time since 2023- Lance McCullers Jr. works out of the bullpen- Could this move benefit LMJ?- Cap/No Cap

Following a sweep of the Diamondbacks, the Astros find themselves neck-and-neck atop the AL. Examining the carousel of unlikely heroes that continue to power Houston's success, the cryptic Yordan update, a frustrating setback for Lance McCullers Jr, and revisiting the Astros' trade needs with new context.

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HOUR #4 - BREAKING ASTROS News-Lance McCullers Jr. Lands on the Injured List AGAIN.. AND-T-Mil's Tuesday BEST BET$! full 2379 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:46:51 +0000 dGDBhoJEBQbf0Ast8rZ7I5n1SCSaeyKW nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #4 - BREAKING ASTROS News-Lance McCullers Jr. Lands on the Injured List AGAIN.. AND-T-Mil's Tuesday BEST BET$! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

BREAKING Astros News - Lance McCullers Jr. Lands BACK on Houston's Injured List.. full 769 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:42:51 +0000 TqW7JGNzPy7zPLBTKOVDw3if7Oo4USIc mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,altuve,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,houston astros news,lmj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,altuve,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,houston astros news,lmj,sports BREAKING Astros News - Lance McCullers Jr. Lands BACK on Houston's Injured List.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://pla

- The FSA guys are back from the All-Star break with some interesting story telling. Spoiler: Cantu catches a HR Derby. baseball.- The Astros prevent the sweep, but drop the series against the Seattle Mariners. Houston is 2-7 in their last nine games.- Recap the SEA series- Tensions ride high in Game 2- Another rough start from Lance McCullers Jr.- Isaac Paredes goes on the IL with a right hamstring injury- Revenge series from Taylor Trammell- Great offensive series from Victor Caratini- Could the Astros still ride with LMJ when three starters return to the rotation?- Could McCullers Jr. benefit a bullpen role?- How big of a loss is Paredes to the Houston batting order?- Astros continue to search for a left-handed bat- Should the Astros look into a starter too?- Who's off trade limits from the Houston farm system?- Preview AZ series- 16 Astros on the Injury updates- Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, and Luis Garcia loom- Astros draft five high school players, including first rounder shortstop Xavier Neyens.- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/iAEuE_Nzi9oHave 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!

This Lance McCullers Jr. Situation for the Astros.. Is LMJ 'Forcing' GM Dana Brown's Hand @ the Trade Deadline!? full 542 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:22:55 +0000 OxWzA1R0okSoXVrcLfXYnOWDNkJg4wMT mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,astros,mlb news,al west,mariners,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,sports This Lance McCullers Jr. Situation for the Astros.. Is LMJ 'Forcing' GM Dana Brown's Hand @ the Trade Deadline!? 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

The TOUGH Spot this McCullers Situation is Putting Astros Brass in Ahead of the Trade Deadline.. full 544 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:08:28 +0000 JHsbgqKT56LssFJwXBsaS7vdXYB3Gq0L mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,arizona diamondbacks,houston astros,astros,mlb news,joe espada,dana brown,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,stros,sports The TOUGH Spot this McCullers Situation is Putting Astros Brass in Ahead of the Trade Deadline.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

The Houston Astros are on the road this weekend to face the division foe Seattle Mariners.

Lance McCullers Jr. has been up and down since returning to the Astros' rotation earlier this season. So let's do a temperature check. How are we feeling with McCullers on the mound?

Hour 3: Time for Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. temperature check full 2329 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:29:31 +0000 isz0wHXVoLK723joSY5e5BENZoU8ZHYH nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports Hour 3: Time for Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. temperature check 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcas

- The Houston Astros traveled to Hollywood and swept the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time in Dodger Stadium since 2008.- Statement series win!- Recap LAD series- Astros handed the Dodgers largest defeat in franchise history at Dodger Stadium- Astros scored 18 runs in the series opener- Jose Altuve had an incredible series, including a multi-homer game- Christian Walker makes history at Dodger Stadium- Victor Caratini cashes in his second Grand Slam this road trip- Lance McCullers Jr. continues to thrive against the Dodgers- Framber Valdez pitches six innings, while Ryan Gusto pitches his best outing so far in his career- Team win- Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, and Josh Hader are headed to the Midsummer Classic- Which Astros players were snubs?- CLE Preview- Astros injury updates- Reinforcements are coming- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/GoH-bAJ0bWwHave 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!

It's time for the HOT LEADS: -Astros win 2-1 and sweep the Phillies -Lance McCullers Jr. did some pitcher fielding practice today -NBA Draft

The Mystery Surrounding Lance McCullers Jr.'s 'FREAK' Foot Injury; Astros Look to Get Right vs Lowly Athletics Tues Evening! full 733 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:29:30 +0000 xf7vLPNZmLumBZoIZTFyhTn9LwJd4si0 mlb,houston astros,athletics,astros,mlb news,al west,yordan alvarez,altuve,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,al west news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,athletics,astros,mlb news,al west,yordan alvarez,altuve,lance mccullers jr,mccullers,astros news,espada,stros,lance mccullers,lmj,al west news,sports The Mystery Surrounding Lance McCullers Jr.'s 'FREAK' Foot Injury; Astros Look to Get Right vs Lowly Athletics Tues Evening! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports Fals

Seth and Sean discuss Lance McCullers Jr. going to the 15-day Injured List with a sprained right foot, if Astros fans believe this, and if the Texans are getting a new version of Tytus Howard this season.

Seth and Sean discuss Lance McCullers Jr. going to the 15-day injured list with a foot sprain and how likely it is that it's actually worse than that given the Astros' history disclosing injuries.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros 3-1 loss to the A's on a walk-off HR, Lance McCullers Jr. going to the 15-day IL with a sprained foot, if we'll see a new version of Tytus Howard this season, go through the day's Headlines, discuss Patrick Daugherty's take that the Texans AFC South titles have been a fluke the past 2 years, engage in some Jayden Higgins hype, dive into the latest in the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes, talk about what amenities they're hoping for when the Texans build their new headquarters, react to people being petty in this week's Petty Cast, discuss how much they believe what the Astros tell us about their injured players at this point, if the Rockets would get a KD akin to Shaq with the Celtics, if they'll see a new version of Tytus Howard along the o-line now that Tunsil's gone, react to what anonymous MLB executives are saying about the Red Sox trading away Rafael Devers, talk about Sean's excitement for Joey Chestnut returning to action, and get the question of the day from Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros 3-1 loss to the A's on a walk-off HR, Lance McCullers Jr. going to the 15-day IL with a sprained foot, if we'll see a new version of Tytus Howard this season, and go through the day's Headlines.

The Astros suffered a walk-off loss and lost Lance McCullers Jr. to another injury setback, adding to their recent struggles. As the team reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' sweep of the Magic, ITL also looks back at what happened 31 years ago today. The QOTD asks: what major moment have you slept through or nearly missed because you overslept? B Scott joins to break down NFL headlines, including the Browns possibly keeping four QBs and a Cam Ward doc heading to Tubi. He also explains why the Rockets could be a real option for Kevin Durant if a trade materializes. Plus, MLB All-Star voting is already looking like a mess—especially for Astros players. Figgy's Mixtape rounds things out with country radio beef, TSA red flags, and more offbeat stories.

The Astros suffer a walk-off loss, and even worse, they lose Lance McCullers Jr. to another injury setback. ITL reacts to a rough night. Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the Rockets' sweep of the Magic, but do you remember what happened 31 years ago today? QOTD: What's something major you completely slept through — or almost missed — because you overslept? From sports to personal moments, the confessions roll in.

Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros season through 65 games, new faces on the team, Jeremy Peña catching fire, Lance McCullers Jr. returning to form, Jose Altuve in left field, and more. 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

Seth and Sean discuss what Jeff Blum had to say on the MLB Network yesterday about how well Jeremy Peña is playing since moving to bat leadoff and the optimism with the pitching with Lance McCullers Jr. seemingly being back to form.

Sean is back. Seth and Sean discuss Lance McCullers Jr. returning to form to get the Astros the 3-0 win last night over the Pirates.

Sean is back. Seth and Sean discuss Lance McCullers Jr. returning to form to help give the Astros the 3-0 win, how they're feeling about Stroud's shoulder after hearing from DeMeco Ryans, go through the day's Headlines, discuss a few things they loved hearing from DeMeco and a couple that they weren't fans of, dive into some Rockets offseason nuggets including the Suns dropping the trade price for Kevin Durant, follow up yesterday's PettyCast with some closure on Bill Simmons vs Pablo Torre, lay out some potential Astros pitching wild cards to look out for, dive into some early returns on the PenderPoll as to how worried Texans fans are about CJ Stroud's shoulder, discuss if the Texans have the most talented roster in the AFC South, assess how worried they should be about Texans LB Christian Harris, talk about a key date that just passed in the whole Belichick at UNC saga, and see what Reggie and Lopez have going on.

Sean is back. Seth and Sean discuss Lance McCullers Jr. returning to form to help give the Astros the 3-0 win, how they're feeling about Stroud's shoulder after hearing from DeMeco Ryans, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss how relieved they are to see Lance McCullers Jr. return to form and what wild cards (bad and good) fans may want to look out for in the pitching department.

Brandon Scott previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Is this the Finals we need? Why is the media so fixated on C.J. Stroud's shoulder, and why is Lance McCullers Jr. important to the Houston Astros' rotation? Subscribe: https://youtu.be/BfWRCyrGsA0 The B-Block Podcast is a partner of Foolish Club Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 Gio stirred controversy by calling Karl-Anthony Towns a "loser" in reference to his playoff performance with the Knicks, drawing criticism from Carl Banks, whom Gio dismissed as poor in media. The discussion also covered KAT's inconsistent playoff play and the Mets' 4-3 ten-inning victory over the Dodgers, featuring another Lindor leadoff home run. Other sports news included the Angels' historic three-homer first inning at Fenway, the retirement of the Lions and Patriots centers, and Aaron Judge's inability to leave his hotel due to fan mobs, prompting Boomer to reflect on the impact of phone cameras on athlete privacy. Hour 2 The conversation began with a nostalgic look at Neptunes, a spot Boomer frequented with his Jets players, and a humorous aside about whether Eddie will cry upon retirement. Larry in Indiana pledged support for Gio in a hypothetical fight with Carl Banks. Jerry's update highlighted the Mets' victory over the Dodgers, with Lindor's leadoff home run and RBI single, though Vientos sustained a hamstring injury. Positive news from Giants camp was tempered by Boomer's reminder that game performance is paramount. Deion Sanders addressed Shedeur's draft rumors, and Bill Simmons expressed frustration with Pablo Torre's coverage of Bill Belichick. The hour concluded with Peter Schwartz discussing his resignation as GM of an arena football team that notably lacked helmets. Hour 3 The hour began with a discussion of Gio's comments calling Karl-Anthony Towns a "loser," a criticism aimed at his playing style not fitting the Knicks' championship aspirations. Jerry's update covered the Mets' ten-inning victory over the Dodgers, highlighted by Lindor's leadoff home run and RBI single. Charles Barkley's confusing move from TNT to ESPN was also discussed. The segment concluded with Boomer introducing his new twin grandsons and further calls about KAT's inconsistent performance. Hour 4 Boomer speculated the Knicks would draw high Finals ratings even if people rooted against them, contrasting with smaller markets like Indiana and OKC. We then lamented the decline of memorable sports nicknames. The conversation returned to KAT's playoff performance. Jerry's final update covered the Mets' ten-inning win over the Dodgers, featuring Lindor's leadoff homer, and previewed the Yankees-Guardians series. Other news included Russell Wilson on Malik Nabers joining the Giants, Saquon Barkley addressing the Madden curse, and Mike Francesa's dieting advice. The "Moment of the Day" highlighted David Andrews' rocky retirement speech. The segment concluded with the arrest of an "overseas sports bettor" who threatened Lance McCullers Jr.'s family, sparking a discussion about A-I and "Bad Tiki."

Boomer speculated the Knicks would draw high Finals ratings even if people rooted against them, contrasting with smaller markets like Indiana and OKC. We then lamented the decline of memorable sports nicknames. The conversation returned to KAT's playoff performance. Jerry's final update covered the Mets' ten-inning win over the Dodgers, featuring Lindor's leadoff homer, and previewed the Yankees-Guardians series. Other news included Russell Wilson on Malik Nabers joining the Giants, Saquon Barkley addressing the Madden curse, and Mike Francesa's dieting advice. The "Moment of the Day" highlighted David Andrews' rocky retirement speech. The segment concluded with the arrest of an "overseas sports bettor" who threatened Lance McCullers Jr.'s family, sparking a discussion about A-I and "Bad Tiki."

The Women's College World Series is set; Lance McCullers Jr. faced threats from an overseas gambler; and which Texan has the best chance at winning the new 'Protector of the Year' award?

Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast today. Seth and Shaun discuss an overseas bettor being behind threatening Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, Lance being on the mound tonight vs the Pirates, Texans CB Ronald Darby retiring, if CJ Stroud will be out at OTA's today, go through the day's Headlines, assess what PFF says is the Texans' biggest strength, weakness and x-factor, if the Patriots could cut Stefon Diggs, if a theoretical Astros lineup from Patrick Creighton is the best option moving forward, react to petty Bill Simmons and college baseball coaches in the PettyCast, discuss what Deion Sanders had to say about the pre-draft hit pieces on Shedeur, assess if Ronald Darby's retirement clears the way for a rookie at CB, dive into what beyond the obvious (offensive line) scares them about the Texans right now, how they're feeling about the latest on the Yordan hand situation from Dana Brown, discuss the Astros starting a road trip off against the Pirates tonight, and talk with Reggie and Lopez.

Shaun Bijani is in for Sean Pendergast today. Seth and Shaun discuss an overseas bettor being behind threatening Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, Lance being on the mound tonight vs the Pirates, Texans CB Ronald Darby retiring, if CJ Stroud will be out at OTA's today, and go through the day's Headlines.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, abordamos las contundentes declaraciones de Giancarlo Stanton, quien expresó su descontento con los anillos conmemorativos del campeonato de la Liga Americana 2024 recibidos por los Yankees. Durante la ceremonia de entrega, Stanton afirmó: "Este no es el que queríamos, muchachos… El que queremos está frente a nosotros. No quiero ver a ninguno de ustedes usando estos anillos." Además, repasamos los momentos más destacados de la jornada del 28 de mayo en las Grandes Ligas: 1. Yankees completan la barrida ante los Angels con una blanqueada de 1-0, destacando la labor de Clarke Schmidt y el bullpen. 2. Guardians remontan y vencen 7-4 a los Dodgers con una explosiva octava entrada de cinco carreras, incluyendo un jonrón de Ángel Martínez. 3. Tigres derrotan 4-3 a los Gigantes, completando la barrida en Detroit. 4. Piratas aplastan 10-1 a los Dbacks con una destacada actuación de Paul Skenes desde el montículo. 5. Cerveceros dejan en el terreno a los Medias Rojas por segundo día consecutivo, esta vez con un elevado de sacrificio de Caleb Durbin en la décima entrada. 6. Royals evitan la barrida ante los Blue Jays con otra sólida actuación del novato Noah Cameron. 7. Medias Blancas vencen 9-4 a los Mets, destacando Andrew Benintendi con cuatro carreras impulsadas. 8. Nacionales blanquean 9-0 a los Marineros, con Robert Hassell III conectando su primer jonrón en las Grandes Ligas. 9. Astros superan 5-3 a los Athletics, con una sólida apertura de Lance McCullers Jr. y un jonrón de Zach Dezenzo. 10. Cubs completan la barrida sobre los Rockies con una victoria de 2-1, destacando el jonrón número 15 de la temporada de Pete Crow-Armstrong.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Aram and Peter discus the red-hot Detroit Tigers and just how good they may be before breaking down Lance McCullers Jr.'s vintage day and the most underrated performers in May.Intro: 0:00Detroit Tigers: 3:41Astros: 14:15AL West: 26:29Kyle Gibson is a Ray!: 33:47Underrated May Performers 35:50Last Word: 1:17:23Join Our New Discord!Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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