Episode 150 and we're talking Dodgers? When the Astros aren't in the World Series, you do what you can. Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk the epic 18-inning game 3 and how great it is to still have baseball even if it isn't the Astros.

The Astros 2025 season is over and Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton are here to discuss the upcoming offseason. Will Framber Valdez be back? Will Dana Brown or Joe Espada be fired? Will we survive the longest winter without baseball in recent memory? Tune in to find out!

The whole season essentially comes down to this: Astros vs. Mariners with the AL West on the line. Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton break it down and gloat a little about the sweep over the Rangers in the process.

Did Framber Valdez really throw at Cesar Salazar? Is Spencer Arrighetti really out again? Is Yordan Alvarez crushing baseballs? (Hint: yes) Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton break it down.

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton break down the Astros week with Yordan Alvarez's return, the move of Lance McCullers to the bullpen and the first discussions of baseball's eventual realignment. Let's go!

The Astros are mired in one of the worst offensive slumps in franchise history, but Yordan could be back, baby! And the Mariners suck too! It's a race to see who can lose the fewest games in the AL West. Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton get into it.

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton discuss the ominous "second opinion" Josh Hader is seeking on his sore shoulder as well as the potential logjam of pitchers the Astros may have with injured players returning. They still have to win the AL West, but they also COULD win the entire AL. It's a crazy time to be an Astros fan.

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke whiffed on their trade predictions, but no one is complaining. We dig into the return of Carlos Correa to the Astros along with the addition of Jesus Sanchez and a bunch of impending injured player returns. Could Isaac Paredes come back this season? Dr. Stanton tries to explain plasma to the class. LFG!

Trade deadline day podcast with Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton. What do they need? What did/will they get? How bad was it playing in a drought in Burlington, Iowa? Can Jeff make it through a broadcast without coughing up a lung? All your questions answered! Oh, and Isaac Paredes is done for 6-7 months. Barf. LFG!

Jeff Balke talks about the Astros in the unofficial second half of the season with All-Star mentions, injury updates and how the Astros are playing well despite the odds being against them. LFG!

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk Josh Hader saves, some pitcher named Jason Alexander, Astros All-Star possibilities and Ace Hardware. We're serious. Let's do this.

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down Forrest Whitley being designated for assignment and what that means for the Astros. The pitching has been great and the offense improving. What about that defense? Some surprising stats on just how good they have been when they actually score. LFG!

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke are back and dealing, just like Lance McCullers. We talk about the injuries and how transparent the Astros should be when it comes to players getting hurt. Do the Astros need to trade for a starter now? Jacob Melton debut and much, much more. LFG!

An abbreviated gloomy discussion of the latest in a long line of pitching losses for the Astros. Ronel Blanco undergoes Tommy John surgery. Jeff Balke, flying solo, dissects what seems like an inevitable discussion this time of year.

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith homers, Framber Valdez struggles and the impending call ups of Kaleb Ort, Lance McCullers, Jr. and Forrest Whitley.

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss Spencer Arrighetti's broken thumb and how the bats have struggled lately.

It's Opening Day, baby! Welcome to Astros 2025. Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton walk through all the roster changes and Cam Smith! LFG!

Welcome back! Time for Spring Training with Jeff and Mike. Altuve in the outfield. All the offseason moves. And Cam Smith in the building. Let's go!

Crazy season ends with a thud for the Astros. Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down the postmortem on what happened in game two and what may be to come.

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down the Astros game one loss to the Tigers in the AL Wild Card series. Framber Valdez struggles early while Tarik Skubal shoves. Yordan Alvarez is back and impactful. Previewing game two with Hunter Brown.