Beyond the Diamond - A Houston Astros Baseball Podcast

Dez and Josh talk about the Astros disastrous week The Astros lead the league in runs scored and are second to last in runs allowed. Welcome to 2026. Beyond The Diamond breaks down a brutal 1-5 week that included a Rockies sweep and the Hunter Brown shoulder injury that could sideline the ace until the All-Star break. We dig into why the bullpen construction isn't working, the defensive breakdowns that are inflating pitcher ERAs, the .350 BABIP against Astros pitching, and what it all means heading into a huge Seattle series. Plus our Week 2 AL Power Rankings and Christian Walker takes home Dog of the Week. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: From 5-2 to Reality Check 1:45 — The Astros' Bizarre Splits: Best Offense, Worst Pitching 2:21 — Hunter Brown Injury Update & Rotation Fallout 3:34 — The Bullpen Problem: Why the Construction Isn't Working 6:23 — Defensive Errors Killing the Pitching Staff 8:31 — BABIP & Why the Numbers Look So Ugly 10:01 — Week 2 Recap: Oakland & Colorado Breakdown 10:46 — Previewing the Seattle Series 12:34 — AL Power Rankings: Week 2 18:00 — DAWG of the Week 22:54 — Looking Ahead & Wrap-Up 💰 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive Patreon streams, polls like our Dog of the Week vote, and bonus content? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew. 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #AstrosNews #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #HunterBrown Beyond The Diamond, Beyond The Diamond Podcast, Houston Astros, Astros 2026, Astros bullpen, Hunter Brown injury, Astros pitching, Christian Walker Astros, Astros week 2, AL power rankings, Astros Rockies, Astros Mariners, MLB podcast, baseball podcast, Astros news today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros 6-4 heading to Colorado Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yordan Alvarez is looking like an MVP — .417 AVG, 1.480 OPS, and the Astros offense has completely taken over. Beyond The Diamond breaks down Houston's incredible 5-2 start to the 2026 season. In this episode, we recap every win from Week 1, dive into the team's 141 OPS+ offense, talk Hunter Brown's dominant start, Lance McCullers' comeback, and the bullpen stepping up without Josh Hader. Plus our first AL Power Rankings of the season and the inaugural Dog of the Week award. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro & Week 1 Vibes 2:58 — Astros Offense Explosion: 141 OPS+ & .196 ISO 5:47 — Why Healthy Yordan Changes Everything 8:12 — Yordan Alvarez MVP Case 10:28 — Lineup Depth: Walker, Altuve, Caratini & More 12:01 — Pitching Recap: Brown, McCullers, Burrows 13:48 — ISO & Extra-Base Hit Surge 15:12 — AL Power Rankings: Top 5 24:44 — Dog of the Week: Yordan Alvarez 30:07 — West Coast Preview & Wrap-Up 🤘 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive polls like our DAWG of the Week vote, bonus content, and a say in the show? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/apollohou Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApolloHOU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollohou/ Merch 👕 https://apollohou.store Blogs ✍️ https://apollohou.com Twitch 🧑‍🚀 https://Twitch.tv/Apollohou 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #YordanAlvarez #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #AstrosNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros on a 4 game HEATER! Let's talk about it Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros split the series scoring 20 runs in 2 days! Are we back?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Opening Day was frustrating. Dez and Josh break down the day and the game. Should we start a petition to open the roof?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the Starting Rotation. Can Hunter Brown win a Cy Young? Is Mike Burrows as good as we think he can be? Will I-45 avoid traffic on the bases? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the bullpen! How long until Hader is ready? Who's pitching the 7th and 8th inning? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Opening Day is tomorrow and the boys are ready to make their 2026 Season Predictions. Join Dez and Josh and make your predictions in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the infield. Where will Isaac play the most? Can Christian Walker contribute enough? Is Jeremy Pena going to be a SUPERSTAR? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. Starting with the Outfield. Is Zach Cole for real? Can Cam Smith take a step up this season? Is Jake Meyers enough for CF? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Baseball's Opening Week!! Dez and Josh talk Astros Spring Training and the position battles on the roster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Brian, and Josh talk about USA's win over DR, and Cristian Javier and how the Astros roster is shaping up with Opening Day coming soon Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez and Josh talk WBC and Astros Spring Training. Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, and Tatsuya Imai look extremely good so far this Spring. Can the offensive show signs of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez and Josh talk WBC and Astros Spring Training! Sponsored by Revelers Barbershop! Follow them on Instagram and book your next haircut! - https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#astros #podcast #houstonDez and Josh talk about the WBC starting up and Jeremy Pena's injuryGo follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez and Josh talk about the Astros first 2 games of Spring Training over the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez talks about some of the early video coming out of the Houston Astros Spring Training! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Dez, and Josh discuss the quotes from Spring Training so far, and use the award winning APM Model to predict the Astros Lineup Home Runs and Win total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the beginning of Spring Training and predict how many home runs the Astros lineup will hit this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Blue Jays and Astros trade swapping Joey Loperfido & Jesús Sánchez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Red Sox new trade and what that means for Isaac Paredes' future with the Astros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Dez, and Josh discuss why Framber hasn't signed anywhere yet. Also is Isaac Paredes going to be traded? And can Dez swim across the Atlantic Ocean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros on Groundhog Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima makes his return and is joined by Dez and Josh as they talk ball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about Astros plans for the 2026 Starting Rotation after signing Tatsuya Imai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about Astros big signing of Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#astros #baseball #mlb Dez and Josh break down a list if potential trade targets for the Astros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Center Field position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Left Field position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez break down why the Astros traded Mauricio Dubón and what it means moving forward with the offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Second Base position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Shortstop position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Third Base position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the First Base position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the MLB World Series & Astros Offseason News and Rumors Sponsored by Underdog Daily Fantasy! ● Download the app today and sign up with promo code BEYOND to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that’s promo code BEYOND ● Millions of fans have already won billions making picks on Underdog, will you be next? ● Underdog – make picks, win money! ● Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Dez are grading every Astros position from the 2025 Season and looking back on how their predictions held up from the preseason podcasts. This episode is grading the Catcher's position! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the news that the Astros fired... almost everyone? Live Pod From Friday 10/10/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Houston First! Get ready for the 2026 WBC here in Houston! Sponsored by Underdog Daily Fantasy! ● Download the app today and sign up with promo code BEYOND to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that’s promo code BEYOND ● Millions of fans have already won billions making picks on Underdog, will you be next? ● Underdog – make picks, win money! ● Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez & Josh talk about the Astros season. What went wrong and how can it be fixed? Recorded Tuesday 10/07/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Houston First! Get ready for the 2026 WBC here in Houston! Sponsored by Underdog Daily Fantasy! ● Download the app today and sign up with promo code BEYOND to score FIFTYDOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that’s promo codeBEYOND ● Millions of fans have already won billions making picks on Underdog, will you be next? ● Underdog – make picks, win money! ● Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ inArizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasyoperates. Terms apply. Seeassets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offernot valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play?Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez & Josh talk about the Astros season. What went wrong and how can it be fixed? Recorded Wednesday 10/01/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Houston First! Get ready for the 2026 WBC here in Houston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros final series. Sponsored by Big City Wings! Sponsored by Zing Zang! Sponsored by Underdog Daily Fantasy! ● Download the app today and sign up with promo code BEYOND to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that’s promo code BEYOND ● Millions of fans have already won billions making picks on Underdog, will you be next? ● Underdog – make picks, win money! ● Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez & Josh talk about the Astros season coming to an end Recorded Monday 9/29/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Zing Zang! zingzang.com ZANG RESPONSIBLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros gutting series getting swept by the Mariners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros past 2 wins and going for the sweep tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros win over the Rangers, Yordan's injury, and Zach Cole going off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the Astros upcoming series with the Rangers and Mariners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez & Josh talk about the Deadline, the Red Sox series, and the pitching staff moving forward Recorded Monday 8/4/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Zing Zang! zingzang.com ZANG RESPONSIBLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez & Josh talk about the Seattle series, more and more injuries, and the next 10 days before the deadline Recorded Wednesday 7/21/25 ~ This podcast is sponsored by Big City Wings! ~ And Zing Zang! zingzang.com ZANG RESPONSIBLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices