Beyond the Diamond - A Houston Astros Baseball Podcast

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk with the legendary Brent Strom! They talk about the Astros "Next man up" mentality, filling in the hole left after Lance McCullers' injury. They discuss today's analytics and how Strommy and the team pairs those analytics with the 'gut' feeling. Also a little discussion about Blackjack in the middle of all of it! This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) sit down with Braves Ashland (@BravesAshland), host of the Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere Podcast, and Braves Twitter fame. They discuss Games 1 & 2, what went right and what went wrong for each team. Then they talk about what each team needs to do to win in Atlanta. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Astros making it to their 3rd World Series in the past 5 years! They preview the matchup with the Braves and give their keys to victory. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Games 1 & 2, the Astros pitching issues and what needs to happen to turn it around, and Kiké Hernandez being impossible to get out Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Roster and predictions amid the rumors that Lance McCullers Jr might be hurt and out for the ALCS, as well as take questions from Twitter Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) celebrate the Astros making it to their 5TH STRAIGHT ALCS in the Golden Age of Astros baseball! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are here to talk! And Dusty Baker said LET 'EM TALK! They discuss Games 1-3 of the ALDS and all the drama surrounding Game 3 Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(ZOOM INTERVIEW - BE AWARE OF SOME AUDIO ISSUES) Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by 2017 World Series Champion Josh Reddick! They discuss everything from grinding High School baseball to getting drafted and becoming a 10-Year MLB Veteran. Josh talks about the hostility of a road playoff crowd, and how awesome it is to have the fans in Houston have your back in big post-season games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) of Fox Sports Flippin Bats Podcast (@FlippinBatsPod) to discuss every playoff matchup and how they think each series will go! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) discuss the upcoming last 3 series of the season, and who should and should not be on the Astros playoff roster depending on who the opposing team is. Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back! They discuss the things the Astros need to take care of to secure the right playoff spot. They also discuss how the playoff rotation is shaping up and what order they would put the starters in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the increasing clarity to them that Jim Crane needs to bank up the Brinks truck and pay Carlos Correa whatever he wants. They also talk the Series Sweep phobia the Astros have, and are the Dog Days Of Summer finally coming to an end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the lack of urgency and "Spark" for the Astros in the last few weeks. How panicked should we be? Will they get back on track? When you phrase questions in a summary like this, do you always have to have 3 examples? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the embarrassing series loss to the Twins, what the Astros need to improve on to start beating Sub .500 teams, and preview the Rockies & Angels upcoming series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the wild 2021 MLB Trade Deadline, Tony LaRussa doing Tony LaRussa things, and the series all of LA has been waiting for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about an Arlington sweep, and have a great time just being bros with Tyler Ivey for almost an hour. They also talk about some trade speculation with the Trade Deadline approaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about Tuve's massive walk-off bomb, the statement of a 1st half from the Astros, favorite baseball movies, & keys for the Astros to make a strong 2nd half/playoff push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the All-Star Rosters, who was snubbed, this upcoming week against OAK & NYY, and Carlos Correa's future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the curse that is AJ Hinch against the Astros. What can be done about this bullpen? And we dive into all the juicy details of what Evan Gattis says about the 2017 Scandal on our Apollo Podcast Network sibling podcast "Stros Across The Globe" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the JUGGERNAUT that is the 2021 Houston Astros, as well as the new rules around checking pitchers for substances and hypocrisy around creating in baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about another series win against the Twins, Michael "The Professional" Brantley, the X factor in the lineup, & Dez's experience at the Sugar Land Skeeters game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Red Sox series. Then in segment 2, they get into the nitty-gritty of the current "Spider-Tack" scandal and the failures of Rob (Bob) Manfred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Blue Jays series, preview the Red Sox series, and have a chat with Ben Verlander (@Verly32), former Professional baseball player, and host of Fox Sports' Flippin' Bats Podcast. We talk all things MLB, the minor league grind, and Ben's love for Shohei Ohtani Make sure you check out Ben's podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the bullpen woes in the Dodgers & Padres series, & Red Sox Homestand redemption. They also answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the disappointing series in Arlington. What happened? Should Astros fans be worried, or are people overreacting? They also preview the upcoming series with the 2017 World Series losing Dodgers, and answer questions from the audience. They also announce the code word for ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! Listen closely! Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the series in Oakland. Then they sit down with MLB.com Astros Writer Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) and talk about his career covering the Astros, his favorite UH Cougar's Final 4 appearance, and the Cry Kid meme. Video of the interview is here on our YouTube Channel Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the wild-pitch walk-off win against the Rangers, we also talk with Houston Astros Pitcher Andre Scrubb about his journey to the bigs, how’s he’s feeling after his injury earlier in the season, what’s on his go-to workout playlist, and yes.. we asked about his thoughts on everyone commenting on his backside Video of the interview is here on our YouTube Channel Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about Yordan Alvarez's INSANE start to his career, Recap of the series with the Blue Jays, and Preview the upcoming Angels Series ALSO, listen for the code word that you'll need to email [email protected] to be entered to win FREE ASTROS TICKETS! Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the series in New York, Birthday Boy Altuve's Bash, Preview of the Blue Jays series, and how terrible the umpiring has been so far this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Stros coming back to form with these last 3 series wins. They also preview the big upcoming series with the Yankees, their best Astros players from April, and take some questions from the Apollo community on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about their trip to Colorado to see baseball in the snow. The resurgence of the Astros bats in a series win against the Angels, and a Q & A from our Twitter followers Be sure to check out ApolloHOU.com for homegrown Houston sports coverage as well as Astros and Rockets apparel you can't find anywhere else. Use promo code "BTD" for 10% off at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about this embarrassing 5- game losing streak, why Yuli would be a Hall Of Famer if he came over to the US when he was younger, the COVID IL situation, and a preview of the upcoming series in Seattle Be sure to check out ApolloHOU.com for homegrown Houston sports coverage as well as Astros and Rockets apparel you can't find anywhere else. Use promo code "BTD" for 10% off at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about going to the Astros Home Opener, the disapointing series loss against the A's, why AJ Hinch deserves a standing ovation in Houston, and Tigers series predictions #Astros #MLB Be sure to check out ApolloHOU.com for homegrown Houston sports coverage as well as Astros and Rockets apparel you can't find anywhere else. Use promo code "BTD" for 10% off at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) sits down for a bonus solo pod to preview the Astros 2021 Home Opener. His Co-Host Brian LaLima (@BLima790) is out on the 10 day IL with "Discomfort". Dez talks the recent 2 game series with the Angels, what it will feel like to be back in MMP, and answers some questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the absolute dismantling of the A's in the Astros opening series sweep, preview the short 2-game series with the Angels, and take some questions from the Apollo community on Twitter #Astros #MLB Be sure to check out ApolloHOU.com for homegrown Houston sports coverage as well as Astros and Rockets apparel you can't find anywhere else. Use promo code "BTD" for 10% off at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@BLima790) and his Co-Host Apollo Dez (@ApolloDez1) welcome you to the inaugural episode of the Beyond The Diamond podcast, discussing Apollo’s trip to Astros Spring Training, Carlos Correa’s looming Free Agency, and their 2021 MLB Season predictions. #Astros #MLB Be sure to check out ApolloHOU.com for homegrown Houston sports coverage as well as Astros and Rockets apparel you can't find anywhere else. Use promo code "LAUNCH" for 10% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices