Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Is Yordan's contract the best bargain in baseball? Why determining odd-man out in roster just got harder. The case for Yainer Diaz. Which is the better team: Astros or Rays?

The Rangers make a statement in Minute Maid. One new Astro is worthy of a keeping a concerned eye on. Yordan Alvarez is a god playing a man's game, but can he crack the MVP conversation?

Hunter Brown and Chas McCormick provide some much-needed answers for Astros. Former Astro Christian Vasquez confirms a perplexing report. Houston fans should be especially interested in one particular Pirate.

Early lessons learned from the White Sox series. The new rules are going swimmingly. What to watch for from the Detroit series.

Projecting the final rosters spots for position players and pitchers. Is Jeremy Pena hitting leadoff? How the White Sox stack up to Houston. Astros roster gets some shine from Fox Sports.

WBC not making fans in USA after impactful injuries. Weighing Astros options for second base and the leadoff spot. Does Dana Brown lob Yuli a call? Jeremy Pena credits another Astros with his postseason success.

Three Astros players just went from "MIA" to "BIA" and the guys highlight some young talent that have stood out this Spring!

Early reactions to pace of play rules. A Yankees blogger gets it very twisted. The latest on Michael Brantley's rehab and Kyle Tucker's contract talks. The battle for centerfield takes shape.

Forrest Whitley gets a Spring Training start. Kyle Tucker is not a fan of the pitch clock. How the new rules could impact how we consume baseball. Former Astros GM is now behind enemy lines. Alex Bregman may send Manny Machado's agent a giant fruit basket.

Players from Red Sox, Dodgers finally admit they cheated too. Lance McCullers soreness could lead to big opportunities for some. Framber Valdez's agent makes a bold claim. Maldy isn't feeling the love from H-Town. MGM's win total for Astros is very tricky.

This week, the guys analyze the implications of the Cristian Javier extension, react to Keith Law's top 20 Astros prospects, debate what happens at the catcher position, and project who will have a better season: Aaron Judge or Yordan Alvarez.

A new book has some spicy quotes from anonymous sources that (not shockingly) paint the Astros in an unfavorable light. Rinse, repeat! Deciding Dana Brown's priorities are everyone's favorite exercise, so the guys take their turn. One World Series winner is just looking for a small deal and some time, and his search continues.

Outspoken pitcher Joe Kelly makes waves with his most recent Astros comments. The Astros GM hire addresses a major need. Hopes for Yuli-extension look bleak. What was his finest moment as an Astro?

This week, the guys discuss Jeff Bagwell's updates from Astros Fanfest including the latest status with Yuli Gurriel. Dusty Baker and Baggie have different opinions on Michael Brantley's return. A front-runner has emerged in the Astros GM search. Bob Nightengale speaks truth to power regarding Carlos Beltran and the Houston Astros.

This week, the guys discuss the GM candidates interviewing for the Astros GM opening, the 2 players headed to salary arbitration, the top international signings, and more!

The guys compare the Yankees and Astros lineups. Is HOU's 3-6 better than NYY's 1-4? They pick their prime candidates for helping in the DH role and which rookies they project to have a breakout season.

This week, the guys discuss Carlos Correa's contract limbo, whether the Astros should consider taking a chance on Trevor Bauer, a possible Astros broadcast shake-up, and Bleacher Report's idiotic ranking of Houston's front office.

This week the guys discuss Michael Brantley re-signing with Houston, how the Yankees rotation stacks up to the Astros, another catcher being linked to Houston, and whether Astros should extend Framber Valdez early.

This week, Charlie, Josh, and Brandon discuss the recent surge in MLB spending, MLB.com's ridiculous list of top pitching duos, and whether Yankees fans desire to sign Carlos Correa is the death knell for the 2017 sign-stealing scandal.

On the debut episode, the guys discuss Verlander's new deal with the Mets, what it means for Houston, which outfielder lands in Houston, and does signing another catcher make sense for Astros.

SportsMap Houston debuts our new Astros podcast: Stone Cold Stros!