The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

Well, the series in Sacramento didn’t go the way we wanted but let’s try to look at the positives that this team is giving us: the offense. The Astros are leading MLB in a handful of offensive stats and even without Issac Paredes the team seemed patient and were able to put up enough runs to win a series. But what happened with the pitching and what can we expect going forward? We look at the last couple of Rockets games this week and recap the wins! Finally we preview the pitching matchups for the series against the Rockies that starts tonight. Get ready for a bullpen game, H-Town! I’m expecting a lot of offense in these games and a series win for the Stros, lemme know what you think.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A three game sweep and five game streak would make any baseball fan happy! But the pessimism from the first two games have melted away as March becomes April and this fool is happy to shove it in the naysayers faces. While it’s just one week of baseball we talk about all the things to be happy about with the 2026 Astros. Is this newfound patience going to be a regular occurrence? Is Lance McCullers Jr back to dominance? Will Altuve lead the Astros in walks? We talk about it all on this episode. Plus, Rockets beat the Knicks (we’re going full throwback)! And we preview the pitchers for the Astros/A’s matchup this weekend.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros were slow out the gate (surprise, surprise) but were able to bounce back quickly and even the series against the Angels 2-2. Are the doom-and-gloomer right or is the Golden Era still going? We talk about the good and the bad from the series and look to the pitching matchups and keys to winning the series agains the Boston Red Sox. Also, the Comets are coming back to Houston, baby! We talk some Houston basketball: Rockets, Comets and Cougars. As well as throw around some Texans talk for you Hey, Arnolds! (football heads) Let us know how you’re feeling H-Town. What level or optimism or fear-and-paranoia are you at right now?Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

We’re back (a dinosaur story)! After more than a month off we’re back and happy to announce an additional podcast producer that was born in February! On this episode we talk about the new Texans running game and offensive line, the Rockets team chemistry and ups-and-downs, and some personal updates. We also check the opening day roster and put a number on how many wins Space Cadet projects the Astros will get this season. It’s baseball time, y’all!Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Football season is officially over and that means spring training is right around the corner. Since pitchers and catchers are reporting this week we decided to do an early roster projection. We guess the 6-man-rotation, bullpen and opening day lineup. Who knows what news could disrupt our way too early look into the crystal ball, but we can’t help getting exciting about this upcoming season. With Issac Paredes remaining an Astros are you excited about the options the team is starting the year with or are you a logjam doom and gloomer? We also check in with the end of football season and the Rockets quiet week.Vamos vamos HoustonAbolish ICE Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Rockets front office said they didn’t want to blow up the young core, and they stayed true to their word as the NBA trade deadline comes and goes with no Rockets roster movement. Normally this would make this podcast happy, but after the demoralizing loss to the Celtics…we’re asking you: what are you thinking about the Rockets going into the All Star Break. We also take a peak at the Astros logjam in the infield and past-Astros pitcher movement. Finally, we look at the memes that Texans have provided for us before the big game this weekend.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

They world has been wild and Paul’s own little world has been busy, but it’s time for a H-Town check-in after a wild week and a half. We start off with a note on the heartbreak that this country has been facing (for quite some time now) at the hands of the hateful and cowardly, but then we give a quick salve for the sadness: talking about the emotional roller coaster that is being a Houston fan. These Houston teams have taken fans for a tumultuous ride in 2025 and we’re hoping for less bumps in 2026. CJ Stroud will be the main character in memes until he beats the big game allegations. But is our emotional response to the game the best one? What is CJs future in Houston? We break down our opinion and then talk about the Houston Astros roster going into spring training. And finally follow up with a brief check in with the state of Rockets basketball in January. Are the growing pains for this team over or are they in desperate need of some new life via trade? Let us know what you think.Vamos vamos Houston YAbolish ICE Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The holiday break was fantastic for your boy, but it’s time to check back in with your Houston sports teams. The Texans have won 10 games in a row and are set to play the New England Patriots this weekend. After a 30-6 win and a bumbling offensive outing the Texans still bring hope to Paul’s heart. Meanwhile, the Rockets have been going through some big growing pains. Is this just a bump in the road or indicative of something bigger? We think the Rockets will get right after a win against the Bulls…but their next task is the OKC Thunder. I bet the competitive team we’ve been used to shows back up in this one. And the biggest news: Astros sign Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in a stunning move to acquire more pitching. The Astros will most likely start the season with a 6 man rotation and are hoping the days of leaning on rookie contributions are over. (I mean, we’ll still take them as a luxury but hoping they’re not a necessity.)Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe