The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

College football is already here and foosball is right around the corner, y’all! Everyone in Houston is already football crazy but with the announcement of the initial 53-man roster…I think it’s gotten worse. Anticipation, excitement and worries are high in H-Town; so we take a look at the initial roster and opine about what other talking heads and my talking head thinks of it. Come for the counter-takes, stay for the mumbled ramblings! Can’t wait for football season.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros beat the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match today. Sure it’s not a sweep, but the team is still on top of the AL West standings. Yordan is back. La Grasa has found his curve again. And hopefully the heart of the Astros lineup can keep slugging against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. We consider talking about the Texans, but stay tuned tomorrow for a pod or article on the blog (we ran out of time…). Let’s talk some Astros baseball!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros offense woke up in Baltimore and it led them to a series win. Plus, our Yord and savior returns to the team. Hopefully, with a bag of Yordongs to keep the fireworks going. We look at the series in Baltimore and look ahead to the pitching matchups against Colorado. We then take a look at the Houston Texans as the preseason is over and they are looking to cut down to a 53 man opening day roster. Happy National Dog Day to all the dawgs.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Astros bad luck and uninspired play continues as they drop a series to the Detroit Tigers. Getting swept in the Motor City is a tough one but the Astros need to bounce back quickly as they play Baltimore tomorrow. In this episode Paul takes a look back at what went wrong this series and responds to some of the hot takes in HotTakeTopia. We also look at the non-story that is CJ Stroud’s hat. It’s a bummer of a day, the perfect time for a Space Cadet Pod. Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Astros were shut out twice in the series against Baltimore and it hasn’t been pretty. The Josh Hader news and the team’s performance as of late has gotten the home crowd to start rumbling. We grumble about the series against Baltimore and look ahead to keys to success for the next series that starts tomorrow. We also break out the Official Space Cadet Sports Houston Astros Panic Meter to see where we are emotionally. Also, we say goodbye to John Metchie III as the Texans trade him away today. It’s a tough sports day Houston fans; but if you’re down: I’m your clown.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros continue their Good News/Bad News season with a series win against Boston and the news that closer Josh Hader will be out for a minimum of 3 weeks with a shoulder injury. Your favorite host, Paul Salazar Jr, takes the listeners through the last two games of the Boston series, speculates on the bullpen, and previews the pitching matchups of the upcoming series against Baltimore. He attempts to tell everyone to cálmate, but tensions are rising as the season is approaching it’s final month. And it can’t all be baseball as we close with some Comets rumors and an Rockets embarrassing schedule release. I don’t know what that was, but it was not it. Lemme know what you thoughtVamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Just when you think they’re getting healthy, the Astros are haunted by another big injury. The Astros have been resilient all season but just can’t seem to have a short IL. After a big win against the Boston Red Sox, Astros fans are heartbroken to hear Hader is hurt. The roller coaster of emotions season continues for Astros fans as they beat the Yankees in a series and don’t let the Red Sox ruin a homecoming, but are hurt by injury. Let’s catch up with the Astros and speculate about the future bullpen roles. And we’ll even check in briefly with the Texans and Rockets and their season’s creep towards us.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A rough game loss in extras leads to more heartbreak for Astros fans as the Astros Fan Roller Coaster of Emotions continues to be the worst carnival ride I’ve been on this season. We look at the Astros last three games in Boston and try to see WHA HAPPENED? Things got a little feisty in the second game of the series and everyone thinks it’s so ironic. So, we break down the full irony of this forgettable-regular-season-dust-up. Paul & Carla the Dog also look ahead to the series in Miami and peep the starting pitching matchups. Paul’s a little grumpy but there’s no reason to bring out the Official Space Cadet Sports Houston Astros Panic Meter yet. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

When Alex Bregman walked no one in their right mind would have guessed Carlos Correa would be the Astros third baseman. But here we are. It’s a day to celebrate the return of a great player for the franchise, but let’s get into how this happened and what happened. We’ll also look at the other trades the Astros were able to pull off (and some they didn’t). Talkin’ trades all day today, y’all. Let’s talk Correa, Ramon Urías and Jesús Sánchez. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Astros are injury riddled but have had a decent July despite the fact. So of course the expectations from the causal fan is that they should win 162 games this season! Obviously, no fan likes to see their team get swept; but how much should we be panicking? You know I’m going to tell you to cálmate. But let’s look at the Astros losing 4 games to the A’s, let’s talk about some performances from your regular Astros in July, and we’ll briefly touch on the trade deadline. (Read the entire article for the unhinged thoughts you may believe I have.) We even get to some tough Texans news today. If you’re feeling glum, my chum, this is the the one for you. Let’s take a look at a tough sports week and see how panicked we should be…Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

In a competitive series that had a little bit of everything, the Houston Astros swept the Arizona Diamondbacks 3 games to none. Your host: Paul Salazar Jr. recaps the series win and talks about some Brice Matthews and Brandon Matthews! Exactly who we thought were gonna be heroes going into the year…*tugs on collar* We also look ahead to the next series against the Oakland VegA’s of Sacramento. Look: I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE LEAGUE WANTS ME TO CALL THEM. Serenity now: Jason Alexander is in the starting rotation with Lance McCullers Jr. out. Let’s talk some ‘Stros and play Guess That Movie Carla’s Watching In The Background! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros health continues to get worse as another consistent member of the team goes down with an injury this week. Space Cadet Paul takes a look back at a rough series in Seattle and takes a look at an even rougher IL list. We talk McCullers, we talk Paredes and we even get around to trying to look forward to a series against Arizona. We bust out the Official Space Cadet Sports Houston Astros Panic Meter and ask: is it time to start panicking? Because it kinda seems like a lot of y’all are…What do you think, folks. What will the roster look like this time next month? Let’s hope healthier. Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A home-run-off to end the All Star Game? We’re here for it. We talk some midsummer classic and then get to how the Astros limped to the end of the first half. We then do our best to turn the page and look ahead to tomorrow’s series against the Seattle Mariners. What did you think of the ASG or are you as optimistic as Paul is about the second half? Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A series to forget follows a series I’ll never forget. But that’s baseball, folks. We talk about some…lowlights from the series against the Guardians. Paul gets on his soapbox and tries to find some nuance (instead of a scapegoat) surrounding the Astros injury and injury reporting woes. Spoiler alert: we think they need better PR. Also, Brice Matthews has been called up to the show. Is the future 2nd baseman already here?! We then quickly turn to look ahead against a pitching showcase of a series against the team from Arlington. Get your chips ready, cuz this Texas Hold Em showdown is gonna have all the aces. And finally we ask: are the Houston Rockets a ‘championship of bust’ team? Let’s get into it and get a dose of chill as I try to cool off all those hot takes! Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Astros brought their own fireworks to LA for 4th of July! The Astros hand the LA Dodgers the biggest L they’ve ever had at Dodger Stadium (aka Daikin Park West), beat them in a close one, and keep the dingers coming in their stint in Chevez Ravine. Altuve had a series, Walker had a series, Caratini hits ANOTHER grand salam. Haters will say the Dodgers were injured. But the Astros have a starting rotation on the IL too! It was a much needed dose of happiness for your boy in a though time. Dodgers fans will still remember 2017 but seem to forget what their team was supporting last week?? Oof.We are sending all of our love and support to Texas and everyone effected by the floods. We are also supporting people being impacted by ICE raids. Right now there is so much going on, but we’re all human and should be there for each other. We have donated our time and money to both of these causes. If you need help, let me know. If you’d like to help, let me know. Peace and love. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Rockets have been turning heads this summer and have wasted no time in making big moves. Dorian Finney Smith and Clint Capela are the newest additions and we talk about the roster and the excitement it’s bringing to H-Town. We also dig into the series preview for the Astros/Rockies by looking at the pitching matchups. Houston sports hopes are at an all time high, fam. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros are continuing to find ways to win, but they are also continuing to rack up injuries. In this chapter, JP3 goes down with a rib fracture from a HBP. We talk about the Astros last two series against the Phillies and Cubs and check in before they Stros play the Rockies and Dodgers on the road. Before wrapping up we talk about the hottest thing in H-Town: Rockets Rumors. What’s on the rumor stove today? Let’s talk some DFS and Cam Whitmore.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The podcast took an unexpected break so we check in from Los Angeles and talk about the current events in my backyard that everybody seems to be talking about recently. We then get off the soapbox to talk about the biggest news story (in the sports world): Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and picks! Sending besos and abrazos to all communities that are being torn apart right now.Be the best that you can be. Keep your head up, kid and as alwaysVamos Vamos Houston. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros brought the offense in this two game series and beat the 10-Run-Jinx allegations. Diesel shoved and LMJ got a dozen strikeouts. But sadly, we have to also discuss injuries. Ronel Blanco is set to have season ending surgery next week and while we saw it coming, it still stings. Also, Christian Walker has been on a tear, but he was hit by a pitch and was lifted from the game. What does this mean for the heart of our lineup and starting rotation? We’ll get into that and more and this episode!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Astros won their Memorial Day Weekend series against the Mariners. You know, when the Astros go to Seattle it‘s their World Series; but when they come to Houston it’s just Star Wars weekend. How are the Astros faring recently and who is pitching this upcoming series and more on this episode of the pod. (We’re thinking Diesel is gonna pitch angry today…) If you know when Yordan will be back please let us know. We miss you, Yordan.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

I can’t answer that question, to be clear. I don’t think baseball can, or they’d try to save the influx of arms that are on the IL. While this is a league-wide problem, let’s look at the problem that it has created for the Houston Astros going forward. We also rant about the offense having problems as well and the big injury that is hurting it this season. Who do you think will be in the rotation? Will the Astros take the series against Seattle? Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Put on your tinfoil hats, because we’re gonna talk about the NBA draft lottery. In this episode Paul talks conspiracy (with a hint of checking in with reality). We also discuss the potential big names that the Rockets are tied to in the rumor mill right now. We also check out the Houston Texans 2025 schedule and look at some matchups that we’re excited for. And we end the podcast looking ahead to the Astros taking on the North Oklahoma team for a four game series starting today. We look at the pitching matchups and project a big need for the team to be successful this upcoming week. Let us know what trade you want for the Rockets this offseason. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

And we’re back! On this episode of the pod: we talk about being busy and taking a week off, we discuss the Rockets after taking some time to feel emotions, we look at the Astros pitching rotation and check in with where the Astros are this season. And Paul and Jesse talk about the foolishness of clowns on the internet, making adjustments and sketch comedy. A special treat since there was a lack of pods lately. Remember: sports are supposed to be the fun break from all your troubles…not a reason to be a terrible person. Weak men hide behind anonymous internet comments. We try to be good fans and good people here.Be the best that you can be. Keep your head up, kid and as always…Vamos vamos Houston. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Rockets came out strong against the Golden State Warriors and won game 5 in decisive fashion. We talk about the game and what to look for in the upcoming game 6 if Rockets fans want to see a game 7. We also check in with the Houston Astros as they won a series against the formidable Motor City Kitties. Have the Astros found some offensive consistency with a lineup shake-up? Are you in love with Jose Altuve like me? All that and more on the pod today.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

There’s playoff basketball and a chance for redemption tonight, H-Town! Let’s talk Rockets/Warriors and what happened last game and what we pray happen tonight. We then check in with the Houston Texans and their draft haul. Are you ready for some immediate impact rookies? And finally we check in with the Astros are they are trying to find consistent offense and brace themselves for a familiar arm potentially returning to the rotation. What do you think Houston? How bullish are you on your teams right now? Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Rockets frustrated the Warriors in game 2 and showed that they are capable of scoring buckets in bunches to dominate the Warriors in a defensive showcase. Jalen Green and AlP go off and give the Houston crowd something to cheer for. Draymond is Draymond and Warriors fans are Warriors fans, but the Rockets stepped up their game to show that this is the series that I thought it could be. We also check in with your Houston Astros to talk about the two series I missed when I went out of town. (Don’t fret, my pet; I caught up on all my viewing to discuss with y’all.) The Astros got a series win against one of the hottest teams in baseball in the San Diego Padres and then swept the Canadian Astros. We talk about the stellar pitching and the bats that are waking up to provide this team with the slugging it so desperately needed. Packed show today, y’all. Let’s get to it!Vamos Vamos Rockets! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Rockets are set to play in their first playoff series in five years against a familiar foe: The Golden State Warriors. Most pundits are choosing the lower seeded Warriors as the favorites; so why is Paul so excited? Is he just stoked on playoff basketball again or is there room for positivity? We also look back at the Astros/Cardinals series in St. Louis, and look ahead to the series against the red-hot Padres in Daikin Park. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The NBA season is over and the Rockets are headed to the playoffs. The Astros offense has knocked off some rust and had some great firsts in this home series. Paul tries to talk over Carla to discuss the series and look ahead to not only some baseball; but the return of Houston Rockets playoff basketball. I’m ready, y’all.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Bad news: We got that last series wrong. Good news: This video podcast is available on the Substack for free, y’all! We look back at the Astros/Mariners series and look at the usual suspects to see who’s to blame for this series loss. We also try to look ahead while being honest about where this team is right now. It’s been a rough start offensively, but should we be buying low on this team? While looking up, we also look ahead to the Astros/Angels series that starts tomorrow. We check the pitching matchups and formulate some keys to success. The Rockets and Coogs make an appearance as we check in and count our blessings about the state of Houston basketball.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Incomprehensible indeed. The University of Houston Cougars just barely miss out on winning it all. The Astros find some more of the struggles that have been plaguing them lately. And the Rockets go from media darlings to heels because they were too mean to Steph Curry. We check in with your emotions and talk about the games and try to give you some hope, perspective and a little humor to get you through your day, drive, workout or just lounging around the house trying not to eat, drink or cope your way to happiness. It was such an incredible season and was such a fun ride. It just ended in the most non-fun way possible. I’m proud of the Coogs and ready to talk about them, ready for next March…and maybe even ready to love again. It’s a new day, H-Town, let’s go.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s go, Houston! The Coogs stunned everybody by never giving up and playing their game and fighting back to a win against Duke last night. It was an incredible game and was such a once-in-a-lifetime-experience Carla and I had to wake up early to podcast. We talk all about the game (and still have Roberts locking up Flagg on repeat in our heads). We also talk Rockets to drum up even more Houston basketball excitement. But sadly, we do have to talk about the Astros 4th inning breakdown and tell you why you’re sounding like a fair weather if you’re freaking out. (It’s April, btw.) A safe place of positive Houston fans, come through to celebrate or to be told to stop hand-wringing. (We even stop by Dynamo Corner as they win their first game against LAFC.)Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

We have a video pod for you late nite after the Rockets blowout the Jazz 143-105. [Video podcast available for free on the Substack!] The young Rockets have 50 wins on the season and are locked in for at least the sixth seed this postseason! Meanwhile, our beloved Astros got swept by the Giants for the first time in years and we are once again calling for slugging from the middle of the lineup. But why isn’t Paul panicking? He breaks it down for you and previews the series that starts tomorrow versus Carlos Correa and the Twinkies. We also are happy to be showcasing the first Space Cadet Sports hat! And will be launching hats and t-shirts soon. A solid to rep the H and support the pod. Follow us on Bluesky (at)spacecadetsports.bsky.social and as always:Vamos vamos Houston!www.spacecadetsports.substack.com Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s go, H-Town! It’s a good time to be a Houston fan. The University of Houston Cougars beat Tennessee to set up a Final Four fight against Duke. Your Houston Astros won their opening series against the Mets; so on this pod we preview the series against the Giants. Paul breaks down the upcoming series pitching matchups and what to look for on offense. Also: the Houston Rockets had a spicy game. The Houston Texans are targeting specific position groups in the draft. And we even stop by Dynamo Corner to talk some futbol. I’m here for you, Houston. Download the pod and listen in traffic on your drive home. Or watch the video podcast on Substack gratis! www.spacecadetsports.substack.com Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Astros win their first series and we break down the good, the bad and the ugly on the podcast today. We also talk some Houston basketball as the UH Cougars are playing in the Great Eight and the Houston Rockets are trying to find another winning streak to make a playoff push. Torpedo bats, Spaghetti Time and lots of “calmate” on today’s podcast. Go Coogs!Vamos vamos Houston. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

It’s opening day, y’all! Top Ten Lists, memes and podcast! Oh, my. Your Houston Astros win the first game of the season against Juan Soto and the NY Mets. (And boy was Soto threatening…all the way to the last pitch, holy schnikes.) The Astros Ace Framber Valdez FRAMBOOZLED the Mets for 7 shut out innings and the Astros offense got enough timely hits to secure the game. Cam Smith made his MLB debut and got his first hit. Jose Altuve made his outfield debut and looked like he was having fun. And we can all breathe a little easier in H-Town (not because of pollen or smog) with the Astros getting an opening day win. We talk about it all to celebrate opening day!Vamos vamos AstrosSpace Cadet Sports is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

It’s official, y’all: Cam Smith is on the opening day roster and host Paul Salazar Jr shouts his opinions in the mic and let’s you know what all of this means about the Houston Astros roster and who will start in right field. We also talk about Amen Thompson and the Rockets, Nick “Cap-Save-io” and the Texans free agency and (lack of an) offensive line, and even get to the Dynamo struggles and goalie injuries. We’re here for the happy tears.Vamos vamos Houston. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

This video podcast is available on the Substack and released in audio format everywhere else. Today we talk abut the Astros City Connect 2.0 jerseys, Cam Smith’s continued dominance, Jose Altuve the left fielder and some position battles. We also get to the Rockets being EN FUEGO and the Texans making moves. And of course we check in with soccer in H-Town too. The UH Cougars are making some noise this March, let’s go Houston!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

This video podcast is available on the Substack, y’all! On this special “breaking news” pod we talk about the leaked images of the Houston Astros City Connect jerseys. We talk about the commentary around the leak and give our fashion hot takes on our feelings on the looks the boys will be serving this year. Check out this special episode and let me know how y’all are feeling about the Stros look. Video episode available at: spacecadetsports.substack.comVamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Texans have been busy trading away last year’s offensive line. Tunsil and Green have been traded and Mason released. We break down all of the Texans moves so far and try to sort out what it means and why you should trust the process. We also go back to Dynamo Corner to discuss the other orange team in town, talk Rockets injuries and double big lineups, and even discuss Cam Smith and Jose Altuve before we wrap up the pod. There was so much to talk about already we decided to get a jump on this week’s pod! Apologies and shout out to Mr. Sheppard. lolVamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A day late, but I didn’t forget you mate. Today we lead with Dynamo Corner! There’s no other time to give love to the forgotten child of Houston sports as the Dynamo’s season has just begun. We then talk about the Houston Rockets ending their losing streak and hopefully getting back on the right track. And of course we have to talk Cam Smith and his potential to make the opening day roster. Does the Christian Walker injury open the door? Let’s get to it.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Cam Smith is getting off to a hot start for the Houston Astros and some fans are already buying his jersey. I gotta admit, we’re excited about him too here at the podcast but what does it mean for this season? Space Cadet and host Paul Salazar Jr breaks down his take on Mr. Smith and looks into the future all the way to the year 2000 to make an opening day lineup prediction. We also check in with our Rockets and Texans. And even stop by Dynamo Corner. Cam Smith is here to give us all hope, y’all!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Spring Training and baseball are just a couple days away, Astros fans! This month we went on a positional deep dive with your Houston Astros and now we give a look at the team as a whole and the FanGraphs projections as we attempt our own (unscientific) win projections. Baseball is almost here folks! Get ready for the season with us here at the Space Cadet Sports PodcastVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Space Cadet Sports host Paul Salazar Jr finishes breaking down the Astros spring training roster by discussing the starting pitching options. And yesterday Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox to play 2B for 3 years and 120 million. We talk about it and all of the potential starting pitching options as we lead up to finish up our spring preview. The Astros starters once again look like a decent bunch of pitchers that were undervalued. How are you feeling about them? Because we think the group looks solid.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Get ready y’all because there are a lot of names to get through as we look at the Spring Training roster and have finally gotten to pitching! We take a look at the last positional group: the catchers and start projecting the depth chart for the relievers in the Built For This era. Also of note, as of the editing of this podcast the Astros have re-signed outfielder Ben Gamel. They have a veteran to compete for some playing time and have a nice lefty bat off the bench. Buckle in folks because we have a lot of pitchers to get to (and many of them might factor in to pitch this season)!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Since we’ve announced we’re going to preview the Astros Spring Training roster the Astros roster has been in flux! Since just last week the Astros have traded RHP Ryan Pressly and are in negotiations with 3B Alex Bregman and IF Jorge Polanco. So of course, this makes it the perfect time to breakdown the Astros infield going into Spring Training. But folks, the infield is looking good. Let’s take a look at the projected infield. P.S. I didn’t really talk too much about the non-roster invitees because most of the attention is on how the pros shake out. But we are excited to see Brice Matthews and Cam Smith this year as well as Jesus Bastidas, Tommy Sacco Jr and Zack Short; even if they are all even more of long shots to make the team with another veteran potentially joining the roster. Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Right after I posted my Astros outfielders podcast episode the world blew up with news about a story that I felt was fake: potential left fielder Jose Altuve. Per Chandler Rome and Bob Nightengale, the Astros have been pushing to resign Bregman. They have also been pushing to find a trade partner for Ryan Pressly to help create cap space to sign Bregman. However, the stumbling block is, firstly: Press has a no-trade-clause. Whatever trade the Astros can dream up can be squashed if Press doesn’t want to go. That’s what he negotiated for. You can’t hate that. And secondly: if we re-sign Bregman that puts the newly signed replacement, Issac Paredes, in a tough spot. To help solve this dilemma Astros 2nd baseman Jose Altuve has declared that he’ll move to left if that means Bregman is back on the team. While this seems like some click-bait type mess there are real journalists reporting it and the players are the sources. Will the Astros be able to pull this off? I was highly uncertain last night, but today I see the path…even if it is an unlikely one. Like the kid in Angels In The Outfield would say, “it could happen.” While not highly probable, I can see Bregman forcing Boras to take the deal. And if, IF, the trade is right I can see Ryan Pressly with a new team. But honestly, I say you do the deal either way. Even if Press doesn’t want to go. Here’s hoping, Houston. It could happen. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

It was snowing in Houston but it’s spring in our hearts here at the podcast. Kicking off our Spring Training Preview here at Space Cadet with the outfielders. The Astros outfield will look different in 2025 with the subtraction of King Tuck. We take a look at the outfielders on the roster and project a depth chart and Paul even tries his hand at making a bold prediction. Let’s get into Astros nerds.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Texans have a tough game against the KC Chiefs and are bounced from the playoffs. We go over what happened and the key stats of the game and try to remain optimistic in these trying times. Is it just toxic positivity or is there still some happiness in the future for Houston. Let’s get into to it.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Texans have found themselves in a new and interesting position…secretly being cheered on by the masses. How are we feeling about the Texans going up against the Chiefs to see if they can advance farther than they’ve ever gone? Let’s get into it. We also talk about the surging Houston Rockets who are in the middle of their season. And finally, we look at the Houston Astros and their roster moves and Alex Bregman and where he could potentially end up. Let’s talk all about Houston sports, H-Town! Vamos vamos Texans! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Texans win their wild card match-up against the Los Angeles Chargers in decisive fashion. [Rex Ryan is having a tough one on social media.] We give a quick reaction podcast to the game and talk through some stats, quick-reaction breakdown the game and look to some keys to success in the next round. Let’s get to it, H-Town!Vamos vamos Houston!If you have been affected by the Southern California wildfires and need help, please reach out and I can direct you to resources you may need.If you would like to donate to a local charity that can bring quick relief to local residents, please reach out and I can direct you to causes you can support. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe