
The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show
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Houston Astros Sign 1B Christian Walker
Cranston, why are you crying? A long week of news for Houston Astros fans as we see a pair of new corner infielders added to the team with the expectation that Alex Bregman will be wearing another uniform next season. We talk about our emotions and logic and try to find the happy medium between the two. How are you feeling about it H-town? Where will Bregman end up? Will the Astros get some outfield help? Let me know…Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks - NFL Week 16
Paulie the Geek is back to make his picks! (And recap the last couple of weeks since he took a hiatus). He makes a Paul’s Pick of the Week lock and a Carla’s Dawg of the Week pick to make sure this is still a sports/comedy podcast. We talk Texans, we talk Rockets and we try not to get too worked up to talk some Astros! Come for the picks, stay for the nit-picks! And as always:Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Houston Sports State of The Union
Hey y’all! Ya boy is back and better than ever! After a brief hiatus Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, is back to check in with the Houston Astros. Can’t believe Kyle Tucker is gone. The Texans. We won the division, but can this team prove it? And The Rockets. Celebrating some success for once is nice. Let’s check-in and see how we’re feeling today, H-Town! And as always:Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 12!
Paul failed to get double digit wins last week, in fact—he barely even wants to talk about it. But, we look back at our picks this year and try to look ahead to make picks for NFL Week 12. Paul also talks about the Texans smacking the Cowboys around, the Rockets finally lifting off and the Astros feeling a bit of a chill. Plus, Tim Howard, soap-boxes, and much much more!Vamos vamos Houston! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 11!
Paul is officially 101-65 on the season and is celebrating his triple digits in week 10! Can this “success” continue? Let’s find out as your favorite Houston sports nerd picks the winners for week 11. We also talk Texans, Rockets and your Houston Astros. Can Carla and Carla’s Dawg of The Week continue to make great picks? Check the podcast out now!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 10!
Even a 12-3 record in week 9 can’t keep Paul’s frustration at bay, but we give it an honest shot in this podcast as Paul runs down a whole wild week’s worth of information. We stick to sports with looking back to a good week 9, make our picks for week 10, go over the Astros roster moves (bye Urquidy), talk Texans (what happened to this offense), look back on the Rockets move up the power rankings (but is it an over-reaction) and close out the Dynamo season. The future is looking a little bleak, but what can we do about it? Let’s talk about it! Remember to 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

Paul’s Picks - NFL Week 9! Happy Halloween
Your Houston Texans are playing a haunted New York Jets tonight on Thursday Night Football. Paul looks back at last week’s picks to see what he got wrong and tries to make picks for the upcoming week! He talks Texans, Dynamo, Rockets, and even a little World Series. What’s more terrifying this Halloween than to hear a comedian make NFL picks?! Trick or treat, y’all!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Houston Texans Win with guest Joe Jacobs
We’ve been wanting guests on the pod and we’re happy to say we finally have a guest on the pod! Joe stops by to talk lots of football and baseball as well. Is there more beef on the UT line? Can the Texans take a step forward? And what is the future at first base for the Houston Astros. Lots of questions and hopefully lots of answers on the pod today as we discuss all the sports we can. Call in and leave a voicemail at speakpipe or reach out on social media with your takes!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 8! (And Rockets start their season with a shrug)
Welp, I missed the podcast yesterday; but at least I can sleep well knowing I would have picked Minnesota anyway…Today we look at the rest of the NFL week to see how Paul picks ‘em. Come for the picks, stay for the hilariously bad picks. We recap our picks (including Paul’s Pick & Carla’s Dawg of the Week) from last week, talk about the Houston Rockets, the WNBA, stop by Dynamo Corner for some playoff MLS talk, and more!Vamos Vamos Rockets Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Houston Texans Lose to Packers In Close Game
I said it was going to be a back-and-forth game that one of the teams would win by a field goal…I just picked the wrong team. So close, but also an expected hard fought game in Green Bay. Paul talks about his biggest frustrations in the game and what the Texans coaches will undoubtedly be focused on for the upcoming weeks: pass protection and offensive line play. We also briefly talk about the fact that baseball season is still going on, apparently. Swing by to improve your week, H-Town!Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 7!
Finally the favorites decided to make a week easy for all of us, so congrats to everyone for having a decent week. What do we do though? Keep picking chalk or trying to get funky with it and zig where people are zagging? Paul picks the winners for the upcoming week, projects how the Texans will play on Sunday, takes a trip to Dynamo Corner, talks some WNBA and starts to kick off some Rockets talk! Come get your picks and Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Texans Win For First Time in New England!
Your Houston Texans are making history and going streaking! We talk about the success of the Texans in the game. The running game, the swarming defense, the all around good game. And we get into Mario Edwards Jr and Cam Akers. Let’s get into it, H-Town!Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks - NFL Week 6
Putting the receipts out there again, fam. Let’s look back at how Paul’s picks did last week and Carla and I look at the lines for week 6 and pick our winners. If you’re looking to have be tied for 3rd in your laid-back friends league, you’ve come to the right place. We talk some football, fantasy football and look ahead to the Texans playing the Patriots this upcoming Sunday! Let’s get to it, H-Town.Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Texans Beat Bills in H-Town
Your Houston Texans put on a show Sunday and beat Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at home, in their new H-Town kits. The Texans are trying to show that they are not just a team of false starts and penalties and can focus up to not beat themselves. Ka’imi Fairbairn is now your Houston Texans all time leading scorer. Let’s talk about the game when we’re still feeling excited about it and we’ll go a little deeper later when we check in with pick ‘em and fantasy!Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks: NFL Week 5!
It’s officially football season on the podcast now, folks! So let’s look at how we did with our NFL Week 4 picks and check in with our gut to see who we think will win in Week 5. We also talk Texans and look ahead to their game against the Bills, serving looks, being in our emotions and even take a break and stop by Dynamo Corner. How are your picks doing? Me? I’m 36-28 on the season and looking to boost that win column.Let me know how your picks are doing by leaving a voicemail here!Vamos Vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Bullpen Falters As Tigers Take Game 2
Your Houston Astros season ends early with another home loss in the playoffs. This time the villains are A.J. Hinch and the most random team from Detroit. Paul breaks down one last game for you this season as he tries to explain what happened. The Astros have been so dominant but playoff baseball isn’t for the weak or fairweather, this loss hurts but there is no reason to sound any kind of alarm and say it’s all over. The off-season is sure to bring some change and the Astros are still lined-up to compete for next season. Stay tuned for some more podcasts to recap your Astros this season as now we will have a lot more time on our hands. Remember, the trolls are out. If you see a troll: remember their lives are very sad and the only way they can come close to being happy is by being hateful. Feel bad for them but don’t feed ‘em. You have enough hardware to not stress about their baseball takes that they are too dumb to have themselves. Be the best that you can be. Keep you head up, kid.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Familiar Face Spoils Astros Wild Card Game 1
The Astros rallied late and were able to avoid a shutout, but weren’t able to score enough runs to win the game. Dropping the game to a dominant Tarik Skubal who pitched a shutout through the 6th inning. Framber struggled but the bullpen was solid. But the Astros offense was unable to come through until the 9th inning. Let’s recap this game and talk about why I’m actually optimistic that the Astros win the game tomorrow to push the series to a third game!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Almost Sweep Guardians In Last Series of Regular Season
The Houston Astros and Justin Verlander take one last show on the road this season as they go to Cleveland, take two games and decide to call it a season. We discuss some roster moves, the games in Cleveland and then look ahead to the Wild Card series against the Motor City Kitties. Tarik Skubal is not the brand of an old chewing tobacco and is actually the AL Triple Crown winner leading the AL pitchers in wins, strikeouts and ERA. He is the obvious winner of this year’s Cy Young Award and will be who A.J. Hinch and the Detroit Tigers bet their playoff life on. As the Astros prepare to face-off against Hinch, Skubal and the Tiger Kings, we join them here at the pod today. Check it out!Have a “take” you want on the pod or just wanna vent about something? Leave a voicemail here.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks: NFL Week 4/Astros Drop Series Against Seattle/WNBA Check-in
Astros lose a series but win the west, so we can’t be that upset. Paul goes back to last week to eat some humble pie on his 6-10 performance and tries to focus up. Astros baseball, Paul sings a parody song for Arlington, NFL picks and lines, Texans frustration, Dynamo corner and WNBA playoffs on this last Astros Off Day Goof Off of the season!Wanna leave the podcast a voicemail? Click here!Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Clinch 8th Straight Playoff Berth/4th Straight AL West Champ Title
Your Houston Astros are the AL West Champion yet again and the haters are in shambles as the team continues to dominate. In a poetic game, the Astros outlast the Mariners as they have solid starting pitching, bullpen relief and blast 3 homers en route to taking the crown again. The Astros may be inevitable to all the haters, but I’ve seen a team that has adjusted and fought their way back into contention. A team that has found their way again, and right in time for playoff baseball. Enjoy the pod, Houston! We get to be spoiled by another year of playoff baseball!Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Magic Number: 2/Texans Lose In Minnesota
The Houston Astros take a series against the LA Angels of Anaheim, but lost the Sunday matinee for the sweep. Also, the Texans have a rough rough game in Minnesota. Taking a huge L and looking sloppy against the Vikings. We recap the Astros series against the Angels, look ahead to the fight against the Mariners, recap some frustrations against the Texans (and the O-line), ask WHA HAPPENED?!, and even stop by Dynamo Corner. Stop in for the magic number, stay for the sadness! Wanna “call-in” with your take: click here!Thanks, cuz! And vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 3/Astros Drop Series To Friars
The Astros drop a series to the Padres after 3 hard fought games and only coming away with 1 win. The umps were bad, but we break down the series and talk about the Astros going forward. Then we get to Paul’s Picks for NFL week 3 and check the receipts for the season. We even stop by Dynamo Corner. That and much more on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast!How are your picks doing? Call in here!Vamos Vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Texans Beat Bears/Astros Sweep Angels
Houston sports fans everywhere are feeling alright after a big week for their teams. In this episode, Paul breaks down the Astros series versus the Angels, recaps the Texans SNF home opener, talks AL West odds, shakily discusses Astros potential playoff rotation, we ask what’s the deal with and go to Dynamo Corner. That and much more on this double stuf episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast!Wanna send in your take? Leave a voicemail here.Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Lose Series To A’s
The Astros drop two games to the A’s before taking one back to salvage the series. In this episode we recap the games in the series to see what went wrong and then what finally went right. We check back in with the Space Cadet Sports Official Houston Astros Panic Meter to see where our emotions are here at the pod, find some keys for success going forward and look ahead at the schedule. It’s crunch time y’all, go make your amends and let’s cheer on our team!Vamos Vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul’s Picks NFL Week 2!
It’s time for some more football, Texans fans! On this episode we get Paul’s Picks, Paul’s choice for pigskin pickems. We get a Paul’s Pick of The Week and a Carla’s Underdog of the week. And of course we check the receipts and look back at our week 1 picks to see how we did. And we check how Paul did in his fantasy league. That and more on this episode of the pod!Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Off-Day Goof-Off 9/9
Your Tío Paul is here to tell you to loosen up a bit and enjoy life! The Texans won and even though you’re worried about Justin Verlander, I’m here to tell you everything is gonna be alright. In this episode we talk about the umps, check in with power rankings, look ahead to a potential playoff rotation, talk about the Texans offense, have a fantasy football update, preview the Astros/A’s series and try to find the imposter! A jam-packed off-day goof-off for what ails you. Take that Monday!wanna “call-in” to the pod: click here!Vamos Vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Texans Win Week 1! Astros Win Series Against DBacks!(But Lose Today’s Game…)
It’s the beginning of the Texans season and crunch time in the Astros season. It’s a good thing Space Cadet is here for you to recap this big day in for Houston sports. In this pod Paul breaks down the Texans win at Indy, the Astros series win against the D-Backs, but also the tough-to-watch game from today, we also talk about the Dynamo so don’t say I don’t love you H-Town!, that and much more on this episode of the pod!Vamos Vamos Astros y Texans.Wanna call in to the pod? Click here! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Lose Frustrating Series To Reds
The Houston Astros are still a 97.7% change to go to the playoffs from FanGraphs, but man was this a demoralizing series sweep. Especially after the heights of sweeping the Royals. I appreciate this team keeping me humble. In this episode we talk about the series, Joe Espada’s ejection, Kyle Tucker’s return set for tomorrow?, and an appearance from Joe Mixon as we talk Texans for a bit. That and much more on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast! Wanna call-in to the pod? You can! Go to SpeakPipe to leave a messageVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Houston Texans And NFL Week 1 Preview!
It’s finally here, folks. The NFL season starts tomorrow and the Houston Texans season starts on Sunday! On today’s special episode we talk only football. Paul makes his picks for week one, picks the underdog of the week and his surest win of the week. We also talk about how excited fans are for the Houston Texans this season and Paul predicts how many wins they will have and discusses the team. You’ve heard of Jimmy The Greek…but Paulie The Geek??? Now, I’ve heard of everything…How embarrassed will Paul be about his picks? Follow along and find out! Want to call in with your take: leave a voicemail here!Vamos vamos Texans Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Kyle Tucker’s Shin Was Fractured/Off-Day Goof-Off
Dana Brown and Kyle Tucker both talk about his shin and how soon he can return. The internet angrily gets Astros news and point to how this means that they are evil. The Astros drop a game to the Reds after a sweep of the Royals. Off day goofing has never been such serious work! We also talk about JV, hopeful playoff rotations, bullpen trust rankings, Houston Texans captains and much much more. Call-in to the pod at: www.speakpipe.com/spacecadetsportsVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Take 3 Games In A Row From Royals
Don’t tell Paul Rudd, but the Astros are putting some work in against the Kansas City Royals. After three close and hard fought games, the Astros have emerged victorious and hoping to sweep a team that has playoffs written all over them. We recap today’s game and the walk-off win yesterday, JP3, defense, the goat: Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel!, Framber flirting with a no-no, Yusei dominance, speculate on September call-ups, and more on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Fight Off Royals 6-3/Say Hey to Heyward/Chasmanian Devil Sent to AAA
Woo-wee, it’s getting hot in here, y’all! The Astros have been playing some playoff bound teams lately and it’s been giving me playoff vibes. The games have felt big, the Astros (and Manager Joe Espada) are pulling out all of the stops, the AL West still isn’t won and the Astros are trying to create some distance. The dog days of summer are clearly ending and we are getting to the playoff push of September. Things are starting to get real. So it’s a good thing the Astros are finding ways to win games. We recap the game, talk about our new additions and mention the roster casualties that make room for the new names. We also get into a Bryan Abreu discussion as he is the target of many fans ire after blowing his 5th save of the season. Let’s get to it!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Drop Series But Spank Phillies In Last Game
In what was shaping up to be a bummer of a series for Astros fans, the Astros turned the page and brought a fired up offense and pitching performance into the last game against Philly to avoid a sweep. Paul recaps the series, speaks about some good performers and explains why if Justin Verlander is Optimus Prime, then he is Optimist Prime about this Houston Astros team. We then look ahead to the next series and what is happening with your Houston Astros. And yes, we did get the memo that football is right around the corner. Fret not, football heads. The end of the podcast brings the bonus of the Texans 53-man roster and talk about roster construction and the hopes of the team going forward.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Split Series vs Orioles
Well, the Astros didn’t lose a series but they also didn’t win one either. So why is Paul optimistic? We’ll get into the recap of the series and Space Cadet’s thoughts on it and we look ahead to the series coming up against Philly. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Astros podcast without talking about injuries and roster moves; so we do that too! Let’s keep seeing some competitive baseball. Mauricio Dubón would run through a wall for the Astros, would you?Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Take First Game Against O’s/Bregman Update
The Astros win a prime time game against the Orioles in a lopsided game. Besting the Orioles 6-0, the Astros are remindimg the league that they are still the Astros. However, the Astros are once again looking at injury concerns and potential roster moves to keep this high-turnover roster competition with the right mix of players needed. What’s going on with Bregman? Where did Ben Gamel come from? Do Astros fans owe the ex-manager of the Mariners a huge thanks for his Servais? All of that and more on this episode of the pod. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Don’t Have Enough Offense For Red Sox Series
You have to tip your cap to the Boston Red Sox relief pitchers because they made the Astros work and got the better of them in a series where you think the offense would have found at least one more opportunity to explode. The ‘Stros drop a series for the first time in a bit and we’re hoping this isn’t a fall back to Earth as much as it is a shake-it-off opportunity. In this episode of the pod, Paul recaps the Astros/Red Sox series, looks in on the AL West race, talks about Joe Espada’s lineups, ponders upcoming roster moves and looks ahead to the series against the Baltimore Orioles. That and more on this ep!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Best White Sox/Texans Impress In Preseason
The Astros winning streak has ended but that doesn’t mean that their winning ways have ended. While team’s playoff hopes are being dashed, the Astros are maintaining momentum to strive to live up to the high expectations fans put on them. We recap the games of the Astros/White Sox series, talk about the new inductees of the Houston Astros HOF and even talk about your Houston Texans as the preseason is almost over and football fans in Houston are frothing at the mouth. That and more on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros vs White Sox Preview/Potential Rule Changes
Welp, I’m taking a quick vacation this weekend so let’s preview the series and chat some Astros before I leave you podcast-less for the weekend. In this episode we talk about the upcoming series and the importance of maintaining momentum as we take a look at the schedule for the rest of the month. We also get into Shay Whitcomb who is poised to join the team, but as of the recording of this podcast no official move has been announced. We also briefly note the potential rule changes that are being talked about on the internet. Let’s hope these spicy bois keep streaking and as always…Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Go Streaking - Off-Day Goof-Off
The Houston Astros didn’t put the broom in the closet and swept the Rays after a dominate sweep of the Red Sox! Individual success is leading to team success and the whole drama of the trade deadline is finally blowing away as results are starting to beat emotions. We recap the Rays series, talk about the Astros return to power and what that means for their lineup, talk about the pitchers that are in need of some rest, and postulate what the Astros could do to maintain this success.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Sweep Red Sox With Power Surge
Sweep Caroline! The Houston Astros have found their power groove again and brought their big bats to Fenway Park to sweep the Red Sox and claim the top of the AL West. In today’s podcast we recap the series and talk about how the Astros were able to catch some momentum and find some power to beat a very good AL team. We then briefly talk about JV and the implications of a 6 man rotation. And talk about why GM Dana Brown is fast tracking so many prospects. Then finally look ahead to the Rays series. Check it! 🧹🧹🧹Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Off-Day Goof-Off Pod 8/8
Your Houston Astros, winner of 8 consecutive Silver Boots, are currently in 1st place of the AL West and looking to capture some momentum on their season as they head into Boston to continue their road trip. In this episode we talk about roster moves and injuries, we briefly look ahead to what little we know about the upcoming series and finally we move the Official Houston Astros Space Cadet Sports Panic Meter! See how we’re feeling about the team, see where we might be headed, let’s talk Astros baseball.Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Win Silver Boot For 8th Straight Year
A game lost off of a walk-off home run in extras, a game one out away from being a no-hitter, and a throwback Astros offensive performance to out hit another team. This series had it all, including an Astros series win to give Houston the Silver Boot for the 8th straight year. In this episode we break down the games in the series and savor the moments that gave the Astros the edge over little brother this year!Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Shut Out By Rays ‘Pen
Well, that didn’t go as planned. The Rays don’t care about buyin’ or sellin’, they’re just out here ballin’. While Ronel got hit by some tough luck, Arrighetti was hit by worse by having a 12K performance that was backed up by absolutely no run support. We talk about the Astros offense and look at Dana Brown announcing a pending roster move. Then sadly talk about pitching injuries, which has been a regular segment on this podcast. Eventually, we get to trying to look ahead to a road trip and series in Arlington. A tough go since the deadline, let’s hope a quick momentum shift is in our future.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Salvage Series vs Pirates/Trade Deadline Grade
Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, is here to talk Astros fans down after all the emotion surrounding the trade deadline. Angry Astros fans took to the internet to be reactionary, but are we making much ado about nothing? We look into what is being said about Kikuchi on the internet from other podcasters to stat-heads. What should fans expect? What is the path to success? And should we be that emotional about it? That, roster moves, the Pirates series, looking ahead to the series vs the Rays, Kikkuchi’s first start, and more on this episode of the pod!Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Trade For Yusei Kikuchi
Late Nite with Space Cadet! Astros fans everywhere are sad to see Joey Loperfido be traded away as if he were a paella-making-family member. And while, we will miss Joe Cooks here at the Space Cadet Sports Pod, we’re trying to not get in our emotions. We briefly look at the bullpen game the Astros played against Paul Skenes and the Pirates and breakdown the trade with the Blue Jays, the Canadian Astros. Welcome Yusei Kikuchi and a fond farewell to Bloss, Loperfido and Wagner.Vamos Vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Win Series Against Dodgers-Walk It Off/Drop Last Game
The Houston Astros best the Dodgers and baseball’s best villains are back. Alex Bregman walks it off in the 9th to win the series and send Dodgers fans home in tears. “At least we didn’t get swept,” they’ll tell themselves as they rock back and forth in bed wondering if the team can make it to the NCLS. Today, the ‘Stros drop a game to the Dodgers, who win behind a late scoring barrage the good guys couldn’t keep up with. We recap the games, talk some noise and look ahead to Pirates series. Let’s keep winning series and breaking hearts.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Shut Out Dodgers 5-0
And we’re back at the Space Cadet Sports podcast where the Astros win a game on the big stage of Apple TV against the LA Dodgers. A 5-0 shut out is a great way to start a series against a tough opponent. In this pod, we briefly break down the game, touch on the trade deadline and look ahead to the next two games of the series. We’ll be in touch soon to talk about the other two games this series…that I’ll have to listen to on the radio because of blackout restrictions. Can’t wait to use my imagination!Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Mid-Season Check-In
It’s been a wild two weeks for Space Cadet, Houston and the Astros; so let’s check-in with each other, shall we? The Astros are one game back from being on top of the AL West again and have a series with the Mariners to look forward to coming off the break. Where does the team stand? How have they looked and where are they going? All of that and more on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast.Vamos Vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Are Back To Winning
The Astros go into New York and make Grimace cry into his shake and the Mets go from OMG to WTF. Then go into Canada on Canada day to win a game for H-Town. This team is finally back to their winning ways and when they struggle, they are finding ways to win games. Finally, it seems like they are back to the team that we all know and love. Looking back to the last week and thinking about what joy Astros fans may have if they are able to remain consistent. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros Sweep Rockies Again/Start Heating Up
The Astros Gomber Pile the runs on early in the first game and late in the second but are able to pick up the wins to get to 500 for the first time this season. That’s enough for an Off Day Goof Off around here. Join a silly-vibe feeling host and look back at the Astros sweep and ahead to the challenge of the Grimace Mets. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe