The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

It’s a good thing this game was blacked-out where I live because I think I would have blacked-out if I had to watch the 5th inning live. The Astros are trying to get on a roll and stumbled out of the gate in the first game against the Angels at home. We recap the game, talk about Kyle Tucker and his excellent start to the season, and look at roster moves and potential roster moves. The Astros need to bounce back quick. Learn about all this and more on The Space Cadet Sports Podcast, your home for die-hard Astros fan coverage. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros win another series to gain ground in a mediocre AL West so far this season. While the Astros had a very unlucky beginning to their season, the other teams in the AL West were not able to capitalize and the Astros are slowly coming back into the fold like a horror movie monster that just doesn’t quit. We take a look at the last two games of the Astros/Brewers series, look ahead to the Astros/Angels series and talk about the impending roster additions to see how the roster could shake out and who will be starting as the team dynamics have changed since last month. Check it! And as always:Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Bust out those brooms, y’all, we’re going streaking! The Astros are shaking the dust off and returning to their winning ways. We look back at the 8-1 win in Houston yesterday and look forward to the series against the Brewers starting today. We also talk a bit about Breggy, Hunter Brown and upcoming pitching match-ups. While it is a blast to work on this silly diversion from all of our lives, I want to make sure everyone is safe out there. Shout out to the good people of Houston that are helping their neighbors and taking care of each other. I hope all y’all are safe and dry and don’t hesitate to reach out if there is any way I can connect anyone with resources they need. Love you, H-Town. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros need their starting pitching to go deep into games and Framber Valdez is just what the doctor ordered. Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, recaps yesterday’s humid game and doesn’t balk at talking about the Ronel Blanco suspension. We also get into the two trades that GM Dana Brown made in the last couple of days and the log-jam in the outfield. Lots of stuff and more on this ep! FREE RONEL BLANCO andVamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Ball don’t lie. The Astros get into a sticky situation but walk it off anyway. Ronel Blanco’s glove was checked in the top of the 4th inning and the umps decided that in the middle of his breakout season and in the middle of this game—with all the other hand and glove checks this game and season—this was the moment Blanco decided to get the competitive edge and bring a foreign substance on the field. Blanco and the Astros say that it was a mixture of sweat and rosin. Apparently, sweat and rosin-the one sticky substance the league literally gives you—on your non-pitching hand gives you a competitive advantage when pitching. While we wait for the lab to give us results and await news of suspension, Astros fans everywhere are standing behind Blanco. Let’s beat the allegations and FREE BLANCO! Besides all the drama surrounding the game, this was a dramatic game. So let’s talk baseball and not just about umpires. Also, OF Corey Julks has been traded to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Luis Rodriguez. We’ll miss you Julks. Best of luck! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Houston Astros put up a good all-around game to power past the A’s 9-3. Is this the turn around we have been looking for from Bregman? Looking at some of the blog stories from around the way and the how the Astros are playing. What do we have to look forward to? This podcaster is optimistic. Also, history is made with Julia Morales and Jenny Cavnar in the booth for the Astros and A’s respectively! Let’s Go! Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros win a series in Detroit and are looking to build on their successes. Also, what’s up with this A.I. written S.I. article? It’s basura on all sorts of levels. What does the home-stand look like and will the Astros get another day off this month? That and so much more on this episode of The Space Cadet Sports Podcast. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the pod: Space Cadet Paul Salazar Jr talks Stros. After getting beat up in the first two games of the series the Astros take a close one. A good outing by Blanco, the legend of Jon Homerton growing and hoping to build off of decent performances. That, Carla the dog, musical guest: An L.A. Helicopter and more on this episode! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros can’t seem to find a way to win and I guess we have to talk about it on this episode of the Space Cadet Sports Podcast. Usually off-days are for goof-around but we need to recap the Seattle series and look ahead to hopefully sunnier days in NY. Space Cadet, Paul Salazar also talks to Houston getting a NHL or WNBA team. Will the Astros start to solidify and fire on all cylinders? Is this what it’s like to be a baseball fan for other teams in the league?? Only time will tell. Check it out on this episode. And vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

While the Astros dug a hole for themselves, sometimes it seems like they play their best with their backs to the wall and with something to prove. In a tough and competitive series with the Guardians, the Astros have come out on top. But another challenge in the young tough arms from the Mariners is knocking on the door. The Astros hold a slight edge against the team from Arlington but this is the first time they are playing the currently leading Mariners. How did the Astros play and what do the upcoming games look like? Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr is happy to talk Astros baseball!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Space Cadet After Dark is happy to report back with a walk off win for this game recap! Joey Loperfido started, Hunter Brown started to settle in a bit before finding some struggles late, and surprise heroes Jon Singelton and Victor Caratini pick up the baton to knock in some runs. We talk about tonight’s game and Jose Abreu’s assignment in the minor leagues. While there is plenty of ground to gain, it’s good to see momentum trending upward. Keep your head up! AndVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has blasted his way through the minors and onto the Astros 40-man roster. Let’s look at the man, the myth, the legend, the paella of Joey Cooks. And while Loperfido has been brought up, there have been no other roster moves announced at the time of this podcast release. Why was the move made now and who is most likely to be sent down and taken off the 40-man? Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, is happy to speculate. We also take a look ahead to the series against the surging Cleveland Guardians. And finally we end the Paul-Brod-Pod-Ball-Blog-Off-Pod with a quick look at the college players the Houston Texans drafted. Time to get excited about this talent and look forward to the Houston teams moving forward. Let’s turn the page and unbutton one of your Abreu buttons!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Your Houston Astros gain ground by sweeping the Rockies in an epic two game series in Mexico. The pitching was solid and the offense electric. In this game recap, Space Cadet talks about todays game and brings the optimism to die hard Astros fans. Watch this pod in video form on the Substack at spacecadetsports.substack.comVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, is here for some news and humor on this day off for die-hard Astros fans. (Watch the video version of this pod on the Substack!) It’s been a rough April, but what moves were made and what do we have to look forward to this series? While there is a lot to discuss, let’s still remember who the Astros are and have been. It’s still early in the season for us spoiled Astros fans! Let’s look forward to what this team can do and build a non-toxic home for the die-hands! Share with your H-Town homies and let us know who you would have called up or send down. Enjoy the day off, go get some tacos and as always:Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros have dug themselves a hole and they are going to have to do some serious work to get back to the top of the division, but last we checked here it’s still late April. While the Astros have some issues to fix they are also frustratingly a decent team statistically and obviously were built to go to the playoffs…so what gives?! Good grief, Charlie Browns, what are we gonna do? In this episode Paul updates the official Astros Fan Panic Meter, talks about realistic first base options as the team needs to find wins and can’t cover ANY holes in the lineup as they somehow never find timely hitting. While simultaneously always finding bad luck with two strikes whether on offense or defense. Let’s all just chill a bit and not throw the baby out with the bath water. Hopefully my anti-hot takes will talk some fans back into reality. Don’t listen to all the hate when you can joke around with Space Cadet! This is the dose of serotonin for die-hard Astros fans you are looking for. Check out the video on the Substack: spacecadetsports.substack.comVamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Space Cadet, Paul Salazar Jr, steps behind the controls to try and bring sanity, peace and maybe a little reality to Astros fans. In this episode we look at the production the Astros have been getting from first base and realistic options for the Astros. We talk Jose Abreu, Jon Singelton, Joey Loperfido and even Garret Cooper. We also take a look at the Astros team stats so far this season. While this is a fan pod, we can still read the numbers on baseball reference. Looking at the numbers, it’s frustrating to see their runs/game and W-L column. Space Cadet also talks about the intangibles and emotion a bit as well. Can the Astros put all the pieces together for one game? Can pilates save my age-riddled body?? Can Space Cadet finally release the “winning” memes out of the vault??? Stay tuned, cadets.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Emergency pod alert! The Houston Texans have unveiled new looks for the first time in over 20 years. H-Town has been clamoring for more city connection with the jerseys and have now got it, imho. In this ep, Paul reacts to the 4 new designs and talks a bit about H-Town Blue.As always during the season: vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

It sure does feel like late-April to be an Astros fan. While the whole of all media is licking their chops and racking up views and clicks by ranting about the Astros being done forever and will be shot out into space if they lose another game, it isn’t quite that bad. So here’s a look at what happened. What happened poorly and what has been happening decently. Space Cadet then looks ahead to Chicago and Wrigley Field to see what the pitching matchups are looking like. And a couple of keys to success! Keep your head up, son!Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Verlander is back, baby! The ace stepped up big to play stopper and stopped the Astros losing streak at 3. In this episode Space Cadet briefly recaps the fame and talks about the almost pitch perfect pitching game plan and base running.https://www.spacecadetsports.substack.com Reach out on social media @spacecadetsports or @paulsalazarjr! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

The Astros and the fans could all use a day off. In this episode Paul zips up his hazmat suit and jumps into the comments section to see what y’all are saying. We talk starting pitching, the Astros window being open and training to make your dreams come true! We then try to turn the page and look forward to the upcoming road trip and series in D.C. Keep your head up.www.spacecadetsports.substack.comVamos Vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the pod we break down the results the starting pitching and middle relief gave us this series. Solid middle relief has made all the bloggers flip the script as to what we were expecting from this team this season. We also discuss backup 1B for the Astros and a couple of teams in the league for comparison. What can be done about the 1B position? And Space Cadet goes off on body language experts and defends Joe Espada and says be wary of people that profit off of telling you to panic. Why listen to anyone telling you to panic in the first place? Let’s keep our heads up, Astros Fans.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we talk the state of the Astros, speak to the Dana Brown pitching carousel, missing Maldy, touch on first base woes, defend Joey Espada and look positively towards the rest of the year.The pod came out way later than expected because we had to he the producer, Carla the dog with a tummy ache. She’s doing well now, sorry for the delay. Keep in mind this was made before the outcome of todays game. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

On the day after the Astros win a series against the team from Arlington and go up on them for the season 4-3, it sure seems like a lot of people are down on the Astros. In this episode of the podcast Space Cadet recaps the series win and looks at the larger trends perhaps setting in for the Astros. We talk a hot offense. We talk solid middle relief pitching and a struggling starting squad. Why we shouldn’t have to always listen to doomer takes from the national media. And how that can lead to a spoiled/toxic fandom. Things are trending upward and we can be excited about Mr. Clean, Yanier Díaz. Lastly, we take a look ahead at the upcoming series that will surely be a challenge to this Astros team. The Atlanta Braves are good on paper and are looking to put up a fight. What BIG questions does Space Cadet have before the series? Let’s remember that we chose to be fans and it’s supposed to be a joy and fun. Let’s not become spoiled, angry fans that resemble NY…Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

It’s the season of sacrificial lambs for the Astros I guess…J.P. had a tough outing and had to stay on the mound to try to limit the amount of innings the ‘pen would need to pitch tonight. 4 innings was the best he could do. And while the Astros offense was improved and looking to bounce back, they couldn’t muster enough runs to put them over the top in Houston. I can’t wait for this to end. Come back JV. Come back Framber. I blame the eclipse for this because it feels like the world is over.The Astros will return in: Let’s Go Win Some Baseball Games At Home.Vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

No time, no pod, Space Cadets. This could have been a double episode special with all of the transactions and events of last week. So in this episode Paul attempts to talk at double speed to be able to quickly speak to the sadness of today’s game in KC (13-3 loss and a sweep) and look at the pitching woes and the the lack of hitting with RISP. It’s tough when even the wind is being a hater, y’all. But all that aside we are turning the page and looking forward to how the Astros can get back to their winning baseball ways. Keep your head up!Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul is back to recap the Astros/Blue Jays game to close the series. Cristian Javier continues his strong start. Yordan haunts Chris Bassit’s nightmares and crushes baseballs. Paul talks the about the relief pitching options the Astros use in blow-out games. And we gotta give Yanier Diaz his flowers for this series. Plus a Grae Kessinger sighting!Then we begin to project the starters for the upcoming series in Arlington. Time to get ready for some more playoff type baseball!Paul is going out of town for a bit and we’ll be going to a more regular posting schedule after the glorious first week and intro to the pod!Vamos Vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

In this special episode of the pod, Paul sits down to talk a little bit of history. No-hitter history to be precise. Going back to 2019 Space Cadet goes through some good memories!Paul is about to go out of town for a bit and video podcasts will be sporadic at best so this is a little treat until the vids are back!Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

After what can only be described as a God-forsaken beginning to the season for the Houston Astros, they are happy to turn the page and get the first win of the season with style. Ronel Blanco shows up “out-of-nowhere” and right when we need him to stop the bleeding and go deep into the game, in fact he went so deep the Astros didn’t need to use any other pitcher. AND the Astros hit 5 home runs and scored 10 to really solidify that they don’t even remember the word yesterday.To celebrate that AND new subscribers I am secretly launching Late Nite W/Sports Cadet to-nite! This podcast will be a late-after-game reaction video podcast that will be considered a premium for subscribers and will go behind the paywall! It will be a little more ridiculous I’d imagine because I’ll always have little prep time and it will be recorded late, when I’m nice and crazy. Now that we have a single win under our belts I can truly say how excited I am for this season and what we can do with this little blog that could!Space Cadet Sports is a small operation so please subscribe if you’re here. Comment to let me know what you think! Share with fellow Astros fans that you think would want this in their lives! And if you are a super fan please rate and review us and consider donating to keep us afloat. Thanks for listening and supporting and vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Good Afternoon Astros fans! The Astros golden era is over…April Fools! It’s just some awful March baseball we’re leaving the the rear view. Space Cadet Sports is excited to have it’s first video podcast and will hopefully do more during the season. Paul learns not only how hard it is to sports podcast but to video broadcast at the same time! Hurray for learning in the beginning of the season to make sure the middle and end are solid…Paul recaps the game, talks about Manager Joe Espada’s comments after the game and goes through his own recap of the series and what he would like to see going forward. Finally it ends with a little game/series preview of the upcoming games Toronto. Subscribe, Like, Rate and Review. We’d like to hear from you! Keep your head up, son! And vamos vamos Astros. Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

A tough game to watch and Paul missing the second half of the game makes for a tough recap. 😅 As we iron out the kinks in the podcast we hope the Astros iron out the kinks in their middle relief! Paul recaps the game, talks about his hate/respect for Juan Soto and tries to pry new Astros fans hand off of the panic button. Hopefully the games and the episodes start getting better soon. lol…Subscribe, like, rate and review! Follow Paul on all social media @paulsalazarjr and vamos vamos Astros! #Relentless Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Paul stumbles out of the gate and Carla, the dog, is not happy. They recap game 2 of the season…briefly and speak to some issues and try to throw some reason and positivity your way after a tough start. But don’t worry we also talk what the team might need for success going forward and smack-talk. Luckily for us, there’s still plenty of baseball left to be played. Self-nuerolize and go to sleep. Time to be relentless.Subscribe! Comment! Like! Share! Catch me on social media @paulsalazarjr Vamos vamos Astros! Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the first episode of The Space Cadet Sports Podcast!Figuring out how to podcast (and how to podcast on Substack ) is a bit of a learning curve so please pardon my dust as I figure out a way to do this more efficiently! It’s just baseball season so the show must go on if I want to talk Astros baseball this season! Please reach out and let me know what you like or would like to see/hear more of in the podcast. I’m also open to suggestions, just be polite. We are always polite around here, y’all. Reach out on social media @paulsalazarjr While the season didn’t exactly start off the way I wanted it to, I’m glad for the return of Astros baseball! Please, subscribe, like and share! besos.Let’s go be Relentless Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe