Beyond the Diamond - A Houston Astros Baseball Podcast

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back talking Astros Baseball! 2 Immaculate innings and how good are the Astros really? Do they need to make some trades at the deadline? Listen and find out! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PRESENTED BY Texadelphia.com Noah and Garrett fill in for Dez and join Brian at Texadelphia to talk Astros baseball, Juan Soto, Katie Nolan, and something called "Caveman Energy" Video version out on our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryne Stanek joins Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) to talk about life with his newborn baby & balancing that with pitching in the World Series. They also discuss his playing days at Arkansas, being the "Tommy John" of the Baseball "Opener", and how much of a nerd he is when he's not playing baseball Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more abo...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk with Astros Superstar OF Kyle Tucker. They talk about the hype of being a top prospect, what to do when you get in a slump, & why Michael Brantley calls him Mr. Hypothetical Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) join up for a little therapy session to talk through the events of the 2021 World Series where the Astros fell just short of a title. What went wrong? What went right? Will Brian dance for ladies' night? Listen to find out! This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! e...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk with the legendary Brent Strom! They talk about the Astros "Next man up" mentality, filling in the hole left after Lance McCullers' injury. They discuss today's analytics and how Strommy and the team pairs those analytics with the 'gut' feeling. Also a little discussion about Blackjack in the middle of all of it! This episode is spo...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) sit down with Braves Ashland (@BravesAshland), host of the Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere Podcast, and Braves Twitter fame. They discuss Games 1 & 2, what went right and what went wrong for each team. Then they talk about what each team needs to do to win in Atlanta. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their si...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Astros making it to their 3rd World Series in the past 5 years! They preview the matchup with the Braves and give their keys to victory. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Chann...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Games 1 & 2, the Astros pitching issues and what needs to happen to turn it around, and Kiké Hernandez being impossible to get out Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Roster and predictions amid the rumors that Lance McCullers Jr might be hurt and out for the ALCS, as well as take questions from Twitter Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) celebrate the Astros making it to their 5TH STRAIGHT ALCS in the Golden Age of Astros baseball! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are here to talk! And Dusty Baker said LET 'EM TALK! They discuss Games 1-3 of the ALDS and all the drama surrounding Game 3 Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(ZOOM INTERVIEW - BE AWARE OF SOME AUDIO ISSUES) Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by 2017 World Series Champion Josh Reddick! They discuss everything from grinding High School baseball to getting drafted and becoming a 10-Year MLB Veteran. Josh talks about the hostility of a road playoff crowd, and how awesome it is to have the fans in Houston have your back...

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) of Fox Sports Flippin Bats Podcast (@FlippinBatsPod) to discuss every playoff matchup and how they think each series will go! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) discuss the upcoming last 3 series of the season, and who should and should not be on the Astros playoff roster depending on who the opposing team is. Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back! They discuss the things the Astros need to take care of to secure the right playoff spot. They also discuss how the playoff rotation is shaping up and what order they would put the starters in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the increasing clarity to them that Jim Crane needs to bank up the Brinks truck and pay Carlos Correa whatever he wants. They also talk the Series Sweep phobia the Astros have, and are the Dog Days Of Summer finally coming to an end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the lack of urgency and "Spark" for the Astros in the last few weeks. How panicked should we be? Will they get back on track? When you phrase questions in a summary like this, do you always have to have 3 examples? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the embarrassing series loss to the Twins, what the Astros need to improve on to start beating Sub .500 teams, and preview the Rockies & Angels upcoming series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the wild 2021 MLB Trade Deadline, Tony LaRussa doing Tony LaRussa things, and the series all of LA has been waiting for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about an Arlington sweep, and have a great time just being bros with Tyler Ivey for almost an hour. They also talk about some trade speculation with the Trade Deadline approaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about Tuve's massive walk-off bomb, the statement of a 1st half from the Astros, favorite baseball movies, & keys for the Astros to make a strong 2nd half/playoff push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the All-Star Rosters, who was snubbed, this upcoming week against OAK & NYY, and Carlos Correa's future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the curse that is AJ Hinch against the Astros. What can be done about this bullpen? And we dive into all the juicy details of what Evan Gattis says about the 2017 Scandal on our Apollo Podcast Network sibling podcast "Stros Across The Globe" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the JUGGERNAUT that is the 2021 Houston Astros, as well as the new rules around checking pitchers for substances and hypocrisy around creating in baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices