Ice Box Insiders | Houston Astros Podcast

The Astros are still alive. Michael Schwab and Jackson Adams discuss Hunter Brown’s return, Jordan Alvarez’s incredible June, Josh Hader’s impact on the bullpen, trade deadline rumors, and whether Houston can climb back into the AL West race. If you’ve been frustrated by the Astros’ season, this episode is your reminder not to lose hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

The Astros did something Wednesday night they hadn’t done all season. Not once. Josh Hader is back. Hunter Brown is coming. The pitching staff that buried this team might be the thing that saves it. June isn’t optional. We break down the comeback, the returning arms, and what this month has to look like if the Astros want to stay alive. The window is small. The clock is ticking. This is a public e...

One night, history. The next, a disaster. Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined for the 18th no-hitter in Astros franchise history, a stunning 9-0 gem against the Rangers with Santa making his MLB debut. Then Houston turned around and gave up 8 runs in the first inning. Classic 2026 Astros. Sitting at 24-32, it’ll take a strong June to keep any playoff hopes alive. Jackson and Mic...

Carlos Correa is out for the season with a torn tendon in his left ankle, and Michael and Jackson are processing it live. They break down what losing Correa’s bat, leadership, and defense really means. Then zoom out on why the 15-23 record isn’t as catastrophic as it looks in the league’s most wide-open AL West. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Jackson flies solo for Episode 7 with one thing on his mind: Yordan Alvarez. Leading the American League in batting average (.347), hits, RBIs, home runs (11), OPS (1.245), and total bases, Yordan is on pace for a Triple Crown and running away with the AL MVP conversation -- and Jackson makes the case for why anyone suggesting a trade can take that take somewhere else. Beyond Yordan, Jackson recap...

The vibes are high at Daikin Park. Michael Schwab and Jackson Adams break down the Houston Astros two-game winning streak after one of the ugliest road trips in many years. The offense looks like the elite unit Astros fans expected, but the pitching staff is in crisis mode. Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier, and Tatsuya Imai are all dealing with injuries, and Michael and Jackson dig into what may be c...

The Astros are 6-7 with a 6.06 ERA and the takes are getting hot. But before you panic, Michael and Jackson bring the data. From expected ERA to BABIP to poorly hit balls that keep finding grass, the numbers tell a very different story than the box score. Hunter Brown is on the IL, the Mariners series is next, and Yordan Alvarez is carrying this offense on his back. The case for patience is strong...

The golden age isn’t over. The Astros offense has come alive, and it’s starting to feel like the dynasty years are back in full swing. Hunter Brown and Lance McCullers held it down on the mound, but Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve are the reason this team looks dangerous again. Altuve and Yordan MVP level. We break it all down on this week’s Ice Box Insiders. This is a public episode. If you would...

The 2026 Houston Astros season is here, and Ice Box Insiders is ready. Michael Schwab and Jackson Adams break down a spring training that flew under the radar, with an 11-14 record that masked a 3.51 ERA, second-best in all of baseball and drawing real comparisons to the 2022 World Series run. With a revamped rotation led by Hunter Brown, a loaded lineup featuring Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Correa, Jo...

Opening Day is one week away and the Houston Astros are ready. In Episode 2 of Ice Box Insiders, Michael Schwab and Jackson Adams break down everything Astros fans need to know heading into the 2026 MLB season. The pitching rotation is looking dominant and we dig into what the starting staff could look like and why this group has us excited. Plus, Joey Loperfido is turning heads in spring training...

This is episode 1 of our brand new ALL ASTROS podcast! In this episode we talk about the Astros spring training and how they’ve performed in West Palm Beach, the team’s injuries, roster moves, and more! Plus.. pitching looks good. Subscribe: Apple: Subscribe here! Spotify: Subscribe here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

Howdy! Welcome to Ice Box Insiders, a weekly Astros podcast hosted by Michael Schwab and Jackson Adams. We are here to talk all things Astros and can’t wait to share news, insights, inside information and exclusive interviews. Find Ice Box Insiders on all your favorite podcast channels. Apple: Subscribe here! Spotify: Subscribe here! Go Astros! This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...