Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros

Houston Astros rotation unravels as injuries mount—can MLB’s top offense keep the season afloat? Tetsuya Imai’s arm fatigue scare, Cody Bolton’s struggles after injury, and an ailing bullpen put the Astros’ pitching depth in crisis, despite sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith powering the lineup. With seven straight losses and an MLB-worst 6.49 ERA, is it time to call up arms from Sugar Land or...

The Houston Astros horrible run continues as they fell to the Seattle Mariners again on Sunday. Michael Connor breaks down the loss on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to lea...

Michael Connor breaks down the second game of the series between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners on the Locked On Astros Postcast. #astros #houston #houstonastros #josealtuve #carloscorrea #yordanalvarez #camsmith #christianwalker #tatsuyaimai #joshhader #isaacparedes #baseball #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #texas #astrosbaseball #sports Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s t...

Houston Astros' once-vaunted pitching staff unravels as injuries mount—can Dana Brown’s added depth save their season? Christian Javier and Hunter Brown are both sidelined with matching shoulder strains, forcing Lance McCullers and Mike Burrows into bigger roles while the bullpen gets stretched thin. The Astros’ ERA ranks near the bottom of MLB, walks and WHIP numbers are soaring, and a revolving...

Houston Astros brace for a pivotal AL West showdown as Tatsuya Imai and Lance McCullers Jr. aim to snap the team’s losing streak against the struggling Seattle Mariners. With pitching depth under scrutiny and the Mariners’ Logan Gilbert and George Kirby looming later in the series, can Houston’s starters set the tone early and reclaim momentum? Speaker A breaks down the Astros’ offensive resurgenc...

The Houston Astros are facing early-season adversity after dropping consecutive series to the Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics, raising serious concerns about the team’s depth, pitching stability, and contender status in 2026. In this episode of Locked On Astros, we break down a disappointing road trip in Colorado, including a sweep at Coors Field that highlighted major pitching issues and i...

The pitching issue is not going away for the Houston Astros, and the bats did nothing to help the club on Tuesday as they dropped another one to the Colorado Rockies, their third straight loss overall. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio,...

Houston Astros’ offense surges to the top of MLB leaderboards, but mounting pitching woes threaten their playoff hopes. With Hunter Brown sidelined by a grade 2 shoulder strain, can the Astros’ battered rotation—and a shaky bullpen—hold the line long enough for the bats to carry them? Eric Huysman spotlights key injury updates, rotation uncertainties, and why the patience with Christian Walker is...

Houston Astros light up the scoreboard but can’t plug the leaks on the mound. Are the bats masking a deeper problem for this playoff juggernaut? Brett Chancey breaks down the Astros’ explosive offense, spotlighting Jose Altuve’s 2,400th hit, Cam Smith’s monster home run, and Yordan Alvarez’s Player of the Week form. But recurring pitching woes—highlighted by Cody Bolton’s short outing and Ryan Wei...

Pitching issues have been the theme so far this season for the Houston Astros and that theme continued on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built f...

Michael Connor breaks down the final game of the series between the Houston Astros and the Athletics on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s co...

Houston Astros’ bullpen woes reach critical mass as Hunter Brown lands on the IL and Brian Abreu struggles in the closer role. Despite an explosive offense powered by Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and rookie Cam Smith, Houston’s pitching cracks are impossible to ignore. With the bullpen blowing another late lead and new faces like Cody Bolton stepping in, is a rotation shake-up enough to steady the...

Houston Astros crush Oakland Athletics as Tatsuya Imai dazzles, setting the tone with 5 1/3 innings of scoreless, nine-strikeout baseball. The Astros’ offense turned up the pressure, recording 18 hits and 13 walks in a dominant 11-0 rout. With Christian Walker and Cam Smith launching solo home runs and Yordan Alvarez racking up four walks and an RBI, the lineup showcased relentless depth and disci...

The Houston Astros got smoked by the Athletics in their first road game of the season. Michael Connor breaks it down on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://Turbo...

Houston Astros eye an early-season statement as they aim to overpower the struggling Oakland Athletics and silence the critics in ESPN's power rankings. Christian Javier, Tatsuya Imai, and Lance McCullers headline a pitching staff under pressure, while Yordan Alvarez's hot bat continues to drive the Astros’ explosive offense. Can Houston’s new approach at the plate—marked by patience and increased...

The Houston Astros offense is showing a major identity shift early in the 2026 season, and it’s changing everything. In today’s Locked On Astros, we break down how Houston’s rise to 2nd in MLB in pitches seen (933) and the jump to 3.90 pitches per at-bat is proof this lineup is becoming more patient, selective, and dangerous. We dive into the huge drop in swing rate from 36.5% in 2025 to 31.8% in...

Everything was clicking for the Houston Astros on Wednesday as they did it at the plate and on the mound again, finishing off a sweep of the Boston Red Sox. Michael Connor breaks down the win on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and...

Hunter Brown is dealing against the Red Sox and closing in on 600 career strikeouts — but the real story is how he got here. We break down the incredible turnaround that took Brown from a 5 ERA puzzle to a legit top-5 AL pitcher, including the advice from Alex Bregman that changed everything and the mindset lessons from his childhood idol Justin Verlander. Plus, Yordan Alvarez is healthy and his S...

The Houston Astros are heading into Opening Day with more questions than usual, and the answers are coming fast. Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is racing to prove his fractured fingertip is behind him after a strong Tuesday night exhibition, with manager Joe Espada ready to make the call on whether the 2022 World Series MVP suits up for Thursday's opener against the Angels or starts the season on the...

The Houston Astros are scorching hot at the plate and they picked up their fourth straight win on Tuesday as they took down the Boston Red Sox. Michael Connor discusses the win on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all bui...

Lance McCullers Jr. delivers a dominant outing and looks like the Astros’ most reliable starter early in 2026. We break down his pitch mix changes, the rotation struggles behind him, a power surge from Yordan Alvarez and Brice Matthews, and what Christian Walker brings to the lineup. Plus, should we be concerned about Bryan Abreu’s velocity dip? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s t...

It was a throwback to 2017 as the Houston Astros got a win over the Boston Red Sox thanks to Lance McCullers spinning a gem, Jose Altuve smacking two homers and Carlos Correa playing stellar defense. Michael Connor breaks down the win on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free aud...

Houston Astros rally for a crucial series split against the Los Angeles Angels, but serious questions loom over their starting rotation. Tatsuya Imai’s highly anticipated debut was spoiled early before the Astros’ offense—led by Christian Walker, Isak Paredes, and Jose Altuve—found its rhythm and delivered in clutch moments. Can this lineup sustain its hot streak against tougher competition? Hosts...

Michael Connor breaks down the final game of the series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels on the Locked On Astros Postcast. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your...

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