The Sean Salisbury Show

Steve Sparks, former MLB pitcher and Astros radio broadcaster, joins The Sean Salisbury Show following Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his fourth start since missing over two months with neck stiffness, Justin Verlander allowed eight runs and eight hits with no strikeouts in three innings, his second-shortest start with the Astros. Verlander showed "encouraging signs with his ve...

Suffering a brutal loss yesterday, the Astros fall tremendously to the Reds 12-5. With Spencer Arrighetti on the bump for the Astros he allowed six hits, nine runs; all earned and gave up a homer all just in the first inning. Has Spencer reached his peak, as the Astros aim to make the postseason? 

Exactly three months ago, Kyle Tucker suffered a fouled ball off his shin resulting in a "bone bruise" that has had him on the IL since. Soon to make a return back to the roster, Astros GM Dana Brown provides a sense of clarity regarding Tucker's actual status and moving forward with the season. 

Coming off the IL and following his last three starts, Verlander looks to still be in the midst of getting back to a bit normalcy. Following yesterdays loss against the Reds, Verlander allowing 8 hits, 5 runs, & has pitched as far as 5 innings. Where may he fit at in the rotation going forward?  

Avoiding the sweep with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound, the Astros win 10-0 over the Phillies. Looking at the pitching staff and acquiring Yusei Kikuchi at the deadline, the Astros have loaded their starting staff unlike any other team. Pitching wise, can we say the Astros have the best lineup?

Following their loss to the Red Sox, followed by a series tie against the Orioles, the Astros are still out front leading the AL West Division. Astros GM Dana Brown joins and shares his thoughts on Verlanders return and their tough stretch here approaching the last thirty games of the season.    

Kicking off their series against the Phillies yesterday afternoon, in what seemed like a game one victory turned into an agonizing loss for the Astros late in extra innings. With Altuve sitting out and not IL listed, many debate should players days' off be consider with the teams schedule as well? 

Bringing their four game series to an end in Baltimore yesterday afternoon, the Astros take two out of the four games from the Orioles in Oriole Park, resulting in a series split. Following Neris's return, Steve assesses the Astros weekend alongside a few updates regarding Bregman and Yordan.  

Enduring one of their toughest seasons, the Astros have arrived at another barrier in their attempt to climb back to the post season. Looking to maximize the most production the team can withhold following Bregman's examination limiting his play on third, can first be the safest spot for him?

Since the beginning, injuries have played a vital role in the Astros fluctuating season. Somehow still leading the AL West, the Astros have made the necessary adjustments to still win games. With Bregman limited production play, the guys pose could Alex look to start on first base in the future? 

Taking on the Red Sox, the Astros fell in a 6-5 loss yesterday evening late in the eighth inning. Now looking to the tiebreaker this afternoon, Astros GM Dana Brown shares his thoughts on the teams production kicking off this tough stretch of the schedule along with a few player updates and returns.

After years of many great players coming across the MLB, many have raised question as to how some have been left out of the HOF. Considering all aspects such as steroids', gambling, and performance enhancing the guys discuss how some are allowed but what may be the deciding factor in who gets in?