The Sean Salisbury Show

With both the All-Star break and the trade deadline approaching, the Astros have climbed back into the ranks of the AL West. Behind the Mariners, they are now five and a half games from five-hundred. With time being vital, who are possible prospects the Astros may go after before the window closes? 

Kicking off their three game series on Friday, the Astros seem to have got the ball rolling as they shutout a very solid Orioles team over the weekend. Winning 14-11 Friday, 5-1 Saturday, and 8-1 yesterday Steve joins in evaluating the positive takeaways from the weekend and sustaining this run.

With most of the starting pitching staff on the IL or done for the season undergoing surgery, Astros have called up rookie Jake Bloss to the mound tonight. Tipping off their series against the Orioles the rookie from AA is set to make his debut with many wondering can he lead them to a victory?

With the continuous growth of the NFL over the years, we've arrived at the conversation of amplifying salary caps for all thirty-two pro teams across the league. Regarding newer contract extensions and bigger signing deals like Trevor Lawrence's, can we expect there to be two separate caps soon?   

Now ten games back, still on the chase to five-hundred the Astros have arrived at another production plunge followed with a few major and minor injuries. With Verlander going back on the IL and still no update on Kyle Tucker, Astros GM Dana Brown sheds a bit insight on the major headlines displayed.

Following last week series win against the Detroit Tigers the Astros gear up to take on the White Sox in a three game series up in Chicago for the next three days. With injuries still galore and playing a crucial part in the Astros depth, many wonder when can Kyle Tucker be expected to return back?

Taking on the Tigers this past weekend, the Astros have had quite a few shocking turn of events. First being the release of Jose Abreu Friday afternoon. Still pulling the series win 2-1 and with injuries still a problematic issue, Steve sheds light on some of the Astros takeaways from the weekend.

Referencing their last two series the Astros pull out as victors in Anaheim, but fell short in San Francisco. Dana Brown joins in evaluating the takeaways from the past two series and briefly shares thoughts on a few decisions that must be made prior to the All-star break approaching. 

Wrapping up their three game series in San Francisco, the Astros lose again to the Giants therefore losing the series 2-1. Still on the chase to five-hundred, many have begun to speculate beyond the new manager, injuries, players production, and lineups that there may be a bigger issue at hand. 

As July slowly approaches, the conversation of trade talks have just started to begin. Regarding certain players, positions, and evaluating the teams needs and production thus far the guys discuss different scenarios involving trade proposals. Would the Astros consider trading Kyle Tucker? 

Kicking off their three game series against the Giants yesterday evening, the Astros fall short in extra innings resulting in a 4-3 loss. Looking at the major factors in the final moments and some poor decision making, some begin to question rather or not the Astros have a substantial ball club.  

Head to head against the Angels, the Astros pull out a 2-1 series win in Anaheim in their three game series. Unable to pull the sweep following yesterdays loss, Steve joins in assessing the Astros weekend along with player updates, and the hot topic of the leadership role in the clubhouse.