Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

SportsMap Houston is proud to bring you what we believe to be the most informative and interactive Houston Astros podcast: Stone Cold 'Stros! Featuring senior content contributor Charlie Pallilo, Sportsmap.com editor Josh Jordan, and sports director Brandon Strange, our goal is to make Stone Cold 'Stros is your go-to source for Astros news and reaction without all the noisy hot takes. New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays or anytime news breaks! For advertising inquiries contact our sales team.

Episodes

S3 Ep45: Can Yordan power the Astros to finish strong down the stretch?

August 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Astros take the series against Colorado by the slimmest of margins but all eyes have been on Yordan Alvarez who already looks back to form. With Luis Garcia's return on the horizon, and McCullers headed to the bullen, can Houston find enough good pitching to solidify their rotation and finish strong down the stretch?
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S3 Ep44: Astros offense looks revitalized just in time for latest pitching hurdles

August 25, 2025 • 27 mins
The bats came alive in Baltimore but not before losing another leverage arm to the IL. Examining the concern levels for Houston's pitching depth, the Yordan domino effect, re-evaluating the trade deadline moves with hindsight, and the possibility of Divisional realignment.
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S3 Ep43: Which Astros variables will loom large in recovering from Houston’s freefall

August 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Reacting to the Astros being on the wrong side of another sweep, the seriousness of Framber's recent performances, and Houston's primary variables to salvage this stretch.
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S3 Ep42: Despite major red flags, Astros still control their own destiny

August 18, 2025 • 22 mins
The Astros head to Detroit reeling after getting embarrassed by the Orioles. The SCS crew examines how Houston still has the odds in their favor, how Joe Espada may juggle the returning starters, and whether this next 14 game stretch could ultimately decide whether the Astros could miss the postseason.
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S3 Ep41: How scrappy Astros can redefine team as tight division race enters critical stretch

August 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Things learned from the Red Sox series, discussing Abreu as the primary leverage option, and opportunities to rebuild a possible cushion in the Division race.
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S3 Ep40: How Astros series win feels larger ahead of huge returns in Houston

August 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Breaking down the Astros big series win over the Yankees, Espada's manager-of-the-year chances, the heightened pressure on the bullpen, homecoming series in Houston, and the neck-and-neck race atop the AL West.
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S3 Ep39: Astros role switch-up now necessary to hold what’s left of Houston’s lead

August 7, 2025 • 28 mins
Reactions from the Marlines series. Is Houston now built for the offense to carry a bigger load while the starting pitching gets healthy? How critical is the upcoming series in the Bronx against a struggling Yankees team?
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S3 Ep38: Astros season could now hinge on most unlikely of x-factors

August 4, 2025 • 23 mins
The excitement of the Correa trade was quickly quelled by a sweep in Boston. Can Houston's hitters become more patient hitters over 2/3rds into the season or will they live-and-die by early aggression? Do the Astros postseason hopes hinge on productive returns from 2 critical pieces of the starting rotation?
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S3 Ep37: How Astros shocking deadline positions them in division, postseason push!

July 31, 2025 • 31 mins
The Astros sent shockwaves though the MLB universe at the deadline by pulling off the unthinkable: bringing Carlos Correa back to Houston! The SCS crew react to Dana Brown's roster glow-up!
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S3 Ep36: Astros latest wake-up call highlights now-or-never flashpoint facing Houston

July 27, 2025 • 27 mins
Has the Astros season magic finally been trumped by the underwhelming level of talent remaining on the roster? Have Hunter Brown and/or Cam Smith hit their season wall? Can Houston's GM afford to stand pat at the deadline given the increased level of concern regarding his team's ability to remain healthy?
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S3 Ep35: How Astros ascension to AL’s top team is powered by culture, unlikely heroes

July 24, 2025 • 34 mins
Following a sweep of the Diamondbacks, the Astros find themselves neck-and-neck atop the AL. Examining the carousel of unlikely heroes that continue to power Houston's success, the cryptic Yordan update, a frustrating setback for Lance McCullers Jr, and revisiting the Astros' trade needs with new context.
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S3 Ep34: How gritty Astros need front office help (and health) to hold the Division line!

July 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Another series, another key player lost to the IL. What's the domino effect of losing Isaac Paredes while Houston awaits the return of Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez. And how much leash can the Astros front office continue to give embattled pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr?
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S3 Ep33: How many ticks remain on Astros’ Christian Walker clock?

July 17, 2025 • 26 mins
Examining the Astros big swing in the Draft, whether the Seattle series could swing Division momentum, and what are GM Dana Brown's options for fixing first base?
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S3 Ep32: How Astros can look to silver lining solutions coming out of the break

July 14, 2025 • 24 mins
Is Houston limping into the break a red flag about the depth of talent on the Astros roster? Reactions to GM Dana Brown's latest injury/rehab updates and timelines for returns. Examining the post All-Star Break schedule looking for advantages over the next several series.
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S3 Ep31: Critical levers Astros can pull as health concerns, deadline pressures grow

July 10, 2025 • 19 mins
Was Houston's series against the Guardians due to a Dodgers hangover or a breaking point for the depth of the current roster? Is Jake Meyers a victim of a broken Astros return-to-play policy? What levers will we see Dana Brown pull to course-correct this team?
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S3 Ep30: How Astros epic run supercharges expectations for Houston, surging stars

July 7, 2025 • 30 mins
Observations from an epic sweep in Dodger Stadium, the shifting expectations for the Astros ceiling for the season, All-Star balloting, returning relievers, and reacting to Orel Hershiser's divisive remarks.
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S3 Ep29: Astros winning ways face another tall task after another successful series!

July 3, 2025 • 26 mins
Astros take 2 of 3 in Colorado and all eyes now shift to their showdown with the Dodgers in LA. Has the Yordan Alvarez injury saga forced Houston  to shift their philosophy in transparency? What does Cam Smith need to do in the second half to make his case for Rookie of the Year?
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S3 Ep28: Astros carve up 2 of the NL’s best, but that’s just part of the story!

June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Reflecting back on a dominant homestand against two of the National League's top teams, looking ahead to road trip at Rockies/Dodgers, digging into the latest trade rumors, and wondering when Big Jon Singleton gets his next call-up to the big team.
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S3 Ep27: Astros put league on notice with dominant pitching, clutch hitting!

June 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Houston completes the sweep on Philly, holding them to just 1 run over 3 games. With the Cubs on deck, where the Astros find themselves as one of baseball's best without Kyle Tucker (and others). Does Jeremy Pena hiring Scott Boras mark the end of Houston's ability to extend JP3 to an extension pas his rookie deal?
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S3 Ep26: Division-leading Astros facing toughest test yet

June 23, 2025 • 20 mins
Recapping a productive road trip, previewing Houston's upcoming gauntlet of games, and examining whether it's time to rethink criticisms of the Astros hitting coaches.
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