Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

Stone Cold Stros is Houston's podcast home for fun and insightful Houston Astros sports talk! Hosted by Brandon Strange, Charlie Pallilo, and Josh Jordan, our goal is to bring you the best coverage and conversations for those who love their 'Stros! New episodes drop Wednesdays during the offseason or anytime news breaks!

Episodes

S3 Ep63: How Texans can disrupt division with most unpredictable, important game of the season

November 26, 2025 • 24 mins
For the fourth straight week, the Texans face their "most important game of the season" but this one is almost impossible to predict given the likely return of CJ Stroud. Can Houston disrupt the Division by taking a crucial game on the road versus a tough Colts team?
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S3 Ep62: How Astros offensive pivot could add needed structure, cutting-edge strategies

November 26, 2025 • 24 mins
Examining Houston's non-tender deadline moves, when we can expect Dana Brown's substantive trade of the offseason, and digging into Astros new position of "Offensive Coordinator."
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S3 Ep61: How Astros hot stove reports imply big roster changes

November 19, 2025 • 28 mins
Astros have interest in another infielder but how do the pieces fit? Was Altuve's lingering foot injury a wake-up call to adjust his usage in 2026? Is Houston ready to sell high on Jake Meyers?
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S3 Ep60: Baseball insiders dish on who could be in and out for Astros

November 12, 2025 • 27 mins
Will Dylan Cease be an Astro in 2026? One MLB insider is leaning that direction. Another insider confirms Christian Walker was and is on the trade block. What does a Walker trade net Houston? And where in the world is Jim Crane?
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S3 Ep59: Roster shake-up begs question how Houston retools for 2026

November 5, 2025 • 27 mins
The organization moves on from a couple of stars from the 2022 Championship team. The Astros have reportedly found their new hitting coach but can he work miracles? Is MLB media glossing over the Dodgers financial advantage?
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S3 Ep58: MLB Insiders add Spicy Twists to Astros offseason roster retool

October 29, 2025 • 28 mins
Astros lose another member of the coaching staff. Former MLB exec projects hefty free agency price tags. Has the NBA's scandal taught us anything about how MLB handled their scandal?
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S3 Ep57: Why getting the band back together isn't as crazy as it sounds

October 22, 2025 • 23 mins
Should Astros go for JV, part 3? Springer's Dinger opens old wounds. The only realistic scenario for a Bregman homecoming is...
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S3 Ep56: Major factors influencing change in Astros offseason formula

October 13, 2025 • 22 mins
Will Houston's internal overhaul actually lead to positive results? Was the Astros head athletic trainer scapegoated? Will 2 consecutive seasons without a postseason win influence Jim Crane's offseason approach?
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S3 Ep55: Biggest potential offseason curveballs?

October 6, 2025 • 27 mins
Is Joe Espada's seat a little warm? Could Framber return for one more season? Is Houston a healthy season away from another Postseason berth? Would Jim Crane make another run at Alex Bregman for 2026?
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S3 Ep54: What will be Houston's top offseason priorities?

September 29, 2025 • 29 mins
The 2025 season eulogy, how it will be remembered a couple years from now, and the top priorities that must be address for Houston to bounce back in 2026.
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S3 Ep53: Racing towards the postseason or offseason?

September 25, 2025 • 30 mins
After dropping 2 to the A's, the Astros are desperate for W's and a little luck.
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S3 Ep52: Astros season on the brink: it's now or never time for Houston

September 22, 2025 • 24 mins
After being swept by Seattle, and with Jeremy Pena sidelined, Houston is left with their playoff hopes teetering on a razor's edge. What's the path to the postseason and has Christian Walker's 2026 fate already been decided?
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S3 Ep51: After huge sweep, Houston gears up for biggest series of the season

September 18, 2025 • 28 mins
The Astros swept the Rangers out of Houston, keep the Silver Boot, but Yordan's boot is the upmost concern as the series against Seattle looms large.
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S3 Ep50: Astros do-or-die stretch is here

September 14, 2025 • 26 mins
After a losing roadtrip, the division lead slips to Seattle. Is Framber cooked? Altuve hurt, Paredes getting better? 
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S3 Ep49: Who's really to blame for Astros late season tailspin?

September 11, 2025 • 27 mins
After another weak offensive showing in Toronto, the Astros seem poised to lose a Division lead they've held for most of the season. But while the theme of the season has been the overwhelming amount of injuries, the lineup (outside of Parades) is pretty much intact down the stretch. So who's really to blame for the current state the team finds themselves in, and will it lead to wholesale changes in the offseason?
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S3 Ep48: Even with compounding setbacks, Astros' destiny still lies in their hands

September 8, 2025 • 21 mins
After getting Silver Boot'ed out of Arlington, Houston is left to figure out how to course-correct in time to salvage their top spot in the Division. What's the better option for Jose Altuve in the #3 hole? Is the number of arms on the IL with elbow inflammation the obvious red flag it appears?
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S3 Ep47: Houston's Postseason fate could be decided during this critical stretch

September 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Following the pitching implosion against the Yankees, the Astros head out on a crucial roadtrip that could tilt their Division chances in either direction. Is the rotation cooked? Where does the team go with Framber for the remainder of the season?
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S3 Ep46: Can Astros rely on run prevention to counterbalance glaring offensive struggles?

September 1, 2025 • 32 mins
Examining Houston's inability to seize their softer schedule, the recent string of solid pitching performances, how does the organization address offense shortcomings without touching the coaching staff, and digging into the threat of the upcoming 3 series.
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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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