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, http://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 (https://houston.sportsmap.com/advertise) .

Episodes

April 24, 2025 26 mins
Digging into the early performances from Houston's pitching staff. The glass-half-full perspective of the Astros' offense. Cam Smith is taking flyballs in center. Is this a sign of things to come?
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Is the disparity of offense to pitching sustainable for Houston to once again win their division? Is the excellent pitching for the Astros actually poised to get even better? What happens when the Whitley, Ort, and McCullers rejoin the roster?
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Why is Christian Walker being made the face of a struggling offense? How did Houston get here? What levers can Dana Brown pull to course-correct this roster?
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Houston changes the conversation after a run-scoring explosion. The concerns over the outfield defense has slowly faded. Astros pitching is performing at a league-leading clip.
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Is Houston's offense in a slump or are they really just this bad? How much is the lack of offensive production is on the hitting coaches? Concern levels following the Arrighetti injury and bullpen struggles.
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Astros start the season winning 2 of their first 3 series but struggle to define their identity. The bullpen comes up nails after early rotation challenges. Is Dana Brown's Tucker trade vindicated by Vlad Jr's crazy contract?
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What's going on with Houston's offense at home? Hunter Brown arrives as Astros next ace-apparent. Luis Garcia gets some tough news. Torpedo bats are headed to Houston.
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Early observations from the series win over the Mets and what to watch for against the Giants. How the second half of the rotation and Lance McCullers could be key ingredients to the long-term success of Houston's season. Torpedo bats: innovation or illegal?
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Opening day reaction. Implications of Houston's active roster. Latest update regarding Luis Garcia doesn't sound positive.
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Why the last few roster spots could be the most exciting. One new face for the pen while another makes his comeback. Examining Astros win totals and other odds for the season.
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Following Lance McCullers Jr.'s critical step forward in his rehab, Luis Garcia suffered a setback in his. Jose Altuve's errors in left raise questions about the outfield but will the defensive questions in left serve as a roadblock for Cam Smith getting the nod in right?
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Why you should be bullish on Houston's rotation. How the media looks to be sleeping on the Astros. Zach Dezenzo is giving Houston another tough choice to make.
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Astros GM challenges Cam Smith to compete for right field. Spencer Arrighetti reveals his secret weapon and he hopes to take a Hunter Brown-sized step forward. Some important implications of second base remaining one of the Astros biggest question marks.
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Houston's new third baseman Christian Walker gets some good news. Competition heats up for final position and bullpen spots ahead of the season. Unfortunate Yankees health updates could upend the balance of power in the American League.
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Concern levels for Christian Walker's injury. Spencer Arrighetti teases a new pitch. Cam Smith's breakout Spring performances have fans buzzing. Is the main challenge with Jake Meyers just a lack of perspective?
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What's the true value of defense in left field and how does that impact Altuve's position change? Is there another free agent outfield option in plain site? Latest updates on Houston pitching performances in Spring Training.
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Injury updates, who's looking good and who's still exhibiting bad habits with the bat, and how Houston will work in pitchers and hitters on the bubble.
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Nolen Arenado once again declines a potential trade to Houston, Jim Crane gives beat writers the silent treatment in Florida, how Houston's schedule positions them for early success, and the potential impact of robo-umps as baseball draws closer to the ABS challenge system.
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Altuve looks destined for left field, but is his spot in the lineup also in the air? Can Forrest Whitely make the most of what could be a do-or-die season? Does Houston have the depth to weather troubled waters?
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Lance McCullers looks like he's on a realistic path back but how much should fans expect from him this season? Is Jose Altuve playing left field still in play with Alex Bregman off the table? Do the contradictions from the Astros players and front office point to a communication breakdown or are they strategic?
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