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Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

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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 digital 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 around 4pm on all platforms including the SportsMap HOU YouTube channel, where you can interact with the show. Search for us on your favorite podcast provider today and be sure to subscribe. Let's go 'Stros!

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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 digital 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 around 4pm on all platforms including the SportsMap HOU YouTube channel, where you can interact with the show. Search for us on your favorite podcast provider today and be sure to subscribe. Let's go 'Stros!

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English


Episodes
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S2 Ep13: Crossing into new levels of concern and the mysterious case of Jim Crane's awareness

5/6/2024
The Astros have an even deeper hole to dig themselves out of and has Jim Crane learned his lesson? And more importantly, what is it?

Duration:00:29:40

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S2 Ep12: Much-needed wins, returns, call-ups and a curious case of revisionist history

4/29/2024
Astros get well south of the border, a minor league slugger gets the call, and one writer can't get past Dusty Baker.

Duration:00:33:28

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How Texans draft picks could impact Houston this season

4/26/2024
Charlie, Josh, and Brandon react to picks 42 & 59 of the NFL Draft night #2.

Duration:00:20:05

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S2 Ep11: Tall road back: prioritizing on (and off) field needs to fuel the turnaround

4/22/2024
It's part blame game, part needs analysis in Houston.

Duration:00:33:27

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S2 Ep10: Surviving brutal slugfests | Slight peek into the braintrust

4/15/2024
Astros survive some slobber-knockers against the reigning champs and comments from Houston's front office have fans feeling a certain way.

Duration:00:31:40

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S2 Ep9: Blanco en fuego while others appear on thin ice

4/8/2024
As the Astros navigate a bumpy start to 2024, Ronel Blanco appears to be a stabilizing force for Houston.

Duration:00:28:27

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S2 Ep8: Unexpected hiccups, opportunities for improvement, and some help is on the way!

4/1/2024
The bad news: Astros get swept to open the season to the Yankees. The good news: it can ONLY go up from here. (Right?)

Duration:00:35:32

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S2 Ep7: Crucial lessons learned after dropping Opening Day thriller

3/28/2024
The Astros drop their opener to the Yankees. These were the takeaways!

Duration:00:27:16

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S2 Ep6: Espada puts another stamp on lineup, young guns make statement outings

3/25/2024
One last wrinkle at the top of the lineup could pay dividends for the Astros offense. Brown and Javier wrap Spring outings on encouraging notes.

Duration:00:22:36

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S2: Bonus: 5 critical wildcards to monitor with dust settled on Snell

3/20/2024
Now that the Snell sweepstakes is over, the Astros must look elsewhere for reinforcements. Here are some things to watch.

Duration:00:12:42

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S2 Ep5: Shifting rotation x-factors and Spring Training standouts

3/18/2024
With Jose Urquidy's health in questoin and Astros' tied to Blake Snell, there arm so many question regarding the future of Houston's rotation. On the brighter side, some unlikely standouts are raising eyebrows in Spring Training.

Duration:00:31:30

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S2 Ep4: Astros pitching looks primed to dominate, ESPN's top 100 highlights peak Astroball

3/11/2024
The updates from the Grapefruit League look especially positive on the pitching side of things. ESPN's MLB Top 100 list makes a convincing case for Jim Crane's business sense.

Duration:00:31:49

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S2: Where Houston rates in early pitching power rankings & why history may repeat itself

3/7/2024
Early MLB starting pitching power rankings are out. Where are the Astros slotted, the opportunities available, and why a look ahead (and behind) is revealing for Houston's schedule.

Duration:00:09:07

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S2 Ep3: 6 positive updates, 2 not-so-good, and which player could be the next extended

3/4/2024
Spring training updates and why the next likely Astros player to be extended might surprise you.

Duration:00:26:12

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S2: Significant spring training revelation highlights more reasons for optimism!

2/29/2024
How Chandler Rome's report on Jose Urquidy goes a long way to explain the pitcher's strange 2023 season.

Duration:00:09:38

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S2 Ep2: Espada's lineup shuffle, pitching updates, and debating NY author's Astros rankings

2/26/2024
Astros manager Joe Espada is seemingly brining some consistency to his batting order with at least one exciting change. What the skipper's update on rehabbing pitchers means for the rotation. A New York author ranks his top 50 Astros and the debate is on!

Duration:00:33:42

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S2: Extremely positive Yordan update could be first step towards landmark year

2/22/2024
Will 2024 be the year of Yordan?

Duration:00:11:13

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S2 Ep1: Huge year projected, Breggy hulks up, & outfield balancing act could be key

2/19/2024
Pecota makes a strong win projection for Houston, Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena have made some big changes, and a time share in the outfield begs some questions about Yordan and Chas!

Duration:00:26:25

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Strategic pivots as rotation competition heats up

2/15/2024
What do early setbacks mean for Astros starting rotation? Who is the bullpen's biggest x-factor outside of 7-8-9?

Duration:00:23:50

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Eye-opening Astros report hints at something special brewing

2/13/2024
A report from Bob Nightengale has our attention!

Duration:00:11:41