Podcast Episodes

Astros mailbag: Cam Smith, Framber Valdez and more listener questions answered

Episode 26

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome answer listener questions about Cam Smith's major-league readiness, Framber Valdez's future and make their picks to click for the 2025 season. 

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Published on 10 months ago

Josh Reddick breaks down early buzz from Astros spring training

Episode 25

Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss some early takeaways from Astros camp, including Jose Altuve's continued work in left field, more rumors about the club's…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Oz Ocampo talks international scouting and discovering Yordan Alvarez

Episode 24

Former Astros international scouting director Oz Ocampo joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his two stints in Houston's international scouting department, his new career …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Josh Reddick talks the Astros' post-Alex Bregman world

Episode 23

Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to talk Alex Bregman's deal with the Boston Red Sox, Jose Altuve's impending move to left field and the Astros' ideal batting order.…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Emergency pod: Alex Bregman picks the Red Sox

Episode 22

Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome react to Alex Bregman's three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, which ended his nine-year association with the Astros. 

Two easy ways to…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pitching coach Josh Miller previews the Astros' 2025 staff

Episode 21

On the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training, longtime Astros pitching coach Josh Miller joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to preview Houston's 2025 pitching staff, …

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Espada previews spring training and the 2025 Astros season

Episode 20

On the eve of spring training, Astros manager Joe Espada joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to reflect on his first season in charge, the excitement of 2025 and preview the new-loo…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Reddick previews Astros spring training and Jose Altuve's transition to left field

Episode 19

Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' addition of Ben Gamel, what it means for Jose Altuve's future in the outfield and how to prepare for spring t…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Bregman watch continues as a post-Ryan Pressly bullpen takes shape

Episode 18

Alex Bregman remains unsigned and the Astros remain involved. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the latest in Bregman's market, owner Jim Crane's involvement in the saga and wha…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

Snowboarding Josh Reddick talks Jose Altuve's potential move to left field

Episode 17

From atop a mountain in Breckenridge, Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss Ryan Pressly's departure, Dana Brown's comments about their fractured relationship …

Published on 11 months ago