Bleav in Astros

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton are joined by broadcaster Casey Stern from the podcast Unfiltered to talk Astros, major league baseball and how we all agree that Angel Hernandez is not good at umpiring baseball games. LFG!

In this episode, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss Jose Altuve, the man, the myth, the machine. We also get into the important starts for Hunter Brown and JP France with Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez returning soon. Forrest Whitley FINALLY gets the call to the bigs, Spencer Arrighetti has a solid outing and what the hell is going on with Josh Hader? All Astros all the time.

In episode 111, Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton survive the eclipse to discuss the Astros-Rangers series, Framber Valdez' elbow issues, the emergence of the bullpen, what can be done about pitching injuries and facing the Royals in KC. Let's do it!

The guys from the Bleed Los Podcast join Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton to talk about the Astros, Ronel Blanco's no hitter, all things Dodgers and, obviously, tacos! LFG!

Astros 2024 Opening Day is HERE! Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton breakdown the opening series versus the Yankees and make some predictions for the season. We also look at the 26-man roster and dig into the Shohei Ohtani mess. LFG!

In episode 108, Jeff Balke is joined by new co-host, Astros analyst and former pitcher, Mike Stanton. Dealing with an Astros starting rotation that isn't as deep as we thought. Letting go of Blake Snell. Sorting out the remaining bench spots. How are guys getting ready for Opening Day? LFG!

Will Alex Bregman perform well in his free agency year? A story in The Athletic offers some clues. And what is the Astros 26-man roster going to look like? Jeff Balke discusses. LFG!

Jeff Balke talks Astros saying JV will start the season on the IL, how that impacts the pitching rotation, the first "cuts" of Spring Training, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez projected contract extensions, Joe Espada and analytics, and streaming on the horizon? LFG!

Ben Dubose joins Jeff Balke to discuss Yordan Alvarez moving to second in the batting order, injuries to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley, who might make the bullpen rotation and who could land the two bench spots for the Astros. Also, will robo umps ever make it to the majors? LFG! (And Jeff's dog makes an appearance!)

Brandon Scott from KILT SportsRadio 610 joins Jeff Balke for an EPIC conversation about their five Astros to watch in Spring Training, the start of hat season and the great J.R. Richard. LFG!