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In episode 118, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the state of the Astros roller coaster season. How long before the Astros decide if they can be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? How does team owner Jim Crane set aside success to admit they need to rebuild? And a look at how arbitration and ownership has changed since the mid-90s. Oh, and Mike is a pilot? Who knew? Let's go.

In 117, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros continued injury woes to the pitching rotation including losing Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy for the season. We discuss the resurgence from Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz. And we look ahead to an easier schedule. Let's go!

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk Astros versus Mariners, the return of Jose Abreu and, oh yeah, the retirement of the worst umpire in baseball, Angel Hernandez. Let's go!

In episode 115, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke go all in on pitching while still giving a nod of the cap to Alex Bregman's home run outburst. Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected for a "sticky substance" on his glove. What does this mean? How does this happen? Huge stretch of games for the Astros who could be without Blanco. Ouch. Let's discuss!

Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton talk about the last week for the Houston Astros including the demotion of Jose Abreu, the ascendance of Jon Singleton, Justin Verlander's struggles, what to do about the back of the bullpen and a lot, lot more. Jeff's been gone for a week, so let's catch up!

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!