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In episode 98, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke go all in on Joe Espada, the Astros new manager. We have advice and some thoughts on workload, playing time for Yainer Diaz and Chas McCormick, and stabilizing the batting order. We also have some thoughts on a Jose Altuve extension. Oh, and some memorabilia talk. Let's go!

In episode 97, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum begin to dig into the dirty work of figuring out what happened to the Astros, who lost to the Rangers in game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night. Rangers were really good. Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez were also, but not Kyle Tucker or Jeremy Peña. Is Minute Maid Park a real problem? Will Dusty Baker retire? What's next for this team in the offseason. We mournfully discuss.

In episode 96, Geoff Blum is off so Jeff Balke has an abbreviated recap of ALCS game four. Astros even the series with the Rangers 2-2. Yordan Alvarez against lefties...and everyone. Jose Abreu hits a homer...and steals a base? Three things to watch in game five. Let's go!!!

In episode 95, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke recap the first two dismal games of the ALCS and look to Cristian Javier vs. Max Scherzer in game three in Arlington. Will the offense every come around - besides Yordan Alvarez, of course? Jeff reveals how he hates watching the Astros pitch in the postseason and Blumstadamus makes a bold prediction about Kyler Tucker. See you soon South Oklahoma Rangers. LFG!

In episode 94, Jeff Balke flies solo to recap the ALDS win over the Twins and discuss the upcoming all Texas showdown in the ALCS. Rangers fans want Houston. You got 'em. Let's freaking GO!

In episode 93, Geoff Blum is back discussing the ALDS with Jeff Balke. The Astros get on the road to Minnesota - will they continue to be road warriors? Cristian Javier vs. Sonny Gray in game three. How short of a leash will Javier have? The lefty-on-lefty matchup, is it still relevant? We have questions AND ANSWERS. LET'S GO!