Bleav in Astros

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Houston sports writer Jeff Balke and three-time World Series Champion Mike Stanton hop on the mic to share insight, news, and analysis on the Houston Astros Brought to you by BetOnline

MAR 26

Ep 133: Opening Day 2025!

It's Opening Day, baby! Welcome to Astros 2025. Jeff Balke and Mike Stanton walk through all the roster changes and Cam Smith! LFG!

32 min
MAR 26

Ep 132: First Pod of 2025!

Welcome back! Time for Spring Training with Jeff and Mike. Altuve in the outfield. All the offseason moves. And Cam Smith in the building. Let's go!

50 min
10/03/2024

Ep 131: Astros Swept by Tigers as Season Comes to an End

Crazy season ends with a thud for the Astros. Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down the postmortem on what happened in game two and what may be to come.

22 min
10/02/2024

Ep 130: AL Wild Card - Astros-Tigers Game 1 Recap

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down the Astros game one loss to the Tigers in the AL Wild Card series. Framber Valdez struggles early while Tarik Skubal shoves. Yordan Alvarez is back and impactful. Previewing game two with Hunter Brown.

26 min
10/01/2024

Ep 129: Astros After Dark AL Wild Card Series Preview

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke break down the Astros-Tigers series from former manager A.J. Hinch and Cy Young no-doubter Tarik Skubal to Yordan Alvarez and Framber Valdez. Get some after dark action. LFG!

43 min
09/24/2024

Ep 128: Astros in the Home Stretch

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke talk about how the Astros just need to beat the Mariners once to clinch the division. Details emerge on Yordan Alvarez's knee injury and we talk pitching rotation for the playoffs. Also, salute to Alan Ashby. Let's go!

33 min
09/05/2024

Ep 127: Astros Trying to Finish Strong with Kyle Tucker Returning

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the return of Kyle Tucker to the Astros, how Justin Verlander has struggled, the potential move of Ronel Blanco to the bullpen and Spencer Arighetti's bad game in Cincy. Let's go!

26 min
08/22/2024

Ep 126: Astros Welcome Back Justin Verlander

Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the return of JV, the Astros struggles (still!) with runners in scoring position, the latest injury news this time for Alex Bregman, the rise of Yainer Diaz and a trip around the league with some updates on the AL West. It's a fun one, let's go!

39 min

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Introducing: Bleav in Astros Podcast

Welcome to the Bleav in Astros podcast with host Jeff Balke. From spring training to the postseason to the hot stove league, we are talking all things Astros from H-Town.

05/31/2022

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The Guys

11/15/2023

The Dean From El Paso

Great podcast for anyone who loves the Astros. These guys have excellent personal chemistry, extensive knowledge of the game, and a great sense of humor.
Episode 125

08/08/2024

AndyN14

Hard to listen to this with all the coughing and congestion being recorded.
Kris Gross

07/14/2023

sej48

Love the podcast. Great segment with Kris Gross!
The best podcast!

04/26/2023

Scottymcwise

This is my favorite podcast! Blum and Balke kill it. I am always refreshing my feed just to see if a new pod will show up and its like xmas morning when one does!!

Houston sports writer Jeff Balke and three-time World Series Champion Mike Stanton hop on the mic to share insight, news, and analysis on the Houston Astros Brought to you by BetOnline