Mission Control: An Astros Podcast

Michael Mitchell
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Baseball
  • Updated Weekly

Hosts Michael Mitchell and Aidan Resnick discuss the Houston Astros with a variety of guests through an analytical and statistical lens.

  1. 10/14/2023

    Episode 20: ALCS Series Preview

    Aidan and Mike discuss the nature of playoff randomness, the Astros matchups against the Rangers' roster, and more.

  2. 10/08/2023

    Episode 19: Astros Win ALDS Game 1

    A mini-episode as Mike and Aidan recap a big Game 1 victory, and look ahead to key potential decisions in Game 2, such as how to deploy medium leverage reliever Phil Maton in a tired bullpen.

  3. 10/07/2023

    Episode 18: ALDS Preview

    Aidan and Mike break down the upcoming ALDS matchup between the Astros and Twins, including roster usage decisions, pitching matchups, and what to know about Minnesota.

  4. 10/03/2023

    Episode 17: Wild Card Round Preview

    Following the Astros' improbable final sprint to their 6th consecutive full-season AL West title, Mike and Aidan break down the Wild Card Round matchups and who they're rooting for from the Astros' perspective. Plus a discussion of Jose Urquidy's successful return to the rotation and the #4 starter competition in the ALDS.

  5. 09/26/2023

    Episode 16: A Royal Disaster

    Following a 1-5 homestand that leaves the Astros clinging to life in the AL West race, Aidan and Mike look back at how the Astros got here, and the challenges ahead in Seattle and Arizona.

  6. 09/16/2023

    Episode 15: Stretch Run Preview

    With just over two weeks left in a 3-team AL West race, Aidan and Mike break down the remaining schedule, the options for #3 and #4 starter in October, and the latest playing time decisions in the lineup.

  7. 09/09/2023

    Episode 14: Abreu Breakout, Massacre in Arlington, Chas Overweight?

    Mike and Aidan recap this week's domination of the Rangers, with emphasis on analyzing Jose Abreu's encouraging power surge. We also touch on The Athletic's reporting on the Dusty/Chas drama, Hunter Brown's bad luck, and a potential renunion with former AGM David Stearns.

  8. 09/05/2023

    Episode 13: Rebounding After the Yankees Sweep

    Mike and Aidan break down what went wrong over the weekend, and look ahead to the Astros-Rangers duel in Arlington. Among the topics: Justin Verlander's crucial upcoming start, the Chas McCormick PT confusion, and Dusty Baker's curious tendencies.

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Hosts Michael Mitchell and Aidan Resnick discuss the Houston Astros with a variety of guests through an analytical and statistical lens.

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