AstroChat: Recent Episodes
AstroChat
AstroChat is a Houston Astros based podcast hosted by Andy Pondillo, and can be found on http://www.espn975.com. An official Houston Astros media member, Andy provides a unique look at the team not to be found anywhere else on the internet.
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the hot Houston Astros, who now find themselves above .500. Now for the ultimate test? The two talk about the importance of the Kansas City Royals series and if the Astros have turned this thing around for good? #MLB #HoustonAstros #GeorgeSpringer #CarlosCorrea #JoseAltuve #DallasKeuchel #JeffLuhnow
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb rave over Doug Fister's consistent work in 2016 on this edition of AstroChat. Will Fister remain an Astro or will he make way to a long-term contract elsewhere in 2017? Finally, is #GlassesGomez the Carlos Gomez we all have been waiting for? #MLB #HoustonAstros #DougFister
On this week's AstroChat Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb try to figure out what the Houston Astros are in 2016? Are they the team that beat teams up in May or the team that struggles to beat the Texas Rangers? The Astros still have a long ways to getting back in the AL West race, and they will need to prove they can beat the top opponents in the division. Also on the podcast we discuss the first round pick of Forrest Whitley. #MLB #HoustonAstros #ForrestWhitley #JeffLuhnow
On this week's AstroChat, Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss George Springer's transformation in the last couple of weeks. Springer has led the Houston Astros to three series victories in a row to close out the month of May. As the Astros try to find their way so has the bullpen. Can this elite level of success be sustained going into the middle of the season? Finally, we talked about the Astros being sellers last week but would they attempt to be buyers after last season's failed trades? #MLB #HoustonAstros #GeorgeSpringer #JeffLuhnow
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb talk worst case scenario in debating which players will be traded if the #HoustonAstros fall out of the race. #MLB #ColbyRasmus #DougFister #ScottFeldman #CarlosGomez
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb play a little fact or fiction, as to what is going on with Carlos Gomez's massive drop in production. The two also discuss the dramatic losses in the Boston Red Sox series, and what to do with Evan Gattis the catcher? #MLB #HoustonAstros #CarlosGomez #EvanGattis
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the Houston Astros winning ways so far in May. Has the starting rotation found its stride after four straight quality starts? What is the plan for Evan Gattis or is there even one? Finally, let's go through the lineup and evaluate an order that is extremely top heavy. #MLB #HoustonAstros #DallasKeuchel
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the rise of Colby Rasmus this year and if it is possible for him to sustain success. Could he be a late bloomer? The duo also discusses the struggles of the Astros pitching staff and demotion of Scott Feldman. Most importantly remember not to panic! #MLB #HoustonAstros #ColbyRasmus
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the Houston Astros first series in Arlington this season. The Astros have finally shown life with a series victory, are they snapping out of their funk? Jose Altuve is hitting home runs left and right, is this who he is now? Finally how close is Alex Bregman to the big leagues and should we already be getting excited? #HoustonAstros #TexasRangers #MLB
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb make an attempt at figuring out the Houston Astros 25 man roster after Evan Gattis returns from injury. Both question if Preston Tucker should be removed from the lineup with the hot start the second year outfielder has had. The two also discuss the lack of pitching for the Astros in the opening week and if we should be at all concerned? Finally, Tyler White is becoming an overnight sensation. Let's just sit and admire the work the rookie first baseman has done right from the jump. #HoustonAstros #PrestonTucker #EvanGattis #MLB #TylerWhite
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb give their thoughts on the 2016 Opening Day victory. They explain why the greatness of Dallas Keuchel was put on display once again, despite having less than his best stuff. How about the first base situation? How will the team move forward with Tyler White likely missing a series of games. Finally, the two tell us what to look forward to in the coming week versus the Yankees and Brewers. #HoustonAstros #OpeningDay #MLB #DallasKeuchel #CarlosCorrea
On this edition of AstroChat, Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the potential future of Jon Singleton after being optioned to the minor leagues. What are the expectations for Tyler White at the MLB level? Finally, we preview the April schedule with Opening Day right around the corner! #MLB #HoustonAstros #JonSingleton #TylerWhite
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb express their love for the "new age" of baseball that features celebrations, dabs, and a lot of anger with old timers. The duo also discusses the injuries to Lance McCullers and Max Stassi. Will a new catcher need to be acquired? #MLB #HoustonAstros #LanceMcCullers #SpringTraining #CarlosGomez
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb are joined by Houston Chronicle beat writer Evan Drellich. Drellich tells us what to expect from the wide open first base competition in Spring Training. We also discuss the contract extension of A.J. Hinch, Doug Fister's health, and a look at the rotation battles. #HoustonAstros #EvanDrellich #MLB #JonSingleton #MattDuffy #TylerWhite
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss a growing resemblance between Houston Astros right fielder George Springer and former Astros right fielder Hunter Pence. The two also talk about juggling bullpen arms after adding Neal Cotts, and what to do about the catching position? #HoustonAstros #HunterPence #GeorgeSpringer #MLB #SpringTraining
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb tell us why top first base prospect A.J. Reed will not be an option to start Opening Day with the big team. They also discuss a little closer drama with Luke Gregerson and the newly acquired Ken Giles. #HoustonAstros #AJReed #LukeGregerson #KenGiles #MLB #SpringTraining
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb are joined by Houston Astros play by play voice Bill Brown on this edition of AstroChat. With Spring Training just about under way, the trio discuss the leading storylines this preseason. #Astros #MLB #BillBrown #JonSingleton
On this edition of AstroChat Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb take their first look around the AL West landscape. Are the Seattle Mariners a dark horse team that can hang around the entire season? #Astros #MLB #AstroChat #RobinsonCano
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb tell us why the Astros may not be done wheeling an dealing. What would it take to acquire Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy? What does Doug Fister do for the rotation as a whole? Finally is Evan Gattis really ready to be a versatile defender in 2016? #Astros #DougFister #MLB #JonathanLucroy
Andy Pondillo and Jared Webb discuss the return of Wandy Rodriguez to Houston and how he fits in. With no big moves outside of Ken Giles, should Astros fans be concerned? Finally the two tell us why FanGraphs is absolutely right in saying the Astros will win the AL West, but it will not be easy. #Astros #MLB #WandyRodriguez