The Gallery Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this week's Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the action-packed week where Luis Garcia ditched his old windup. So far, the results of the change have been positive. Dana Brown had the idea to convert reliever Ronel Blanco into a starter. The Astros began that transformation by having Blanco pitch two innings. Will Michael Brantley and Yordan Alvarez be ready when the season begins?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
On this week's Talking Stros podcats on Gallery Sports, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss health updates for Yordan Alvarez and Lance McCullers. We already see positive signs out of the Astros bullpen. Would Bryan Abreu be a fit for the Rotation? Manny Machado's extension, what does it mean for Alex Bregman and his possible extension? Which young players are turning heads?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
On this episode of the Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the latest news of the first few days of Astros spring training. Jose Altuve wants to be a Houston Astro forever. Can Dana Brown and the front office make it work? Martin Maldonado was not thrilled about the Astros looking for a catcher in the offseason, but he used it as what? Gerrit Cole said what?
How does Kyle Tucker feel about losing the arbitration battle?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
On this week's Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss Dana Brown's comments at media day, Cristian Javier's extension, and the new rule changes. The Astros also claimed Matt Gage off waivers from the Blue Jays.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
On this episode of the Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss Framber Valdez possibly deciding not to participate in the World Baseball Classic. What did David Ortiz say about the Astros possibly extending Valdez? Which direction are the Astros perhaps going in terms of scouting? Going away from analytics and more to old-fashioned scouting?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the news that the Houston Astros hired Dana Brown as the GM. What could he bring to the Astros that the other candidates could not, including possibly bringing what the Braves were successful in extending their players? Could they do the same with Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier, and others?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the experience at Astros FanFest this weekend. The Astros are still seeking a new GM. Dana Brown seems to be the favorite at the moment for a reason. He has experience in scouting some of the best talents currently on the Braves roster and could be instrumental in rebuilding the Astros farm system. Jeff Bagwell made some comments about wanting to bring Yuli Gurriel back, but where he would play seems to be the issue. Is there a team willing to give him a starting gig? Michael Brantley is likely to be ready for opening day. We give our weekly Hall of Fame update, is Billy Wagner finally getting in?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss all the latest news as the Astros Winter Caravan starts and fans prep for Fan Fest. Who are the Astros GM candidates that Jim Crane is supposedly in discussions with now? Who did the Astros avoid arbitration with, and which international signings did they make?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the HOF voting process and how it could affect people voting for Jose Altuve in the future.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the Houston Astros trading for outfielder Bligh Madris and who the Astros' primary competition is in the AL West.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss some New Years' resolutions the Houston Astros could work on to run it back in 2023. While some of them are obvious, others may be something you haven't thought of. Do you have any other resolutions the Astros could work on? Let us know.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
The great Mattress Mack is back talking MLB "hot stove" off-season moves, Michael Brantley returning to the Astros, the college football playoffs and Houston Cougars men's basketball!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss Michael Brantley returning to the Houston Astros on a 1-year deal for $12 million plus $4 million in incentives. This addresses the need for another left-handed bat in the lineup, another left fielder/designated hitter, and a veteran leader who was big for the team in the playoffs. Are the Astros done? Who will be the final position player?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the winter meetings and how the Astros have not made any additional moves since signing Jose Abreu. They still need to upgrade the catching position. What about the Arizona outfielders? Will they trade for Sean Murphy?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
It's Let's Rage Coogs presented by the Saxenian Family. On this episode, hosts Da'Yon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and Andy Yanez talk all things Houston and North Florida in the Cougars' dominant 76-42 win over the Ospreys!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss all things Houston Astros ahead of the winter meetings. Who are the Astros likely to go after? Who is more valuable for the Astros, a catcher/designated hitter or a lefty outfielder? Welcome to Houston, Jose Abreu! What he brings to Houston. Will Justin Verlander come back? Jason Castro retires.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Former soccer player, coach and World Cup and Olympics soccer announcer Glenn Davis joins Fred Nation to talk World Cup and USA versus Netherlands!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss all the Houston Astros coaches returning for 2023 and Justin Verlander winning the AL comeback player of the year award. Jon Heyman suggests that Cody Bellinger is an option for the Astros. We don't see it and think it will be bad for the clubhouse.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Eric and Brandon discuss the awards week in MLB baseball as the Astros have a Cy Young award winner in Justin Verlander, and others on the team got votes for the various awards. But will Verlander be back with the Astros next year? The Astros chose to protect only one player ahead of the Rule 5 draft. The Astros also non-tendered Josh James. Now that Anthony Rizzo is off the board, who could the Astros go to? Any updates to the GM search?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Mattress Mack (@MattressMack) and Fred Faour discuss the Houston Astros winning the WS!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo get the offseason started with a busy week where the Astros bring back their manager Dusty Baker and bench coach Joe Espada. They also bring back Rafael Montero, a pivotal piece to the Astros bullpen, for a three-year deal. However, GM James Click, after the team won 106 games, was not retained as well as he declined a one-year contract. What were some of the rumored Click deals that did not get done? Is Wilson Contreras still a target for whoever the next GM is for the Astros?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric and Brandon relive the World Series from Game 3. The Phillies wanted Houston; well, they got us. Framber Valdez dominated all series. Cristian Javier started a combined no-hitter in the World Series, only the second time in MLB history. Yordan Alvarez went on a cold streak, but he got the hit the Astros needed in Game 6 to give them the lead to stay. What's next for the Astros? Is Justin Verlander coming back?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the World Series so far with the Houston Astros through two games. Justin Verlander was not so dominant in Game 1, but Framber Valdez was in total control in Game 2. Kyle Tucker was the big-hitting hero in the first game, but Jose Altuve joined the hitting parade in Game 2. Game 3 moves to Philly as Lance McCullers Jr. will look to silence the crowd versus Noah Syndergaard. Let's look at the matchups vs. the two teams and who has the upper hand.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
Brandon del Castillio is joined by his brother Brian to look ahead to the Astros going to their 4th World Series in six years. Yankees fans wanted Houston. They got them and got swept. The Phillies will come to town on Friday to face the Houston Astros. Many people say that the underdog Phillies are hot and can beat the Astros. But the Astros have not lost a game this postseason. Let's look at the matchups vs. the two teams and who has the upper hand.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo look at the matchup now set in the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. It's the matchup we all expected this season despite the Yankees' struggles at one point this year. Justin Verlander will lead the Astros hoping to bounce back after a bad start versus the Mariners. Let's summarize the ALDS series with three words, Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Pena, and great pitching.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the Astros winning 106 games and now getting ready to face the Seattle Mariners after they beat the Blue Jays in the Wild-Card series. Justin Verlander will take on the Mariners in Game 1 after facing them six times during the regular season. Who makes the roster? who is on the bubble?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the week against the Diamondbacks and the Rays. The Astros clinched the best record in the American League and now sit with 104 wins going into the last three games of the season. Who makes the ALDS roster? Should we be worried about Framber Valdez? Jake Meyers returns to the lineup. Will the Astros carry a long reliever or a lefty reliever?
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the wacky series that was vs. the Orioles. Framber Valdez lost his consecutive quality start streak, but that may not be a bad thing. While the Orioles may not make the playoffs, this series felt like the playoffs. The offense, after not scoring any runs in the first two games, broke out in the last two games late. The Astros clinch the playoffs again, and the magic number for the best record overall is 3.
Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the week that was where Framber Valdez reached the MLB record 25 consecutive quality starts for the Astros and did so with some help from Alex Bregman. Hunter Brown will move to the bullpen to get ready for the playoff and will Jose Urquidy still be the 4th guy in the playoff rotation? Yordan Alvarez has a monster game. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
Talking 'Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!
ESPN and Gallery Sports college football analyst Taylor McHargue (@TMcHargue16) joins Fred Nation for his weekly college football podcast - follow @GallerySports on Twitter or visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in the state of Texas!