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Welcome to the Show: Mattress Mack’s Podcast: Episode 8

Clovis Shropshire April 13, 2023
 Welcome to the Show: Mattress Mack’s Podcast: Episode 8

On Episode 8 of Mattress Mack’s Podcast, Fred Faour and the man himself talk a little about the Houston Astros and a lot about the American Dream and the value of never giving up on oneself…

 Astros preparing Ronel Blanco to start – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros preparing Ronel Blanco to start – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire March 5, 2023

On this Talking Stros podcast, we discuss Ronel Blanco's transition to the rotation, the battle for centerfield, and more updates around camp including Brantley and Alvarez.Read More

 Astros spring games begin, McCullers out for opener – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros spring games begin, McCullers out for opener – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire February 26, 2023

With the start of spring games, we see the reactions of Astros players to the new pitch clock in MLB. What about McCullers and Alverez?Read More

 Astros spring camp news and notes – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros spring camp news and notes – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire February 19, 2023

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...Read More

 Astros: Javier’s Extension, Claimed Gage, New Rules – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros: Javier’s Extension, Claimed Gage, New Rules – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire February 13, 2023

The Astros have finally extended one of their young arms, buying out two years of free agency, in Cristian Javier. What rules are being changed?Read More

 Astros: A change in scouting philosophy? – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros: A change in scouting philosophy? – Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire February 6, 2023

On this week's Talking Stros podcast, we discuss the possible changes in scouting with a new GM and any changes that the front office makes.Read More

 Astros new GM Brown could equal extensions? Talking Stros [Podcast]

Astros new GM Brown could equal extensions? Talking Stros [Podcast]

Clovis Shropshire January 29, 2023

The Astros have some work to do now that they have a new GM in Dana Brown, and it starts with what he does best. Retaining players, let's start with Kyle Tucker...Read More

 Astros favoriting Dana Brown as next Astros GM? – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Astros favoriting Dana Brown as next Astros GM? – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Clovis Shropshire January 22, 2023

Astros fans had a great experience at Fanfest this weekend. With spring training around the corner, will Jim Crane focus now on bringing in a GM. It appears that Dana Brown is the favorite at this point.Read More

 Astros: GM search, arbitration, and international signings – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Astros: GM search, arbitration, and international signings – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Clovis Shropshire January 17, 2023

Who are the Astros looking for as the next general manager right now? Who are they about to go to arbitration with? A brief look at international signings.Read More

 Let’s Talk MLB HOF and Altuve/Beltran – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Let’s Talk MLB HOF and Altuve/Beltran – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Clovis Shropshire January 8, 2023

Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame voting could show what the future holds for Jose Altuve after 2017. Will Billy Wagner finally get elected?Read More

 Astros trade for Bligh Madris and AL West competition – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Astros trade for Bligh Madris and AL West competition – Talking Stros Gallery Sports

Clovis Shropshire January 4, 2023

The Astros trade for a depth piece in Bligh Madris for the outfield and we discuss the primary competition in the AL West on the Talking Stros podcast.Read More

 Astros 2023 New Years’ resolutions – Talking Stros Gallery Sports.

Astros 2023 New Years’ resolutions – Talking Stros Gallery Sports.

Clovis Shropshire December 28, 2022

The Astros won it all in 2022, can they do it again in 2023? Here are some New Years' resolutions the Astros could follow to achieve the goal.Read More

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