Michael Connor: The Astros Insider

Michael Connor: The Astros Insider

Michael Connor grew up listening to Houston's SportsTalk 790 and always dreamed of being on the mic one day talking about the teams. A fifth...Full Bio

Astros Coming Down The Stretch, Latest Injuries, Playoff Scenarios

Space City Saturday w Dan Mathews 8-31-24

Dan interviews wth Will Matthews, Gordy Rush, Barrett Sallee, and Ted Pardee. Get the inside tips on your teams from professionals who study the game and the players.

Will Verlander Make Astros Postseason Rotation, Clarity on Kyle Tucker's Injury

On today's edition of The Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross discuss Justin Veralnder's recent rough outings, and ask the question, "Will he make the Astros Postseason Rotation?" with how well all the other starting pitchers have been performing.

We also discuss the report from The Athletic that confirmed outfielder Kyle Tucker DID in face have a fractured shin and not just a bone bruise that has kept him out for three months. We also discuss Alex Bregman's elbow issue and much more as this team steamrolls down the stretch, looking for a ticket to the 2024 postseason. 

Space City Saturday w Dan Mathews 8-24-2024 Misunderstanding

Dan talks about the mistakes and flubs the Astros has done to cause them to lose this game. What should they do? I know for sure the fans are not giving them a pass. Dan is surely not making any excusese for the Astros. Dan talks about the Texans and express his thoughts on the seasons expectations. Interview with Dana Brown, Pitre, and Eddie Nunez. Find out what sets the Texans apart from the other teams.Plus, Flordia State football in Dublin Ireland. Dan touches on a whole lot more with is comments and meaningful critiques. Listen to what he has to say.

Space City Saturday w Dan Mathews 8-17-2024 Astros under pressure

In this episode Dan rants on why the Astros lost the game. He goes all-in on the players. He's not alone, as the callers express themselves on the matter as well. If they don't hit we can't win. Comments on Hunter Brown, Dezenzo Chas McCormick, Bregman, Robert Flores, and CJ Strauss.

Astros 8-Game Win Streak, 3 Game AL West Lead, En Fuego

On this edition of the Crawford Boxcast, Chris Gordy discusses the Astros' 8-game win streak, finding their stride with the starting pitching, and watching the Mariners get swept by the Tigers as Houston now takes a THREE GAME LEAD in the AL West. 

In addition, we bring you some of the conversation with MLB.com's Brian McTaggart from The Matt Thomas Show as he talks about Justin Verlander preparing for his next rehab start, and what has gone so well for the Astros the past week. 

Space City Saturday Dan Mathews 8-10-2024 Astros 8 Boston 4

Dan talks everything Astros as the Astros beat the Red Sox  8 to 4. Dan talks about the interview that Chandler Rome gives about Kyle Tucker. Should break dancing be in the Olympics after baseball was dropped? Dan has a caller goes All-in on DeMeco Ryans about putting Tank Dell in aa a punt returner.

Astros Take the Silver Boot Series, Kikuchi Looking Good

On this episode of the Crawford Boxcast, Gordy and Ross talk about the Astros taking the final series vs the Rangers to win the Silver Boot Series for the eighth year in a row. They also touch on Yusei Kikuchi impressing so far through two starts. And what is going on with the lack of timely hitting with this offense?
In addition, could Zach Dezenzo help provide a spark to the bats? What's the latest with Justin Verlander returning? We hit on all of that & more on the Crawford Boxcast presented by Karbach Brewing and the Crawford Bock. 

Space City Houston w Dan Mathews 8-3-2024 Can Kikuchi keep the Astros on top?

Dan talks about everything Astros, from Diaz, Joe Espada, Chandler Rome, Altuve, and many more Astros players. Dan goes in by talking about Ronel Blanco, Kyle Tucker, Josh Young, Evan Carter, and Mariners baseball and how it effects the Astros. Lets welcome, our new Hall of Fame player of the Texans, Mr. Andre Johnson. Hear what Andre says about this his great accomplishment.

Astros Post-Trade Deadline Assessment Preparing for Stretch Run

Gordy and Ross discuss the latest on the Houston Astros following the MLB Trade Deadline, and assess the acquisition of starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi along with reliever Caleb Ferguson. It's obvious they paid a high price in giving up prospects Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner, but was this the move win NOW? 

The guys also bid farewell to Rafael Montero who was DFA'd, making the Montero & Jose Abreu signings of last offseason really turn out to be fat duds on the resume of Jeff Bagwell as an interim GM. They also discuss the injuries to Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander and Luis Garcia and if this team overcome some hurdles to still win the division and make it back to the postseason.