Blog Title: Astrocast

Astrocast Show 47: Post Season Wrap

Hello all, Here is show 47.  It’s a short one.   We are going to a monthly format now for the post season until next year, spring training. Show Notes: World Series, Congrats to the Phils Around the MLB Astros talk SKetkar’s crap Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 46b: newyorkan dictionary

Hello, Here is the 2nd part of show 46.  Sorry it took so long to get it out. Show notes: Quick intro by SKetkar Voice Messages Astros talk, season recap, what’s to do in the off season SKetkar’s crap Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 46 part A: take 2!

Hello all, Show 46 is ready and it’s a two parter.  The entire show was got kinda long and we didn’t want cut anything out so we made it a two parter.  This part, A, contains… Show Notes Intro by sketkar Around the MLB post season style.  Discussion on the division series matchups Special interview with Friend of the Show read more..

Brad Ausmus Tribute

Hello, Astros players and management pay tribute to catcher Brad Ausmus with humorous affection [See post to watch Flash video] Thanks to the Astros and MLB for this video

Astrocast Show 45: iRant, SKetkar 101 and the Cubs suck

Hello all, Show 45 and it’s a good one. Show notes: Intro by Lambo Around the MLB, division leaders, wildcard teams, who is in it still and who is not. Rant by SKetkar.  How MLB, and the Astros dealt with Hurricane Ike and how unfair it was for a team (Astros) that was so hot at the time to play read more..

Astrocast Show 44: On paper…

Hello all, It’s show time, here is number 44. Show notes Intro by SKetkar Around the MLB, quick hits, how’s leading their division Wildcard talk, AL and NL leading to astros talk More astros wildcard talk, on paper we look good, can we do it voice messages Sketkar’s crap Enjoy!!

Astrocast Show 43: Lay off the caffeine

Hello all, Show 43 is here. Show notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, Wildcard races Astros talk, what are their changes of wildcard, key injuries, what can we do to improve Voice messages and rebuttals Lambo’s curveball: Luck and the Cubs Sketkar’s crap Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 42: Swatting the bugs

Hello all, Here is show 42, kinda long but it’s good. Show Notes: Intro by lambo Around the MLB, standings, power rankings Astros talk Discussion topics: Buyer/Seller, “Small Market Team” Sketkar’s crap by Lambo, yes Lambo has crap too Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 41: We Suck and more!

Hello all, Here is show 41, a short diddy… Show Notes: Astros talk, how much we sucks and why. What to do, how to fix things, etc. Major league all-star break, Lance Berkman in the homerun derby Lambo sneaks in a special message (and he thought I wouldn’t notice), thanks lambo!! End of show crap Enjoy!

Big Al on Brandon Backe

After watching Brandon Backe shut out the Nats last night, I started to think about his contributions to the team. There has been some criticism as far as his pitching after his injury. Even Lambo has made a mention that this 2008 Season should be the season where Backe needs to step up to the read more..

A look from Big Al’s Perspective…

Now that Sabathia has been traded to the Brewers, I’ve pretty much given up on the 2008-09 Houston Astros. Why you ask? Everybody had hoped that this might be a World Series wild card team if every Astro lived up to their expectations we the fans had for them. While Bourne and Towles have not read more..

AstroCast Show 40: The Babbling

Hello all, As the title says, we babble for about 40 mins Show Notes: All Astros talk Chacon!!! Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 39: Organic Peanut Butter

Hello all, Here is show 39, with voice mails, yes your messages, yippie! Show notes: Around the MLB, standings, happenings, etc. Around the NL central, are the Cubs really that good? What about St. Louis Astros talk, bad team? streaky team? What’s wrong with us? Voice Messages 2nd life with Lambo Intro to our second podcast, political style, A View From the read more..

Astrocast Show 38: It’s a great visual for an audio show

Hello all, And here’s show 38… show notes: Around the MLB, power rankings, standings, surprises. 54 games down, we can make some predictions? NL Central talk. Lambo rambles on stats, top 3 teams in the NL central, why Cubs and Cardinals suck Astros talk, injuries, worries, looking forward 2nd life with Lambo SKetkar’s crap Enjoy!

Astrocast Show 37: He’s SKetkar and you’re not!

Hello, Here is Show 37. Show notes Around the MLB, AL and NL standing. Surprise teams, disappointing teams Astros topics, Red hot astros! 2nd life with Lambo SKetkar’s crap Enjoy!

Biggio Is A Coach!

Retired baseball player and future Hall of Framer, Craig Biggio is now a head coach in baseball.  Don’t expect to see Biggio in the dugout of Minute Maid later this season.  He is going to coach the local high school, St. Thomas. I wonder how many extra people will start attending St. Thomas Baseball games!

Astros vs Giants Game 1, Berkman 13th HR, 4 game winning streak

Houston 7, San Francisco 3 at AT&T Park Houston Record: (22-17) San Francisco Record: (16-23) Winning pitcher - Roy Oswalt (4-3) Losing pitcher - Vinnie Chulk (0-1) SV - Jose Valverde (9) HOU HR - L. Berkman (13) SF HR - J. Bowker (4) Next Houston Game: May 13, 2008 07:15 PM PT vs. San Francisco Giants   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0   7 12 0 Dodgers 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0   3 7 2

Astros vs Dodgers Game 3, sweep another one!

Houston 8, Los Angeles 5 at Dodger Stadium Houston Record: (21-17) Los Angeles Record: (19-18) Winning pitcher - Geoff Geary (1-1) Losing pitcher - Jonathan Broxton (1-1) SV - Jose Valverde (8) HOU HR - LA HR - J. Loney (4) Next Houston Game: May 12, 2008 07:15 PM PT vs. San Francisco Giants   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1   8 10 2 Dodgers 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2   5 12 0

Astros vs Dodgers Game 2, get 2nd shutout

Houston 5, Los Angeles 0 at Dodger Stadium Houston Record: (20-17) Los Angeles Record: (19-17) Winning pitcher - Chris Sampson (2-3) Losing pitcher - Chad Billingsley (2-5) Next Houston Game: May 11, 2008 01:10 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   5 9 2 Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 3 1

Astros vs Dodgers Game 1

Houston 7, Los Angeles 1 at Dodger Stadium Houston Record: (19-17) Los Angeles Record: (19-16) Winning pitcher - Brian Moehler (1-0) Losing pitcher - Derek Lowe (2-3) HOU HR - L. Berkman (12) LA HR - Next Houston Game: May 10, 2008 07:10 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 1   7 12 0 Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1   1 7 1

Astros vs Nationals Game 3

Washington 8, Houston 3 at Minute Maid Park Washington Record: (15-20) Houston Record: (18-17) Winning pitcher - John Lannan (3-3) Losing pitcher - Brandon Backe (2-4) WAS HR - W. Harris (1) R. Mackowiak (1) HOU HR - Next Houston Game: May 9, 2008 07:40 PM PT vs. Los Angeles Dodgers   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Nationals 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 1   8 12 0 Astros 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0   3 10 1

Astros vs Nationals Game 2, another nailbiter!

Washington 3, Houston 4 at Minute Maid Park Washington Record: (14-20) Houston Record: (18-16) Winning pitcher - Jose Valverde (4-1) Losing pitcher - Joel Hanrahan (0-2) WAS HR - R. Zimmerman 2 (5) HOU HR - L. Berkman (11) Next Houston Game: May 8, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Nationals 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0   3 7 0 Astros 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1   4 7 0

Astros vs Nationals, late rally leads to 4th straight win

Washington 5, Houston 6 at Minute Maid Park Washington Record: (14-19) Houston Record: (17-16) Winning pitcher - Doug Brocail (2-0) Losing pitcher - Luis Ayala (1-2) SV - Jose Valverde (7) WAS HR - A. Boone (2) N. Johnson (5) A. Kearns (3) HOU HR - Next Houston Game: May 7, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Nationals 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0   5 9 1 Astros 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 X   6 12 1

Astros vs Brewers Game 3, Sweep!

Milwaukee 6, Houston 8 at Minute Maid Park Milwaukee Record: (16-15) Houston Record: (16-16) Winning pitcher - Tim Byrdak (1-0) Losing pitcher - Mitch Stetter (1-1) MIL HR - M. Cameron 2 (3) HOU HR - L. Berkman (10) H. Pence (4) Next Houston Game: May 6, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Washington Nationals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12   R H E Milwaukee 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   6 13 1 Astros 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2   8 13 1

Astros vs Brewers Game 2

Milwaukee 2, Houston 6 at Minute Maid Park Milwaukee Record: (16-14) Houston Record: (15-16) Winning pitcher - Brandon Backe (2-3) Losing pitcher - Manny Parra (1-2) MIL HR - R. Weeks (4) HOU HR - B. Backe (1) M. Bourn (3) Next Houston Game: May 4, 2008 01:05 PM CT vs. Milwaukee Brewers   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Milwaukee 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0   2 5 0 Astros 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 X   6 12 0

AstroCast in Second Life! (Huh? We Don’t Have a First One?)

Howdy Folks! I just wanted to take a moment and inform you that AstroCast has a presence in Second Life. What is Second Life? I’m glad you asked! Second Life is a virtual world that you can create an avatar and interact with people. Our network of podcasts, Farpoint Media is co-sponsoring a region read more..

Astros vs Brewers Game 1, Homerun derby

Milwaukee 4, Houston 7 at Minute Maid Park Milwaukee Record: (16-13) Houston Record: (14-16) Winning pitcher - Roy Oswalt (3-3) Losing pitcher - Carlos Villanueva (1-3) SV - Jose Valverde (6) MIL HR - R. Braun (5) M. Cameron (1) HOU HR - L. Berkman (9) C. Lee (7) H. Pence 2 (3) M. Tejada (5) Next Houston Game: May 3, 2008 06:05 read more..

Astros vs Diamondback Game 3, this one hurts!

Houston 7, Arizona 8 at Chase Field Houston Record: (13-16) Arizona Record: (20-8) Winning pitcher - Brandon Medders (1-0) Losing pitcher - Dave Borkowski (0-2) SV - Brandon Lyon (9) HOU HR - C. Lee (6) ARI HR - C. Jackson (5) M. Owings (1) Next Houston Game: May 2, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. Milwaukee Brewers   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0   7 11 0 Diamondback 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 X   8 13 1

Astros vs Diamondback Game 2

Houston 6, Arizona 4 at Chase Field Houston Record: (13-15) Arizona Record: (19-8) Winning pitcher - Doug Brocail (1-0) Losing pitcher - Edgar Gonzalez (1-2) SV - Jose Valverde (5) HOU HR - ARI HR - C. Jackson (4) Next Houston Game: April 30, 2008 12:40 PM MST vs. Arizona Diamondbacks   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0   6 9 0 Diamondback 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0   4 7 0

Astros vs Diamondbacks Game 1, lose 3rd straight

Houston 3, Arizona 5 at Chase Field Houston Record: (12-15) Arizona Record: (19-7) Winning pitcher - Dan Haren (4-1) Losing pitcher - Chris Sampson (1-3) SV - Brandon Lyon (8) Next Houston Game: April 29, 2008 06:40 PM MST vs. Arizona Diamondbacks   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0   3 5 0 Diamondback 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 X   5 7 0

Astros vs Cardinals Game 3, another lost series

Houston 1, St. Louis 5 at Busch Stadium Houston Record: (12-14) St. Louis Record: (16-10) Winning pitcher - Kyle Lohse (3-0) Losing pitcher - Brandon Backe (1-3) SV - Kyle McClellan (1) HOU HR - STL HR - T. Glaus (1) A. Pujols (5) Next Houston Game: April 28, 2008 06:40 PM MST vs. Arizona Diamondbacks   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   1 4 0 Cardinals 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 X   5 7 0

Astros vs Cardinals Game 2, break winning streak in a close one

Houston 3, St. Louis 4 at Busch Stadium Houston Record: (12-13) St. Louis Record: (15-10) Winning pitcher - Adam Wainwright (3-1) Losing pitcher - Dave Borkowski (0-1) HOU HR - L. Berkman 2 (8) K. Matsui (1) STL HR - Next Houston Game: April 27, 2008 01:15 PM CT vs. St. Louis Cardinals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0   3 5 0 Cardinals 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1   4 7 0

Astros vs Cardinals Game 1, Lee blasts late HR, Astros win 6th in a row

Houston 3, St. Louis 2 at Busch Stadium Houston Record: (12-12) St. Louis Record: (14-10) Winning pitcher - Wesley Wright (3-0) Losing pitcher - Jason Isringhausen (1-2) SV - Jose Valverde (4) HOU HR - C. Lee (5) STL HR - Next Houston Game: April 26, 2008 12:10 PM CT vs. St. Louis Cardinals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3   3 6 1 Cardinals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   2 6 0

Astros vs Red Game 2, Cassel starts for Wandy

Houston 5, Cincinnati 3 at Great American Ball Park Houston Record: (11-12) Cincinnati Record: (9-14) Winning pitcher - Jack Cassel (1-0) Losing pitcher - Johnny Cueto (1-2) SV - Jose Valverde (3) HOU HR - L. Berkman (6) CIN HR - Next Houston Game: April 25, 2008 07:15 PM CT vs. St. Louis Cardinals   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0   5 9 0 Reds 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   3 8 0

Astros vs Red Game 1, Astros win 4th straight

Houston 9, Cincinnati 3 at Great American Ball Park Houston Record: (10-12) Cincinnati Record: (9-13) Winning pitcher - Chris Sampson (1-2) Losing pitcher - Bronson Arroyo (0-3) HOU HR - CIN HR - E. Encarnacion (6) K. GriffeyJr. (4) Next Houston Game: April 24, 2008 12:35 PM ET vs. Cincinnati Reds   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Astros 0 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 0   9 14 1 Reds 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1   3 10 2

Astros vs Padres Game 2, astros win in late innings

San Diego 7, Houston 11 at Minute Maid Park San Diego Record: (9-12) Houston Record: (9-12) Winning pitcher - Jose Valverde (3-1) Losing pitcher - Heath Bell (0-2) SD HR - A. Gonzalez (4) P. McAnulty (2) HOU HR - G. Blum (3) H. Pence (1) Next Houston Game: April 23, 2008 07:10 PM ET vs. Cincinnati Reds   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Padres 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 0   7 8 0 Astros 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 4 X   11 15 0

Astrocast show 36: Subjective call

Hello all, Here is a new show on our regular schedule again, finally. Show notes: Around the MLB, power rankings, standings Astros topics, tejada, pitching, who’s hot, who’s not Curveball with Lambo Sketkar’s crap Enjoy!

AstroCast show 35: Joint cast with red-hot-mama

Hello all, This is a special show, a joint cast we did with the Cincinnati Red’s podcasters Amanda and Johnny. Sorry, we didn’t get this up last week, we had some technical difficulties. Anyways, Show notes: General MLB talk NL central talk Astros/Reds talk Baseball discussion enjoy!

Astros vs Padres Game 1, Tejada comes up big

San Diego 3, Houston 10 at Minute Maid Park San Diego Record: (9-11) Houston Record: (8-12) Winning pitcher - Roy Oswalt (2-3) Losing pitcher - Justin Germano (0-2) SD HR - J. Edmonds (1) A. Gonzalez (3) HOU HR - L. Berkman (5) M. Tejada (4) Next Houston Game: April 22, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. San Diego Padres   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Padres 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0   3 8 0 Astros 5 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 X   10 13 0

Astros vs Rockies Game 3

Colorado 4, Houston 6 at Minute Maid Park Colorado Record: (9-9) Houston Record: (7-12) Winning pitcher - Wesley Wright (2-0) Losing pitcher - Brian Fuentes (0-1) SV - Jose Valverde (2) COL HR - G. Atkins (3) HOU HR - Next Houston Game: April 21, 2008 07:05 PM CT vs. San Diego Padres   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Rockies 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0   4 12 0 Astros 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 X   6 8 0

Astros vs Rockies Game 2, close one

Colorado 3, Houston 2 at Minute Maid Park Colorado Record: (9-8) Houston Record: (6-12) Winning pitcher - Aaron Cook (2-1) Losing pitcher - Oscar Villarreal (0-3) SV - Manny Corpas (4) COL HR - HOU HR - J. Towles (4) Next Houston Game: April 20, 2008 01:05 PM CT vs. Colorado Rockies   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E Rockies 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0   3 9 1 Astros 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0   2 5 1

Astrocast Show 34: Arizona, Dodgers

Hello all, Show 34, 2nd show of 2008, first week on the season. Show notes: Around the MLB, standings, etc. Astros season so far Bold predictions SKetkar’s crap Enjoy!

Backe looks good as Astros lose a close one

Brandon Backe made his pitching return after going through Tommy John surgery and pitched well through 5 innings giving up only 2 runs in the 4th inning on a homerun to Hairston.  He was pulled in the 6th inning for pinch hitter Jose Cruz Jr. with 2 out and a bases loaded situation.  The only read more..

Opening Day

Well it is that time of year again…Smell the green grass, breath the fresh air, and listen for the sound of a wooden bat striking a little white ball… It’s opening day, folks! Ed Wade made a lot of moves over the off season and Cecil Cooper has many new toys to play with. Are we read more..

Astrocast Show 33: Spring Training and ‘08 Season

Hello all, It’s about time we did another show. Spring training is almost over and the 2008 season is about to start. Here is a short summary of what has been going on in Astros world as well as a preview to the ‘08 season. Show Notes: No ‘08 Intro yet, working on it, so you read more..

AstroCast Show 32: Dan Gordon, Haunted Baseball

Hello all, After some technical difficulties, here is show 32. Very interesting show. Show Notes: Around the MLB, Congressional hearing, Roger Clemens Special Interview with Dan Gordon, co-author of Haunted Baseball Haunted Baseball: Ghosts, Curses, and Eerie Events Mickey Bradley and Dan Gordon $10.17 Enjoy!!

Astrocast Show 31: Voice Mail!

Hello all, Here is the next show and it’s all you! Show notes: Mitchell Report, Clemens, House hearing updates Your Voice Messages!! Enjoy

Roger Clemens Makes A Video Statement

The embattled Roger Clemens made a video statement and posted it on YouTube. Apparently, he will be interviewed on 60 Minutes soon. Here is his video statement… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGtbYqNQMs0[/youtube]

AstroCast Show 30: Part 2 Special, Mitchell Report

Hello all, Here is the 2nd part of Show 30. This one focuses entirely on the Mitchell Report It’s ramifications what course of punishment if any will MLB take How it’s affects the Astros Enjoy!

Show 30 issues and fix

Hello all, We apologize that Show 30 part 1 was processed incorrectly and only the first seven minutes were available for download.  The problem has been fixed and the web stream is playing the entire episode.  For the potcatchers out there, the only way to get the full episode is to manually delete the short episode read more..