In the final episode we discuss: Preston Tucker amazing start, Lance McCullers shoes, Astros strength of schedule, and the latest mock draft from Keith Law.

TCBP AB 157: Welcome to the big leagues Mr. McCullers

May 19th, 2015 1h 3m

What's wrong with batting average? Lance McCullers Jr. is called up to the big leagues, trade rumors, and more.

TCBP AB 156: Evan Drellich talks first place baseball

May 12th, 2015 49m 30s

Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle joins the show to give his impressions on the Astros season thus far, George Springer's concussion, Preston Tuckers call up, Carlos Correa's non-call up, and trade rumors.

TCBP AB 155: Your first place Astros

May 5th, 2015 54m

Moneyball, the Astros are in first place WOOHOO!, Carlos Correa, Jonathan Villar, and who is hotter Jake Marisnick or Brad Ausmus.

TCBP AB 154: Astros 2015 MLB Draft Preview

Apr 28th, 2015 1h 8m

Brooks explains effective velocity, Josh Fields returns tot he team, the Astros are still in first place, who are the Astros going to draft in the 2015 MLB draft, and should Jake Marisnick be moved up in the order.

TCBP AB 153: How you like me now, Astros?

Apr 21st, 2015 44m

FIP and xFIP and Colin McHugh, Kris Bryant and Carlos Rodon called up, an MLB draft tease, and chilling on Chris Carter.

TCBP AB 152: Keep calm and remember it is week one

Apr 14th, 2015 49m

Statistics don't matter this early in the season, impressions from the first week of baseball, Jeff Luhnow on Carlos Correa and Mark Appel, Chris Carter, Jon Singleton, Colin Moran and Jake Marisnick, all discussed in this weeks episode of the

TCBP AB 151: Houston Astros 2015 season preview

Apr 7th, 2015 1h 50m

Explaining peripherals, checking in on the Rule 5 selections and their status, the opening day roster, lineup construction, and predictions for the Astros 2015 season.

TCBP AB 150: Astros controversies in mid-season form

Mar 31st, 2015 58m

Website resources we use to research the Astros; controversies involving the Fresno Grizzlies, Brady Aiken, Jarred Cosart, and David Rollins; we check in on the Rule 5 players and talk about the latest cuts to the Spring Training roster.

TCBP AB 149: Astros Spring Training continues

Mar 24th, 2015 1h

Defensive metrics, Brady Aiken, checking in on the players selected out of the Astros system in the Rule 5 draft, trade possibilities, and more.

TCBP AB 148: Adventures at Astros Spring Training

Mar 24th, 2015 1h 19m

Brooks and Tim give their impressions of Astros Spring Training from Kissimmee, Florida.

TCBP AB 147: Astros Spring Training baseball begins

Mar 10th, 2015 52m 30s

A Ryan Vogelsong not signing with the Astros update, George Springer adds 10 pounds of muscle, an update on our March Madness tournament, and Robbie Grossman.

TCBP AB 146: Evan Drellich checks in from Astros Spring Training

Mar 3rd, 2015 53m

Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle joins the show to talk about the vibe in camp, players that are standing out, new strategy advancements in baseball and a dead fish.

TCBP AB 145: Screw the Oscars, baseball is back!

Feb 24th, 2015 58m 25s

Explaining regression, then discussions about Baseball Prospectus' organization list, pace of game rule changes, Vincent Velasquez, Brad Peacock, and more.

TCBP AB 144: Is the baseball season here yet?

Feb 17th, 2015 55m

The Astros latest Spring Training roster additions, Roberto Hernandez and Joe Thatcher, Rob Manfred's goals as commissioner, Jeff Luhnow's approval rating and more.

TCB Top 30 Astros Prospects Podcast Special - Hour 2

Feb 3rd, 2015 59m 5s

In this hour we discuss players ranked 26 to 16 on our Top 30 Astros prospect list.

TCB Top 30 Astros Prospects Podcast Special - Hour 3

Feb 3rd, 2015 1h 6m

We finish our Top 30 Astros prospects list with discussions on players ranked 15 to 1.

TCBP AB 143: Catching up on the Astros transaction frenzy

Feb 3rd, 2015 45m 30s

Talking about the Astros acquisitions of Evan Gattis, James Hoyt, Dan Straily, Luis Valbuena, Colby Rasmus, and Akeem Bostick.

TCB Top 30 Astros Prospects Podcast Special - Hour 1

Jan 27th, 2015 59m 3s

We discuss several Astros players outside the Top 30 of note. Then we dive into our Top 30 and discuss players 30 to 27.

TCBP AB 142: Craig Biggio is a Hall of Famer. That is all.

Jan 13th, 2015 52m

Dan Szymborksi of ESPN.com joins us to discuss Craig Biggio's Hall of Fame status, whether or not Jeff Bagwell will get in, and his ZiPS projection system and what it means for the Astros in 2015.

TCBP AB 141: 2014 Winter Meetings round up

Dec 16th, 2014 1h 18m

Astros rumor involving Cole Hamels, the additions of Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek to the bullpen, possibilities for the rest of the offseason including Jed Lowrie and Jose Veras and the Rule 5 draft.

TCBP AB 140: Lighting the Astros hot stove season

Nov 25th, 2014 53m

David's not hear to defend himself against our attacks of him leaving Victor Martinez off the AL MVP ballot, Rule 5 protection deadline and the players that were protected and left unprotected, and Astros hot stove rumors.

TCBP AB 139: The Framin' Hank Conger Show

Nov 10th, 2014 1h 16m

New Astros catcher Hank Conger and what he means to this team, the free agent and trade market and other players the Astros could acquire, Arizona Fall League Update and more.

TCBP AB 138: Brett Phillips and $20 million

Oct 27th, 2014 1h 21m

Interview with Brett Phillips followed by discussion regarding the Astros new coaching staff, spending $20 million in free agency and an Arizona Fall League update.