Mission Control: An Astros Podcast

Aidan and Mike discuss the nature of playoff randomness, the Astros matchups against the Rangers' roster, and more.

A mini-episode as Mike and Aidan recap a big Game 1 victory, and look ahead to key potential decisions in Game 2, such as how to deploy medium leverage reliever Phil Maton in a tired bullpen.

Aidan and Mike break down the upcoming ALDS matchup between the Astros and Twins, including roster usage decisions, pitching matchups, and what to know about Minnesota.

Following the Astros' improbable final sprint to their 6th consecutive full-season AL West title, Mike and Aidan break down the Wild Card Round matchups and who they're rooting for from the Astros' perspective. Plus a discussion of Jose Urquidy's successful return to the rotation and the #4 starter competition in the ALDS.

Following a 1-5 homestand that leaves the Astros clinging to life in the AL West race, Aidan and Mike look back at how the Astros got here, and the challenges ahead in Seattle and Arizona.

With just over two weeks left in a 3-team AL West race, Aidan and Mike break down the remaining schedule, the options for #3 and #4 starter in October, and the latest playing time decisions in the lineup.

Mike and Aidan recap this week's domination of the Rangers, with emphasis on analyzing Jose Abreu's encouraging power surge. We also touch on The Athletic's reporting on the Dusty/Chas drama, Hunter Brown's bad luck, and a potential renunion with former AGM David Stearns.

Mike and Aidan break down what went wrong over the weekend, and look ahead to the Astros-Rangers duel in Arlington. Among the topics: Justin Verlander's crucial upcoming start, the Chas McCormick PT confusion, and Dusty Baker's curious tendencies.

Mike and Aidan break down the impending return of Michael Brantley, the state of the rotation, and the 3-way battle for AL West supremacy over the final 5 weeks.

The Astros visit AL-best Baltimore and emerge with a series victory, plus Jon Singleton returns and explodes onto the scene in a big way. Mike and Aidan break down what it means and the outlook for our pitchers and 1B situation from here.