S4 Ep29: Can Astros solve their Burrows problem? Plus: tough decisions on returning players!

About this episode

The episode discusses the Astros' recent performance, challenges with player returns, and the ongoing issues with Mike Burrows.

The Astros took 2 of 3 from the A's but Mike Burrows continues to be stung by the home run bug. Players returning from the IL present some challenges that Joe Espada will be tasked to address. There's never been a more critical stretch to stack wins than over these next 3 series.

People in this episode

Host: Stone Cold Stros

Topics covered

• Houston Astros
• baseball
• player injuries
• home runs
• team strategy
• winning streak

Keywords

• Astros
• Mike Burrows
• Joe Espada
• home runs
• IL
• A's
• winning streak

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Astros, A's

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