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Astros are 38-43 after splitting the first 2 of the series with the Blue Jays Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 37-42 after winning the series over the Guardians Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 27-35 after losing the first game to the Pirates. Spencer Arrighetti named May AL POTM. Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 27-34 after dropping 2 of 3 to the Brewers Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 24-32 after NO HITTING the Rangers in game 1 and dropping the 2nd game 10-7 Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 19-29 after winning the series over the Rangers! Though Altuve goes down with an oblique strain.. Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros are 17-28 after dropping 3-4 to Seattle Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys talk about the current state of the Astros: Carlos Correa is done for 2026. The Astros have 23.5 fWAR sitting on the injured list — more than 9 entire MLB teams had all of last season. Beyond The Diamond breaks down the most brutal stretch of Astros baseball in recent memory. We dig into the full scope of the injury disaster, the Joe Espada hot seat rumblings, why the bullpen construction has the team punting games by the 4th inning, and the growing frustration with roster decisions. But it's not all doom — Peter Lambert outdueled Ohtani with 7 innings against the Dodgers, Christian Walker is hitting .307 with a .959 OPS, and the young guys like Cam Smith and Bryce Matthews are stepping up. Plus our Week 5 AL Power Rankings (the A's lead the West?!) and Dog of the Week. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: Five and Five, At What Cost? 0:48 — The Injury List: Correa, Brown, Diaz, McCullers & More 3:31 — 23.5 WAR on the IL — Worse Than 9 MLB Teams 4:22 — Hader & Brown Return Timelines 5:08 — Cam Smith & Bryce Matthews Stepping Up 6:49 — The Joe Espada Hot Seat Discussion 10:07 — GM & Roster Construction Frustrations 12:24 — "We're Punting Games by the 4th Inning" 15:44 — The Giolito Signing & Being Proactive 17:06 — 13 Games in 13 Days Preview 18:21 — AL Power Rankings: Week 5 24:24 — Dog of the Week: Peter Lambert 30:22 — Wrap-Up & Patreon Handlebar Mustache Bet 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #CarlosCorrea #AstrosNews #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #AstrosInjuries Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/apollohou Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApolloHOU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollohou/ Merch 👕 https://apollohou.store Blogs ✍️ https://apollohou.com Twitch 🧑‍🚀 https://Twitch.tv/Apollohou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez and Josh talk about the Astros disastrous week The Astros lead the league in runs scored and are second to last in runs allowed. Welcome to 2026. Beyond The Diamond breaks down a brutal 1-5 week that included a Rockies sweep and the Hunter Brown shoulder injury that could sideline the ace until the All-Star break. We dig into why the bullpen construction isn't working, the defensive breakdowns that are inflating pitcher ERAs, the .350 BABIP against Astros pitching, and what it all means heading into a huge Seattle series. Plus our Week 2 AL Power Rankings and Christian Walker takes home Dog of the Week. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: From 5-2 to Reality Check 1:45 — The Astros' Bizarre Splits: Best Offense, Worst Pitching 2:21 — Hunter Brown Injury Update & Rotation Fallout 3:34 — The Bullpen Problem: Why the Construction Isn't Working 6:23 — Defensive Errors Killing the Pitching Staff 8:31 — BABIP & Why the Numbers Look So Ugly 10:01 — Week 2 Recap: Oakland & Colorado Breakdown 10:46 — Previewing the Seattle Series 12:34 — AL Power Rankings: Week 2 18:00 — DAWG of the Week 22:54 — Looking Ahead & Wrap-Up 💰 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive Patreon streams, polls like our Dog of the Week vote, and bonus content? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew. 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #AstrosNews #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #HunterBrown Beyond The Diamond, Beyond The Diamond Podcast, Houston Astros, Astros 2026, Astros bullpen, Hunter Brown injury, Astros pitching, Christian Walker Astros, Astros week 2, AL power rankings, Astros Rockies, Astros Mariners, MLB podcast, baseball podcast, Astros news today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros 6-4 heading to Colorado Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yordan Alvarez is looking like an MVP — .417 AVG, 1.480 OPS, and the Astros offense has completely taken over. Beyond The Diamond breaks down Houston's incredible 5-2 start to the 2026 season. In this episode, we recap every win from Week 1, dive into the team's 141 OPS+ offense, talk Hunter Brown's dominant start, Lance McCullers' comeback, and the bullpen stepping up without Josh Hader. Plus our first AL Power Rankings of the season and the inaugural Dog of the Week award. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro & Week 1 Vibes 2:58 — Astros Offense Explosion: 141 OPS+ & .196 ISO 5:47 — Why Healthy Yordan Changes Everything 8:12 — Yordan Alvarez MVP Case 10:28 — Lineup Depth: Walker, Altuve, Caratini & More 12:01 — Pitching Recap: Brown, McCullers, Burrows 13:48 — ISO & Extra-Base Hit Surge 15:12 — AL Power Rankings: Top 5 24:44 — Dog of the Week: Yordan Alvarez 30:07 — West Coast Preview & Wrap-Up 🤘 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive polls like our DAWG of the Week vote, bonus content, and a say in the show? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/apollohou Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApolloHOU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollohou/ Merch 👕 https://apollohou.store Blogs ✍️ https://apollohou.com Twitch 🧑‍🚀 https://Twitch.tv/Apollohou 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #YordanAlvarez #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #AstrosNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros on a 4 game HEATER! Let's talk about it Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros split the series scoring 20 runs in 2 days! Are we back?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Opening Day was frustrating. Dez and Josh break down the day and the game. Should we start a petition to open the roof?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the Starting Rotation. Can Hunter Brown win a Cy Young? Is Mike Burrows as good as we think he can be? Will I-45 avoid traffic on the bases? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices