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ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros Can't Get It Done, Drop First Game Of Series To The Cardinals Apr 18, 2026

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Back to a losing streak the Houston Astros go as they fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Michael Connor breaks down the loss on the Locked On Astros Postcast.

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ADJUSTING: Astros’ Tatsuya Imai SHARES His Battle To THRIVE in America’s Major Leagues Apr 17, 2026

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🚨 Astros Pitching Breakdown: Tatsuya Imai’s Progress, Struggles & What’s Next

In this episode, Brett “Htown Wheelhouse” Chancey dives deep into Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai and where things currently stand early in the 2026 season. From mechanical adjustments to real-game results, we break down the progression, the growing pains, and what it all means for the Astros rotation moving forward.

Imai has shown flashes of potential, but consistency remains the big question. We take a closer look at his recent performances, what he’s saying about his development, and how the Astros are handling his build-up at the major league level. Is this just part of the process—or is there a bigger concern brewing?

With injuries already impacting the Astros pitching staff, every arm matters—and Imai could be a key piece in stabilizing this rotation. We discuss how his role could evolve, what needs to improve, and whether Houston can rely on him as the season progresses.

If you’re an Astros fan trying to understand what’s happening on the mound right now, this is a must-watch breakdown.

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Tatsuya Imai’s early-season performance
Adjustments and development timeline
Astros rotation concerns in 2026
What Imai needs to improve to stick

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Astros Rotation Falling Apart… But Spencer Arrighetti Steps Up BIG Apr 16, 2026

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Spencer Arrighetti delivers a huge performance with 10 strikeouts and one earned run, giving the Astros exactly what they needed amid a battered rotation. But the bigger story? Houston has already used eight starters just three weeks into the season, with multiple arms on the IL. Plus, Tatsuya Imai opens up about the challenges of adjusting to life and baseball in America — and why the Astros are preaching patience.

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ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros Remain Elite At Home, Pick Up Second Straight Win Apr 16, 2026

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The Houston Astros have come back home and figured out how to win again as they took down the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Michael Connor breaks down the victory on the Locked On Astros Postcast.

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Houston Astros Win, Yet Pitching Concerns Remain Apr 15, 2026

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The Houston Astros finally snapped their brutal 8-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Rockies, but did this win actually solve anything? On this episode of Locked On Astros, Brett “Htown Wheelhouse” Chancey breaks down why the victory brought relief inside the clubhouse while still exposing the Astros’ biggest season-long issue: pitching depth and too many runs allowed.

We dive into Hunter Brown’s first public response to Dana Brown’s comments about his spring training velocity and whether his aggressive buildup may have contributed to his Grade 2 shoulder strain. Hunter defended his process, calling the diagnosis “best-case scenario,” while the Astros continue trying to survive without their ace.

Then we break down Tatsuya Imai’s revealing comments on his arm fatigue, as Houston’s offseason signing explained that the biggest challenge has been adjusting to the American lifestyle, travel, meal timing, mound conditions, and MLB recovery routine. With imaging coming back clean, the Astros are hopeful he can rebuild arm strength and rejoin a battered rotation soon.

We close with the offense finally doing enough behind Christian Walker’s homer, Yordan Alvarez’s clutch double, and another strong Christian Vázquez night, while also asking the bigger question: did the Astros truly turn a corner, or did the bats just cover up the same pitching problem again?
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ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros Do Us All A Solid, Finally End Losing Streak Apr 15, 2026

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The losing streak has finally come to an end for the Houston Astros as they took down the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Michael Connor breaks down the win on the Locked On Astros Postcast.

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Rock Bottom in Seattle: Astros Drop 8 Straight as Everything Unravels Apr 14, 2026

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Houston Astros plummet to MLB’s basement with an eight-game losing streak—can they recover before crisis leads to drastic changes? Eric Huysman and Brett Chansey break down the Astros’ unraveling season, spotlighting the worst ERA in baseball, persistent injuries to Jeremy Peña, Hunter Brown, and Tatsuya Imai, and the rock-bottom loss in Seattle.

Key discussion points include the pitching staff’s struggles, growing calls to shake up the coaching and medical staff, and roster shakeups featuring Colton Gordon and JP France. The hosts question if Joe Espada’s job is on the line and explore how Carlos Correa’s position shift factors into Houston’s slump. \n\nAre the Astros primed for a turnaround with upcoming home games against the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals, or is a full-blown meltdown brewing in Houston?

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ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros End Disasturous Road Trip By Being Swept Away In Seattle Apr 13, 2026

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The Houston Astros road ten game road trip was a disaster and they finished it off by being swept in the four game series against the Seattle Mariners. Michael Connor breaks it all down on the Locked On Astros Postcast.

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Astros Rotation in Crisis, Imai Scare & Remembering “Scrap Iron” Phil Garner Apr 13, 2026

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Houston Astros rotation unravels as injuries mount—can MLB’s top offense keep the season afloat? Tetsuya Imai’s arm fatigue scare, Cody Bolton’s struggles after injury, and an ailing bullpen put the Astros’ pitching depth in crisis, despite sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith powering the lineup. With seven straight losses and an MLB-worst 6.49 ERA, is it time to call up arms from Sugar Land or consider drastic changes?

Eric and Brett break down the Astros’ alarming pitching woes, Dana Brown’s “enough depth” optimism, and crucial lineup decisions. The show also reflects on the legacy of “Scrap Iron” Phil Garner, Astros legend and 2005 World Series manager, following his passing. Could new call-ups like Spencer Arrighetti or Jason Alexander steady Houston’s slide, or will bullpen overload sink playoff hopes early?

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ASTROS POSTCAST: Houston Astros Downward Spiral Rolls On After Another Loss To The Seattle Mariners Apr 12, 2026

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The Houston Astros horrible run continues as they fell to the Seattle Mariners again on Sunday. Michael Connor breaks down the loss on the Locked On Astros Postcast.

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