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The Crawford Talks: A show about the Houston Astros

Mike Meltser and The Athletic’s Jake Kaplan take you inside the clubhouse and cover the big stories in what will be a fascinating 2021 season for the Houston Astros.

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Latest Episodes:

What does the Mookie Betts extension mean for George Springer? Jul 23, 2020

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Mike and Jake discuss if the Betts extension will have any impact on Springer and the Astros. Then they run through their takeaways from the two exhibition games in Kansas City and make their 2020 AL West predictions.

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The Over/Under Draft Plus DH and Bullpen Questions Jul 20, 2020

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Mike and Jake each draft three over/under prop bets pertaining to individual Astros player performances in the 2020 season and discuss how the team should approach the DH spot until Yordan Alvarez returns.

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Do the Astros Have Enough Pitching? Jul 16, 2020

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Mike and Jake discuss the state of the Astros’ pitching staff in the wake of several notable camp absences/injuries. They discuss why uncertainty about the team’s bullpen is already mounting.

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The Astros Lose Another Workout Jul 13, 2020

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Mike and Jake discuss the Astros’ latest workout cancellation due to COVID-19 concerns and consider what it means for the regular season. Later, they discuss Justin Verlander’s mechanical changes.

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Five Takes on the Astros’ 2020 Schedule Jul 09, 2020

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Mike and Jake analyze the newly released Astros’ schedule for the 60-game season. Then they bring on The Athletic’s Mariners beat writer, Corey Brock, to preview Houston’s Opening Day matchup against Seattle.

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Covering the Astros Amid the Pandemic Jul 06, 2020

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Mike and Jake discuss how different it is to cover the team right now and also delve into the testing issues that have already emerged just a few days into summer camp workouts.

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Astros Storylines for the 60-Game Season Jul 02, 2020

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Mike and Jake run down a list of storylines they will be monitoring once the 60-game season begins. Among them: Can Carlos Correa stay healthy and be an MVP candidate? Later, Mike rants about Bobby Bonilla Day.

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Analyzing the Astros’ 60-Man Player Pool Jun 29, 2020

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Mike and Jake take a look at the Astros’ initial 60-man player pool for the 2020 season, speculate about the Aug. 31 trade deadline and discuss Jim Crane’s comments from last week.

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Five Questions Facing the Astros Before Opening Day Jun 25, 2020

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Mike and Jake discuss the return of baseball and analyze the questions the Astros will need to answer during the soon-to-begin “spring training part two.”

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Is a 2020 MLB Season Even Viable Anymore? Jun 22, 2020

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Mike and Jake share their concerns about the possibility of a 2020 season in the wake of the increase in COVID-19 cases in several states and positive tests among players and staff around the game.

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