Visiting Dugout Episode 81 — Houston Astros — 2025-05-02

Chrystal hosted fantasy baseball expert Anthony to chat about the Houston Astros and what to expect from the upcoming series.

Here is what was discussed:

• What's new in Houston?
• How would Anthony rate the offseason?
• Thoughts about the 2025 season for the Astros
• Pitching matchups featuring Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, and Lance McCullers Jr
• McCullers' first start since the 2022 World Series
• The biggest threat to the White Sox
• Keys for the Astros to take the series
• Fears heading into the series
• Losing pitchers
• Aaron Judge is not human
• Twins pitching and the American League Central
• José Abreu, lover of the heat but not humidity, or maybe he was just too old?
• White Sox city connects and terrible ownership
• First baseman woes
• Are the Dodgers who we thought they were or will they finally fall?
• Giants love
• The Mets -- is it finally going to happen?

You can find Anthony on Bluesky and follow along with his fantasy baseball work at SportsEthos.

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