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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: Are the Astros Still Contenders in 2026 Odds, Predictions, and Outlook
Description: Houston Astros face a pivotal 2026 season with high stakes and lingering question marks. Can stars like Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña, and Hunter Brown ignite a playoff surge, or are the Astros destined for the middle of the AL pack? With manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown on single-year contracts, the pressure is on to deliver results or risk sweeping changes.
Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey break down projected offensive leaders, pitching rotation battles featuring Mike Burrows, Tatsuya Imai, and Christian Javier, and the potential impact of rookies like Brice Matthews. Key topics include the Astros' p...