Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros

Eric and Brett look at what we know of the MLB and MLBPA discussions concerning the details of a potential 2020 season. Would the owners agree to deferring salaries or will the players take another pay cut. Will we hear, let's play ball this year? Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett are joined by Barry Bloom, formerly of MLB.com, Forbes, and now writes at Sportico. We talk about the struggles that the owners are currently facing with the possible liability of playing baseball during the coronavirus epidemic. How will the shutdown affect the free agent class of 2021, including George Springer. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett break down what hurdles baseball has to overcome just to begin. What is this proposal by Bryce Harper, and is Manfred protecting the Astros? Also we discuss how opening up Texas May 31st may broaden the chances of a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the first round of the talks between MLB and the players association as they try to reach an agreement to play baseball in 2020. While the focus in the first meeting surrounded safety of the players, the status of the season will depend on the money issue that will be a sticking point. Astros bullpen catcher, Javier Bracamonte, who has been with the Astros for 20 years, recalls the moments before the Astros won the World Series to trying to catch Roy Oswalt. He also tells how Richard Hildago helped him got the job and how he became friends with Lance Berkman. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It comes down to player safety and money as MLB presents it's plan to the MLBPA Tuesday. Eric and Brett were upbeat on Monday's podcast, but Tuesday's focuses more on what the players could have issues with. Including the 50-50 revenue shares that the owners will be asking for. We also looked at the Astros who could benefit from the expanded roster. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett look at all the latest MLB and Astros news over the weekend. From maybe some news about the start of the 2020 season and where/who people will play. We discussed what James Click said about George Springer and the minor league system. We also discussed the plans for the MLB Draft. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett look at a few of best games of the 2019 season. Whether it was the one on opening day, or the one with the walk-off walk, and the one where Yordan Alvarez made his debut. Relive all the memories from the 107 win season for the Astros. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett look at a few of best games of the 2019 season. Whether it was the one on opening day, or the one with the walk-off walk, and the one where Yordan Alvarez made his debut. Relive all the memories from the 107 win season for the Astros. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At last, the final episode of the best seasons in Astros franchise history with Part 3 of the 2017 championship season. Eric and Brett discuss the ALCS through the World Series, and all that followed. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of the best seasons in Astros franchise history focuses on the events leading up to the August 31st trade deadline. Then they got Justin Verlander, who would help lead the Astros to the promised land. We also talked about Eric's experience in Cooperstown for Jeff Bagwell's induction. Then we took a look at how the Astros took care of business versus the Red Sox in the ALDS and the first two games of the ALCS versus the Yankees. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2017 season was the Greatest Season in Astros history. Despite what others may say 2017 encapsulated grind, hard work, the Houston String Montra, pulling together as one city. All this to see the Houston Astros finally reach the ultimate goal and the ability to call themselves world Champions. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samantha Bunten, joined the show to talk about the Astros and Red Sox controversy. She talk about her time covering the Indians, including Michael Brantley and Trevor Bauer. We also discussed the latest plans for starting the 2020 season and will fans be allowed to go to games? We had a blast talking baseball and a little about the NFL. Give the show a listen. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the commissioners report of the investigation into the Red Sox. While the act wasn't as bad as what the Astros did, the Red Sox got off light. We look at the details of the report and have an interesting and unplanned discussion. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state of Texas could be part of baseball returning in 2020, according to rumors. The speculation is that Arlington and Houston could host a undetermined amount of teams to start the baseball season, at some point. While no one really knows what is going on, Eric and Brett speculate who could play where. Its all fun and games at this point. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode I talk with my dad about the autographs we collected and what it was like growing up in our house that was all about baseball. I also find out that my late grandfather was a big Astros fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices