Tigers Takeaways, Twins Preview & June Recap with Steve Sparks

Tigers Takeaways, Twins Preview & June Recap with Steve Sparks

Just about wrapping up the month of June, the Astros appear to be turning the tide as they are in a pretty good spot heading into July with the league's All-Star break on the horizon. Revisiting Houston's June schedule with 9 series set to play this month, with the final series teeing off against the Twins rolling into July today, the Astros have magnificently won 6 out of their 8 series battles against most of their AL competitors, highlighting series victories over the Athletics, the Blue Jays, and the Tigers twice now, following yesterday's 3-1 series win. Looking back on June as we approach July and the All-Star break, Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks joins Dan and Chris with lots of positives that should be taken from this month as we approach the league's midseason break, along with some things to be mindful of with the Trade Deadline dawning shortly after.

Imai's Gem Lifts Astros Past Tigers 2-1 in Game 1 Thriller

Back on the road and now in Detroit for their 3-game series against the Tigers, the Astros are far from dead in the AL West race as they pull out of yesterday's Game 1 duel with a 2-1 victory, strengthening their stake and claim for the West's top seed. Outstandingly, Tatsuya Imai staves off the Tigers for 6 innings with 10 strikeouts, 2 hits allowed, and no runs allowed, giving the Astros a chance to pull out the win, making it now their 4th consecutive series won. Looking back on last night's tight pitching duel, Dan and Josh review Tatsuya Imai's outing and toss around possible scenarios of what the Astros potential starting rotation could look like in the near future with depth replenishing and players producing at their full potential.

Rockets Draft Buzz: Tim Hall Joins and Analyzes Houston's Latest Addition

Entering Round 1 of the NBA's 2026-27 Draft with no first-round selections, the Rockets make a splash in Round 2 by acquiring Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton with the 31st overall pick. Assessing the areas Houston needed to fill for the draft going into the 2026-27 season and evaluating the Rockets' chosen prospect in Ohio State's highly praised point guard, joining from Columbus, Ohio's 97.1 FM "The Fan", Tim Hall joins Dan sharing the latest on Houston's newest member and the qualities that make the Houston Rockets a perfect draft selection.

From Dynamo Legend to World Cup Analyst: Brian Ching's Take on USMNT v. TUR

Looking to close out the Group Stage for the 2026 World Cup tonight, the United States Men's Soccer Team gears up to take on Türkiye in a 9 PM kickoff, advancing to the knockout rounds next. With elimination beginning next in the Round of 32 and potentially looking to see Bosnia and Herzegovina following after tonight's kickoff, Houston Dynamo legend and once a man on the USMN World Cup 26-man roster from 2006, Brian Ching, joins Dan ahead of tonight's showdown sharing some things he's seen from the Men’s recent games along with what he believes has to be sustained if the US intends to go the distance in this year's World Cup, with competition not shying away any time soon.

GM Dana Brown Talks Astros Surge Before Tigers 4-Game Set

Rolling through June with July approaching the horizon, the Astros appear to have found some traction as they've strung together now 3 consecutive series victories, with hopes of making it 4 today in their rubber match against the Blue Jays. Standing 38-43 in the season, roughly 4 games behind the AL West's top seed and 5 games from making it to .500, Astros GM Dana Brown weighs in on Houston's recent turnaround and what to sustain as the Stros roll back to Detroit to take on the Tigers.