Hunter Brown's Cy Young finalist status guarantees the Houston Astros a crucial draft pick, but should they lock him down now before his value skyrockets? Brett Chancey and Eric Huysman break down Brown's remarkable progression from a 5.09 ERA to 2.43, his emergence as the staff ace, and the Scott Boras factor complicating extension talks. The hosts tackle the controversial Hall of Fame veterans committee ballot featuring Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, debating whether steroid-era dominance deserves enshrinement. With Alex Bregman opting out with the Red Sox, the discussion shifts to realistic offseason targets. Brandon Woodruff and Michael King emerge as affordable rotation options, while Stephen Kwan presents an intriguing Gold Glove outfield solution that won't break the bank. The Astros face critical roster decisions with limited budgetary flexibility and 40-man roster complications. Can smart moves position Houston to challenge the Dodgers' dynasty? Tune in for statistical deep dives, frank Hall of Fame takes, and strategic offseason planning that could reshape the Astros' 2025 championship window. Join Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey for the Locked On Astros podcast as they look at Hunter Brown's chances to win the Cy Young now that he has been announced as one of the three finalists. Roger Clemens is up for induction into the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Which players opted out across the league? Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. As part of the Locked On Podcast Network, we bring you the latest Astros news, in-depth game analysis, player updates, and exclusive insights — every single weekday. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, stay connected with everything happening in Astros baseball. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, never to miss an episode. 🎧 Subscribe today and make Locked On Astros part of your daily routine — perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break. 📺 We’re growing fast on YouTube — help us reach 20,000 subscribers by subscribing now and joining the best Houston Astros community online! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for 15% off your first order. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
