Houston Astros fans grapple with disappointment as the team misses the postseason. Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey unpack the positives from a turbulent year. Hunter Brown's Cy Young-caliber performance and Jake Myers' career season take center stage. The hosts analyze Jose Altuve's outfield transition, Cam Smith's development, and Joe Espada's management through injuries.

Discover how the Astros' resilience shone despite setbacks. Can these bright spots fuel a 2026 comeback? Tune in for expert insights on the team's future and potential roster moves.

Join Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey for the Locked On Astros podcast as they discuss all the positive things from the 2025 season. While Astros fans are down on the team at the moment, some positive developments occurred in 2025, from the emergence of Jason Alexander and Brandon Walter to the rise of Zach Cole in the Astros' hour of need.

0:00 Intro: Focusing on positives after missing playoffs

5:15 Hunter Brown's impressive season and draft pick

16:02 Carlos Correa's return and Zack Cole's emergence

24:30 Joe Espada's leadership through team challenges

29:04 Pitching staff performance despite injuries

34:33 Outro: World Series predictions

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