In this episode of Dirt Diamond Sports Talk, Ryan and Wally discuss the Houston Astros' recent struggles, particularly focusing on injuries and the performance of some journeymen AAAA players stepping up. They analyze the coaching strategies of Joe Espada and the overall morale of the team. The conversation shifts to the upcoming All-Star break, trade deadline speculations, and the relevance of the All-Star game in today's baseball landscape. They conclude with thoughts on the team's future and the impact of key players returning from injury.

Ryan and Wally are back!

In this episode of Dirt Diamond Sports, Ryan and Wally discuss the recent performance of the Houston Astros, including their impressive sweep in LA, the impact of injuries on the team, and the overall culture of winning that defines the Astros. They also touch on the struggles of the Yankees and Nationals, the surprising performance of the Cubs, and remember baseball legends who recently passed away. The conversation wraps up with expectations for the upcoming series and the All-Star selections.

Ryan and Wally talk about the Astros series win against the LA Angels, the road ahead before the All-Star Break, discuss the scene in the AL West, and touch on a few other bits of MLB news and chatter.