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The Sean Salisbury Show

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM)www.iheart.com
The Sean Salisbury Show with talking Houston sports. Astros and Rockets insights from the morning show of their flagship station, SportsTalk 790!
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Yordan Alvarez Sidelined: Astros Star Undergoes 10-Day IL with Hand Injury

With the season rolling on and games continuing to move along, the Astros seem to have hit a small bump in the road following yesterday's series opener loss to the Brewers now counting 4 of the Astros last 5 games as losses. Following a bit of disappointing news circling the organization, Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the Astros IL for a stint of 10 days regarding inflammation in his right hand. Taking some time off and hoping it does some good in the process, Sean and Dan take a moment disc...

May 06, 202511 min

Should Rockets Stay the Course or Go Big Game Hunting?

Should Rockets Stay the Course or Go Big Game Hunting? Sean and Dan discuss Jalen Green's lack of presence in their playoff series loss to the Warriors, and would you target a big name like Giannis in a potential offseason trade?

May 05, 20256 min

Game 6 Preview with Jackson Gatlin: Can the Rockets' Stun the Warriors?

Forcing a Game 6 the other night here at Toyota Center, the Rockets' look to withstand another tall task in trying to battle back in their series against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Rolling back to San Francisco tonight with the series now at 3-2, covering the Rockets daily and also the Host of Locked On Rockets, Jackson Gatlin joins and shares a few of his predictions regarding tonight's tip-off and what must Houston do to push for a Game 7 set for Sunday.

May 02, 20259 min

Rockets Roar Back: Stunning Game 5 Win Over Warriors Forces Game 6 Showdown

With the season on the line and facing elimination as the Warriors hold 3 of the 4 games needed to clinch the Western Conference Semifinals, the Rockets stage a thrilling comeback last night to win Game 5 with a final score of 131-116. Keeping their playoff hopes alive now forcing a Game 6 and set to return back to San Francisco, Sean and Dan assess last nights phenomenal resurgence from the Rockets' following standout performances from Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun along with what adjustment...

May 01, 202513 min

Dana Brown Takes the Helm: Astros GM Talks Series Win Over Detroit

Coming back home to Daikin from their series in Kansas City following the Royals taking 2 of the 3 from the Astros, the Astros seem to have shook back into gear as they've rolled on and have now taken 2 of the 3 games from the Detroit Tigers looking to gain the series sweep later this afternoon. Revisiting last years Wild Card round loss to the Tigers, Dana joins and shares a few takeaways from this series specifically in comparison to back then regarding how far the team has come from the year ...

Apr 30, 202513 min

Can The Rockets Rally Back From Their 3-1 Deficit?

Tipping off Game 4 last night down in San Francisco following another phenomenal showdown in their 7 game series, the Rockets fall short in the final moments to the Warriors with a final score of 106-109. Aiming to pinpoint exactly what may be the underlying issue as to why the Rockets continue to lose close games that look attainable for them to punch-in wins, Sean and Dan take a moment discussing rather or not is it too late or can the Rockets recover from this 3-1 deficiency?

Apr 29, 202515 min

Avoiding The Sweep, Steve Sparks Joins & Evaluates The Astros Series Loss

Completing their series against the Royals down in Missouri over the weekend, the Astros fall short to Kansas City although, turning things around yesterday afternoon to avoid the sweep with a final score of 7-3. Following the series loss with the Royals taking 2 of the 3 games from the Astros, Steve joins and shares a few notable takeaways from the weekend along with a few key players and things to be mindful of as we roll on through the schedule with the Astros set to take on the Tigers here a...

Apr 28, 202516 min

Aaron Wilson Breaks Down The Texans' Draft Strategy & More On 790!

With yesterday officially kicking off the 2025 NFL Draft, many fans across the league are in high praises as their favorite teams begin selecting players they trust and believe can change their franchise in the future years to come. With the Texans holding the 25th pick in the First Round and later trading their pick to the Giants, has left lots of fans here in the city a bit confused as to why. Aaron Wilson joins Sean and Dan with a small proposal as to what the Texans' may be thinking moving a...

Apr 25, 202511 min

Draft Writer & Expert Eric Edholm Joins & Talks Draft Order On 790!

Roughly just a few hours away now and discussing a few last minute needs for teams and organizations across the league, Sean and Dan take a moment with someone who's drafted and written thousands of mocks over the years leading to this annual day in the NFL. NFL draft expert and writer Eric Edholm joins and shares his takes on the potential grabs and pickups the Texans may get this year, among a few other teams that have holes in their rosters with desperate needs of players at certain positions...

Apr 24, 202512 min

UH Linebacker & NFL Draft Prospect Michael Batton Joins 790

Set to kickoff later this evening and following the hype leading in to this years draft, lots of players followed with lots of mixed emotions run rapid in the final hours leading up to the draft rollout. Talking to and hearing from a local voice here in Houston looking to enter a new era in his football career and life, UH linebacker Michael Batton joins Sean and Dan for a moment sharing a few of his experiences and the steps he took leading up to this very exciting and inspiring moment in his l...

Apr 24, 202516 min

Astros Hot Streak: Dana Brown Talks Series Win, Bullpen Depth, & More

Taking the series win over the Padres recently and rolling through the Blue Jays this week, the Astros look to be on a bit of a hot streak as they've taken 2 of the 3 games thus far over Toronto. With outstanding performances and outings from Hunter Brown and Ronel Blanco along with the bullpen aiding in securing wins towards the end of games, the Astros seem to have figured a few things that work for them in regards to closing out games and in the same way, scoring runs when needed. Astros GM D...

Apr 23, 202516 min

Could Hunter Brown Emerge As The Astros Future Frontline Starter?

Teeing off their three game series against Toronto yesterday evening with Hunter Brown on the bump for the Astros, lots of talk has now risen following his phenomenal outing yesterday against the Blue Jays now putting the Astros at a standing of .500 as a ball club. Pitching 7 shut out innings followed with only two hits given and 9 strikeouts, Hunter raises eyes with his lights out performance as to who may take the realm as the Astros Ace rolling into next season. Sean and Dan discuss the poss...

Apr 22, 20259 min

Longtime NFL Player & Linebacker Coach Jack Del Rio Joins 790!

With the 2025 NFL Draft set to kickoff this Thursday with many anticipating which teams may draft who and where players may end up, joining 790 along with Sean and Dan former player and coach who's also won a Super Bowl in his tenure coaching the Baltimore Ravens, Jack Del Rio joins the guys just a few days ahead of the Draft with a small Mock Draft of his own regarding who and where he believes certain players may end up.

Apr 21, 202514 min

Steve Sparks Joins & Evaluates The Astros Series' Win Over The Padres

Coming out of a series loss to the Cardinals recently and teeing off their three game series on Friday statistically against the best team in the MLB thus far being the San Diego Padres, the Astros look to have gotten the ball rolling a bit following a series win over San Diego down at Daikin Park. Taking 2 of the 3 games from the Padres and almost gaining a series sweep over the leagues leader in the power rankings, Steve joins and shares his takeaways from this weekends mind-boggling series an...

Apr 21, 202512 min

The Rockets Haven't Won A Playoff Game At The Toyota Center In How Long?

With the final Play-in games set to tip-off tonight with the Hawks taking on the Heat for the East and the Mavs taking on the Grizzlies for the West, the winner of tonight's games roll into the NBA 2025 playoffs as the 8th seed. With the Rockets anticipating their Game 1 tip-off against the Golden State Warriors Sunday evening, Sean and Chris take a moment and revisit just how long it's been since the Rockets have won a playoff game at the Toyota Center and what shocking events took place betwee...

Apr 18, 202510 min

Astros GM Dana Brown Talks Series Loss To St. Louis, Rest Days, & More

Wrapping up their series in St. Louis early yesterday afternoon, the Astros fall to the Cardinals with a final score of 4-1 resulting in another series loss following the series standing at 1-2 for the Astros. With the day off and set to tee-off their series against the Padres tomorrow, Astros GM Dana Brown joins Sean and Dan sharing a few comforting answers to a few concerning questions many Astro fans have began to wonder.

Apr 17, 202515 min

World Series Winner John Smoltz Joins 790!

With the season now fully underway and assessing what we've seen roughly 20 games into the season, World Series winner John Smoltz joins Sean and Dan discussing the ramp up surrounding the MLB following some teams off to hot starts, some off to slow ones, and some up and down in the middle. Following his 21 season tenure in the league and sharing things he's learned throughout his career, John also shares a few things he's began to notice over the years since his retirement and the game the dire...

Apr 17, 202520 min
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