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The Bullpen | ESPN Houston

ESPN Houston
Houston Texans
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez
NFL Draft
Astros
Joe Mixon
NFL
NBA
Houston Rockets
Christian Kirk
Laramie Tunsil
CJ Stroud
Cam Smith
Lance Mccullers Jr.
Stephen A. Smith
Jose Altuve
Jalen Petrie
Annual NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
University Of Houston Cougars
Texans

Brian McDonald & Sean Mapes have your weekend sports for you every Saturday from 12-2 on ESPN 97.5!

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Episode: 158: 10/26/25 Hour 1(Live from L'auberge in Lake Charles)- Picks/Rip up the tickets + CFB Reactions!
RJ Saunders
Former producer at ESPN 97.5 and original member of The Bullpen, now host at 1010 XL in Jacksonville
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Episode: 146: 09/20/25 Hour 1- Will Texans problems continue against the Jags?
Cecil Shorts III
Former NFL wide receiver and game day MC for the Houston Texans
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Episode: 143: 08/02/25 Cecil Shorts III joins The Bullpen to talk Texans training camp!
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Former Texans wide receiver and now a game day MC
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Episode: 141: 08/02/25 Hour 1- Correa returns & Texans Training camp!

Hosts

Brian McDonald
Co-host and producer with a strong focus on local sports discussions and lively banter.
Sean Mapes
Co-host known for engaging debates and insights into sports with a flair for entertainment.
Cam Smith
Co-host contributing to sports analysis with humor and a dynamic perspective on live sports discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • ESPN 97.5 Rocks

    Love having the weekend Houston coverage!

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    Zacthetexan
    United Statesa year ago

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Many enjoy the deeper insights provided into team performances and player analyses.
Listeners appreciate the weekend coverage and lively discussions on local sports topics.
The dynamic between the hosts is often highlighted as a reason for returning to the show.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

129: 06/14/25 Hour 1- Astros grow their lead in the AL West!
Q: Will Jose Altuve get to 3,000 hits?
The hosts and guests speculate about whether Altuve can reach 3,000 hits, discussing his current performance and historical context.
131: 06/21/25 Hour 1- No one is throwing at Neto!
Q: Would you have left Hunter Brown in there?
Considering his performance, I think I would have left him in, but Joe Espada's decision to pull him was defensible based on the situation.
147: 09/20/25 Hour 2- NFL Picks & Arch Manning + My Rushmore +1!
Q: Is Arch benched the next week if he plays poorly against Oklahoma?
No, both hosts agree that Arch Manning would likely not be benched after a loss to Oklahoma.
142: 08/02/25 Hour 2- Cecil Shorts III talks camp standouts & Mt Rushmore +1!
Q: What are your thoughts on the Texans' tight end room and running back room this season?
Cecil emphasizes the importance of the tight end room's development under their new coach Nick Kaley and mentions Woody Marks as a key player to watch in the running back group, highlighting the need for a strong run game to support the quarterback.
142: 08/02/25 Hour 2- Cecil Shorts III talks camp standouts & Mt Rushmore +1!
Q: How do you see the situations of Terry McLaurin and Micah Parsons playing out?
Cecil expresses that while Terry deserves a big contract, his age complicates the situation, hinting that teams don't usually give long-term deals to players nearing 30 due to the uncertainty of their performance in future seasons.

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Focusing primarily on sports, the discussions are lively and often feature the hosts' witty and engaging banter alongside a variety of hot professional and college sports topics. Episodes cover everything from NFL analyses, with specific attention to the Houston Texans and their performance, to the impact of major events like the Super Bowl. Conversations are punctuated by lighthearted debates on historical sports moments, player performances, and fan culture, ensuring that both casual sports fans and avid enthusiasts find something to engage with in each episode. There's a distinct emphasis on local Houston sports narratives, reflected in the hosts' insightful commentary on regional teams like the Rockets and Astros, which adds a uniquely ... more

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