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The Bullpen | ESPN Houston

ESPN Houston
Houston Texans
NFL
Houston Astros
CJ Stroud
Houston Rockets
College Football
Astros
Texans
College Football Playoff
College Football Playoffs
Major League Baseball
Yordan Alvarez
Rockets
Houston
Kevin Durant
Jose Altuve
World Cup
NBA
March Madness
Joe Mixon

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

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Recent Guests

Raheel Ramzanali
Texans insider and preview specialist
ESPN Houston / Texans Beat
Episode: 232: 08/19/26 Hour 1 - Sounds from the Texans joint practice vs the Raiders!
JT The Brick
National Raiders observer
Radio/Las Vegas market
Episode: 232: 08/19/26 Hour 1 - Sounds from the Texans joint practice vs the Raiders!
Fernando Mendoza
Sports reporter/quote source
ESPN Houston
Episode: 232: 08/19/26 Hour 1 - Sounds from the Texans joint practice vs the Raiders!
Cole Popovich
Texans offensive line coach
Houston Texans
Episode: 230: 08/18/26 Hour 1- The Great UNKNOWN With the Texans Offensive line
Jeremy Branham
Sports host/segment contributor
Episode: 212: 06/24/26 Hour 3- The Bullpen at Toms Watch Bar
Big Sarge
Segment contributor
Episode: 212: 06/24/26 Hour 3- The Bullpen at Toms Watch Bar
AJ DeBonse
NBA draft analyst guest
Episode: 210: 06/24/26 Hour 1- The Bullpen at Toms Watch Bar
Andrew Carlson
Radio contributor mentioned in Mt Rushmore segment
Texas Radio Hall of Fame group
Episode: 209: 06/20/26 Hour 2- Where is our confidence level with the Texans + Mt Rushmore +1!
Reed Shepherd
Basketball player introduced for meet-and-greet
Unknown (guest)
Episode: 206: 06/13/26 Hour 2 (LIVE at Dicks House of Sport)- Is Sorsby going to be eligible + Mt Rushmore +1!

Hosts

Brian McDonald
Host of The Bullpen; frequent on-air presence and discussion lead across episodes.
Cam Smith
Co-host; regular on-air discussions and segment contributions.
Sean Mapes
Co-host; regular contributor with analysis and humor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • ESPN 97.5 Rocks

    Love having the weekend Houston coverage!

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    Zacthetexan
    United Statesa year ago

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Energetic weekend energy that keeps up with fast topics.
Authentic local flavor and strong banter from hosts.
Great Houston sports coverage with entertaining segments.

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229: 08/17/26 Hour 2- BIGGEST Reactions to the AP College Football Top 25 Rankings!
Q: Which team in the top 10 is most likely to finish the season unranked?
Ole Miss was identified by AJ as the obvious candidate due to coaching transition and the unknowns around their quarterback and schedule, with the others perceived as more stable.
232: 08/19/26 Hour 2 - Jayden Higgins OUT for the season with a torn ACL, + An exchange with C. J. Stroud and Fernando Mendoza!
Q: Who was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the Cowboys' first-ever Texans game in September 2002?
Dave Campo
198: 04/18/26 Hour 2 - @KyleKingOnAir joins to talk WrestleMania + Mt Rushmore +1!
Q: What is your Mount Rushmore Plus One for WrestleMania weekend?
Kyle names a humorous, opinionated lineup starting with the Raiders and insults toward certain wrestling pundits and celebrities, showcasing his playful approach to the topic.
192: 04/10/26 Hour 1 - Are the Rockets Finally Locking In? + ESPN and Rockets Insider Kelly Iko Joins the Show!
Q: What changed in the Rockets' approach to offense during the eight-game win streak?
The hosts and Kelly Iko point to improved ball movement, more purposeful spacing, and a willingness to adapt lineups to maximize shooting and defense, along with a team-wide emphasis on physicality and grit.
189: 03/28/26 Hour 2- How bad could it get for the Stros?, Did Shaq shoot his shot?, and Mt Rushmore +1!
Q: What is the current sentiment about the Astros' lineup and playing time decisions?
The hosts feel Jordan Alvarez will split time between left field and designated hitter, and they challenge the idea of an infield surplus, pointing to quotes from Espada that support keeping Alvarez in left field at times.

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A high-energy, locally grounded weekend sports talk show that blends in-depth analysis of Houston teams with broad national sports banter. Episodes routinely cover MLB, NFL, NBA, and World Cup chatter, mix hot takes with on-site venue chatter, and lean into interactive segments like listener calls and audience giveaways. The tone stays breezy and humorous while diving into roster discussions, trades, and team-by-team outlooks, making it a go-to for fans who want fast-paced analysis alongside lively banter and local color.

A standout aspect is the rotating cast of regular hosts who anchor long-running segments and live-show bits from Houston venues, giving the program a distinct, neighborhood-atmosphere feel. The mix of serious game analysi... more

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8. Andrew Carlson

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