Astros record first no-hitter since 2024, which teams are disappointing so far this season & Cubs are streaking the wrong way

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Over the weekend, the Houston Astros pitched the first no-hitter since the 2024 season against their state rivals, the Texas Rangers. While the combined no-hitter thrown by Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and — in his MLB debut — Alimber Santa was the fifth in franchise history, we’re left wondering why there was so little buzz surrounding the now-rare occurrence.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by Shea Station podcast host Jolly Olive to talk about the feat by the three Astros pitchers, including whether the no-hitter has lost its luster, why Houston might finally be figuring things out and why Santa’s debut can be tied to a feat last accomplished in 1892. They then discuss the other side of the no-hitter by taking a look at the offensive problems the Rangers have had this season.

Later, Jordan and Jolly draft the most disappointing teams so far this season, with the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox among the teams selected. They also dive into the Chicago Cubs’ rough 10-game losing streak, Abner Uribe’s controversial post-save antics and preview everything you need to know about the Women’s College World Series, which starts Thursday.

2:33 - The Opener: Astros throw first no-no of 2026 1

8:12 - Field Report: Cubs’ losing streak hits 10

26:53 - Disappointing team draft

52:28 - We Need To Talk About: Uribe’s antics

57:23 - Women’s College World Series preview