Houston Astros Podcast

Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we’ll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network.

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2/26 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 5 Preview, A...
Weather is threatening in West Palm Beach on Wednesday as the Astros are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the action before we getting to know pitcher Andre Scrubb, who is in Astros big league camp for the first time. Later, Brian McTaggart with MLB.com recaps Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. Follow the Astros every single game by streaming the broadcast on MLB At Bat, TuneIn and listen live on the Astros' flagship station SportsTalk 790 Houston.
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2/25 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Dusty B...
A must listen! Manager of the Houston Astros Dusty Baker talks fishing, music and baseball with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
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2/25 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 4 Preview, K...
The Astros return to West Palm Beach to face the Miami Marlins as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #4. Outfielder Kyle Tucker sits down with Sparky before Chandler Rome, from the Houston Chronicle, swings by the radio booth to recap Monday’s game from Lakeland. Follow the 'Stros every-single-game by streaming Astros Radio on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and later on SportsTalk for an encore replay Tuesday night following Astroline.
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2/24 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 3 Preview, M...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #3 as the Astros hit the road for the 1st time in Florida to play the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Sparky sits down with the speedy OF Myles Straw who is eager for his opportunity this spring. Later, Jake Kaplan from the Athletic stopped by the radio booth on Sunday with an update from the Astros clubhouse. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
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2/23 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 2 Preview, J...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #2 as the Nationals host the Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. General Manager James Click joins Ford prior to first pitch and talks about his path to the Astros. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
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2/22 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Opener Preview, D...
Spring is in the air and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the Grapefruit Opener between the Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach. The new manager for H-Town, Dusty Baker, joins Ford for a discussion on the energy around the clubhouse and how Baker prepares the team for spring ball. Follow the Astros all season by listening to Astros Radio every single spring game on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
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2/20 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Shane R...
Houston Legend, former All Star Pitcher and Astros Hall of Famer Shane Reynolds joins broadcasters Bill Brown ad Kevin Eschenfelder for an intriguing conversation as the Stros shutdown the outside noise and prepare for their Spring Opener in West Palm Beach on Saturday. First, MLB.com reporter Brian McTaggart checks-in from Astros camp with the latest from the clubhouse and backfields of FITTEAM Ballpark. Then Reynolds talks about what it’s like to prepare and offers his take new Manager Dusty Baker. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and MLB AtBat.
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2/13 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Lance Berkman...
The Houston Astros are making front page news and Astroline talks to beat reporter Brian McTaggart with MLB.COM, who joins the show from West Palm Beach, as pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. Broadcasters Robert Ford and Todd Kalas welcome pitching coach Brent Strom and Astros HOF’er Lance Berkman to the show as they discuss spring training, off season distractions and 2020 expectations. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and MLB AtBat.
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2/06 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: James Click, ...
Owner, General Manager and field Manager of the Houston Astros join the Hot Stove Show on Thursday in downtown H-Town. Hosts, and former big leaguers, Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks, introduce the fans to the new regime just two weeks before pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and via MLB AtBat.
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1/30 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Dusty Baker, ...
It’s a Hot-Hot Stove Show chalk full of baseball news as Astros owner Jim Crane introduces the brand new old school Skipper Dusty Baker. Long time broadcaster Kevin Eschenfelder and fan fave Geoff Blum talk with Astros Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell on the new hiring of Baker. U of H Cougars Baseball Coach Todd Whitting talks about the loss of his dear friend and baseball legend John Altobelli. New GM in West Palm Beach Matt Slatus previews the Astros spring training and don’t forget to visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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1/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Dusty Baker announced as n...
The Houston Astros and Owner Jim Crane introduced new manager and MLB veteran Dusty Baker Thursday at Minute Maid Park. Later Thursday night, tune-in LIVE to Astroline, the Official Offseason Hot Stove Show of the Houston Astros. Broadcasters Kevin Eschenfelder and Geoff Blum will discuss the addition of Baker with Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell and fan reaction. We will also welcome University of Houston’s Head Baseball Coach Todd Whitting and the new GM of the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Matt Slatus.
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1/23 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Austin Pruitt...
Off Season Hot Stove Show #6 features a local area native in RHP Austin Pruitt. Pruitt, a former U of H Cougar drafted out of the University of Houston is introduced to the Astros faithful by broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. A Woodlands native, who made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in in 2017, will make a bid for the 2020 starting rotation and pitching staff this spring in West Palm Beach. Be sure to visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Jose Altuve, Abraham Toro, ...
As the Houston Astros FanFest rolls-on in the Bayou City, in Episode 5 fans are treated with x6 All Star 2B Jose Altuve as he sits down with radio play by play man Robert Ford. Along side rookie IF Abraham Toro, Altuve and Toro discuss the highlights of the 2019 season. Including Game 6 of the ALCS, Toro’s MLB debut, and JV’s No No. Next, Steve Sparks introduces rookie RHP Forrest Whitley and newbie C Dustin Garneau. Garneau, former Oakland A, talks about what it’s like to face the Astros, switching locker rooms and his socks. Whitley explains why he’s a fan of former big league pitcher Tim Lincecum, what qualities he looks for in a good catcher and players they look up to.  Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Lance Berkman, Judge Roy Ho...
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Garret Stubbs, Josh James &...
In our 3rd episode from Saturday’s FanFest C Garret Stubbs, RP Josh James and OF Kyle Tucker take stage with Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion of team chemistry. The crew discuss what happens inside the locker room, how they celebrate wins and what makes solid team chemistry. Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Chris Devenski, Aledmy Diaz...
Astros FanFest 2020 is the official start of the baseball season for the city of Houston and for Astros fans everywhere. In this episode relief pitcher Chris Devenski, utility player Aledmys Diaz and television broadcaster Todd Kalas discuss the intricacies of big league travel. Listen to the inside scoop of all the good, bad and the ugly of charter flights and team hotels as the Astros travel North America. Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Alex Bregman and Steve Sparks
On Saturday the Houston Astros opened the doors to Minute Maid Park for #HTown fans to celebrate the beginning of the 2020 season. In this episode All Star 3B Alex Bregman talks to radio broadcaster Steve Sparks in front of the Astros faithful. Listen to Bregman and Sparky talk about the 2019 World Series, teammates, favorite baseball memories, the fans and preparing for Spring Training.
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1/16 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Joe Biagini, ...
Episode 5 welcomes newly acquired backstop Dustin Garneau and relief pitcher Joe Biagini as the duo joins veteran broadcaster Bill Brown for a very entertaining off-season conversation. Tune in all winter and throughout the spring as Astros Broadcaster's bring you the latest news from Houston and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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1/9 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: AL West Preview
Episode 4 of the off season features a roundtable of sorts as Bill Brown and Todd Kalas round up broadcasters from around the division to discuss the AL West. Seattle Mariners Rick Rizzs, Texas Rangers Eric Nadel, Oakland Athletics Vince Cotroneo and Los Angeles Angels Victor Rojas all join in on the hot stove conversation.  Tune in all winter long as Astros Broadcaster's bring you the latest news from Houston and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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12/19 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: HOF’er Jeff ...
Episode 3 of the off season comes in hot as Houston Legend, Hall of Famer and fan favorite, Jeff Bagwell appears on Astroline the Official Off Season Hot Stove Show of the Houston Astros. Baggy joins his good friend and former TV broadcaster Bill Brown and current radio play-by-play man Robert Ford in downtown H-Town. Newly signed relief pitcher Joe Smith later joins the show to discuss his recent contract and reflects on the 2019 campaign.  Tune in all winter long as Astros Broadcaster's bring you the latest news from Houston and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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12/12 Astroline Hot Stove Podcast: A.J. Hinch, ...
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Astros Off Season Hot Stove. Fresh from the Winter Meetings in San Diego, broadcasters Todd Kalas and Kevin Eshenfelder are joined by Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch and former Stros Manager Art Howe. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart calls in from the West Coast with his perspective on the teams’ needs. Tune in all winter long as Astros Broadcaster’s bring you the latest news from Houston and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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12/4 Astroline Hot Stove Podcast: Hall of Famer...
It’s the 1st Official Houston Astros Off-Season Hot Stove Show and broadcasters Geoff Blum and Julia Morales talk to former team legends Craig Biggio and Billy Wagner. Keep up to date with all the Astros off season moves with our weekly radio show.
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11/1 ASTROS PODCAST: Manager A.J. Hinch and Gen...
Friday morning, at Minute Maid Park, Manager A.J. Hinch and GM/President of Baseball Operations Jeff Luhnow spoke to Houston reporters
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10/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Game 7 World Series Previ...
It’s the final day of the 2019 MLB season and Astros Radio brings you LIVE coverage of Game 7 from Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. This is the 1st World Series Game 7 in history with two Cy Young winners facing off to start: RHP Zack Greinke (2009) vs RHP Max Scherzer (2013, ’16, ’17). Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and former World Series Champion, Cy Young winner and x8 All Star John Smoltz joined us just before Wednesday night’s first pitch. Finally, x6 All Star, ’17 AL MVP and former World Series Champion Jose Altuve talks about his teammate Alex Bregman and what Game 7 means to him. Synch up your radio stream with the Astros Radio Network, MLB AtBat App, SiriusXM and TuneIn.
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10/29 ASTROS PODCAST: Game 6 World Series Previ...
The Astros are back in H-Town Tuesday night as they host the Washington Nationals in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. RHP Justin Verlander will face the Nat’s lineup and RHP Stephen Strasburg. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup and discuss keys to the game. Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch and broadcaster/reporter Julia Morales talk about the implications of Game 6. Listen to Ford and Sparks for LIVE coverage of the World Series on SportsTalk 790, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and Sirius XM.
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