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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8/15 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Herrm...
Astros Radio previews the west coast matchup as RHP Aaron Sanchez faces Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the 4-game series with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford catches up with A’s backstop and Texas native Chris Herrmann. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/14 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Jackson
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8/13/19 Astros Podcast: GM1 Preview, Hinch, Bia...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of doubleheader from the south side of Chicago as RHP Zach Greinke opposes White Sox RHP Dylan Cease. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on the dog days, Carlos Correa’s MLB debut in Chicago in 2015 and the presence of rookie Yordan Alvarez. Newly acquired relief pitcher Joe Biagini talks about the recent trade which brought him to Houston. Game 2 features the matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Ivan Nova. Listen to the action throughout the day on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app.
18 min
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8/11/19: Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable with Je...
A record-breaking evening set by the Astros in Camden Yards as we relaunch some of Saturday night's highlights. Then president of baseball ops and general manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. Sunday features RHP Justin Verlander and Baltimore's RHP Asher Wojiehowski. Follow JV Day on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app.
19 min
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8/10 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Espada, Blum
What will RHP Aaron Sanchez do for an encore in his 2nd career start for the Astros as he faces RHP Aaron Brooks and the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez was part of a combined no-hitter in his Houston debut against the Seattle Mariners. Bench coach Joe Espanda talks about the O’s manager Brandon Hyde and Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum visits with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Saturday’s contest at Oriole Park in Camden Yards. Follow the game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/9 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Sanchez
Manager AJ Hinch and Astros RHP Aaron Sanchez talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Friday’s contest against the Baltimore Orioles. First, Astros Radio previews the matchup of LHP Wade Miley and RHP Dylan Bundy at Camden Yards. Follow the action by listening to the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Devenski
Robert Ford and Mike Coffin relaunch RHP Zack Greinke’s first start as a Houston Astros before previewing Wednesday’s finale against the Colorado Rockies. RHP Gerrit Coles takes the mound against Peter Lambert at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Chris Devenski talk to Astros Radio just before the first pitch. Follow the action with Ford and Coffin on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/6 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Goodwi...
Robert Ford and Mike Coffin preview Tuesday’s interleague matchup against the Colorado Rockies as RHP Zach Greinke makes his Astros debut. Ford talks to Manager A.J. Hinch about his expectations of Greinke. Then Coffin welcomes the CEO of Goodwill Houston, Steve Lufburrow, longtime friends of the Houston community and of the Houston Astros. Listen to Greinke’s debut on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/4 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow stops by the radio booth for his weekly conversation with Astros Radio. Luhnow talks no hitters, Zach Greinke, Justin Verlander and much more. First, we reLaunch Saturday’s 12th no hitter in franchise history against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Did we mention that it’s #JVDay? As RHP Justin Verlander faces off against the M’s RHP Sam Tuivailala. Follow all the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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8/3 Astros Podcast: Brent Strom and Larry Dierker
Robert Ford and pitching coach Brent Storm dissect the new arms the Astros acquired at the MLB Trade Deadline. Then Astros Hall of Famer Larry Dierker stops by to chat with Ford and Steve Sparks during the HOF Weekend presented by Houston Methodist.
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8/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Luhnow, Biagini, Gre...
The Astros begin a 5-game homestand Friday night at Minute Maid Park as LHP Wade Miley takes on the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusei Kikuchi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the Cleveland series and talks about his new starting rotation. Then, president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow introduces the newly acquired RHP Joe Biagini, RHP Zach Greinke, C Martin Maldonado and RHP Aaron Sanchez to the organization at a news conference just before game time.
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8/1 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Reddi...
Bill Brown salutes one of the greatest Houston Astros’ to ever wear the uniform, Jeff Bagwell, as Houston Methodist presents the first inaugural class of the Astros Hall of Fame. First, Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview RHP Gerrit Cole against the Indians RHP Danny Salazar in his 2019 Cleveland debut. Sparks and the Skipper A.J. Hinch dissect the Indians roster before Thursday’s rubber game. Ford later talks trade-deadline with OF Josh Reddick. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Smith...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview game 2 of a 3-game set in Cleveland as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy opposes RHP Zach Plesac. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the flurry of trades to his team and veteran RHP Joe Smith recalls his experience of getting traded at the deadline. Then, legendary broadcaster Bill Brown looks back on the Hall of Fame career of Nolan Ryan as the organization is set to honor their 1st class of Astros Hall of Famers the weekend of August 2nd through 4th. Listen to game coverage of the Astros and Indians with Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Miley...
Good friend and longtime broadcaster Bill Brown highlights the career of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan who played  with the Houston Colt .45s and Astros from 1963-71. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup of RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Shane Bieber. Manager A.J. Hinch scouts the Cleveland Indians from his office at Progressive Field. Then LHP Wade Miley talks about his success in his last 2-outings. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat.
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7/28 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion in St. Louis. Astros Radio previews the rubber game matchup between the two 1st place teams LHP Wade Miley and RHP Dakota Hudson. Catch the call of the game on The Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/27 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Cintron and ...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview #TheColeTrain as RHP Gerrit Cole takes on the St. Louis Cardinals and RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon. Ford talks to hitting coach Alex Cintron and Bill Brown highlights the career of Astros Hall of Famer Shane Reynolds. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/26 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, AJ Hinch, Ca...
Jimmy Wynn was known as the “Toy Cannon” for his enormous power and a strong throwing arm who yielded 228 doubles, 32 triples, 223 homers, 719 RBI in 11 years with the Astros. Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes the Astros Hall of Famer in today’s podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the interleague matchup in St. Louis as RHP Jose Urquidy faces RHP Jack Faherty. Fresh off the IL Carlos Correa talks to Ford about joining the team and AJ Hinch talks about nursing his roster back to full strength. Listen to the game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
19 min
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7/24 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Fosse...
Astros Broadcast Legend Bill Brown highlights Astros Hall of Famer Mike Scott in today’s podcast sponsored by Houston Methodist. The Astros will honor 16-members into the inaugural Houston Astros Hall of Fame August 3rd at Minute Maid Park. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Wednesday’s day game as RHP All Star Justin Verlander faces off against Oakland’s RHP Chris Bassit. Manager A.J. Hinch and former World Series Champion with the A’s now broadcaster Ray Fosse stop by the radio booth. Follow the game by listening to Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/23 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Smit...
Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Famer J.R. Richard who was the first pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in a single season (303), and to this day is the only pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in back-to-back seasons. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Tuesday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch and utility man Aledmys Diaz talk to Astros Radio and relief pitcher Joe Smith joins Sparks and Ford from the Astros dugout. Listen to game day coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
20 min
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7/22 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Johns...
Fan favorite and Astros Legend, Larry Dierker, is featured on Monday’s Hall of Fame podcast presented by Houston Methodist. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to Monday’s game and matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Homer Bailey. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the weekend sweep over the Rangers and the Director from the Johnson Space Center, Mark Geyer, talks to Ford about the Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.  
18 min
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7/21 Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable with Jeff ...
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. But first, Bill Brown salutes Astros Legend Bob Aspromonte.
17 min
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7/20 ASTROS PODCAST: Pettis, Niekro
The Astros all-time franchise leader in career wins with 144, Joe Niekro pitched in 11 seasons with the Astros as part of a 22-year career in the Majors. While the knuckleballer found moderate success prior to joining the Astros, he blossomed into a true ace with Houston. Niekro will be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame in August and Bill Brown talks about his career. First, Robert Ford and 3B Coach and 5-time Gold Glover Gary Pettis catch up before Saturday’s game against the Rangers.
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7/19 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Don W...
Bill Brown continues to feature the upcoming inductees into Astros Hall of Fame and salutes Don Wilson who threw 2-no-hitters in a Houston uniform and named the team MVP in 1971 going 16-10 with a 2.45 ERA. First, Steve Sparks talks to the Skipper A.J. Hinch about Friday’s matchup with the Rangers after the overnight travel from Los Angeles of Anaheim.
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7/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Sprin...
Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Fame inductee Gene Elston, who was the broadcast Voice of the Astros from 1962-86 who was honored in 2006 with the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale in Anaheim as LHP Wade Miley squares off against RHP Matt Harvey. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star George Springer join the show before Thursday’s game. Follow the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.  
20 min
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7/17 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Stass...
Jim Umbricht was an original member of the Houston Colt .45s and his uniform number 32 was the first to be retired by the club in 1965. Longtime broadcaster Bill Brown salutes Umbricht in his Astros Hall of Fame series podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and the Angles’ RHP Felix Pena. Manager A.J. Hinch and backstop Max Stassi visit with Ford and Sparks prior to game at Angels Stadium. Listen to the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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