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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9/23/19 Astros Podcast: AL West Champs
The Houston Astros have clinched their third consecutive American League West division title. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks live from the Astros' clubhouse following Sunday’s victory at Minute Maid Park as the Astros celebrate their title. With a record of 102-54, the Astros are the sixth team in MLB history to record three consecutive 100-win seasons. They are just one win shy of their franchise record, a 103-59 mark set in 2018.
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9/22 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
The Houston Astros could clinch the American League West on Sunday as RHP Justin Verlander takes the mound against the Angles RHP Jose Rodriguez. President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before 1st pitch as Verlander looks for his 20th win of 2019 and 3,000 career strikeouts. Listen to game coverage LIVE on the Houston Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App
18 min
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9/21 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Diaz, Miller...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturdays matchup between LHP Wade Miley and LHP Patrick Sandoval. Infielder Aledmy’s Diaz talks to Sparks and Ford from the Astros dugout just after Friday’s victory. We hear from Bullpen Coach Josh Miller and the 2nd recipient of the Jamie Hildreth Foundation, Tyler Bailey, stops by the radio booth. Hildreth was the Senior Vice President of Broadcasting for the Houston Astros, a University of Houston graduate whose family created an annual scholarship in his memory after his passing in 2017.
15 min
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9/20 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Pressly
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are talkin’ magic numbers at Minute Maid Park as they preview the matchup between RHP Zack Greinke and the Angles RHP Jamie Barria. Manager AJ Hinch and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly talk to Astros Radio before Friday’s first pitch. Listen to LIVE coverage all weekend long on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.  
17 min
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9/18 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Tucker
All aboard the #ColeTrain as RHP Gerrit Cole take the mound on Wednesday to face the Rangers and LHP Kolby Allard
20 min
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9/17 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Harris
It’s #JVDay in Houston and Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup as RHP Justin Verlander faces the Rangers RHP Lance Lynn. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss the keys to the game, the race for the Pennant and catchup with Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Will Harris. Listen to LIVE play by play coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
18 min
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9/15 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. We preview the keys to the game and pitching matchup between LHP Wade Miley and RHP Jakob Junis. Listen to LIVE play-by-play coverage from Kansas City on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
19 min
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9/14 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Cintron, Blum
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks breakdown the pitching matchup of RHP Zack Greinke and Royals lefty Mike Montgomery. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron and former big leaguer now Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum talk power numbers with Astros Radio. Listen LIVE the radio play by play with Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
21 min
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9/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Lefebvre
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks took the #ColeTrain to Kansas City as the Astros begin a 3-game weekend series against the Royals. The duo previews the pitching matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Danny Duffy. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on his time as a Royal and playing in KC and the Royals longtime broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre scouts his ballclub. Listen to Houston’s hometown call LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
17 min
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9/12 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Abreu
It’s #JVDay in Houston and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Oakland’s RHP Homer Bailey. Manager AJ Hinch recaps the 4-game series and rookie reliever Bryan Abreu catches up with Astros Radio before Thursday’s first pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
17 min
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9/11 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Stubbs
Astros Radio previews the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the battling Oakland A’s. Rookie RHP Jose Urquidy will start for the 'Stros as veteran LHP Brett Anderson toes the rubber for the A’s. Robert Ford, Steve Sparks and manager AJ Hinch break down the matchup and offer keys to the game. Rookie C/OF Garret Stubbs talks to Ford about his contributions to the organization after recently being recalled to the bigs. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network an on the MLB AtBat App.
21 min
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9/10 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Toro
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Tanner Roark. Rookie Abraham Toro joins the radio booth from the Astros Dugout following Monday’s onslaught at Minute Maid Park. Then Manager A.J. Hinch catches up with Sparky just before first pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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9/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Tucker...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview a big AL West matchup against the Oakland Athletics as RHP Zack Greinke faces off against RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch breaks down Greinke’s tools and what to expect out of Fiers. Later, we hear from Steve Luffburrow with GoodWill Houston who highlights his organizations longtime partnership with the Houston community and the Astros. But first, we ReLaunch Sunday’s highlights as the Stros smash 11 doubles in their 21-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Listen to Monday’s LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
9 min
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9/8 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks in the radio booth. Sparky and Ford preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and Seattle’s RHP Felix Hernandez. Next, we open the Astros Radio Time Vault from September 8, 1993, when three-time All Star Darryl Kile no-hit the New York Mets. Listen back to the final three outs as Astros Legends Milo Hamilton and Larry Dierker call the action on the radio from the Astodome. Tune into Sunday’s LIVE coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App.
32 min
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9/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Don Kelly, Ge...
18 min
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9/6 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Tucker
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Thursday’s 13-inning comeback victory against the Mariners before previewing Friday’s matchup of LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Reggie McClain. Manager AJ Hinch talks about the marathon victory and what we can expect from Valdez. The Astros partnership with ConocoPhillips highlights the September Teacher of the Month just after Ford and Sparks talk to rookie Kyle Tucker after his performance in the series opener. Listen to Friday’s LIVE coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
21 min
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9/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Bregman
We talk to the American League’s August Player of the Month and All Star Alex Bregman. Manager A.J. Hinch joins us before the start of an 8-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and the M’s LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
17 min
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9/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Haudri...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale from Beer Town as RHP Zach Greinke faces Milwaukee’s RHP Jordan Lyles. Manager A.J. Hinch visits with Sparky and longtime Brewers reporter, Tom Haudricourt, catches up with Ford. Listen to Tuesday’s game LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
21 min
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9/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Chirin...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and Milwuakee’s RHP Adrian Houser. Manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Robinson Chirinos reflect on Justin Verlander’s no-hitter in Toronto on Sunday. Plus, listen back to the 9th inning as we relaunch JV’s 3rd career no-no from north of the border. Listen to LIVE coverage of Monday’s game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
27 min
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8/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Pettis, Montoyo
Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and Toronto’s RHP Clay Buchholz. 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis and Jay’s Skipper Charlie Montoyo catch up with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before 1st Pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
18 min
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8/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Toro
The Astros rookie and Canada native, Abraham Toro, joins us live from the Rogers Center north of the border before Friday’s game in Toronto. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the his starting pitcher LHP Wade Miley as Astros Radio previews the matchup against RHP Trent Thornton. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks as they call the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
19 min
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8/29 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Kalas
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Andrew Kittredge. Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros television broadcaster Todd Kalas discuss the matchup before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to day game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
18 min
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8/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Cole
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Ryan Yarbrough. Manager A.J. Hinch and Cy Young Candidate Gerrit Cole talk to Ford and Sparks prior to first pitch Wednesday at Minute Maid Park against Tampa Bay. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App.
19 min
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8/27 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Staats
Lauren Blackwell joins the radio booth to preview #CFM’s return to Minute Maid Park and to preview the series between the Astros and Rays. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the anticipated matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Tamp Bay’s RHP Charlie Morton. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on his time with Morton and talks about Josh Reddick’s impact. Longtime Rays broadcaster and former Astros announcer Dewayne Staats dissect the Rays' season and postseason hopes. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
22 min
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8/25 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow stops by the radio broadcast booth for his weekly roundtable discussion. Luhnow talks about Sunday’s starting pitcher Framber Valdez and provides an update to the Astros IL. But first, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale against the Los Angeles Angels as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Jamie Barria. We also look at some of the pennant races around the Majors before Sunday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to the Astros Radio Network for LIVE game coverage and on the MLB AtBat App.
22 min