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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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.
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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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7/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Cole ...
Today we feature the 1st inaugural class of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame presented by Houston Methodist, as Bill Brown salutes Broadcast Legend Milo Hamilton. First, Astros Radio previews Game 2 of a 4 game set in Anaheim as Opener RHP Hector Rondon faces LHP Andrew Heaney. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Start RHP Gerrit Cole visit with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday’s west coast game. Follow the Astros on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/14 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow talks to Astros Radio prior to #JVDay at Globe Life Park. Sunday marks the final time the Astros will play at Globe Life in the regular season. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP All Star Justin Verlander as he faces off against RHP Ariel Jurado. Listen to Sunday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/13 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Kelly, Brac...
The Astros have dropped two straight to the Rangers and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Saturday’s matchup for Game 3. LHP Wade Miley squares off against LHP Mike Minor in Game 3 of a 4-game set. First-base coach Don Kelly and bullpen coach Javier Bracamonte talk baseball with Ford and Sparks prior to the game. Listen to the broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/12 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Brantley
Astros Radio previews Friday nights matchup north of #HTown as RHP Gerrit Cole faces Rangers RHP Jesse Chavez. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star Micheal Brantley join the conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Game 2 of 4 at Globe Life Park. Listen to the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/11 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Bregman
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks open the 2nd half the regular season in a steamy Arlington, TX, as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Lance Lynn. Astros Radio previews the matchup and talk to Skipper A.J. Hinch and All Star Alex Bregman before the first of a 4-game set at Globe Life Park. It’s the only game in town so be sure to synch your TV feed to the exclusive local play-by-play of Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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7/7 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
President of baseball operations and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow stops by for his weekly conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks just before Sunday’s finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup between rookie RHP Jose Urquidy and LA’s Jose Suraez. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/6 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Cintron, Hou...
Astros Radio previews the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Andrew Heaney. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron talks to Robert Ford about Astros hitters making critical adjustments at the plate. President and CEO of Houston Methodist Hospitals, Marc Boom MD, stops by the radio booth to celebrate their long-lasting relationship with the Houston Astros. Listen to Saturday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Smith
Astros Radio previews the AL West Matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Angeles RHP Opener Noe Ramierez and RHP Feliz Pena. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford spends time with rehabbing relief pitcher Joe Smith. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the holiday weekend on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App.
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7/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Urquidy
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Colorado’s RHP Peter Lambert. Skipper A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday’s high-scoring affair in which rookie Jose Urquidy made his Major League debut on the mound. Urquid and Ford catch up at Coors Field. Listen to live game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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7/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Pressly
Astros Radio Previews the Interleague matchup with the Colorado Rockies as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy makes his MLB debut against RHP German Marquez. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks scout the expectations of Urquidy and Robert Ford sits down 1st time All Star Ryan Pressly. Listen to Ford and Sparks from the Rockies on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/30 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are joined by Jeff Luhnow, President of Baseball Ops and General Manager, for their weekly roundtable. OF Jake Marisnick joins us from the Astros dugout following Saturday’s dramatic walk-off victory against the Mariners before we preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to Sunday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App.
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6/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Sneed...
Host of Astros All Access at Minute Maid Park Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to preview the Seattle Mariners series. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch about his All Star Roster and Robert Ford catches up with rookie pitcher Cy Sneed after making his MLB debut on Thursday vs the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s a Big and Bright Friday night in Houston as LHP Wade Miley faces M’s RHP Matt Carasiti. Tune in Ford and Sparks all week on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/29 ASTROS RADIO: Game Preview, Miller, Kemp, ...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to the Mayor of Whoooston Josh Reddick following Friday’s walk-off victory at Minute Maid Park. Astros Radio then previews #JVDay as RHP Justin Verland faces the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusi Kikuchi. Bullpen Coach Josh Miller stops by and OF/IF Tony Kemp brags about his Vandy Commodores becoming the National Champions in the NCAA College World Series. Follow Saturday’s exclusive hometown coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App.
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6/27 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Musgrove
Astros Radio previews the rubber match between the Astros and Pirates as RHP Brad Peacock faces RHP Joe Musgrove. Musgrove, the former Astro and part of the 2017 World Series team, talks with Bill Brown and manager AJ Hinch talks to Robert Ford about the matchup.
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6/26 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Brown...
Astros Radio previews Wednesday night's matchup between two young pitchers, LHP Framber Valdez and Pittsburgh’s RHP Dario Agrazal. First, Robert Ford and Bill Brown talk to OF Josh Reddick following Tuesday’s victory at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch then recaps the win and scouts Agrazal before Brownie dives into the theory of a change in MLB’s baseball’s, which has lead to a spike in home runs throughout the league. Don’t miss the game action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/25 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Hurdl...
The Astros kick off a 6-game homestand on Tuesday and Robert Ford and Bill Brown bring you the action as RHP Gerrit Cole takes on his former Pittsburgh Pirates and RHP Trevor Williams. Houston skipper AJ Hinch and Bucco’s manager Clint Hurdle break down the 3-game series. Then Astros All Access Host Lauren Blackwell stops by the radio booth. Listen to Ford and Brown on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/23 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
General Manager and President of Baseball Operations, Jeff Luhnow, stops by the Astros Radio booth in New York for his weekly radio show. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the final game of the Astros current 0-6 roadtrip as RHP Justin Verlander faces the Yankees LHP J.A. Happ.
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6/22 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Strom, Maris...
Astros Radio previews Saturday’s Game 3 matchup as LHP Wade Miley faces the New York Yankees and RHP Masahiro Tanaka. Robert Ford talks to longtime Houston Pitching Coach Brent Strom who recalls who pitching days at Yankee Stadium. Steve Sparks catches up with fan favorite and defensive wizard Jake Marisnick. Follow the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/21 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Reddick
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Friday’s Game 2 at Yankee Stadium as RHP Brad Peacock faces LHP James Paxton. In what’s sure to be a postseason preview, manager AJ Hinch and Astros OF Josh Reddick talk about the important 4-game series. Listen to Astros Radio coverage all weekend long on your MLB At Bat App or on the Astros Radio Network.
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6/20 ASTROS PODAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Waldman
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 1st of a 4-game series in the Bronx. LHP Framber Valdez takes on the Yankees as they start their “Opening Pitcher” RHP Chad Green. Longtime New York broadcaster Suzyn Waldman talks to Ford about the Yanks before the Manager A.J. Hinch and Sparks break down the series. Listen to Thursday’s game broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat App.
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6/19 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Brenn...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 3 between as RHP Gerrit Cole faces RHP Tyler Mahle at the Great American Ballpark. The Astros try to avoid the sweep as Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Sparks before the game and Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman chats with Ford. Listen to Wednesday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
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6/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, HOF M...
Astros Radio previews Game 2 matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Reds RHP Anthony DeSclafani. Skipper AJ Hinch talks about the Big Red Machine and draws comparisions between his club and the 1970’s Cincinnati Reds and his club. Then Hall of Fame legend Joe Morgan visits with Robert Ford before Tuesday’s game in the Queen City.
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