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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7/3 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.
15 min
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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.
22 min
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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.
18 min
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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.
19 min
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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.
23 min
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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.
17 min
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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.
15 min
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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.
17 min
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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.
16 min
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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.
14 min
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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.
16 min
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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.
16 min
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6/17 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Mayfield
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, as the Houston Astros take on the Reds in interleague play. We preview the pitching matchup between LHP Wade Miley and RHP Luis Castillo. Manager AJ Hinch scouts the Redlegs and rookie IF “Super” Jack Mayfield visits with Ford. Listen to coverage from the Queen City on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
14 min
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6/16 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager sits down for his weekly conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. We the Father’s Day matchup between RHP Brad Peacock and RHP Trent Thornton as the Stros look for a 3-game sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park. Rookie IF Myles Straw joins us from the Astros dugout following Saturday’s 7-2 victory and Luhnow’s 4th round draft pick, Colin Barber, swings by the radio booth to talk about his recent signing.
27 min
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6/15 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Biggio, Chi...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks highlight Friday night’s win over the Toronto Blue Jays and C Robinson Chirinos joins the conversation from the Astros' dugout. We preview Saturday’s matchup between LHP Framber Valez and LHP Clayton Richard before Sparks talks to Hall of Famer Craig Biggio about his son's Minute Maid Park debut. Ford and co-hitting coach Troy Snitker catch up before the Astros' 2nd rounder of the MLB Draft Grea Kessinger stops by the booth.
22 min
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6/14 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Biggi...
That’s right. Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and son, Cavan Biggio, rookie IF of Toronto Blue Jay’s spoke to reporters before Friday’s matchup at Minute Maid Park. Father and son answer questions of what it’s like for No. 7 to see his son blossom into a Major Leaguer and to play on the field where he once roamed. Astros Radio later previews the RHP Gerrit Cole vs RHP Aaron Sanchez matchup before Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks. Listen to game coverage of Robert Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.  
29 min
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6/12 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Robin...
Astros Radio previews the second and final game against the Milwaukee Brewers as RHP Justin Verlander squares off against RHP Brandon Woodruff. Robert Ford and Mike Capps preview the matchup and talk to Manager A.J. Hinch and Catcher Robinson Chirinos.
18 min
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6/11 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Reddi...
Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers as RHP Brad Peacock faces RHP Freddy Peralta. Mike Capps, longtime radio broadcaster for the Astros Triple-A affiliate Round Rock Express, catches up with 2004 World Series Astro Jason Lane, who is now the hitting coach for the Brewcrew. Robert Ford and manager AJ Hinch discuss the two-game series just after Josh Reddick joins the radio crew from the Astros dugout. Lauren Blackwell, host at Minute Maid Park, starts things off with Ford and Capps just before Tuesday’s game. Listen to coverage on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
19 min
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6/9 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
President of Baseball Ops and General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable. Luhnow recaps the 2019 MLB Draft and talks about Sunday’s roster moves as the highly touted OF Yordan Alvarez makes his MLB debut against the Baltimore Orioles. Alvares comes in as the Astros #3 prospect and the #23 prospect in all of baseball according to MLB.com. Listen to Sunday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
17 min
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6/8 Astros Podcast: Walk-off, Kemp, Game Previe...
It was a Big and Bright Friday Night at Minute Maid Park and we’ll recap the walk-off victory and talk to utility player Tony Kemp from the Astros Dugout. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between Houston’s LHP Framber Valdez and Baltimore’s RHP Andrew Cashner. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron and Astros TV broadcaster Geoff Blum join the podcast just before Saturday’s day game in H-Town. Listen to gameday coverage on the Astros Radio Network or on you MLB At-bat App.
20 min
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6/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Black...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Thursday’s marathon victory in Seattle before setting the stage for Friday’s Astros-Orioles matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Gabriel Ynoa. Manager A.J. Hinch and Minute Maid Park host Lauren Blackwell discuss the series before the ConocoPhillips Math Teacher for the month of June stops by the radio booth.
19 min
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6/6 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Cole
It’s #JVDay in Astro World and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup in Seattle. Manager AJ Hinch talks about Thursday’s game at T-Mobile Park and veteran RHP Gerrit Cole looks back on his 2011 Draft day and what it meant to him.
17 min
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6/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Kemp
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP Brad Peacock as he faces the Seattle Mariners and RHP Mike Leake. Manager A.J. Hinch and utility man Tony Kemp join Astros Radio prior to Wednesday nights game in the Emerald City. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App.
17 min