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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6/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Fisher
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 2nd of a 4-game set in Seattle as LHP Wade Miley faces off against RHP Andrew Moore. Skipper A.J. Hinch dissect Monday’s victory and talks about his teams’ recent success in Seattle. Outfielder Derek Fisher recalls his draft day in 2014 and what he’s learned to this point as a big leaguer.
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6/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Straw
Astros Radio previews Monday’s game from Seattle as RHP Corbin Martin faces Mariners who will start RHP Cory Gearrin as the opener. Manager AJ Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the 2019 MLB Draft and Robert Ford catches up with Myles Straw. Listen to the game on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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6/2 Astros Sunday Radio Rountable with Jeff Luhnow
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Sunday’s game in Oakland and before the 2019 MLB Draft. 
18 min
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5/31 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Stubbs
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup between the Top 2 teams in the AL West as RHP Brad Peacock faces Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager AJ Hinch discusses the series with Sparky before Ford sits down with Rookie backstop Garrett Stubbs. Listen to Astros Radio on the Houston Astros Radio Network or by using the MLB AtBat App.
15 min
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5/29 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Mayfi...
The Astros go for the 3-game sweep against the Chicago Cubs as Houston starts LHP Wade Miley against the Cubbies RHP Kyle Hendricks. Manager AJ Hinch and rookies Jack Mayfield and Garrett Stubbs catch up with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks.
29 min
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5/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Mayfi...
The Northsiders invade HTown and Astros Radio breaks down Tuesday’s matchup at Minute Maid Park. Rookie RHP Corbin Martin faces veteran LHP Jon Lester as the Astros look to take the series after winning Game 1 on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Infielder Jack Mayfield talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks after his MLB debut. Then Mike Milken, Chairman and Founder of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and prostate cancer survivor stops by to discuss the #HomeRunChallenge.
17 min
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5/27/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Wh...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s game 1 of 3 against their old NL rivals the Chicago Cubs as Gerrit Cole faces off against lefty Cole Hamels. Manager AJ Hinch recaps the Red Sox series and discusses the Cubbies. Jeff Foster with Whataburger stops by the radio booth to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day. Listen to Ford and Sparky on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app.
15 min
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5/26 Astros Radio Sunday Round Table with Jeff ...
Astros President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Bill Brown in the radio booth prior to Sunday's game against the Boston RedSox. It's #JVDay in Houston as RHP Justin Verlander faces off against LHP Eduardo Rodriquez. Brownie and Ford preview the matchup and will call the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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5/24 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, McTa...
Astros Radio previews Houston’s big and bright Friday night as the 2018 World Champion Boston Red Sox invade #HTown. Robert Ford, Bill Brown and Lauren Blackwell preview the series and Friday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and LHP Chris Sale. Astros Skipper talks about what it means to have George Springer back in the lineup. MLB’s Brian McTaggart takes the pulse the current pulse of the Stros before President Reid Ryan jumps on the radio with Ford and Steve Sparks. Listen to Ford and Brownie all weekend long on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
24 min
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5/23 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Chirinos
Thursday wraps up the four-game series with the South Siders as RHP Corbin Martin faces off against RHP Lucas Giolito. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup. Manager AJ Hinch and catcher Robinson Chirinos talk to Ford and Sparks prior to Thursday’s game at Minute Maid Park.
15 min
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5/22 Astros Podcast:: Game Preview, Hinch, Kemp...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 3 of 4 between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox as RHP Gerrit Cole squares off against RHP Ivan Nova. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday’s near no-hitter performance by Justin Verlander. Tony Kemp jumps on headset from the Astros' dugout following the Game 2 victory and then Ford and Sparks talk Six Flags … because, who doesn’t love Six Flags! Following Wednesday’s game from Minute Maid Park on Astros Radio or on the MLB AtBat App.
18 min
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5/21 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Rodge...
Host of Astros All Access Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to talk ChiSox. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s #JVDay as RHP Justin Verlander squares off against Chicago’s RHP Dylan Covey. Skipper AJ Hinch and recently activated RHP (Tommy John) Brady Rodgers join the conversation before the second of a four-game set at Minute Maid Park.
21 min
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5/20 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Stassi
Astros Radio previews Monday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox as RHP Brad Peacock faces RHP Ryan Burr. Manager AJ Hinch and C Max Stassi join in on the conversation before the first game of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks as they call the action on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
13 min
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5/19 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
From a rainy Fenway Park, Astros President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow, stops by the radio booth for his weekly chat with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. The trio also previews Sunday’s matchup between two lefties Wade Miley and Chris Sale as the Astros go for the sweep in Beantown.
16 min
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5/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Kelly, Cora
Astros Radio previews rookie RHP Corbin Martin’s 2nd big league start against RHP Hector Velazquez and the Boston Redsox. Robert Ford chats with 1b coach Don Kelly and Steve Sparks catches up with BoSox Skipper Alex Cora. Listen to Houston’s exclusive hometown call on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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5/17 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Casti...
The Astros look to #TakeItBack as they visit Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Rick Porcello. Manager AJ Hinch evaluates the series and managerial styles of BoSox skipper Alex Cora, his former bench coach. Long time radio veteran for the 2018 World Series Champions, Joe Castiglione, scouts out his team and talks about their recent success. Listen to Astros Radio all weekend on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
16 min
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5/15 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Diaz
The Astros go for the sweep in downtown Detroit RHP Justin Verlander faces his old team and rookie LHP Gregory Soto. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s matchup as Skipper A.J. Hinch celebrates his 45th birthday. Hinch recalls some good bday memories before talking shop with Sparky. Utility man Aledmys Diaz and Ford discuss his role now with Jose Altuve on the IL and his dream of appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
17 min
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5/14 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, James
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between Houston’s LHP Wade Miley and Detroit’s LHP Ryan Carpenter. Manager A.J. Hinch and young relief pitcher Josh James stop by Astros radio prior to game at Comerica Park.
15 min
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5/13 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Martin
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 1st of a 3-game series from the Motor City. RHP Brad Peacock gets the start for the Astros and will oppose Tigers LHP Matthew Boyd. Manager A.J. Hinch reflects on Corbin Martin’s 1st MLB appearance from Sunday and dissects Detroit’s roster. Martin talks to Ford about his performance and what it meant for him after picking up his first MLB win in front of his home town.
16 min
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5/12 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of baseball operations and Astros general manager stops by the radio booth prior to Sunday’s game at Minute Maid Park. On this Mother’s Day, RHP Corbin Martin will make his MLB debut and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to Luhnow about what to expect. The Texas Rangers will start RHP Adrian Sampson and will try to avoid a 4-game sweep against the red-hot Houston Astros. Listen to Astros Radio with Mom and your MLB AtBat App or anywhere on the Astros Radio Network.
16 min
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5/11 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Marisnick, ...
Astros Radio previews the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Jesse Chavez. OF Jake Marisnick talks to Robert Ford and Steve Spark from the Astros dugout, Pitching Coach Brett Strom sits down with Ford and Basbeall Brit, Joey Mellows, stops by the booth as he attempts to travel to 162 games this season.
23 min
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5/10 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Reddick
17 min
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5/9 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Nadel,...
Astros Radio previews the 1st of a 4-game series with the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Thursday’s matchup features LHP Wade Miley vs LHP Mike Minor. Astros Manager A.J. Hinch briefly recaps Wednesday outing by RHP Brad Peacock. Longtime Hall of Fame broadcaster of the Texas Rangers, Eric Nadel, talks about his team before Minute Maid Ballpark host Lauren Blackwell previews the Lonestar Series with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks.
20 min
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5/8 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Housto...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the rubber game as Astros RHP Brad Peacock faces Kansas City Royals RHP Jorge Lopez. Sparks and Manager A.J. Hinch talk about taking one on the chin from the Royals as they beat up on the Astros 12-2 and how he expects his team to rebound Wedsneday night. Ford welcomes Dr. David Chiu, Stroke Neurolgist and Medical Director of the Houston Methodist Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, to promote stroke awareness.
15 min
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5/7 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Yost, ...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s rainy night matchup between RHP Collin McHugh and LHP Danny Duffy. Both Astros manager AJ Hinch and Royals skipper Ned Yost talk to Astros Radio just before first pitch at Minute Maid Park.
18 min