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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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5/6 Astros Podcast: Series Preview, Hinch, Osuna
Minute Maid Park's In-Game Host Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to preview the three-game series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between Gerrit Cole and RHP Jakob Junis. Manager AJ Hinch and closer Roberto Osuna talk to Ford and Sparks Monday night before Game 1. Keep it tuned to the Astros Radio Network on your MLB AtBat throughout the season.
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5/5 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
The Astros celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Monterrey as they take on the Angels in Game 2 from Beisbol Monterrey in Mexico. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Matt Harvey before President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager stops by the radio boot for his weekly visit.
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5/4 ASTROS RADIO: Game Preview, Pettis, Langston
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks reporting from south of the border in Monterrey, Mexico, as the Astros face the Los Angeles Angels. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup between LHP Wade Miley and RHP Trevor Cahill. Thirdbase coach and former veteran MLB OF Gary Pettis catches up with Ford and former All Star and current Angles Broadcaster Mark Langston scouts the LA with Sparky. Catch the entire #MexicoSeries LIVE on Astros Radio on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App.
15 min
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5/2/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Marwin
Astros Radio previews the final game of the 2019 campaign with the Minnesota Twins as RHP Brad Peacock takes on RHP Jose Berrios. Manager AJ Hinch and former Astros utility man Marwin Gonzalez join the conversation before Thursday’s afternoon game in the Twin Cities.
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5/1 ASTROS PODCAST: Highlights, Game Preview, ...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 3rd game of the 4-game series from the Twin Cities at Target Field. Steve Sparks and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch recap Tuesday’s shutout victory over the Twins before focusing on Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Colin McHugh and LHP Martin Perez. Robert Fords talks to George Springer before the game to discuss cold weather baseball and talk about the addition of newcomer Micheal Brantley.  
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4/30 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Pressly
Astros Radio previews Game 2 from the Twin Cities as RHP Gerrit Cole faces off against the Twins and RHP Michael Pineda. Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks.
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4/29 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Kemp
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s matchup in Minneapolis as RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Jake Odorizzi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the series win over Cleveland last week and scouts the Twins. One of he hero’s against the Tribe, Tony Kemp, talks about his walk off home run Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
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4/28 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros stops by the radio booth for his weekly roundtable interview with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. But first, the hero from Saturday’s game, Tony Kemp, talks to Ford and Sparks from the Astros dugout after his walkoff home run against the Cleveland Indians.
14 min
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4/27/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Miller, D...
Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Saturday’s matchup with the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Ford gets to know the Astros' first year bullpen coach and Sparky catches up with relief pitcher Chris Devenski.
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4/26 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Smith...
Astros Radio previews the 2nd of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch talks to Steve Sparks prior to the matchup between Collin McHugh and Corey Kluber. Relief pitcher Joe Smith, who is recovering from achilles tendon surgery, talks to Robert Ford about living life on the injured reserve. Finally, the director of the Astros Foundation and community relations sits down for an inning in the radio booth to promote Safe at Home Luncheon and Style Show in effort to shed light on domestic violence awareness.
18 min
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4/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Highlights, ...
Astros Radio previews the 1st game of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. First, we highlight Wednesday’s series victory over the Minnesota Twins before Josh Reddick talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout. Manager A.J. Hinch and former Indian Micheal Brantley join the conversation. Finally, Minute Maid Park’s in game host Lauren Blackwell swings by the radio booth for a series preview. Listen to Ford and Sparks throughout the series on Astros Radio as RHP Gerrit Cole faces RHP Trevor Bauer in Game 1.
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4/24 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Bregm...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP Justin Verland’s outing against RHP Kohl Stewart and the Minnesota Twins. Manager A.J. Hinch, All Star Alex Bregman and Tyle White join Ford and Sparks before Wednesday’s rubber game at Minute Maid Park Wednesday night.
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4/23 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, White
Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup between Astros LHP Wade Miley and Twins RHP Michael Pineda. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks recap Monday’s sloppy loss to Minnesota before moving on to Miley’s start. Robert Ford talks to Tyler White about snapping his offensive struggles after going 2-for-2 with 2 BB’s at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the series on Astros Radio.
14 min
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4/21 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks welcome in Astros president of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow before Sunday’s matchup in Arlington.
15 min
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4/19 Astros Podcast: Preview, Hinch, Reddick
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the weekend series in Arlington. RHP Justin Verlander takes on the Rangers and LHP Drew Smyly in Game 1 of a 3-game set. Manager AJ Hinch and OF Josh Reddick sit down with Astros Radio prior to Friday’s ballgame from Globe Life Park. Ford and Sparks bring you the action on Astros Radio throughout Easter weekend from North Texas.
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4/17 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Grossman
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday night’s contest between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Frankie Montas. Manager AJ Hinch recaps the Astros 10th straight win from Tuesday and breaks down Houston’s rotation with Sparks. Former Astro and current Athletic Robbie Grossman visits with Ford.
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4/17 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Brantley
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between Astros righty Collin McHugh and Oakland’s Marco Estrada. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Sparks about the Athletics' lineup, his playing days at the Coliseum and what Jackie Robinson means to baseball. Michael Brantley visits with Ford and talks about joining the Astros this past offseason. Listen to Ford and Sparks on Astros Radio as they broadcast live from the Bay.
15 min