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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1/11/19: Astros Extras | Bregman's Opening Day ...
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss Alex Bregman’s decision to have arthroscopic surgery and how that will impact his status for Opening Day. Plus, they wonder where Kyle Tucker fits in the team’s long-term plans.
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1/10/19: Astroline
Hosts Robert Ford and Todd Kalas bring us the first edition of Astroline in 2019! Astros top prospect Forrest Whitley joins the show to discuss his preparations for the 2019 season and fellow prospect Kyle Tucker calls in for the final segment.
48 min
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1/4/19: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros are looking to make a splash in 2019. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros Reporter Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) highlight the key areas where they look to improve. They discuss the best ways to improve the rotation either via trade or free agent and if upgrading the catcher position is a must. Plus, they talk about when the fans might see Forrest Whitley up in the bigs.
12 min
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12/12/18: Astroline
Hosts Robert Ford and Bill Brown chat with Brian McTaggart, Ryan Divish, Brandon Taubman and more from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.
46 min
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12/11/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
AJ Hinch speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and gives us an update on Jose Altuve's rehab. Plus, what the addition of Robinson Chirinos means for the club and the status of the starting rotation heading into 2019.
25 min
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12/10/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Will the Astros target a pitcher at the Winter Meetings? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@BrianMcTaggart) are in Las Vegas to break down it all down. They also look ahead to 2019 and discuss the chances of Forrest Whitley and Kyle Tucker making the Opening Day roster.
8 min
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12/6/18: Astroline
Todd Kalas and Bill Brown host the latest edition of Astroline and talk with special guest Tyler White
46 min
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12/5/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@AlysonFooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@BrianMcTaggart) break down club's priorities ahead of the Winter Meetings. They also discuss the signing of Robinson Chirinos and possible free-agent candidates who could fill the Astros' outfield need. Plus, Alex Bregman works out with A-rod in Los Angeles. 
11 min
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11/30/18 Astroline Hot Stove: Jeff Luhnow, Aled...
Astroline is the Houston Astros' official offseason Hot Stove show. President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow sat down with broadcasters Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum to discuss the offseason. Manager AJ Hinch and All Access host Lauren Blackwell later talk about the younger players currently on the Astros' roster. Finally, newly acquired utility player Aledmys Diaz is welcomed to the team by Kalas and Blum.
45 min
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11/29/18: Astroline
Astros television broadcasters Geoff Blum and Todd Kalas hosted the first Astroline show of the offseason with Astros president of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow as the first guest. Newly acquired infielder Aledmys Díaz also called in during the second half of the show.
47 min
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11/29/18: MLB Extras | Houston Astros
Could Nathan Eovaldi find his way to Houston? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros Reporter Brian McTaggart discuss the possibility and how the rotation could get even better. Plus, which players will receive a contract with the non-tender deadline coming up.
11 min
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11/15/18: MLB Extras | Houston Astros
MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Astros Reporter Brian McTaggart discuss Justin Verlander finishing second in the Cy Young voting. Plus, they talk about Mike Elias reportedly leaving to become the Orioles GM and the near trade that brought Bryce Harper to Houston. 
11 min
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11/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros rotation suffers a loss after Lance McCullers gets Tommy John Surgery. MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Astros Reporter, Brian McTaggart talk about the impact it will have and the potential options for Houston.  Plus, how Yuli Gurriel will play a big role with the potential departure of Marwin Gonzalez
10 min
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11/01/18: Astros Podcast: World Series 2017, Ga...
Los Angeles, CA. November 1, 2017. Need a reminder? Play this podcast for a Relaunch of Astros History of Game 7 from the 2017 World Series. Relive this moment in time in less than 30 minutes. Happy Anniversary, from Astros Radio
26 min
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11/1/18: MLB Extras | Houston Astros
How will the Astros address the players that are now free agents including Dallas Keuchel and Marwin Gonzalez, MLB.com’s Alyson Footer and Astros Reporter, Brian McTaggart break it all down.  Plus, they talk about the impact of losing hitting coach Jeff Albert to St. Louis.
14 min
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10/24/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Despite being eliminated in the postseason, the Astros have plenty to be optimistic about the 2019 season. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart look back at the tremendous 2018 campaign as well as how the team will address their offseason needs. Plus, they talk about Jose Altuve's value on and off the field.
11 min
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10/18/18 Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game 5...
It's do or die for the Astros and we preview Game 5 of the ALCS from Houston, Texas. Steve Sparks, Robert Ford and Lauren Blackwell break down the match up. Manager A.J. Hinch and TBS broadcaster Brian Anderson share their thoughts on the series.  Listen to Astros Radio's exclusive hometown call throughout the postseason on MLB At Bat or the Houston Astros Radio Network.
17 min
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10/17 ASTROS POSTSEASON PODCAST: ALCS Game 3 Pr...
Astros Radio preview Wednesday's Game 4 of the ALCS from Houston, Texas. Steve Sparks and Ron Darling break down both teams rosters and discuss the potential pitching matchups for Games 4 and 5. Robert Ford and Todd Kalas discuss Charlie Morton and the significance of tonight's game for the Astros.
16 min
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10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game ...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday's Game 3 of the ALCS from Minute Maid Park. The two discuss the keys to the game then talk to manager A.J. Hinch. Next, Geoff Blum joins the podcast with his evaluation of the Astros-Red Sox series  Listen to Astros Radio's exclusive hometown call throughout the postseason on MLB At Bat or the Houston Astros Radio Network.
16 min
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10/15/18: MLB.com Extras I Houston Astros
MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down the first two games of the ALCS between Houston and Boston. They talk about Justin Verlander's dominance in Game 1 as well as a tough Game 2 loss. You'll hear from Game 2 starter Gerrit Cole and third baseman Alex Bregman. The podcast finishes up with a look ahead to Game 3 as the series shifts to Houston.
10 min
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10/14/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game ...
24 min
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10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game ...
10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game 1 Preview
17 min
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10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: Red Sox sc...
Former Astros bench coach and 1st year Red Sox Manager Alex Cora scouts the Houston Astros before both teams face off in the American League Division Series. Cora talks about facing his old team and Manager A.J. Hinch, taking on Justin Verlander in Game 1 and how Martin Maldonado will impact the series. Boston's Game 1 starter Chris Sale continues the scouting report on Verlander and pitching to Jose Altuve. Finally, outfielders Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez share their thoughts about playing the Astros in this high-stakes series.  Listen to Astros Radio exclusive hometown call throughout the postseason on MLB At Bat or the Houston Astros Radio Network.
22 min
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10/12/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Preview
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10/8/18 Astros Postseason Podcast: ALDS Celebra...
The Houston Astros were rockin' in Cleveland Monday as they defeat the Indians to move on to the American League Championship Series. Houston will face the winner of the Red Sox/Yankees series. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks spoke to Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton, Lance McCullers, Jr., Collin McHugh, Dave Hudgens, Jake Marisnick, Chris Devenski, Reid Ryan, Tony Kemp and Josh Reddick from the Astros clubhouse.Listen to Astros Radio throughout the postseason on MLB AtBat or on the Houston Astros Radio Network.
33 min