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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3/11 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Smith, Rome
Astros Radio previews Monday’s matchup with the New York Mets at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. LHP Framber Valdez who was originally scheduled to appear in relief today will now start against LHP Jason Vargas in Grape Fruit action. Steve Sparks sits down with injured RP Joe Smith before Chandler Rome, reporter with the Houston Chronicle, joins the broadcast to recap LHP Wade Miley’s outing on Sunday. Longtime broadcaster from AAA Round Rock, Mike Capps, joins Sparks on Astros Radio through Tuesday.
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3/10 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Luhnow, Kaplan
Astros Radio previews Sunday’s Grape Fruit matchup between Houston and the Washington Nationals. Wade Miley faces Jeremy Hellickson in West Palm Beach. General Manager Jeff Luhnow and Steve Sparks discuss the health of Jose Altuve and the spring roster. Finally, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic recap Gerrit Cole’s outing in Jupiter vs the Cardinals on Saturday.
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3/9 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Ritchie, McTa...
Astros Radio previews Saturday’s Spring Training matchup with the Cardinals in Jupiter as Collin McHugh faces Adam Wainwright. Astros non-roster invitee to spring camp, catcher Jamie Ritchie, sits down with Robert Ford. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart then joins Ford and Mike Capps during Friday's broadcast to recap Gerrit Cole’s outing.
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3/8 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Verlander, Rome
Astros Radio previews Friday night’s game in West Palm Beach against the Cardinals. Robert Ford and Mike Capps discuss starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and later talk to veteran Justin Verlander, who was just announced as the Astros 2019 Opening Day Starter on March 28th in Tampa Bay. Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome stops by the radio booth to recap Verlander’s outing agains the Marlins on Thursday.
17 min
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3/7/19: Astroline
Steve Sparks and co-host Mike Capps are joined by Astros manager AJ Hinch on this edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Bar in West Palm Beach, FL.
48 min
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3/7/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Reed, Kaplan
Astros Radio previews Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter as Justin Verlander faces Jose Urena. Robert Ford talks to infielder A.J. Reed about his spring campaign before reporter Jake Kaplan from The Athletic recaps Brad Peacock’s outing Wednesday. Later tonight, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with Triple-A Round Rock Mike Capps will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday.
14 min
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3/6/19: Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Sneed
Astros Radio previews the matchup with the Marlins between Brad Peacock and Miami’s Hector Noesi. Later, Steve Sparks catches up with prospect Cy Sneed.  On Thursday, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with AAA Round Rock, Mike Capps, will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday.
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3/4/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Bostick, Rome
The Astros will play split-squad games Monday as the take on the Mets at home and the Braves on the road in Kissimmee. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the game in West Palm Beach as Rogelio Armenteros faces New York’s Corey Oswalt. Sparks also sits down with RHP prospect Akeem Bostick before Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle recaps Gerrit Cole's start on Sunday.
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3/3 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Luhnow, McTag...
Astros Radio previews Sunday’s spring matchup against the Nationals before Gerrit Cole takes the mound. President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford to discuss the Astros pitching staff, including Josh James, Brad Peacock and Collin McHugh. Luhnow also talks about getting Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve on the field and predicts a big season for Carlos Correa at the plate. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins Ford and Steve Sparks during Saturday’s broadcast to recap Justin Verlander’s outing in Port St. Lucie. Finally, Sparks tells us about his perfect game … in bowling.
16 min
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3/2/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Jones, Mor...
Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup against the Mets in Port St. Lucie. Robert Ford sits down with Double-A prospect Taylor Jones. Friday was TV on the radio as Todd Kalas, Julia Morales and Geoff Blum took over the radio booth against the Cardinals. Tune in for some play-by-play and a few laughs from Blum and Morales in West Palm Beach.
29 min
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3/1/19 Astros Podcast: Peacock, Bukauskas, Rome
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks call the action of Astros starters Brad Peacock and J.B. Bukauskas' spring outings against the Marlins in West Palm Beach. Then Houston Chronicle beat reporter Chandler Rome recaps Peacock's comments from the locker room during Thursday’s Astros Radio broadcast.  
22 min
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2/28/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Mayfield,...
Astros Radio previews Thursday’s spring matchup against the Miami Marlins as Brad Peacock takes the mound. Sparks sits down with Jack Mayfield before MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins the conversation. McTaggart reports on Collin McHugh’s outing on Wednesday.
14 min
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2/27 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Bielak, Footer
Astros Radio previews Wednesday’s Grapefruit matchup against the Washington Nationals as Collin McHugh makes his spring debut for Houston. Robert Ford talks with RHP Brandon Bielak, a non-roster invitee. Later, MLB reporter Alyson Footer joins Ford and Steve Sparks to discuss Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley’s performances on Tuesday.
16 min
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2/27/19: Astroline
Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum host this week's edition of Astroline presented by Karbach Brewing Company with special guest Tony Kemp.
48 min
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2/26/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Dawson, Rome
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s Marlins-Astros matchup in Jupiter, FL. Outfielder Ronnie Dawson sits down with Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome joins the broadcast during Monday’s game after talking to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley.
22 min
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2/25/19 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Toro, Footer
The Astros face the New York Mets in West Palm Beach on Monday and Astros Radio previews the pitching matchup of Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. Minor League player Abraham Toro sits down with Robert Ford to discuss his first year in big league camp with the Astros before MLB reporter Alyson Footer stops by the booth with Ford and Steve Sparks.
20 min
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2/24 ASTROS PODCAST: Jeff Luhnow, Chandler Rome
Astros president of baseball operations and GM Jeff Luhnow sits down with Astros Radio before Sunday’s day game in West Palm Beach. Luhnow, who will join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks every Sunday all season, talks about his expectations for the 2019 spring campaign. Later, beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, Chandler Rome, talks to Ford and Sparks about Saturday’s starting pitcher Brady Rodgers and recaps Saturday’s game.
21 min
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2/23 ASTROS PODCAST: AJ Hinch, Spring Opener
The Houston Astros kick off the 2019 Grapefruit League season against the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, FL. Radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s game, then talk to manager A.J. Hinch, who is eager for see his team on the field and talks about his expectations for the spring.
7 min
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2/21/19: Astroline
Lauren Blackwell and Steve Sparks host the latest edition of Astroline live from Duffy’s Sports Grill in downtown West Palm Beach, FL as the 'Stros begin their preparations in Spring Training. Catcher Max Stassi stops by the program to discuss the team's high expectations for 2019, his hopes in camp and more!
48 min
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2/13/19: Astroline
Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum are joined by Lance Berkman on this week’s edition of the Astroline Podcast.
48 min
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2/7/19: Astros Extras | 2019 Expectations
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Richard Justice (@richardjustice) discuss the expectations for the club as they prepare for 2019. Plus, they share their thoughts on the new food options coming to Minute Maid Park this season.
13 min
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1/31/19: Astroline
Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell joins Geoff Blum and Bill Brown on this week's edition of Astroline to talk about the offseason and all things baseball.
49 min
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1/31/19: Astros Extras | Could Keuchel return?
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) highlight the potential of Dallas Keuchel or Marwin Gonzalez returning to the club. Plus, they talk about the young prospects, including Forrest Whitley, that could see big league action soon.
12 min
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1/24/19: Astroline
Kevin Eschenfelder and Steve Sparks host the latest edition of Astroline! Chris Devenski and Josh James join the program to discuss the offseason and getting ready for 2019.
49 min
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1/17/19: Astroline
Todd Kalas and Bill Brown host the latest addition of Astroline! The Astros' own George Springer joins the show to review his 2018 season and what he's looking forward to in 2019.
49 min