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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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