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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/14/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game ...
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10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game ...
10/13/18: Astros Postseason Podcast: ALCS Game 1 Preview
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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.
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10/08 Astros Postseason Podcast: Hinch, Orsillo
Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk Game 3 ALDS prior to Monday's game in Cleveland. Then Robert Ford sits down with veteran broadcaster Don Orsillo who is calling the series on TBS. Listen to today's game on MLB Atbat and on the Houston Astros Radio Network.
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10/7 Astros Postseason Podcast: White, Hinch, K...
Astros DH/1B Tyler White spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Game 2 victory in the ALDS. Manager A.J. Hinch, Game 3 starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel and All Star outfielder George Springer spoke to the media in Cleveland on Sunday at Progressive Field. Listen to Monday's Game 3 of the ALDS from Cleveland on MLB Atbat or on the Houston Astros Radio Network.
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10/6 ASTROS POST SEASON PODCAST: McCullers, Hin...
Lance McCullers, Jr. pitched a scoreless 8th inning in Game 1 of the ALDS and joined Robert Ford and Steve Sparks after the win from the Astros dugout. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Game 1 and previews Game 2 with Sparks. Pitching coach Brent Strom talks about Justin Verlander's performance and how he manages his staff with Hinch with the additions of Ryan Pressly and McCullers in the bullpen.
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10/4 ASTROS PODCAST: ALDS Preview
The Houston Astros host the Cleveland Indians on Friday at Minute Maid Park in Game 1 of the ALDS. Manager A.J. Hinch, game 1 starting pitcher Justin Verlander and All Star 3B Alex Bregman spoke to reporters during Thursday's media session. Follow the Astros throughout the PostSeason with Astros Radio on MLB AtBat or on the Astros Radio Network.
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9/30 Astros Radio Sunday Roundtable with Jeff L...
President/GM Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks on October's Eve. Luhnow talks about game 162, winning 100+ back to back seasons, October, Carlos Correa, playoff rosters and more. Listen to Astros Radio with throughout the Post Season on MLB Atbat or on the Houston Astros Radio Network.
15 min
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09/29/18: Astros Podcast
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9/28 ASTROS PODCAST: A.J. HInch
Astros Radio gears up for the final series of the regular season against Baltimore. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk about Friday's matchup and keys to the game. Then Manager A.J. Hinch previews the series and talks about preparing for October. Follow the Astros all Post Season with Astros Radio MLB AtBat or on the Astros Radio Network.
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9/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Angel
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch joins Steve Sparks prior to Thursday's rainy night in Baltimore. Long time veteran Oriole broadcaster Joe Angel sits down with Robert Ford to talk about the current state of the Baltimore Orioles.
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9/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Post Game Celebration
The Houston Astros clinched their 2nd straight AL West title and Steve Sparks and Robert Ford provide complete clubhouse coverage.  Joe Smith, Garry Pettis, Jake Marisnick, Gerrit Cole, Alex Bregman, Brian McCann, Will Harris, Ryan Pressly, Lance McCullers, A.J. Hinch, Josh James, Tony Kemp and Tyler White all join Astros Radio.
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9/26 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Tucker
The Astros clinched the AL West Division title for the 2nd consecutive season and Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Steve Sparks prior to Wednesday game. Later, Baseball America's Triple A Player of the year Kyle Tucker caught up with Robert Ford
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9/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Gattis
Manager A.J. Hinch and DH Evan Gattis join Astros Radio prior to Tuesday's game in Toronto. Entering Tuesday's contest at the Rogers Centre the Astros hold a 4.5 game leadin the AL West with a Magic Number of 2 to clinch the Division.
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9/24 ASTROS PODCAST: White, Gurriel and Goodson
Utility man Tyler White and Yuli Gurriel talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Monday's game north of the border. Then, Courtney Goodson, the first recipient of the inaugural Astros Foundation Jamie Hildreth Memorial Scholarship, joins Astros Radio for a half inning at Minute Maid Park.
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9/23 Astros Radio Sunday Roundtable with Jeff L...
Relive Saturday's 9-run 8th inning from Saturday's victory at Minute Maid Park. Then DH Evan Gattis talks to Astros Radio from the dugout. President of the Houston Astros Reid Ryan stopped by for a chat in the radio booth on Friday. Then President of Baseball Ops/GM Jeff Luhnow talks with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Sunday's game in Houston.
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9/22 ASTROS PODCAST: Hudgens, Deetz, Bagwell
Astros Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell sat down with Steve Sparks and compared the 2017 World Series team to this years' roster. Bagwell also likes what he see's in 3B Alex Bregman. "I'm kinda old school. He (Bregman) can play with me anytime 'cause he's a heck of a baseball player," says Bagwell. Robert Ford catches up with Hitting Coach Dave Hudgens and talk about Yuli Gurriel and Carlos Correa. Rookie relief pitcher Dean Deetz spoke to Astros Radio from the dugout following Friday's win against the Los Angeles Angels.
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9/19 ASTROS PODCAST: James, Hinch, Davis
Rookie Josh James picked up his first MLB career win as a starting pitcher and he spoke with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout Tuesday. Manager A.J. Hinch and recent call up J.D. Davis spoke to Astros Radio prior to Wednesday's finale against the Seattle Mariners in Houston.
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9/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Straw, Marisnick
Listen back to Jake Marisnick's run scoring saves in CF against the Mariner's Monday night in Houston. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk about the teams defense and what to expect from tonight's rookie starting pitcher Josh James. Robert Ford then talks to recent callup and rookie speedster Myles Straw. Straw telss Ford about his journey to the big leagues and what it's like to join a championship team.
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