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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7/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Goldsmith
Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks break down the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros bullpen. Seattle broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith talks to Robert Ford about the Mariners recent moves at the trade deadline.
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7/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Pressly
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about the Roberto Osuna/Ken Giles trade before Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Then Robert Ford talks to newly acquired relief pitcher Ryan Pressly.
10 min
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7/29 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks Altuve/Correa injuries, trade deadline and potential prospects. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks also talk to Manager A.J. Hinch about newly acquired veteran catcher Martin Maldonado.
12 min
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7/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Morton, Hudgens
First time All Star and starting pitcher Charlie Morton sat down with Steve Sparks. Bench Coach Dave Hudgens joins Robert Ford.
11 min
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7/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Smith
Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Steve Sparks before Wednesday finale in Denver. Veteran relief pitcher Joe Smith later catches up with Robert Ford.
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7/24 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Black
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks spoke with both the Astros and Rockies Managers before Tuesday's game in Denver. AJ Hinch and Bud Black begin a 2-game series at Coors Field Tuesday night.
10 min
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7/22 Astros Radio Sunday Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and GM Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Sunday's finale in Anaheim. Houston looks for its 3rd-ever series sweep at Angel Stadium.
12 min
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7/21 ASTROS PODCAST: Pettis, Langston
Former big leaguer, x5 Gold Glover and current Astros 3B Coach, Gary Pettis, spoke to Robert Ford before Saturday's game in Anaheim. The two discuss the 2018 All Star Game and watching George Springer evolve into a World Series MVP. Former pitcher, x4 All Star and and current LA broadcaster, Mark Langston, chats with Steve Sparks about the current state of the Angles.
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7/20 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Bregman
Fresh from the 2018 MLB All Star Break, Houston Manager A.J. Hinch sits down with Steve Sparks to reflect on the skippers experience and previews the 2nd half of the season. All Star MVP Alex Bregman chats with Robert Ford about his performance and what it means for him and the Astros.
9 min
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7/15 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Enos Cabell
Enos Cabell, former Astros MVP and current Special Assistant to President/GM Jeff Luhnow, sat down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks at Minute Maid Park. Cabell reflects on drafting Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker and later talks about evaluating more than just the numbers when developing players. Other topics include Yuli Gurriel, the All Star Break and analytics in baseball.
14 min
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7/14 ASTROS PODCAST: Stassi, Strom, Dickerson
Catcher Max Stassi, Pitching Coach Brent Strom and Tigers longtime broadcaster Dan Dickerson catch up with Astros Radio. The Astros host the Detroit Tigers in game 2 of a 3 game set at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.
12 min
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7/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Allen
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about All Star Charlie Morton, being the AL Manager in the All Star Game, the trade deadline and facing former Astro Mike Fiers. Detroit Tigers are in Houston for 3-games before the Midsummer Classic and Robert Ford sat down with Rod Allen. Allen, former big leauger and current Tiger broadcaster, discuss Detroit's roster and this weekend's matchup.
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7/12 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Morton
Manager A.J. Hinch and starting pitcher Charlie Morton spoke to Astros Radio prior to Thursday's day game at Minute Maid Park.
10 min
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7/11 ASTROS PODCAST: HInch, Tucker
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Tuesday's 5-foot walk off victory against the Oakland A's. The Skipper also talks about sending relief pitcher Ken Giles down to AAA and getting important at-bats at the end of games. Rookie outfielder Kyle Tucker and Robert Ford discuss what it's like getting the call the big leagues and what it's meant to Tucker.
11 min
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7/10 ASTROS PODCAST: unusual walk-off, Tucker, ...
Manager A.J. Hinch and rookie Kyle Tucker talk to the media and to Astros Radio follow Tuesday's unusual walk-off victory at Minute Maid Ballpark.
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7/10 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Crane, Fosse
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and former catcher/current Oakland broadcaster Ray Fosse join Astros Radio to preview Tuesday's contest. Astros owner Jim Crane stopped by the radio booth to talk about the lease extension of Minute Maid Ballpark with the Harris County Houston Sports Authority.
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7/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Rondon, Hinch, Springer
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are talking 2018 Astros All Starts with Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder George Springer. First, relief pitcher Hector Rondon joins us from the Astros dugout following Houston's 4-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park.
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7/8 Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable with Luhnow,...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros, Jeff Luhnow, sits down with Steve Sparks and Bill Brown before Sunday's game. But first, rookie Kyle Tucker talks to Astros Radio following his Major League debut from the dugout. Tucker is the youngest Astros player to make his MLB debut since Carlos Correa in June of 2015.
12 min
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7/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Tucker, Federowicz, Hudgens
The Astros called up rookie prospect OF Kyle Tucker who will make his MLB debut Saturday playing LF and batting 7th. Veteran broadcaster Bill Brown reflects on some of the other Astros past callups as we listen to Manager A.J. HInch's plans to use Tucker. Catcher Tim Federowicz talks to Brownie and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Friday's nights lopsided victory. Hitting Coach Dave Hudgens later tells Sparky about what impresses him most about the Stros offense.
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7/6 ASTROS PODCAST: Kemp, Hinch
Listen to Tony Kemp talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Thursday's walk off victory at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. recaps the exciting win over the Chicago White Sox and preview Friday nights' matchup.
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7/5 ASTROS PODCAST: A.J. Hinch
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the final 11 games before the All Star Break and staying mentally focused. HInch also updates the health of Brian McCann, Carlos Correa, playing Tyler White and facing the Chicago White Sox.
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7/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Federowicz
Happy Independence Day as the Astros face the Rangers for the final time in Arlington for the 2018 season. The two teams will meet one final time in Houston the last weekend in July. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Tim Federowicz, Dallas Keuchel, Josh Reddick and Tony Kemp. Federowicz was selected to the Astros ML roster Tuesday to take the roster spot for the injured Brian McCann.
11 min
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7/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Bregman
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before the Astros 2-game set against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. AL Player of the Month, Alex Bregman, later sits down with Robert Ford, as Bregman makes a bid for the 2018 All Star roster.
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7/2 CLUB ASTROS: 2017 World Series style
Curious to what goes on inside of a Major League clubhouse, following a World Series victory? A franchise first World Series victory. Astros Radio was there and we sent Steve Sparks down to the clubhouse and deep inside the most exclusive Club Astros Party ever! Robert Ford hosts from the radio booth and you're invited to relive the biggest moment in Astros history. All of your favorite players are there so go ahead, click and enjoy. You're welcome #AstrosRadio
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7/1 Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks during their weekly roundtable.
9 min