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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6/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Reddick, Hinch, Gibbons
Texas native and current Blue Jays Manager catches up with Robert Ford before Monday night's game at Minute Maid Park. Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch talks facial hair, superstitions and scouts Toronto with Steve Sparks. Outfielder Josh Reddick joins the radio broadcast from the Astros dugout following Sunday's victory over Kansas City.
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6/24 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio roundtable. Outfielder Jake Marisnick joins Ford and Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Saturday's extra inning walkoff victory.
11 min
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6/12 ASTROS PODCAST: McHugh, Pettis, Schroeder
Collin McHugh talks to Steve Sparks about transitioning from starter to relief pitcher. Gary Pettis sheds light on his role as 3B coach with Robert Ford. Then 2nd round draft pick by the Astros, Jayson Schroeder, stops by the radio booth.
15 min
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6/21 ASTROS PODCAST: Back to back to back, Spri...
x5 All Star and reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve launched 2 home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays as the Houston Astros notched their 50th win of the season. Listen to George Springer, Alex Bregman and Altuve contribute by hitting 3-consecutive HRs in the 6th inning. Springer talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout after the win and Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the performance of starting pitcher Charlie Morton. The Astros are 50-26 on the season and lead the American League West.
7 min
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6/20 ASTROS RADIO: Hinch, Smith
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford before Wednesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith later joins Bill Brown for a discussion of the Astros and other Houston sports.
10 min
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6/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Bregman, Stassi, Hinch, St...
A jam packed Podcast as we lead off from Monday night's walk off win at Minute Maid Park. Catcher Max Stassi then talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout following his team dramatic victory. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the comeback then we hear from Rays broadcaster Dewyane Staats. Staats shares his thoughts on Tampa's unique "Opening Pitcher" formula before we hear from Woodlands natiive Austin Pruitt
14 min
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6/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Luhnow
Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Robert Ford prior to the Astros-Tampa Bay Rays series at Minute Maid Park. Monday, the team announced the extension to General Manager Jeff Luhnow's contract; and added the title of President of Baseball Operations. Luhnow spoke to the Houston media before the game
18 min
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6/17 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before the 3rd and final game at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City. Houston's offense has been clicking as the Astros have won 10 straight games.
11 min
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6/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Albert, Rome
Jeff Albert was named the Astros second hitting coach November 2017 and joins Robert Ford before Saturday's game in Kansas City. Albert spent the last five seasons (2013-17) with the Astros organization, including the last four (2014-17) as the Astros minor league hitting coordinator. Then Steve Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter, Chandler Rome, talk Stros and about Manager A.J. Hinch.
11 min
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6/15 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Bregman
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and infielder Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio before Friday's game at The K in Kansas City.
9 min
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6/14 ASTROS RADIO: Hinch, Mengden
Manager A.J. Hinch aims for the sweep in Oakland and caught up with Steve Sparks before Thursday's day game. Oakland starting pitcher and Houston native, Daniel Mengden, spoke with Robert Ford at the Coliseum.
10 min
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6/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, McTaggart
Manager A.J. Hinch previews Wednesday's matchup in game two in Oakland. Hinch also praises catcher Max Stassi and starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart later joins the conversation to discuss the state of the Houston Astros and what it's like to follow the team after a Championship season.
10 min
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6/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Gattis, Highlights, Hinch,...
Red-hot designated hitter Evan Gattis hit a three-run home run and drove in a career high 5 runs in Tuesday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Manager A.J. Hinch reveals his Sanford and Son knowledge, while relief pitcher Tony Sipp credits pitching coach Brent Strom for his recent success.
8 min
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6/12 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Sipp
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about spending his off day at Stanford University before the Astros-Oakland series. Later relief pitcher Tony Sipp talks about making adjustments on the mound that contributes to his recent success.
11 min
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6/10 Astros Radio Roundtable with Brandon Taubman
Senior Director Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion on Astros Radio. Taubman talks about Sunday's roster move with the promotion of LHP Remin Guduan with the injury to Joe Smith. Other topics include impressive playing time from catcher Max Stassi, results from the draft and what to expect from 1st rounder Seth Beer.
11 min
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6/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Banister, Strom
Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister sat down to talk with Steve Sparks at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The duo discuss managerial styles, how Bannister keeps his players sharp during slumps and being a leader/mentor. Pitching Coach, Brent Strom, later talks to Robert Ford about veteran pitcher Justin Verlander. Stromy later reveals his secret love beyond baseball. Dancing. "The toughest was the Tango, by far, for me. The Tango is kind of a funny dance, you either look like you're in love at one moment or you hate the person at the other moment. With the facial expressions of the Tango," said Strom.
12 min
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6/8 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Gattis
Manager A.J. Hinch welcomes back veteran catcher, Brian McCann, who returns from the DL Friday night against the Texas Rangers and is in the lineup. Hinch also previews Justin Verlander's start at Globe Life Park and talks about the resurgence of Evan Gattis and the consistency of Alex Bregman. Gattis later joins the conversation as he explains his approach at the plate as the Astros Designated Hitter.
10 min
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6/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Reddick, Kemp
Manager A.J. Hinch updates the injury status of Carlos Correa, the closing role for his staff, resting his starters and the Astros approach against the Texas Rangers. Outfielder Josh Reddick talks about getting back in the lineup after his stint on the DL and recalls his days in the minors after getting drafted by Boston in 2006. Finally, utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his thoughts after Wednesday big win against the Division leading Seattle Mariners. 
13 min
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6/6 ASTROS PODCAST: Spice Girls, Hinch, Harris
That's right, Spice Girls. Click and find out. Manager A.J. Hinch later talks about video games in the clubhouse, Josh Reddick and previews Wednesday's matchup against the 1st place Mariners. Relief pitcher Will Harris wraps things up by talking about about the MLB draft and recalls his draft day in 2006.
11 min
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6/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Blowers
Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the two game series against the Seattle Mariners beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Former big leaguer and current M's broadcaster, Mike Blowers, sits down with Robert Ford to talk abut the MLB draft and life without Robinson Cano
10 min
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6/3 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Lu...
General Manager sits in with Astros Radio Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio segment. Topics include next weeks draft, injury updates and bullpens.
7 min
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6/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Highlights, Gattis, Hudgens...
Former Knuckleballer Steve Sparks sits down with Red Sox knuckball relief pitcher Steven Wright before Saturday's game at Minute Maid Park. Evan Gattis talks to Sparks and Robert Ford from the Astros dugout following Friday's victory and hitting coach Dave Hudgens breaks down the teams offense with Ford.
15 min
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6/1 ASTROS PODCAST: Marisnick, Hinch
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about Friday night's matchup with the Boston Redsox and starters Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. Hinch also mentions the performance of Lance McCullers, Jake Marisnick and Carlos Correa from Thursday's victory. Fan favorite Jake Marisnick drove in a run and made a tremendous defensive play in game one and he joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout. 
8 min
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5/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Federowicz
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about starting a 4 game series against the Boston Red Sox. The Astros-Sox matchup is a rematch of the 2017 ALDS. Catcher Tim Federowicz sits down with Robert Ford before Thursday's game at Minute Maid. Federowicz will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple A Fresno to replace the injured Brian McCann
8 min
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5/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Waldman
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about the Astos blown lead in Tuesday's game in the Bronx. Later, longtime Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman sits down with Robert Ford at Yankee Stadium.
9 min