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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7/13 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.
10 min
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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.
15 min
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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.
14 min
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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.
13 min
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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.
9 min
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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.
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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.
9 min
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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
36 min
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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
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6/30 ASTROS PODCAST: White, Morales-Clark
Houston sports anchor/reporter Julia Morales-Clark catches up with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Tampa Bay. Morales talks about covering the Houston Astros and working in television. But first, Doug White talks to Robert Ford about his first year as the bullpen coach for the Astros.
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6/29 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Reed
Manager A.J. HInch previews Friday's Tampa Bay Rays matchup. Infielder AJ Reed later catches up with Robert Ford. Reed will make his 2018 Astros debut at first base.
11 min
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6/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Marisnick, Kemp
Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick talk to Astros Radio before Thursday's 4-game opener in Tampa Bay. Hinch previews the series and Marisnick talks about making recent adjustments and playing the outfield. Tony Kemp spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Wednesday walk-off victory over the Blue Jays.
13 min
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6/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Bregman, Hinch, Wagner
Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays and previews Wednesday's Dallas Keuchel start against Toronto. The newly named radio broadcaster for Toronto, Ben Wagner, sits down with Robert Ford and 3B Alex Bregman joins the radio crew from the Astos Dugout.
13 min
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6/26 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, White
Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros Tyler White sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays
10 min
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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.
13 min
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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.
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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.
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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