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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7/3 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.
11 min
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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.
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