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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4/23 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Gonzalez
Robert Ford talks to Major League Utility Player Marwin Gonzalez before Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Steve Sparks and Manager A.J. Hinch give us a scouting report on LA and tonight's starter Tyler Skaggs. Later, Astros Radio briefly discuss ... relationships and eating Twinkies.
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4/22 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks sit down with the General Manager of the Houston Astros before Sunday's finale on the south side of Chicago.
10 min
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4/21 ASTROS PODCAST: A hitting clinic with Albe...
Today's Podcast features the art of hitting. Jeff Albert, first year hitting coach with the Astros, talks to Robert Ford about joining the team this offseason and how his training and studies have helped him become a Major League hitting instructor. Then Steve Sparks sits down with former player and current White Sox broadcaster Darren Jackson. Jackson talks about his time in the big leagues, Japan and hitting.
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4/20 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Altuve
Manager A.J. Hinch and x5 All Star and MLB AL MVP Jose Altuve talk to Astros Radio about lineups, south side slumps and playing over 1-thousand games for Houston.
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4/19 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Servais
The Astros and Mariners face off in the 4th and final game on Thursday and both Managers, A.J. Hinch and Scott Servais, sat down with Astros Radio before the game.
11 min
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4/18 ASTROS PODCAST: McCullers Jr., Hinch
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about giving the lineup a different look and previews Wednesday's matchup against Seattle's starting pitcher Mike Leake. Tuesday's winner Lance McCuller's talks to Robert Ford about his outing and his charitable contributions in Houston.
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4/17 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Stassi
Manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Max Stassi talk to Astros Radio prior to Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hinch and Stassi were both asked about the success of Monday's starter Dallas Keuchel who pitched is 12th career complete game
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4/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Rondon and Man Bun's
Astros General Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before starting Monday's 4 game series in Seattle. Relief pitcher Hector Rondon later talks to Robert Ford about joining the Astros in the off season. And somewhere in between, Ford and Sparks discuss the pros and cons of the popular hairstyle dubbed the "man bun".
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4/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Brown, Peters
Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters after Sunday night's nail biter at Minute Maid Park. What proved to be a pitching duel between Astros stater Justin Verlander and Rangers hurler Bartolo Colon, Hinch spoke about the intense matchup. Next, Bill Brown sits down with former high school pitching phenom from Brenham (Texas) John Peters. Peters tells his story of setting a national high school record with consecutive 51 wins and how he later hit rock bottom.
13 min
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4/15 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff L...
General Manager Jeff Luhnow sat down for his weekly roundtable session with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Just before we hear from Luhnow, former Astro and current Rangers Broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski.
10 min
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4/14 Astros Podcast: Springer, Cole, Hinch, Dev...
Listen to George Springer and Gerrit Cole highlights from Friday's win over the Texas Rangers. Cole dominated recording 14 strikeouts while Springer launched 2 solo home runs off Cole Hamels. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the victory before Chris Devenski joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout. Finally, we hear from new Bullpen Coach Doug White.
12 min
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4/13 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Bregman
Manager A.J. Hinch and third basemen Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio prior to Friday's series opener against Division foes the Texas Rangers.
9 min
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4/11 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Molitor
Prior to today's Astros-Twins game, Managers from both teams spoke to Astros Radio. Hall of Fame Infielder and now Minnesota Manager Molitor talks to Robert Ford about his team and his fondness of Alex Bregman. Later Hinch talks about the early success in the bullpen for Collin McHugh, today's starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr., and his childhood pet turtle. That's right, its National Pet Day and Hinch fondly remembers his boyhood wonder named Earl.
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4/10 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Correa
Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star shortstop Carlos Correa sat down with Astros Radio prior to Tuesday's game in Minneapolis. Both men preview the match up against the Twins and discuss performing in the frigid temperatures. Later Correa talks about about the relief efforts in his native Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
11 min
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4/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Smith
Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Joe Smith talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Monday's opener in frigid Minneapolis.
8 min
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4/9/18: Astros Podcast: The Wave, Stassi, Hinch
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share thoughts about mascots and "the wave" during Sunday's finale at Minute Maid Park. Catcher Max Stassi later joins the duo from the Astros dugout following their victory over the San Diego Padres. Stassi connected on a big 3-run blast in the 5th inning. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters about Charlie Morton's performance, using Brad Peacock to record the save and about taking George Springer out of the game.
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4/8 Podcast and Sunday Radio Roundtable with Je...
Astros Radio talks with General Manager Jeff Luhnow during their weekly roundtable. But first, we hear a few highlights from Saturday's walk off single and reaction from Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Chris Devenski.
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4/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Green, Cintron
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters after Friday's loss to the San Diego Padres. Hinch answered questions about starting pitcher Lance McCullers, the performance of his bullpen and Ken Giles. Next, Padres Manager Andy Green gives Astros Radio a scouting report of his team prior to Saturday's game. Finally, Astros 1B Coach Alex Cintron talks about his baseball journey and how he is using his knowledge and leadership to help the team.
14 min
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4/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Marisnick, Hinch, Cole
One of Tuesday's hero's Jake Marisnick joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following the teams victory at Minute Maid Park. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and Gerrit Cole join the podcast.
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4/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Highlights, Hinch, Fisher
The Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday's home opener. Listen to game highlights before hearing from Derek Fisher from the Astros dugout. Hitting in the 9 hole, Fisher went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a triple. Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters following the game to update the injury status of Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel.
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4/1 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow
Astros Radio spoke with General Manager Jeff Luhnow before Sunday's finale against the Rangers. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will join Luhnow every Sunday throughout the regular season on the Astros Radio Network.
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3/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Espada, McCann
Joe Espada, the Astros new bench coach, sits down with Robert Ford to talk about his baseball career and time with the New York Yankees. Espada tells Ford he's excited to be part of Manager A.J. Hinchs' staff. Another former Yankee, Brian McCann, tells Steve Sparks a few Alex Bregman stories and who his favorite umpires are.
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3/30 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Springer
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Astros Radio prior to Friday night's game against Division rivals the Texas Rangers. Hinch talks about mixing up his lineup to face former Astro Doug Fister. George Springer later talks about his big home run in the season opener and what it was like days after winning the 2017 World Series.
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3/29: Astros Radio: Hinch, Verlander
It's Opening Day and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to broadcaster Steve Sparks before today's game in Arlington. Next, starting pitcher and decorated veteran Justin Verland tells Astros Radio Robert Ford about what Opening Day means to him.
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3/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Brown, Luhnow, McTaggart
It's Opening Day's Eve and veteran broadcaster Bill Brown walks us down memory lane throughout the Opening Day's in Astros history. Next General Manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford to discuss the end of Spring Training. Finally, MLB.com beat writer Brian McTaggart tells Steve Sparks what he expects to see from the Astros as the embark on the 2018 regular season.
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