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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4/7 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.
11 min
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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.
10 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
10 min
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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.
12 min
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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.
12 min
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3/23/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Jose Altuve and the Astros have agreed on a new 5-year extension. MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss why the new deal was so important to get done this offseason and when prospect Kyle Tucker could make his big league debut.
12 min
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3/21/18: Astroline
AJ Hinch joins the last Astroline podcast of the offseason to discuss his outlook for the upcoming 2018 season
46 min
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3/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Luhnow, Bregman
General Manager Jeff Luhnow updates Robert Ford on the Astros Radio Network regarding the latest news from spring training. Third basemen Alex Bregman later talks about his new diet and working out over the off season in preparation of the 2018 season.
7 min
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3/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Nevin, Stassi, Brown
Astros backstop Max Stassi and Bill Brown join Robert Ford to talk Spring Training and about Brown's recent book Houston's Team Houston's Title 2017 World Champion Astros. But first Steve Sparks catches up with his former teammate and journeyman Phil Nevin. Nevin shares his thoughts about the passing of legendary Texas baseball coach Augie Garrigo.
11 min
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3/14/18: Astroline
Bill Brown is joined by Jeff Luhnow on this edition of the Astroline Podcast from West Palm Beach, Florida
46 min
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3/13/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Houston Astros visited the White House as World Champions. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss the team’s visit to the Capital and the battle at first base until Yuli Gurriel returns from injury.
11 min
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3/11 ASTROS PODCAST: Biggio, Garner, Kemmer
Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio caught up with Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros AA) broadcaster Micheal Coffin this weekend in West Palm Beach. Former big leaguer and Houston Manager Phil Garner later sat down with Robert Ford just before outfield prospect Jon Kemmer joins the podcast.
13 min
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3/9/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Verlander gets nod for Opening Day. Correa, Bregman's contracts renewed. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss Justin Verlander getting the Opening Day start for the Astros and club reportedly renewing the contracts for Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman.
12 min
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3/5/18: Astroline
Kyle Tucker and Myles Straw join Astroline discuss making their ways up in the Astros organization
46 min
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3/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Luhnow, Mayfield, Ferguson
General Manager Jeff Luhnow spoke to Astros Radio before Sunday's in Jupiter against the St. Louis Cardinals. Next, Steve Sparks sits down with infielder Jack Mayfield and Robert Ford talks spring baseball with outfielder Drew Ferguson.
13 min
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3/1/18: Astroline
Astros radio broadcaster Robert Ford is joined by Astros reliever, Chris Devinski to talk about the teams expectations after their World Series victory in 2017 and how he spent his offseason
45 min
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3/1/18: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Gurriel has surgery on his left hand. Verlander already having impact at camp. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Astros reporter Brian Mctaggart discuss Yuli Gurriel missing up to 6 weeks after surgery on his left hand and Justin Verlander's impact in the clubhouse.
10 min
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2/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Sparks, Blum, Morales
The Astros won their 5th consecutive in Grape Fruit play on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie. During the radio broadcast, Steve Sparks was joined by Geoff Blum and Julia Morales during a short rain delay in the 4th inning. Listen to the trio discuss the Astros latest news from Spring Training.
22 min
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2/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Verlander Extras
Ace starting pitcher Justin Verlander made his 2018 Grape Fruit debut with the Houston Astros. Listen to a few radio highlights from his outing against the New York Mets. Next, broadcaster Bill Brown takes us through Verlander's first game as a member of Astros after the being traded from the Detroit Tigers in September of 2017.
8 min
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2/25 Astros Podcast: Jeff Luhnow
General Manager Jeff Luhnow sat down to talk with Astros Radio before Sunday's matinee game in Jupiter, FL, against the Cardinals.
5 min
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2/24 ASTROS PODCAST: Thornton
Astros right-handed prospect Trent Thornton spoke to radio broadcaster Robert Ford before Saturday's spring training game against the Braves
5 min
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2/23 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Game Highlights
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to radio broadcaster Steve Sparks before Game 1 of the Grapefruit League followed by a few short highlights and recap of the spring opener from West Palm Beach
7 min