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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9/23/17 - Game Recap: HOU 6, LAA 2
Carlos Correa notched three RBIs in a 3-for-3 day, while Evan Gattis powered a three-run home run in the Astros' 6-2 win. Astros manager A.J. Hinch discusses the win and Carlos Correa talks about his day at the plate and his family in Puerto Rico.
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9/22 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Bregman
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford about the White Sox series, Brian McCann, Dallas Keuchel, Collin McHugh and Sunday's starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, infielder Alex Bregman explains to Steve Sparks why he thinks Carlos Beltran will come up big for the Astros in October. Bregman also explains where his drive for the game comes from, his offseason basbeall camps and LSU football.
8 min
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9/22/17 - Game Recap: HOU 3, LAA 0
Justin Verlander tossed seven shutout innings and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run home run to lead the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Angels.
6 min
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9/21/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Harrelson
Manager A.J. HInch and Ken "Hawk" Harrelson join us before the final game of the White Sox series at Minute Maid Park. Former All-Star and current broadcaster for the south-siders, Harrelson tells the story of introducing batting gloves into the big leagues. Harrelson is in his final year of 33 seasons in the TV booth
10 min
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9/21/17 - Game Recap: HOU 1, CWS 3
Dallas Keuchel settled in after two early runs, but Houston fell 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland for the AL's best mark with a 3-1 loss to the White Sox.
6 min
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9/20/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Devenski, Kemp
Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the Astros' win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. Hinch talks about playing October-style baseball and how small-ball changes the strategy in the postseason. Relief pitcher Chris Devenski joins us from the Astros' dugout following the victory and later utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his journey of playing in the Minors and being promoted to the big leagues for the final stretch of the 2017 regular season.
10 min
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9/20/17 - Game Recap: HOU 4, CWS 3
Yuli Gurriel hit a two-run double to back Brad Peacock's six innings of two-run ball as the Astros topped the White Sox, 4-3
6 min
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9/19/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Musgrove
Manager A.J. Hinch reflects on winning the American League West title and previews tonight's matchup against the White Sox with Colin McHugh on the mound. Next, relief pitcher Joe Musgrove talks about the mindset of being a starter vs. relief pitcher and what it means to celebrate a Division Championship with his teammates
9 min
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9/18/17: Astros Podcast: AL West Celebration
Houston Astros are the 2017 American League West Champions. Following their victory of the Seattle Mariners, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks celebrated the win inside the Astros clubhouse. Listen to all the fun in today's featured poscast.
26 min
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9/17/17 - Game Recap: HOU 7, SEA 1
Justin Verlander turned in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Astros to a 7-1 win to clinch the AL West title. Astros manager AJ Hinch, Carlos Correa, and Justin Verlander discuss their momentous win into the postseason.
5 min
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9/17 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow
General manager Jeff Luhnow joins Astros Radio for his weekly radio conversation to discuss magic numbers, division titles and potential playoff rosters and rotations. Other topics include the longevity of the seasons, the offense and balancing playing time. Just before Luhnow, we'll hear from relief pitcher Joe Musgrove, who recorded his first MLB save on Saturday at Minute Maid Park. Then first-round pick J.B. Bukauskas visits with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford.
19 min
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9/16/17 Astros Podcast: Linares, Blowers
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the performance of his team on Friday before Double-A manager Rodney Linares recaps the Corpus Christi Hooks' season. Topics with Linares include Kyle Tucker, Forrest Whitley and playing out the season to the very end. Former big leaguer and current Seattle broadcaster Mike Blowers later talks about how the Mariners' match up against the Astros and the benefits of having future HOF'er Edgar Martinez as the team's hitting coach.
11 min
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9/16/17 - Game Recap: HOU 8, SEA 6
Carlos Beltran notched three hits and two RBIs to lead the Astros to an 8-6 victory over the Mariners
8 min
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9/15 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Springer
Manager A.J. Hinch and All-Star outfielder George Springer talk about the late night travel from the West Coast to start a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners in Houston. Both Hinch and Springer provide a scouting report on Mariners starter James Paxton. Springer later talks about losing teammate Jake Marisnick to an injury for the season and what it means to return to his home for the first time after Hurricane Harvey.
8 min
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9/15/17 - Game Recap: HOU 5, SEA 2
The Astros' offense scored five runs off Mariners' pitchers, backing Charlie Morton's six stellar innings in their 5-2 win.
7 min
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9/13/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, McCann
Manager A.J. Hinch updates the status and explains Lance McCullers Jr.'s situation and previews Mike Fiers' start against the Angels. Hinch also talks about evaluating his catching staff and provides a scouting report on opponent Tyler Skaggs. Veteran catcher Brian McCann shares his thoughts on catching Justin Verlander and picking up his offensive game.
8 min
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9/13/17 - Game Recap: HOU 1, LAA 9
It wasn't a good night for the Astros, who lost Jake Marisnick to a thumb injury, and saw Mike Fiers allow eight runs.
3 min
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9/12/17 - Game Recap: HOU 1, LAA 0
Justin Verlander pitched eight scoreless innings while giving up just one hit, powering the Astros to a 1-0 shutout win.
5 min
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Astros Radio Relaunch: Justin Verlander beats t...
Listen to the radio highlights of Micheal Coffin and Steve Sparks as they broadcast Justin Verlander's spectacular performance against the Angels at The Big A in Anaheim. Combined with huge defensive plays, Verlander and the Houston Astros put together a much needed victory to increase their lead in the American West. Listen to the highlights of the 1-0 victory.
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9/10 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow
Manager A.J. Hinch sits down with Astros Radio for his weekly radio roundtable conversation. Topics include acquiring veteran All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander and outfielder Cameron Maybin. Other topics include Evan Gattis, West Palm Beach, ending the relationship with the Greenville Astros, the Quad City River Bandits playoff push and other thoughts on the Astros' development in the Minor Leagues.
8 min
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9/10/17 - Game Recap: HOU 2, OAK 10
J.D. Davis goes deep in the 8th, adding a run to the score for the Astros and A.J. Hinch talks about the loss
4 min
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9/9 Astros Podcast: Strom, White
Veteran pitching coach for the Astros Brent Strom evaluates the use of effective pitches from his staff. Strom also talks about working with Justin Verlander and describes the success of Brad Peacock and Charlie Morton. Infielder Tyler White later joins the conversation to discuss what it's like playing for the contending Houston Astros.
9 min
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9/9/17: Game Recap: HOU 4, OAK 11
Astros Manager, A.J. Hinch on the 11-4 loss to the Athletics.
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9/9/17: Game Recap: HOU 1, OAK 11
Houston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch discusses a tough 11-1 loss in the opener of Saturday's double header.
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9/8 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Stassi
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Astros Radio about what keeps him up at a night and how to keep players fresh leading up to the postseason. Backup catcher Max Stassi shares his thoughts with Micheal Coffin on new teammates Justin Verlander and Cameron Maybin. The two also discuss the team's approach during the pennant race.
9 min