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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9/18/17: 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.
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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.
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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.
3 min
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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
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9/8/17 - Game Recap: HOU 8, OAK 9
The Astros took the lead into the 9th on an RBI double by Josh Reddick, but Ken Giles blew the save in the bottom half of the inning in their 9-8 loss against the A's.
5 min
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9/6 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Kaplan
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the recent news of sign-stealing in baseball and recalls a few stories from his playing days as a big league catcher. Hinch also discusses giving All-Star Jose Altuve a day off and what he expects from Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, Jake Kaplan from the Houston Chronicle shares his thoughts on September baseball and of all the pennant races all over baseball.
8 min
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9/6/17 - Game Recap: HOU 5, SEA 3
Cameron Maybin belted a two-run home run to put the Astros ahead in the 9th inning while Chris Devenski notched the victory. A.J Hinch discusses the win.
6 min
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9/5/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Engle
Manager A.J. Hinch breaks down the expectations of veteran starting pitcher and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who makes his debut for the Houston Astros. Next, former big league catcher and current scout for the Orioles Dave Engle talks about his days at the bullpen coach for the Astros in 1998. Engle recalls how special it was to be part of the successful of the '98 Astros season and what it was like after the team acquired ace Randy Johnson.
7 min
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9/5/17 - Game Recap: HOU 3, SEA 1
A.J. Hinch, Cameron Maybin and Justin Verlander discuss the Astros' 3-1 win over the Mariners in Verlander's team debut.
5 min
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9/4/17 - Game Recap: HOU 6, SEA 2
Yuli Gurriel and Brian McCann went yard, while Dallas Keuchel tossed 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball in the win over the Mariners. Manager AJ Hinch discusses the win.
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9/3/17 - Game Recap: HOU 8, NYM 6
An explosive 3rd inning, highlighted by Cameron Maybin's three-run home run, powered the Astros to a 8-6 win over the Mets. Manager A.J Hinch discusses the win
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9/3 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow, J...
General manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Astros Radio to discuss the additions of veteran superstar Justin Verlander and outfielder Cameron Maybin. Next, Verlander addresses the media as a new member of the Houston Astros.
26 min