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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4/9 Astros Radio Sunday Morning Roundtable: Jef...
It's time for the weekly Sunday morning discussion with Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks ask Luhnow about impressions of the team's starting pitching and the wellness of Collin McHugh. The trio also discusses David Paulino, the start of the season for Minor League affiliates, Trent Thornton and benefits of the new 10-day disabled list.
7 min
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4/9/17 Game Recap: KC 4, HOU 5
Evan Gattis worked a walk-off walk in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Astros a 5-4 victory over the Royals
10 min
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4/8/17: Game Recap: KC 7, HOU 3
The bullpen can't finish Dallas Keuchel's superb outing. A.J. Hinch chats with the media after the game.
6 min
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4/6/17: Game Recap: SEA 4, HOU 2
The Astros lose a close game thanks to a 9th-inning Mariners rally. A.J. Hinch discusses plate discipline and the success of his bullpen. Ken Giles and Jose Altuve also share their thoughts on the loss.
3 min
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4/7/17 Game Recap: KC 5, HOU 1
The Astros were unable to mount any offense against Royals pitching, taking the loss 5-1. A.J. Hitch and Carlos Beltran break down the loss
5 min
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4/6/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Springer
Last night's walk off hero George Springer caught up with Steve Sparks before the Thursday finale against the Seattle Mariners. Springer talks about his big home run and how the team stays focused on starting 2017 strong. But first, Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford break down the opening series with Seattle.
8 min
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4/6/17 Astros Podcast: Springer Walks Off, Peacock
George Springer and the Houston Astros walked off victorious in the bottom of the 13th inning in Wednesday nights game against Division Rivals the Seattle Mariners. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks on Astros Radio make the final call and talk to winning pitcher Brad Peacock from the teams dugout following the dramatic win.
6 min
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4/5/17: Game Recap: SEA 3, HOU 5
The Astros win in a walk-off in the 13th inning. Star of the game George Springer talks about tying the game with a double in the 7th and his big walk-off homer in the 13th.
7 min
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4/5/17 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Correa, Giles
Astros radio announcers Robert Ford and Steve Sparks caught up with manager A.J. Hinch after Opening Day at Minute Park. One of the hero's of Monday's opener, shortstop Carlos Correa, talks to Sparks about starting the season strong with his first homer. Finally, team closer Ken Giles spoke to the radio booth from the dugout after picking up his first save of 2017.
9 min
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4/4/17: Game Recap: SEA 1, HOU 2
4/4/17: Brian McCann and Marwin Gonzalez deliver with the bats as the Astros take the second game of their opening series with the Mariners. A.J. Hinch breaks down the contributions of starter Lance McCullers Jr.
3 min
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4/3/17: Game Recap: SEA 0, HOU 3
4/3/17: The Astros secure a satisfying Opening Day win against the Mariners. A.J. Hinch talks about the contributions of Dallas Keuchel and the offense starting strong against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez.
7 min
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3/29/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Dallas Keuchel will be pitching his third consecutive Opening Day start for the Astros. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down why Keuchel was an easy choice to start the first game and why Alex Bregman will bat out of the No. 2 hole to start the season. McTaggart also catches up with A.J. Hinch to find out about the team's deep lineup and how good he thinks the bullpen can be in 2017.
12 min
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3/28/17 Astros Podcast: Springer, Gregerson, Be...
Today's podcast includes one-on-one interviews with outfielder George Springer, relief pitcher Luke Gregerson and newly acquired veteran Carlos Beltran.
9 min
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3/26/17 Astros Podcast: Jeff Luhnow
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow catches up with Robert Ford on Sunday before the game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Luhnow shares his thoughts on the team before the Astros break camp next week and what he expects from his roster a week before Opening Day.
4 min
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3/25/17 Astros Podcast: Nolan Ryan, Bill Brown,...
Astros legend and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan stops by the radio booth to talk with Robert Ford and former TV voice Bill Brown. The trio discussed Ryan's career and his current evaluation of the pitching staff during Ryan's visit to 'Stros Spring Training. Next, Steve Sparks and former Astro and current TV commentator Geoff Blum analyze "the art of hitting."
16 min
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3/24/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Collin McHugh is dealing with arm fatigue and is a candidate to start the season on the D.L. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss when McHugh could make his season debut and if Alex Bregman can get enough at bats to be ready for the season after missing time playing for Team USA.
8 min
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3/22/17: Astroline
Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he talks to Astros pitcher Will Harris.
46 min
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3/19/17 Astros Podcast: Luhnow, Clemens
General manager Jeff Luhnow updates on the current state of the Houston Astros from West Palm Beach. Luhnow explains today's roster moves, shares his thoughts on WBC 2017 and also looks forward to starting the regular season. Then former Astro, seven-time Cy Young Award winner and 11-time All-Star Roger Clemens joins the broadcast with Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin.
20 min
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3/17/17 Astros Podcast: Morton, Jankowski, Harris
Astros radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks catch up with newly acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton before heading to the bullpen with relievers Jordan Jankowski and Will Harris.
10 min
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3/14/17: Astroline
Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he talks to Astros manager A.J. Hinch.
46 min
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3/14/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros came into Spring Training with a few questions about their starting rotation. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down the health of the projected starters and the competition for the fifth and final rotation spot.
10 min
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3/13/17 Astros Podcast: Stassi, Reddick
The Astros Radio crew of Steve Sparks and Robert Ford catch up with catcher Max Stassi and new outfielder Josh Reddick at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches.
7 min
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3/12/17 Astros Podcast: Luhnow, Singleton
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and Robert Ford discuss today's roster moves in West Palm Beach. The two also discuss Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers Jr., Francis Martes and the World Baseball Classic. Lastly Steve Sparks and Jonathan Singleton catch up following Saturday's game against the Marlins.
7 min
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3/11/17 Astros Podcast: Marisnick, Hoyt
Astros play by play man Robert Ford sits down with OF Jake Marisnick and pitcher James Hoyt down in West Palm Beach, Florida.
8 min
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3/9/17: Astroline
Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida.
46 min