Today's podcast includes a conversation with veteran Oakland Manager Bob Melvin and Astros first base coach/infield instructor Rich Dauer.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch talks about the team's difficulties against A's starter Andrew Triggs.

Today is a Freaky Friday for Astros Radio. Starting pitcher Lance McCullers JR sits down to interview Steve Sparks? Sparks tells McCullers about transitioning from the field to the radio booth. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford recap the Cleveland series and what it means to have George Springer and Jose Altuve back in the lineup tonight.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch, outfielder Josh Reddick and starting pitcher Charlie Morton discuss the club's 9-4 victory over the A's

Robert Ford recaps Wednesday's loss to the Indians with Astros Manager A.J. Hinch. Hinch talks about the performance of Lance McCullers, Evan Gattis, Marwin Gonzalez and provides injury updates on Jose Altuve and George Springer. Then, Steve Sparks and Astros Ace Dallas Keuchel talk baseball, beards and apparel designs.

Marwin Gonzalez homered in the 2nd inning, but Houston didn't score after a two-run 3rd during the 4-3 loss.

Hear from both managers before the Astros and Indians face off at Progressive Field. First, A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford discuss Dallas Keuchel's complete-game performance, Josh Reddicks offensive and defense contributions and injury updates on Jose Altuve and Teoscar Hernandez. Next, Terry Francona tells Steve Sparks about his managerial style and pitching one game in the big leauges. Finally, Rapper Kurtis Blow becomes a topic of conversation in the 3rd inning of Tuesday's game.

A.J. Hinch talks about Dallas Keuchel's command in a dominating complete-game victory and recounts the frightening collision between Jose Altuve and Teoscar Hernandez. Josh Reddick discusses his home-run robbing grab. Hernandez reflects on the collision with Altuve.

A.J. Hinch reacts to the 7-6 loss and Lance McCullers Jr. discusses his start.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford about the team's current road trip. Hinch also provides injury updates on George Springer and Jake Marisnick. Next fan favorite Evan Gattis tells Steve Sparks where to get the best burger in Houston, Texas.

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow to discuss the high expectations surrounding the team this season, the latest trends in baseball information and how awkward it was to switch suites in the middle of the Winter Meetings when he was hired by Houston.

Astros director of baseball operations Brandon Taubman sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Topics of conversation include an injury update on outfielder George Springer, the call up of relief pitcher James Hoyt, the starting rotation and setting the tone at the Minor League level. Next, Ford and Sparks share a few stories as requested by the fans.

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa both went deep and combined for three RBIs in the Astros' 6-4 win over the Rays in 10 innings.. Manager A.J. Hinch on the comeback win, Brian McCann on the go-ahead RBI single, and Joe Musgrave on his performance

Veteran Pitching Coach Brent Strom joins Robert Ford to discuss the success of the bullpen and starting pitchers. Strom later reveals some of the strategies he is working on with Mike Fiers and Charlie Morton. Next, relief pitcher Michael Feliz gets to know Steve Sparks. Feliz tells Sparks about growing up playing baseball in the Dominican Republic and learning to speak English after signing with the Astros in 2010.

A.J. Hinch discusses the Rays' opportunistic hitting over his club in the 6-3 loss

The Astros won for the eighth time in nine tries, coming back from an early deficit to take down the Rays, 6-3.

Outfielder Jake Marisnick joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Thursday win over the Angels. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the maturing of starting pitcher Lance McCullers. Hinch also spoke about relief man Chris Devenski, who he dubs as, "One of the best weapons in the big leagues." Finally, Sparks and Will Harris talk about the Goose Egg Boys and grinding it out in the minor leagues.

Evan Gattis joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Wednesday's victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Manager A.J. Hinch then joins the show to talk about the success of Josh Reddick and Dallas Keuchel. Hinch is impressed with Keuchel's performance, saying "It's a sign that Dallas is the anchor we expect him to be." Finally, Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian shares memories of his first game at Minute Maid Park, playing humble and playing with All-Star Mike Trout

A.J. Hinch, Josh Reddick and Dallas Keuchel discuss the team's 5-1 win.

Lance McCullers was solid in a 2-1 win, helped by homers from Carlos Beltran and Jake Marisnick.

Robert Ford and Manager A.J. Hinch recap Joe Musgrove's performance last night in the Astros loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Hinch then previews Dallas Keuchel's start tonight at Minute Maid. Next, Steve Sparks catches up with veteran backstop Brain McCann. McCann talks about the bullpen, his family and choice of walk up music and tells Sparky about his thoughts on the Astros lineup, "I get a front row seat to a pretty great show every night."

A.J. Hinch talks about starter Joe Musgrove's outing. George Springer details his near catch and Musgrove breaks down on the home run allowed to Albert Pujols in a 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Today's star-studded podcast could fill the Astros bullpen. First, Chris Devenski joins us from the Astros dugout following Monday's victory over the Los Angeles Angles. Devenski gives credit to the entire staff by dubbing it a "Great team win." Later, Manager A.J. Hinch updates the injury status of Carlos Correa and shares his thoughts of having a "team bullpen". Musgrove then joins us to talk tattoos, coffee and competing for a rotation spot this spring. Finally, lefty specialist Tony Sipp gets in depth about making recent adjustments which have lead to his recent success.

Jose Altuve drove in two runs and Chris Devenski struck out four batters over two perfect frames of relief in the Astros' win. Jose Altuve talks about his offensive contributions and manager A.J. Hinch breaks down the performance of Charlie Morton.

4/15/17: Despite being no-hit through six innings, the Astros' offense surged for eight runs in the final three innings to win 10-6. Bob Melvin discusses how the game went from an A's no-hitter to giving up 10 runs.