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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3/7/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Is the Astros starting rotation good enough to win the AL West? MLB.com's Brian McTaggart talks to Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum to discuss the rotation bouncing back to the point where they can compete for a playoff spot and the lineup being one of the deepest in the league. He also talks to new play-by-play announcer Todd Kalas about moving over from the Rays into the Houston TV booth.
6 min
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3/3/17 Astros Podcast: Sneed, Hinch, Centeno
Astros Radio team Robert Ford and Steve Sparks sit down with pitching prospect Cy Sneed, Astros manager A.J. Hinch and young Houston catcher Juan Centeno in West Palm Beach.
8 min
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3/2/17: Astroline
Listen in to the latest news from Spring Training as pitcher Chris Devenski joins the show to discuss what his year with the Astros organization
42 min
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3/2/17 Astros Podcast: Jim Crane
Astros primary owner and chairman Jim Crane sat in with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks during Wednesday's broadcast at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
13 min
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Ep. 37: A.J. Hinch, Carlos Beltran and Josh Red...
The Houston Astros added some extra firepower this offseason in an effort to get them into the playoffs in 2017. MLB.com's Bill Ladson talked with A.J. Hinch, Carlos Beltran, and Josh Reddick to find out why Houston was a hot destination for free agents this winter and what they expect to accomplish this season.
18 min
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3/1/17 Astros Podcast: Laureano, Aplin, Stubbs
Today's Astros Podcast includes conversations with outfielders Ramon Laureano and Andrew Aplin as well as backstop Garrett Stubbs.
11 min
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2/28/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Will Collin McHugh be ready to pitch by Opening Day? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss why McHugh hasn't thrown at all through the first week of Spring Training and if Ken Giles is ready to be the everyday closer.
10 min
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2/26/17 Astros Podcast: Tony Kemp, Max Stassi
Tony Kemp, the versatile outfielder and second baseman for the Houston Astros, sits down with Steve Sparks after Saturday's game in Lakeland. Next, we hear from Robert Ford and ackstop Max Stassi, who is attending his fifth consecutive spring camp with the Astros.
6 min
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2/25/17 Astros Podcast: A.J. Hinch
The Voice of Astros Radio Robert Ford sat down with manager A.J. Hinch in Lakeland, FL before the Astros' first game of the 2017 spring campaign. But first, the two discuss the unexpected passing of Astros dear friend and long time Astros executive, senior VP of broadcasting, Jamie Hildreth. "In this game you meet a lot of people and obviously they're part of our team, whether they wear a uniform or not and no one connected with people in our organization better than Jamie," said Hinch.
4 min
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2/22/17: Astroline
Astros GM Jeff Lunhow joins Astroline to discuss the upcoming season
45 min
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2/21/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros jumped on a lot of big bats early in the offseason and they are ready to show what these new additions can do in camp. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss why everyone is looking up to veteran Carlos Beltran in camp and what the team expects from Alex Bregman in his first full season.
6 min
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2/16/17: Astroline
Steve Sparks hosts the final offseason edition of the show and Shane Reynolds is a guest on the show.
46 min
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2/16/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros are building a brand new Spring Training facility. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss the new stadium and if Evan Gattis will be ready for the first game after suffering from shoulder soreness.
11 min
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2/9/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
On a team full of big names, Jose Altuve is the unquestioned best player on the squad. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down why Altuve possesses all the tools to be a bonafide star and why the Astros are in a win-now mode.
6 min
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2/8/17: Astroline
Former Astros pitcher and eight-year Major League veteran Brandon Backe joins Astroline, hosted this week by Steve Sparks
45 min
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2/8/17 Astros Podcast: A.J. Hinch, Jeff Luhnow
The Astros hosted their Annual Media Luncheon where general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch formally addressed the media from Minute Maid Park. Both men shared their thoughts on the teams' offseason moves and of their expectations for the upcoming 2017 campaign. Astros pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for Spring Training on February 14th.
14 min
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2/2/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Going into the 2017 season, the Astros could have one of the most versatile outfields in the league. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down all the outfield options at the team's disposal and how they are going to find playing time for all of them.
5 min
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2/1/17: Astroline
Former Astros manager Phil Garner joins Astroline, hosted this week by Steve Sparks
46 min
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1/27/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
The Astros are ready to move into their new Spring Training facility in a few weeks. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter discuss the advantages of the new place compared to the older one and the pep rally that the Astros threw for Jeff Bagwell after his election into the Hall of Fame.
8 min
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1/26/17: Astroline
Former Astros infielder and current TV broadcaster Geoff Blum joins Astroline, hosted this week by Robert Ford
49 min
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1/23/17 Astros Podcast: Hall of Fame 1B Jeff Ba...
Former Astro and newly elected member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Jeff Bagwell speaks to the media at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 23rd
18 min
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1/20/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Jeff Bagwell has joined longtime teammate Craig Biggio as the only two Astro players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Astros reporter Brian McTaggart gives a recap of Jeff Bagwell's Hall of Fame career and why the team would like to get another starter for the top of the rotation.
6 min
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1/20/17: MLB.com Extras | A look back at Jeff B...
After working with and covering Jeff Bagwell for almost a decade, Alyson Footer takes time to share stories about the Hall of Famer and why he is so much more than the numbers he produced on the field. Plus, she talks with Bagwell to learn how he's feeling less than 24 hours after he found out he's heading to the Hall of Fame.
28 min
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1/19/17 Astros Podcast: Brian McCann
Newly acquired veteran catcher and seven-time All-Star Brian McCann joins Steve Sparks on Astros Radio Astroline.
46 min
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1/19/17: MLB.com Extras | Jeff Bagwell Hall of ...
Jeff Bagwell spent 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, all of them with the Houston Astros. He was a four-time All-Star, won the Rookie of the Year in 1991 and was the MVP in 1994 with a career-best batting average of .368. Bagwell was elected to the Hall of Fame in his seventh year on the ballot.
9 min