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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4/5/17 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
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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