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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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
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1/17/16 Astros Podcast: Jeff Bagwell
The results of the 73rd Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame Election will be revealed January 18 at 5 PM CT and Astros legendary four-time All Star, Gold Glove winner and 1994 National League MVP Jeff Bagwell is on that Hall of Fame ballot. This week's encore conversation, in form of podcast, is the future Hall of Famer with radio broadcaster and former big league pitcher Steve Sparks.
16 min
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1/12/17: Astroline
Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brady Rodgers joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his busy 2016 season and his hopes for 2017
45 min
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1/12/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Could the Astros lead the league in runs scored in 2017? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss how the additions made to the lineup during the offseason could make for a potent scoring machine in Houston. Dallas Keuchel is ready to put 2016 behind him and lead this pitching staff into the playoffs.
14 min
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1/4/17: Astroline
Former Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his anticipation as the Hall of Fame announcement approaches
46 min
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1/4/17: MLB.com Extras | Houston Astros
Will former Astro great Jeff Bagwell be elected to the Hall of Fame? Astros reporter Brian McTaggart and MLB.com's Alyson Footer break down Bagwell's chances to be inducted and why George Springer will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic.
14 min