It’s the finale Wednesday night with the Giants at Minute Maid Park. Veteran RHP Zack Greinke will face San Fran's RHP Trevor Cahill and Astros Radio will break down the matchup. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker discuss the Astros' current struggles. Mike Coffin later introduces Astros fans to RHP Chase De Jong from Corpus Christi, the team's alternative training site, which gives the Astros more pitching depth. OF George Springer will start Wednesday at DH, he and IF Abraham Toro spoke to the media before first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros host the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park and RHP Brandon Bielak will face LHP Tyler Anderson. Astros Radio will preview the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. Robert Ford and Manager Dusty Baker recap RHP Lance McCullers gem outing on Monday before Steve Sparks zooms with rookie RHP Andre Scrubb. The Astros acquired LHP Brooks Raley from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and Raley was introduced the Houston media Tuesday before the game. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros are back in Houston and RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. will take the mound to face the San Francisco Giants and RHP Logan Webb. The Astros start a 3-game series Monday night with the Giants and will also host the Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies in a 8-game homestand at Minute Maid Park. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Monday’s matchup and discuss the keys to the game. Manager Dusty Baker and Ford talk over Sunday’s loss and later Baker takes questions from reporters. Sparky sits down with fellow broadcaster Geoff Blum to discuss the slumping Stros. Finally, Tuesday’s starting pitcher RHP Brandon Bielak zooms with area reports before Monday’s 1st pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros and Athletics continue their rivalry Sunday attempt to snap their 4-game losing streak. The Astros 2019 Minor League Pitcher of the year RHP Cristian Javier will make his 3rd Major League start facing the A’s rookie LHP Jesús Luzardo. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will preview the matchup before talking to General Manager James Click. Finally, Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Lance McCullers, Jr., 1B Yuli Gurriel (through interpreter), and RHP Andre Scrubb talk to the media before Sunday’s 1st pitch in Oakland. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Asros face the Oakland A’s in the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday in Oakland, California. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the pitching matchup which features a pair of Dominican hurlers in Houston’s LHP Framber Valdez and the A’s RHP Frankie Montas. Sparky gets the inside scoop from Hitting Coach Alex Cintron on how coaches prepare for each game with the new MLB COVID protocols. Manager Dusty Baker, and Saturday starters C Dustin Garneau, DH Micheal Brantley field questions from reporters before Saturday’s 1st Pitch. Finally, Veteran RHP Zach Greinke and rookie fireballer RHP Enoli Paredes talk about their big-time performance despite Friday’s extra-inning loss. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The top two teams in the American League West renew their rivalry Friday in a three-game series this weekend on the west coast. The Oakland Athletics will start RHP Chris Bassit who will face the Astros and RHP Zack Greinke. Astros Radio sets the scene and previews Friday’s matchup. Manager Dusty Baker and Robert Ford recap the D-backs series where Arizona took two of three then preview Zack Greinke’s start. Later, Steve Sparks gets a scouting report on the first place A’s via zoom with A’s broadcaster Vince Cotroneo.  The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Astros and Diamondbacks wrap a 3-game set of Inter­league play in Arizona and turn to a rookie pitcher RHP Brandon Bielak, who is making his first Major League start. Arizona will start RHP Zac Gallen and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Robert Ford to recap Wednesday’s slugfest and Steve Sparks zooms with Dbacks broadcaster and former knuckleballer Tom Candiotti.  The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Astros and Diamondbacks will play the middle game of this three-game Inter­league series Wednesday as RHP Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound opposite D-backs LHP Robbie Ray. A win would give the Astros their first three-game winning streak of the young season. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup and discuss keys to the game. Ford talks with skipper Dusty Baker and Sparky zooms with the speedy CF Myles Straw. To wrap things up, Kyle Tucker, Christian Javier, and Carlos Correa talk to reporters following Tuesday’s victory in the desert. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Astros and Diamondbacks will open a three-game Interleague series tonight in Arizona in a starting pitcher matchup of rookie vs. veteran. Houston rookie RHP Cristian Javier, who’s making his third career MLB appearance and just his second start will face LHP Madison Bumgarner, the veteran of 12 Major League seasons. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup and discuss keys to the game. Ford talks with skipper Dusty Baker and Sparky gets to know rookie RHP Brandon Bailey. Later on, OF Josh Reddick take questions from the media before first pitch at Chase Ballpark. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Astros wrap up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Angels after splitting the first 2 games. RHP Josh James will get the start for the 'Stros and squares off against RHP Shohei Ohtani. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will preview the matchup and will discuss keys to the game. It’s our weekly Sunday Radio Roundtable with General Manager James Click who provides and exclusive update on the team. Finally, Manager Dusty Baker George Springer and Zack Greinke spoke to Houston media following Saturday’s loss to the Angels. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

It’s Game 2 of a 3-game set in Anaheim as the RHP Zack Greinke faces RHP Griffin Canning. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you LIVE play by play but first preview Saturday’s matchup. 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis and Sparky connect on Zoom prior to the game and Myles Straw, Josh James, and Skipper Dusty Baker answer questions from the media before 1st pitch.. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Astros travel to the West coast to begin a 9-game road trip which begins Friday night in Anaheim. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will cover the action LIVE on Astros Radio and preview Friday’s matchup of RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. and RHP Matt Andriese. Ford recaps the Dodger’s series with Manager Dusty Baker and Sparky talks welcomes rookie LHP Blake Taylor. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

Big and Bright Wednesday night as the Astros complete a 2-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the rookie matchup between RHP Christian Javier and RHP Dustin May. Ford recaps Tuesday’s game with Manager Dusty Baker and Sparky talks to Geoff Blum about the Stros season up to this point. Finally, Lance McCullers Jr., and Andre Scrubb host questions from the Houston media prior to first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

The Dodgers are in H-Town and the Astros host a 2-game series beginning Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. LHP Framber Valdez squares off against LA’s RHP Walker Buehler and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Robert Ford and Rookie Brandon Bielak talks over his Major League debut with Steve Sparks. Finally, GM James Click talks the media prior to first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

It’s Monday night baseball as the Astros will wrap up their four-game set with the Seattle Mariners. RHP Josh James faces RHP Kendall Gravemen as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the final game of the series. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Ford and later Cy Sneed talks to Sparky via zoom. Finally, George Springer and Kyle Tucker take questions from the media before Monday’s first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

From the radio booth, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Sunday’s matchup between RHP Zach Greinke and Seattle’s LHP Yusei Kikuchi. It’s a Sunday Radio Roundtable as Astros GM James Click joins Ford and Sparks before 1st pitch from Minute Maid Park. Finally, IF Aledmys Diaz was placed on the IL and talks to the Houston media following Saturday’s 7-2 victory. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s day game at Minute Maid Park. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. takes the mound for the Astros for the first time since having Tommy John surgery in 2018. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup against the Mariners with Pitching Coach Brent Strom. Rookie southpaw Blake Taylor made his Major League debut in Friday’s season opener and he talks about his debut outing. Manager Dusty Baker recaps Friday’s victory and talks about what he expects from McCullers on Saturday. Finally, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle talks to Ford about the 2020 season. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

Baseball is Back! Broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Friday’s Season Opener as veteran RHP Justin Verlander squares off against Seattle Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales. Manager Dusty Baker, Alex Bregman, and Lance McCullers, Jr. discuss what Opening Day means to them in 2020 as MLB begins its 60-game schedule. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

This week General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Jose Altuve, Josh James, and Opening Day starter Justin Verlander took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for Opening Day 2020. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun.

This week Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, pitching coach Brent Strom, manager Dusty Baker, Yuli Gurriel and Bryan Abreu took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for Opening Day 2020. But first, it’s Happy Hour with Astros broadcasters Julia Morales-Clarke, Todd Kalas, Geoff Blum, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Listen to a preview of the Official Broadcasters Happy Hour presented by Budweiser, then join us for a few laughs at YouTube.com/Astros.

On Sunday, Manager Dusty Baker, Bench Coach Joe Espada, and IF Aledmys Diaz took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for the July 24th opener against the Seattle Mariners.

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks invite asst. GM Pete Putila to Episode 34 of AstroPod. Putila talks about the landscape of the 2020 roster as players continue to work out at Minute Maid Park during Summer Camp. Putila has been involved with baseball operations with a focus on player development and sports medicine and player performance. “He’s a future general manager in waiting (and) he’s done a great job with the Astros farm system,” mentions Sparks. Putila enters his 10th season with the Astros organization.

Broadcasters Bill Brown and Steve Sparks analyze the upcoming 2020 60-game season. Which teams are best built for the shortened season? How will gameday strategies affect managerial decisions? How will Dusty Baker and Brent Strom formulate their starting rotation and relief core? Brown and Sparks break down some of the Summer Camp's burning questions. BONUS TRACK: Joe Niekro played 11 seasons in an Astros uniform and is the all-time franchise leader with 144 victories. From 1977-’83, “Knucksie” Niekro led the NL in innings pitched (1,857), was secondmost in strikeouts (1,228) and set a single-season franchise record in ’79 for wins with a 21-11 record. Listen to Brown and Spaky discuss Joe’s knuckleball career before Knucksie stops by the radio booth in a 1999 broadcast in the Astrodome.

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Jose Altuve. It’s 4th of July and Summer Camp is in full swing. Six time All Star, Gold Glover and AL MVP Jose Altuve spoke to Houston Media following workouts on Saturday. Manager Dusty Baker answered questions for a second straight day and All Star Chris “Devo” Devenski talked about ramping up to the 2020 season.

Baseball is back and Summer Camp has begun at Minute Maid Park for the Astros. On Friday, general manager James Click and manager Dusty Baker took questions from reporters about preparing their players and rosters for the upcoming 2020 season. Lance McCullers Jr. missed the entire 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery and talks about his physical and mental state and getting back to baseball. Finally, Kyle Tucker shares his thoughts on preparing, playing and navigating through a challenging 60-game season.