The Astros begin a 9-game road trip Friday night in Los Angeles-Anaheim to face the Angels. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. will pitch against RHP Dylan Bundy and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will discuss the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Ford about the upcoming series and give us an injury update on Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman. Sparks gets a scouting report on the Angels from his good friend and former LHP Mark Langston.  Finally, RHP Chris Devenski and RHP Jose Urguidy are with the team in Anaheim on the taxi squad and provide updates to reporters. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss Thursday’s matchup between the Astros and Rangers as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Lance Lynn. Manager Dusty Baker reflects on the loss of the great Tom Seaver with Robert Ford and recaps Cristain Javier’s Wednesday’s performance. Longtime Corpus Christi Hooks radio broadcaster Micheal Coffin talks to Sr. Director of Business Operations about the Astros alternative site Whataburger Field. Finally, stars from Wednesday’s victory OF Micheal Brantley and rookie RHP Javier talk about their performance. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

RHP Cristian Javier faces the Texas Rangers and LHP Kolby Allard on Wednesday and Astros Radio breaks down the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker and Robert Ford briefly discuss Tuesday’s extra-inning loss and what he expects from his team Wednesday. Steve Sparks gets a scouting report on the Rangers from radio broadcaster Jared Sandler. C Martin Maldonado talks about his approach to 2020 before first pitch at Minute Maid. Lastly, OF/DH Michael Brantley and LHP Blake Taylor walk us through the later innings of Tuesday’s game. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for a three-game set beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the pitching matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Luis Garcia. Ford talks to manager Dusty Baker about the series and recent postponement due to COVID. Sparky invites the President and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom, on the show to discuss the recent impact of the pandemic in Houston. Finally, general manager James Click fields questions from reporters on Monday regarding the trade deadline. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics was postponed. Major League Baseball released the following statement: “Following a positive test for COVID-19 in the Oakland Athletics’ organization, today’s scheduled game between the A’s and the host Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park has been postponed out of an abundance of caution and to allow for additional testing and contact tracing to be conducted. Major League Baseball will continue to provide updates as necessary.” Astros General Manager James Click spoke to reporters via zoom on Sunday. Next, we Relaunch Saturday’s doubleheader with radio highlights from Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Zack Greinke, OF Kyle Tucker, and OF George Springer also weigh in on their performance after Game 2 of Saturday’s twin-bill. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Let’s Play Two! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of Saturday’s double-dipper as RHP Lance McCullers JR., faces the Oakland A’s and RHP Chris Bassitt. Manager Dusty Baker discusses the doubleheader with the Houston media before 1st pitch. Finally, rookie RHP Andre Scrubb shares his thoughts with reporters before Game 1 of Saturday’s twin-bill at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Houston Astros released the following statement just after both teams (Astros, Oakland Athletics) walked off the field: “The Houston Astros players, with support from the Oakland players, have decided to postpone tonight’s game. We support their decision to make a strong statement in support of the fight for racial equality. We are proud of our players’ efforts to use their voices to drive necessary change.  The Astros and A’s will proudly celebrate Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow when play is resumed.”  Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share their thoughts about the players decision to not play on Friday night just as both teams took the field. Outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick, manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click later discuss their feelings about racial equality with the Houston media. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Jackie Robinson Day is April 15th. On Friday, Major League Baseball celebrates Robinson's career and his legacy as the first black Major League player. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Robert Ford about Robinson and Steve Sparks catches up with A’s broadcaster Vince Cotroneo before Friday’s first pitch against Oakland. Ford and Sparks break down the matchup between RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and RHP Chris Bassitt. Later, Baker talks to the Houston media prior to Friday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros will host a double header on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels and Astros Radio will preview the matchup. Robert Ford zooms with the Manager Dusty Baker and Steve Sparks talks with Pitching Coach Brent Strom before Game 1. LHP Framber Valdez picked up his 3rd consecutive win on Monday after an impressive 7-innings of work and he spoke through a translator after the victory. LF Kyle Tucker and SS Carlos Correa contributed offensively for a combined 5 RBI to help with the win over the Halos and spoke to media at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

LHP Framber Valdez is sporting an MLB best 1.00 ERA in August and he’ll face the Los Angeles Angels and LHP Patrick Sandoval. Astros Radio will break down the matchup and Angels Radio man, Terry Smith, will give us a scouting report for the Halos. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to the game before Manager Dusty Baker recaps the roadtrip and previews the homestand. RHP journeyman Chase De Jong was selected to the Astros big league roster on Sunday and was introduced to the media prior to Monday’s game. IF Jack Mayfield will start in the 9-hole at 3B Monday night at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros wrap up their short 2-game series in the Rocky Mountains on Wednesday as the Astros send RHP Cristian Javier to the mound to face RHP German Marquez. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup before manager Dusty Baker joins the podcast prior to first pitch at Coors Field. Michael Coffin chats over the challenges some of the Asros face in 2020 season with assistant general manager Pete Putila from Whataburger Field. Finally, Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez, Kyle Tucker and Carlos Correa share their thoughts about Tuesday’s 13-6 rout over the Rockies. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros begin a 5-game road trip in the Rocky Mountains as they face the Colorado Rockies. LHP Framber Valdez will start for the Stros and face Colorado’s RHP Castellani. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker zoom before Wednesday night’s first pitch followed by a conversation with Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum. Later we hear from some of the heroes of Tuesday’s victor RHP Zack Greink and OF Myles Straw. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Tuesday the Astros wrap up a short 2-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park as veteran RHP Zach Greinke squares off against RHP Antonio Senzatela. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the matchup before Ford zooms with Dusty Baker. Micheal Coffin visits with C Michael Papierski in Corpus Christi, the Astros alternative site. Later, a pair of rookie pitchers, Brooks Taylor and Brandon Bielak, came up huge in Monday’s victory. They, along with SS Carlos Correa, recap their performances following Monday’s victory. Finally, pitching coach Brent Strom shares his thoughts on the 2020 season before Tuesday’s first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros host the Colorado Rockies for two games at Minute Maid Park starting Monday night. Rookie RHP Brandon Bielak will make his third MLB start and will oppose LHP Kyle Freeland. Astros Radio breaks down the matchup before we hear from Manager Dusty Baker and infielder Jack Mayfield. Mayfield was recalled to Houston on Sunday for his second stint of the 2020 season. Finally, infielder Abraham Toro and RHP Josh James spoke with media members before Monday’s first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Time for our Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable as General Manager James Click joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks in the broadcast booth. The team will wrap up the series with the Seattle Mariners as RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. opposes LHP Justus Sheffield. Saturday, RHP Cristian Javier outdueled the M’s on Saturday, Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead solo shot, and Ryan Pressly slammed the door and picked up his 2nd save. All three spoke reporters following Saturday’s victory at MMP. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

Saturday rookie RHP Cristian Javier squares off against Seattle’s LHP Nick Margevicius. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and talk about Friday’s rout over the Mariners. Sparky invites Hitting Coach Troy Snitker on the show to discuss major league hitting and Ford catches up with fan favorite TV reporter Julia Morales. Finally, OF Josh Reddick sat down with reporters prior to 1st pitch at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

The Astros begin a 3-game series with the Seattle Mariners on a Houston Big and Bright Friday. LHP Framber Valdez will face the M’s LHP Yusei Kikuchi and Astros Radio breaks down the matchup. The big story is the return of DH/OF Yordan Alvarez, the 2019 Rookie of the Year, will make his 2020 debut. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker discuss Yordan’s return and what it means to the club. Steve Sparks gets the inside scoop from Seattle Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith. Finally, Alvarez and x6 All Star Jose Altuve spoke to reporters at Minute Maid prior to first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun!

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.