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 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Preview vs St. Lou...
Michael Coffin with AA Corpus Christi Radio joins Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks in Jupiter as the Redbirds host the Houston Astros. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart spoke to Sparky and Coffin on Friday after RHP Lance McCullers outing vs the Metropolitans. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston or on the MLB app, TuneIn or SiriusXM as Sparks and Coffin bring you the play-by-play action.
12 min
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3/6 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Preview ...
The Miracle Mets are down from PSL and take on the Astros in WPB. Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin preview the matchup. They talk to prospect IF/1B Taylor Jones and recap RHP Josh James' outing against the Red Sox. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
12 min
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3/4 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Myles St...
Speedy OF Myles Straw is on the verge of making the Astros 2020 opening day roster and he joins Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin on Wednesday’s Astroline. The trio discuss his uptick to this years’ team, Spring Training, being a productive teammate and being a new father. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
47 min
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3/4 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 11 Preview, S...
Guest broadcaster, Michael Coffin AA Corpus Christi Radio, joins Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks in West Palm Beach as the Stros host the Miami Marlins. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart joins the radio booth during Tuesday’s broadcast against the Cardinals in Jupiter. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston and on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM as Sparks and Coffin bring you the play-by-play action.
14 min
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3/1 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 9 Preview, Ja...
Astros General Manager James Click talks to Robert Ford prior to Sunday’s day game in West Palm Beach. First, Ford and Todd Kalas preview RHP Lance McCullers spring debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The St. Louis Cardinal are set to start LHP Austin Gomber. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart joins the radio booth during Saturday’s broadcast against the Mets to recap the Astros outing. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston and on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM
16 min
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2/29 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 8 Preview, J...
It’s leap day and the Astros are hosting the New York Mets at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. It’s a lefty-lefty matchup LHP Framber Valdez faces off against NY’s LHP Steven Matz. Todd Kalas steps out of the television booth and into the radio booth with Robert Ford as they talk over the matchup. The young talented SS Jeremy Pena sits down with Ford before Saturday’s matinee. Then, Brian McTaggart with the Houston Chronicle jumps on Astros radio to recap Friday’s game against the Marlins. Listen to every Astros game on SportsTalk 790 in Houston or stream the broadcast LIVE on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM.
14 min
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2/28 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 7 Preview, B...
Fish fried Friday baseball in Jupiter, FL, as the Astros take the short drive north to face the Miami Marlins. RHP Zach Greinke makes his 2020 Grapefruit League debut as Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview the matchup. Once again, Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome stops by the radio booth and offers his thoughts on the Astros' spring camp to this point. Stream the 'Stros on the MLB app, TuneIn, SiriusXM or listen to Friday's encore performance on the flagship station SportsTalk 790 or live on the Astros Radio Network.
14 min
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2/27 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 6 Preview, C...
Thursday Night Lights in West Palm Beach as the Astros are visitors in their own stadium to take on the World Series champs. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the action before slugger Chas McCormick breaks down his young career to Sparky. Reporter Chandler Rome with the Houston Chronicle wraps things up with his take on Wednesday’s action against the Redbirds. Subscribe and follow the Astros every single game via the MLB App, TuneIn and over the radio on the Astros' flagship station SportsTalk 790 Houston.
23 min
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2/26 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 5 Preview, A...
Weather is threatening in West Palm Beach on Wednesday as the Astros are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the action before we getting to know pitcher Andre Scrubb, who is in Astros big league camp for the first time. Later, Brian McTaggart with MLB.com recaps Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. Follow the Astros every single game by streaming the broadcast on MLB At Bat, TuneIn and listen live on the Astros' flagship station SportsTalk 790 Houston.
18 min
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2/25 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Dusty B...
A must listen! Manager of the Houston Astros Dusty Baker talks fishing, music and baseball with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
47 min
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2/25 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 4 Preview, K...
The Astros return to West Palm Beach to face the Miami Marlins as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #4. Outfielder Kyle Tucker sits down with Sparky before Chandler Rome, from the Houston Chronicle, swings by the radio booth to recap Monday’s game from Lakeland. Follow the 'Stros every-single-game by streaming Astros Radio on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and later on SportsTalk for an encore replay Tuesday night following Astroline.
22 min
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2/24 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 3 Preview, M...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #3 as the Astros hit the road for the 1st time in Florida to play the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Sparky sits down with the speedy OF Myles Straw who is eager for his opportunity this spring. Later, Jake Kaplan from the Athletic stopped by the radio booth on Sunday with an update from the Astros clubhouse. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
13 min
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2/23 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 2 Preview, J...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #2 as the Nationals host the Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. General Manager James Click joins Ford prior to first pitch and talks about his path to the Astros. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
8 min
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2/22 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Opener Preview, D...
Spring is in the air and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the Grapefruit Opener between the Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach. The new manager for H-Town, Dusty Baker, joins Ford for a discussion on the energy around the clubhouse and how Baker prepares the team for spring ball. Follow the Astros all season by listening to Astros Radio every single spring game on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
10 min
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2/20 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Shane R...
Houston Legend, former All Star Pitcher and Astros Hall of Famer Shane Reynolds joins broadcasters Bill Brown ad Kevin Eschenfelder for an intriguing conversation as the Stros shutdown the outside noise and prepare for their Spring Opener in West Palm Beach on Saturday. First, MLB.com reporter Brian McTaggart checks-in from Astros camp with the latest from the clubhouse and backfields of FITTEAM Ballpark. Then Reynolds talks about what it’s like to prepare and offers his take new Manager Dusty Baker. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and MLB AtBat.
48 min
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2/13 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Lance Berkman...
The Houston Astros are making front page news and Astroline talks to beat reporter Brian McTaggart with MLB.COM, who joins the show from West Palm Beach, as pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. Broadcasters Robert Ford and Todd Kalas welcome pitching coach Brent Strom and Astros HOF’er Lance Berkman to the show as they discuss spring training, off season distractions and 2020 expectations. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and MLB AtBat.
46 min
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2/06 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: James Click, ...
Owner, General Manager and field Manager of the Houston Astros join the Hot Stove Show on Thursday in downtown H-Town. Hosts, and former big leaguers, Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks, introduce the fans to the new regime just two weeks before pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach. Make plans to listen to the Astros throughout Spring Training as every game broadcast will be available on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn and via MLB AtBat.
49 min
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1/30 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Dusty Baker, ...
It’s a Hot-Hot Stove Show chalk full of baseball news as Astros owner Jim Crane introduces the brand new old school Skipper Dusty Baker. Long time broadcaster Kevin Eschenfelder and fan fave Geoff Blum talk with Astros Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell on the new hiring of Baker. U of H Cougars Baseball Coach Todd Whitting talks about the loss of his dear friend and baseball legend John Altobelli. New GM in West Palm Beach Matt Slatus previews the Astros spring training and don’t forget to visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
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1/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Dusty Baker announced as n...
The Houston Astros and Owner Jim Crane introduced new manager and MLB veteran Dusty Baker Thursday at Minute Maid Park. Later Thursday night, tune-in LIVE to Astroline, the Official Offseason Hot Stove Show of the Houston Astros. Broadcasters Kevin Eschenfelder and Geoff Blum will discuss the addition of Baker with Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell and fan reaction. We will also welcome University of Houston’s Head Baseball Coach Todd Whitting and the new GM of the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Matt Slatus.
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1/23 ASTROLINE Hot Stove Podcast: Austin Pruitt...
Off Season Hot Stove Show #6 features a local area native in RHP Austin Pruitt. Pruitt, a former U of H Cougar drafted out of the University of Houston is introduced to the Astros faithful by broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. A Woodlands native, who made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in in 2017, will make a bid for the 2020 starting rotation and pitching staff this spring in West Palm Beach. Be sure to visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information.
49 min
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Jose Altuve, Abraham Toro, ...
As the Houston Astros FanFest rolls-on in the Bayou City, in Episode 5 fans are treated with x6 All Star 2B Jose Altuve as he sits down with radio play by play man Robert Ford. Along side rookie IF Abraham Toro, Altuve and Toro discuss the highlights of the 2019 season. Including Game 6 of the ALCS, Toro’s MLB debut, and JV’s No No. Next, Steve Sparks introduces rookie RHP Forrest Whitley and newbie C Dustin Garneau. Garneau, former Oakland A, talks about what it’s like to face the Astros, switching locker rooms and his socks. Whitley explains why he’s a fan of former big league pitcher Tim Lincecum, what qualities he looks for in a good catcher and players they look up to.  Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
32 min
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Lance Berkman, Judge Roy Ho...
25 min
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Garret Stubbs, Josh James &...
In our 3rd episode from Saturday’s FanFest C Garret Stubbs, RP Josh James and OF Kyle Tucker take stage with Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion of team chemistry. The crew discuss what happens inside the locker room, how they celebrate wins and what makes solid team chemistry. Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
16 min
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Chris Devenski, Aledmy Diaz...
Astros FanFest 2020 is the official start of the baseball season for the city of Houston and for Astros fans everywhere. In this episode relief pitcher Chris Devenski, utility player Aledmys Diaz and television broadcaster Todd Kalas discuss the intricacies of big league travel. Listen to the inside scoop of all the good, bad and the ugly of charter flights and team hotels as the Astros travel North America. Be sure to checkback for more of Astros FanFest Podcast from Minute Maid Park.
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1/18 ASTROS FANFEST Alex Bregman and Steve Sparks
On Saturday the Houston Astros opened the doors to Minute Maid Park for #HTown fans to celebrate the beginning of the 2020 season. In this episode All Star 3B Alex Bregman talks to radio broadcaster Steve Sparks in front of the Astros faithful. Listen to Bregman and Sparky talk about the 2019 World Series, teammates, favorite baseball memories, the fans and preparing for Spring Training.
32 min