Astros Radio previews Friday night’s game in West Palm Beach against the Cardinals. Robert Ford and Mike Capps discuss starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and later talk to veteran Justin Verlander, who was just announced as the Astros 2019 Opening Day Starter on March 28th in Tampa Bay. Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome stops by the radio booth to recap Verlander’s outing agains the Marlins on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2019•18 min•Ep. 653
Steve Sparks and co-host Mike Capps are joined by Astros manager AJ Hinch on this edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Bar in West Palm Beach, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2019•50 min•Ep. 652
Astros Radio previews Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter as Justin Verlander faces Jose Urena. Robert Ford talks to infielder A.J. Reed about his spring campaign before reporter Jake Kaplan from The Athletic recaps Brad Peacock’s outing Wednesday. Later tonight, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with Triple-A Round Rock Mike Capps will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices...
Mar 07, 2019•15 min•Ep. 651
Astros Radio previews the matchup with the Marlins between Brad Peacock and Miami’s Hector Noesi. Later, Steve Sparks catches up with prospect Cy Sneed. On Thursday, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with AAA Round Rock, Mike Capps, will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2019•9 min•Ep. 650
The Astros will play split-squad games Monday as the take on the Mets at home and the Braves on the road in Kissimmee. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the game in West Palm Beach as Rogelio Armenteros faces New York’s Corey Oswalt. Sparks also sits down with RHP prospect Akeem Bostick before Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle recaps Gerrit Cole's start on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2019•17 min•Ep. 649
Astros Radio previews Sunday’s spring matchup against the Nationals before Gerrit Cole takes the mound. President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford to discuss the Astros pitching staff, including Josh James, Brad Peacock and Collin McHugh. Luhnow also talks about getting Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve on the field and predicts a big season for Carlos Correa at the plate. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins Ford and Steve Sparks during Saturday’s broad...
Mar 03, 2019•17 min•Ep. 648
Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup against the Mets in Port St. Lucie. Robert Ford sits down with Double-A prospect Taylor Jones. Friday was TV on the radio as Todd Kalas, Julia Morales and Geoff Blum took over the radio booth against the Cardinals. Tune in for some play-by-play and a few laughs from Blum and Morales in West Palm Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2019•30 min•Ep. 647
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks call the action of Astros starters Brad Peacock and J.B. Bukauskas' spring outings against the Marlins in West Palm Beach. Then Houston Chronicle beat reporter Chandler Rome recaps Peacock's comments from the locker room during Thursday’s Astros Radio broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2019•24 min•Ep. 646
Astros Radio previews Thursday’s spring matchup against the Miami Marlins as Brad Peacock takes the mound. Sparks sits down with Jack Mayfield before MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins the conversation. McTaggart reports on Collin McHugh’s outing on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2019•15 min•Ep. 645
Astros Radio previews Wednesday’s Grapefruit matchup against the Washington Nationals as Collin McHugh makes his spring debut for Houston. Robert Ford talks with RHP Brandon Bielak, a non-roster invitee. Later, MLB reporter Alyson Footer joins Ford and Steve Sparks to discuss Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley’s performances on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2019•17 min•Ep. 644
Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum host this week's edition of Astroline presented by Karbach Brewing Company with special guest Tony Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2019•50 min
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s Marlins-Astros matchup in Jupiter, FL. Outfielder Ronnie Dawson sits down with Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome joins the broadcast during Monday’s game after talking to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2019•23 min
The Astros face the New York Mets in West Palm Beach on Monday and Astros Radio previews the pitching matchup of Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. Minor League player Abraham Toro sits down with Robert Ford to discuss his first year in big league camp with the Astros before MLB reporter Alyson Footer stops by the booth with Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2019•21 min
Astros president of baseball operations and GM Jeff Luhnow sits down with Astros Radio before Sunday’s day game in West Palm Beach. Luhnow, who will join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks every Sunday all season, talks about his expectations for the 2019 spring campaign. Later, beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle, Chandler Rome, talks to Ford and Sparks about Saturday’s starting pitcher Brady Rodgers and recaps Saturday’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 24, 2019•22 min
The Houston Astros kick off the 2019 Grapefruit League season against the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, FL. Radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s game, then talk to manager A.J. Hinch, who is eager for see his team on the field and talks about his expectations for the spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2019•8 min
Lauren Blackwell and Steve Sparks host the latest edition of Astroline live from Duffy’s Sports Grill in downtown West Palm Beach, FL as the 'Stros begin their preparations in Spring Training. Catcher Max Stassi stops by the program to discuss the team's high expectations for 2019, his hopes in camp and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2019•49 min
Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum are joined by Lance Berkman on this week’s edition of the Astroline Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2019•50 min
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Richard Justice (@richardjustice) discuss the expectations for the club as they prepare for 2019. Plus, they share their thoughts on the new food options coming to Minute Maid Park this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2019•15 min
Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell joins Geoff Blum and Bill Brown on this week's edition of Astroline to talk about the offseason and all things baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2019•50 min
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) highlight the potential of Dallas Keuchel or Marwin Gonzalez returning to the club. Plus, they talk about the young prospects, including Forrest Whitley, that could see big league action soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2019•13 min
Kevin Eschenfelder and Steve Sparks host the latest edition of Astroline! Chris Devenski and Josh James join the program to discuss the offseason and getting ready for 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2019•50 min
Todd Kalas and Bill Brown host the latest addition of Astroline! The Astros' own George Springer joins the show to review his 2018 season and what he's looking forward to in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2019•50 min
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss Alex Bregman’s decision to have arthroscopic surgery and how that will impact his status for Opening Day. Plus, they wonder where Kyle Tucker fits in the team’s long-term plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2019•15 min
Hosts Robert Ford and Todd Kalas bring us the first edition of Astroline in 2019! Astros top prospect Forrest Whitley joins the show to discuss his preparations for the 2019 season and fellow prospect Kyle Tucker calls in for the final segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2019•49 min
The Astros are looking to make a splash in 2019. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Astros Reporter Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) highlight the key areas where they look to improve. They discuss the best ways to improve the rotation either via trade or free agent and if upgrading the catcher position is a must. Plus, they talk about when the fans might see Forrest Whitley up in the bigs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2019•13 min
Hosts Robert Ford and Bill Brown chat with Brian McTaggart, Ryan Divish, Brandon Taubman and more from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2018•47 min
AJ Hinch speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and gives us an update on Jose Altuve's rehab. Plus, what the addition of Robinson Chirinos means for the club and the status of the starting rotation heading into 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2018•27 min
Will the Astros target a pitcher at the Winter Meetings? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@BrianMcTaggart) are in Las Vegas to break down it all down. They also look ahead to 2019 and discuss the chances of Forrest Whitley and Kyle Tucker making the Opening Day roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2018•10 min
Todd Kalas and Bill Brown host the latest edition of Astroline and talk with special guest Tyler White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2018•47 min
MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@AlysonFooter) and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart (@BrianMcTaggart) break down club's priorities ahead of the Winter Meetings. They also discuss the signing of Robinson Chirinos and possible free-agent candidates who could fill the Astros' outfield need. Plus, Alex Bregman works out with A-rod in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2018•12 min
