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Houston Astros Podcast

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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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Episodes

5/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Boone

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees are locked in with 1 win apiece in their 4 game series at Minute Maid Park. Both Managers, A.J. Hinch and Aaron Boone, spoke to Astros Radio prior to Wednesday's game 3. Hear the latest from Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 201811 min

5/1 ASTROS PODCAST: Giles, Hinch, Fisher

Ken Giles recorded his 3rd save of the season against the New York Yankees and he spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following the victory. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and Derek Fisher talked to Astros Radio before the game at Minute Maid on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 201813 min

4/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Marisnick, HInch, Harris

Outfielder Jake Marisnick spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Sunday's series win against Oakland. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Will Harris talked to Astros Radio prior to Monday's opener against the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 201812 min

4/29 Astros Radio Sunday Morning Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

Alex Bregman talks to us following Saturday's win at Minute Maid Park from the Astros Dugout. Then, General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly radio roundtable before Sunday's finale against the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 201812 min

4/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Pettis, Melvin

Today Robert Ford spoke to x5 Gold Glover and current 3B Coach Gary Pettis. Pettis talks about the latest news of his son, Danta, being drafted by San Francisco 49ers. Next, Steve Sparks and Oakland A's Manager Bob Melvin rap about the surge of the Athletics and gives us a scouting report of Saturday's starting pitcher Daniel Mengden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 201811 min

4/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Game highlights and AJ Hinch

The Houston Astros are tough to sweep and Justin Verlander proved this against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Verlander won his 11th straight regular season game dating back to August 2017. Listen to a few radio highlights and to Manager A.J. Hinch, who spoke to reporters following the Stros 5-2 victory. Houston begins a 3-game series against the Oakland A's Friday night at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 201810 min

4/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, McHugh

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk about playing day games before night games and how that affects lineup decisions. Hinch also reflects on the performance of Angels star-starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani and previews Wednesday's matchup. Next, relief pitcher Collin McHugh and Robert Ford talk about the Astros bullpen. McHugh breaks down the challenge of transitioning from starting pitcher to his new role in the pen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 201811 min

4/24 ASTROS PODCAST: HInch, Scioscia

Game 2 of a 3 game Astros-Angels. Both Houston Manager A.J. Hinch and Los Angeles Manager Mike Scioscia spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Tuesday's game at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 201812 min

4/23 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Gonzalez

Robert Ford talks to Major League Utility Player Marwin Gonzalez before Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Steve Sparks and Manager A.J. Hinch give us a scouting report on LA and tonight's starter Tyler Skaggs. Later, Astros Radio briefly discuss ... relationships and eating Twinkies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 201811 min

4/22 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks sit down with the General Manager of the Houston Astros before Sunday's finale on the south side of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 201812 min

4/21 ASTROS PODCAST: A hitting clinic with Albert, Jackson

Today's Podcast features the art of hitting. Jeff Albert, first year hitting coach with the Astros, talks to Robert Ford about joining the team this offseason and how his training and studies have helped him become a Major League hitting instructor. Then Steve Sparks sits down with former player and current White Sox broadcaster Darren Jackson. Jackson talks about his time in the big leagues, Japan and hitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 201813 min

4/20 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Altuve

Manager A.J. Hinch and x5 All Star and MLB AL MVP Jose Altuve talk to Astros Radio about lineups, south side slumps and playing over 1-thousand games for Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 201811 min

4/19 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Servais

The Astros and Mariners face off in the 4th and final game on Thursday and both Managers, A.J. Hinch and Scott Servais, sat down with Astros Radio before the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201812 min

4/18 ASTROS PODCAST: McCullers Jr., Hinch

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about giving the lineup a different look and previews Wednesday's matchup against Seattle's starting pitcher Mike Leake. Tuesday's winner Lance McCuller's talks to Robert Ford about his outing and his charitable contributions in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201813 min

4/17 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Stassi

Manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Max Stassi talk to Astros Radio prior to Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hinch and Stassi were both asked about the success of Monday's starter Dallas Keuchel who pitched is 12th career complete game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 20189 min

4/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Rondon and Man Bun's

Astros General Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before starting Monday's 4 game series in Seattle. Relief pitcher Hector Rondon later talks to Robert Ford about joining the Astros in the off season. And somewhere in between, Ford and Sparks discuss the pros and cons of the popular hairstyle dubbed the "man bun". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 201812 min

4/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Brown, Peters

Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters after Sunday night's nail biter at Minute Maid Park. What proved to be a pitching duel between Astros stater Justin Verlander and Rangers hurler Bartolo Colon, Hinch spoke about the intense matchup. Next, Bill Brown sits down with former high school pitching phenom from Brenham (Texas) John Peters. Peters tells his story of setting a national high school record with consecutive 51 wins and how he later hit rock bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Apr 16, 201815 min

4/15 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

General Manager Jeff Luhnow sat down for his weekly roundtable session with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Just before we hear from Luhnow, former Astro and current Rangers Broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 201812 min

4/14 Astros Podcast: Springer, Cole, Hinch, Devenski, White

Listen to George Springer and Gerrit Cole highlights from Friday's win over the Texas Rangers. Cole dominated recording 14 strikeouts while Springer launched 2 solo home runs off Cole Hamels. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the victory before Chris Devenski joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout. Finally, we hear from new Bullpen Coach Doug White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 201813 min

4/13 Astros Podcast: Hinch, Bregman

Manager A.J. Hinch and third basemen Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio prior to Friday's series opener against Division foes the Texas Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 201810 min

4/11 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Molitor

Prior to today's Astros-Twins game, Managers from both teams spoke to Astros Radio. Hall of Fame Infielder and now Minnesota Manager Molitor talks to Robert Ford about his team and his fondness of Alex Bregman. Later Hinch talks about the early success in the bullpen for Collin McHugh, today's starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr., and his childhood pet turtle. That's right, its National Pet Day and Hinch fondly remembers his boyhood wonder named Earl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Apr 11, 201811 min

4/10 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Correa

Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star shortstop Carlos Correa sat down with Astros Radio prior to Tuesday's game in Minneapolis. Both men preview the match up against the Twins and discuss performing in the frigid temperatures. Later Correa talks about about the relief efforts in his native Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 201812 min

4/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Smith

Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Joe Smith talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Monday's opener in frigid Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 201810 min

4/9/18: Astros Podcast: The Wave, Stassi, Hinch

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share thoughts about mascots and "the wave" during Sunday's finale at Minute Maid Park. Catcher Max Stassi later joins the duo from the Astros dugout following their victory over the San Diego Padres. Stassi connected on a big 3-run blast in the 5th inning. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters about Charlie Morton's performance, using Brad Peacock to record the save and about taking George Springer out of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Apr 09, 20189 min

4/8 Podcast and Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

Astros Radio talks with General Manager Jeff Luhnow during their weekly roundtable. But first, we hear a few highlights from Saturday's walk off single and reaction from Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Chris Devenski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 201817 min

4/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Green, Cintron

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters after Friday's loss to the San Diego Padres. Hinch answered questions about starting pitcher Lance McCullers, the performance of his bullpen and Ken Giles. Next, Padres Manager Andy Green gives Astros Radio a scouting report of his team prior to Saturday's game. Finally, Astros 1B Coach Alex Cintron talks about his baseball journey and how he is using his knowledge and leadership to help the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Apr 07, 201815 min

4/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Marisnick, Hinch, Cole

One of Tuesday's hero's Jake Marisnick joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following the teams victory at Minute Maid Park. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and Gerrit Cole join the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 201812 min

4/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Highlights, Hinch, Fisher

The Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday's home opener. Listen to game highlights before hearing from Derek Fisher from the Astros dugout. Hitting in the 9 hole, Fisher went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a triple. Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters following the game to update the injury status of Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 201811 min

4/1 Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

Astros Radio spoke with General Manager Jeff Luhnow before Sunday's finale against the Rangers. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will join Luhnow every Sunday throughout the regular season on the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 20189 min

3/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Espada, McCann

Joe Espada, the Astros new bench coach, sits down with Robert Ford to talk about his baseball career and time with the New York Yankees. Espada tells Ford he's excited to be part of Manager A.J. Hinchs' staff. Another former Yankee, Brian McCann, tells Steve Sparks a few Alex Bregman stories and who his favorite umpires are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20189 min
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