General Manager sits in with Astros Radio Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio segment. Topics include next weeks draft, injury updates and bullpens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Knuckleballer Steve Sparks sits down with Red Sox knuckball relief pitcher Steven Wright before Saturday's game at Minute Maid Park. Evan Gattis talks to Sparks and Robert Ford from the Astros dugout following Friday's victory and hitting coach Dave Hudgens breaks down the teams offense with Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch talks about Friday night's matchup with the Boston Redsox and starters Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. Hinch also mentions the performance of Lance McCullers, Jake Marisnick and Carlos Correa from Thursday's victory. Fan favorite Jake Marisnick drove in a run and made a tremendous defensive play in game one and he joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about starting a 4 game series against the Boston Red Sox. The Astros-Sox matchup is a rematch of the 2017 ALDS. Catcher Tim Federowicz sits down with Robert Ford before Thursday's game at Minute Maid. Federowicz will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple A Fresno to replace the injured Brian McCann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about the Astos blown lead in Tuesday's game in the Bronx. Later, longtime Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman sits down with Robert Ford at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Verlander and the Astros beat the Yankees on Memorial Day in the Bronx and will look to take game two with on Tuesday with Charlie Morton on the hill. Listen to highlights from Monday's victory, Manager A.J. will preview Game 2 and AL MVP Jose Altuve discusses hitting streaks and getting booed at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about facing the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Memorial Day. HInch also marvels over his star second baseman who set a franchise record on Sunday by hitting safely in 10-consecutive at bats spanning 3-games. Former big leaguer and current broadcaster Geoff Blum later talks to Robert Ford. Blum was in Cooperstown shares his experience of playing in the Hall of Fame Classic over the Memorial Day Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
The Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations, Research and Innovation, Brandon Taubman, joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Sunday's day game in Cleveland. Taubman talks about his position with the team and discusses the Gerrit Cole trade, Tony Kemp, measuring/evaluating players, emphasizing OPS and integrating information and tools with the Astros coaches, players and development team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Astros Manager and current Bench Coach for the Indians, Brad Mills, sits down with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Cleveland. Mills credits Al Pedrique, former Astros scout/current 1B coach in Oakland, with discovering Jose Altuve. Mills Managed the Astros from 2010-2012. But first, former big league short stop and current Astros 1b coach, Alex Cintron, talks to Robert Ford about the work ethic of Altuve and Carlos Correa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch joins Steve Sparks for the Manager's Show prior to Friday's game 2 of 4 in Cleveland. Topics include defense, Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, J.D. Davis and Dallas Keuchel. Next up, Robert Ford and Davis talk about the struggles and success of playing in the big leagues. Davis has struggled at the plate since being recalled but ranked 2nd in the minors in batting and 4th in OBP prior to joining the Astros on May 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about playing the Indians in Cleveland. Then relief pitcher Ken Giles tells Robert Ford how it feels to watch the Astros starting pitchers staff from the bullpen. Giles recorded his 9th save of the season against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recently recalled J.D. Davis, Manager A.J. Hinch and former Astros Assistant Hitting Coach now San Fran Hitting Coach, Alonzo Powell join today's Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Sparks and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch break down the latest roster moves with Derek Fisher and J.D. Davis. Hinch also previews the Interleague matchup with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are in Houston for a 2-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Sparks and Robert Ford later talk about roughing it in the wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Timely hits, big pitches and the Houston Astros take the series against the Cleveland Indians. Lance McCullers found his curveball and allowed 1-hit over 7-innings to earn the win at Minute Maid Park. Listen to the radio highlights from Sunday nights victory. Josh Reddick contributed with an insurance run on a big two base knock in the 8th and spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks after the game. Finally, Manager A.J. Hinch sums up the series win and talks about McCullers performance. Learn more...
Assistant General Manager, Player Acquisition, Mike Elias, sat down with Astros Radio to discuss the behind the scenes of drafting Major League players. Get a unique glimpse of the Astros science behind drafting big league talent. First, Bench Coach Joe Espada talks about the defense game of the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Kemp spoke with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Friday's win over the Indians. Kemp was 2x3 and produced the go ahead RBI in the bottom 7th while playing left field. Next, former big leaguer and current first base coach Sandy Alomar, Jr., who previews tonight's starter for the Tribe, Corey Kluber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch previews the upcoming 4-game series with the Cleveland Indians and Catcher Brian McCann talks about catching the leagues top rotation. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks also discuss their love for Star Wars night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Josh Reddick, Jose Altuve, Gerrit Cole, Tony Kemp and stealing a win Tuesday night against their division rivals in Anaheim. Hinch has a chance to win the series Wednesday night against the Angels. Next Kemp, fresh up from AAA Fresno, sits down with Robert Ford to talk about his latest opportunity with the Astros. Jake Marisnick was optioned to Fresno in order to make room for the outfielder Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the importance of communication for big league Managers. Hinch also gives a scouting report on Tuesday's Angeles starting pitcher Jamie Barria. Designated Hitter Evan Gattis talks to Robert Ford about his recent success at the plate. Gattis also recalls his fondest memories of the 2017 post season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evan Gattis spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Sunday's win over the Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and Dallas Keuchel later joined Astros Radio prior to Monday's series opener in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday's starting pitcher Charlie Morton dominated the Rangers striking out 14 while earning the win. Listen to the radio highlights from each strikeout before we hear from relief pitcher Colin McHugh from the Astros dugout. Finally, General Manager Jeff Luhnow stops by for his weekly rountable discussion with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Astros have struggled to put runs on the board and their 10-10 record at Minute Maid Park is a reflection of their offensive woes. Hitting Coach, Dave Hudgens, sat down with Robert Ford to discuss the ups-and-downs of hitting throughout a Major League season. Next, Jake Kaplan talks to Steve Sparks about his perspective of the Stros. Kaplan is the lead writer for The Athletic. The Athletic is an in-depth sports site dedicated to covering pro and college sports. Learn more about your ad choic...
Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick spoke to Astros Radio prior to Friday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Steve Sparks prior to Wednesday's game in Oakland. Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole later discusses his complete game 16 strikeouts last week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cole starts Wednesday's game against the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to each of George Springer's at bats from Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Springer went 6x6 setting a franchise record for hits in a 9.0 inning game. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday's contest in Oakland. Topics include breaking out the bats on Monday, Marwin Gonzalez and Springer. Outfielder Josh Reddick later discusses his struggles at the plate with Robert Ford and talking to Hinch about moving down in the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk about the Oakland A's and playing to the advantages and disadvantages in the Coliseum. Hinch also talks about "game awareness meetings" with his players as he prepares for each game and for the series. Next, former Astros and current infielder Jed Lowrie spoke with Robert Ford prior to game 1 of 3 vs the A's. Lowrie talks about his team and his current health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks spoke to General Manager Jeff Luhnow in their weekly radio roundtable. Topics include Gerrit Cole's historic performance, catcher Max Stassi, the New York Yankees, the state of the Astros bullpen and news/notes from the minor leagues. Houston's pitching coach Brent Strom also shares his thoughts on Cole's shutout performance and also shares his thoughts working with All Star Justin Verlander. Finally, Arizona Diamondback shortstop, Nick Ahmed, discusses his playing d...
Gerrit Cole dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night striking out 16 in a one-hit shutout victory. Listen as we Relaunch a few game highlights from Friday night in the desert. Then, back in December of 2016, Manager A.J. Hinch sat down with Steve Sparks during the off season to talk about the newly acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton. Hinch explains the reasoning behind the then roster move along with visions of using Morton in the rotation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Relief pitcher Chris Devenski and Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Friday's opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Veteran Broadcaster for the New York Yankees, Suzyn Waldman, called her 1st Major League Baseball game on the radio at the Astrodome in June of 1993. Waldman sits down with Robert Ford and and talks about this and her 30 year broadcasting career. But first, Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks preview Thursday's finale against the Yanks. New York leads the 4 game series 2-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
