Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 3 of 4 between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox as RHP Gerrit Cole squares off against RHP Ivan Nova. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday’s near no-hitter performance by Justin Verlander. Tony Kemp jumps on headset from the Astros' dugout following the Game 2 victory and then Ford and Sparks talk Six Flags … because, who doesn’t love Six Flags! Following Wednesday’s game from Minute Maid Park on Astros Radio or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more abou...
May 23, 2019•19 min•Ep. 715
Host of Astros All Access Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to talk ChiSox. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s #JVDay as RHP Justin Verlander squares off against Chicago’s RHP Dylan Covey. Skipper AJ Hinch and recently activated RHP (Tommy John) Brady Rodgers join the conversation before the second of a four-game set at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2019•22 min•Ep. 714
Astros Radio previews Monday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox as RHP Brad Peacock faces RHP Ryan Burr. Manager AJ Hinch and C Max Stassi join in on the conversation before the first game of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks as they call the action on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2019•15 min•Ep. 713
From a rainy Fenway Park, Astros President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow, stops by the radio booth for his weekly chat with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. The trio also previews Sunday’s matchup between two lefties Wade Miley and Chris Sale as the Astros go for the sweep in Beantown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2019•17 min•Ep. 712
Astros Radio previews rookie RHP Corbin Martin’s 2nd big league start against RHP Hector Velazquez and the Boston Redsox. Robert Ford chats with 1b coach Don Kelly and Steve Sparks catches up with BoSox Skipper Alex Cora. Listen to Houston’s exclusive hometown call on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2019•18 min•Ep. 711
The Astros look to #TakeItBack as they visit Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Rick Porcello. Manager AJ Hinch evaluates the series and managerial styles of BoSox skipper Alex Cora, his former bench coach. Long time radio veteran for the 2018 World Series Champions, Joe Castiglione, scouts out his team and talks about their recent success. Listen to Astros Radio all weekend on the Astros Radio Network or on the ML...
May 18, 2019•18 min•Ep. 710
The Astros go for the sweep in downtown Detroit RHP Justin Verlander faces his old team and rookie LHP Gregory Soto. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s matchup as Skipper A.J. Hinch celebrates his 45th birthday. Hinch recalls some good bday memories before talking shop with Sparky. Utility man Aledmys Diaz and Ford discuss his role now with Jose Altuve on the IL and his dream of appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 16, 2019•18 min•Ep. 709
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between Houston’s LHP Wade Miley and Detroit’s LHP Ryan Carpenter. Manager A.J. Hinch and young relief pitcher Josh James stop by Astros radio prior to game at Comerica Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2019•16 min•Ep. 708
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 1st of a 3-game series from the Motor City. RHP Brad Peacock gets the start for the Astros and will oppose Tigers LHP Matthew Boyd. Manager A.J. Hinch reflects on Corbin Martin’s 1st MLB appearance from Sunday and dissects Detroit’s roster. Martin talks to Ford about his performance and what it meant for him after picking up his first MLB win in front of his home town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2019•18 min•Ep. 707
President of baseball operations and Astros general manager stops by the radio booth prior to Sunday’s game at Minute Maid Park. On this Mother’s Day, RHP Corbin Martin will make his MLB debut and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to Luhnow about what to expect. The Texas Rangers will start RHP Adrian Sampson and will try to avoid a 4-game sweep against the red-hot Houston Astros. Listen to Astros Radio with Mom and your MLB AtBat App or anywhere on the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about you...
May 12, 2019•18 min•Ep. 706
Astros Radio previews the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Jesse Chavez. OF Jake Marisnick talks to Robert Ford and Steve Spark from the Astros dugout, Pitching Coach Brett Strom sits down with Ford and Basbeall Brit, Joey Mellows, stops by the booth as he attempts to travel to 162 games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 705
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May 10, 2019•18 min•Ep. 704
Astros Radio previews the 1st of a 4-game series with the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Thursday’s matchup features LHP Wade Miley vs LHP Mike Minor. Astros Manager A.J. Hinch briefly recaps Wednesday outing by RHP Brad Peacock. Longtime Hall of Fame broadcaster of the Texas Rangers, Eric Nadel, talks about his team before Minute Maid Ballpark host Lauren Blackwell previews the Lonestar Series with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 09, 2019•21 min•Ep. 703
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the rubber game as Astros RHP Brad Peacock faces Kansas City Royals RHP Jorge Lopez. Sparks and Manager A.J. Hinch talk about taking one on the chin from the Royals as they beat up on the Astros 12-2 and how he expects his team to rebound Wedsneday night. Ford welcomes Dr. David Chiu, Stroke Neurolgist and Medical Director of the Houston Methodist Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, to promote stroke awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
May 09, 2019•16 min•Ep. 702
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s rainy night matchup between RHP Collin McHugh and LHP Danny Duffy. Both Astros manager AJ Hinch and Royals skipper Ned Yost talk to Astros Radio just before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2019•19 min•Ep. 701
Minute Maid Park's In-Game Host Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to preview the three-game series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between Gerrit Cole and RHP Jakob Junis. Manager AJ Hinch and closer Roberto Osuna talk to Ford and Sparks Monday night before Game 1. Keep it tuned to the Astros Radio Network on your MLB AtBat throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2019•19 min•Ep. 700
The Astros celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Monterrey as they take on the Angels in Game 2 from Beisbol Monterrey in Mexico. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Matt Harvey before President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager stops by the radio boot for his weekly visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2019•19 min•Ep. 699
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks reporting from south of the border in Monterrey, Mexico, as the Astros face the Los Angeles Angels. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup between LHP Wade Miley and RHP Trevor Cahill. Thirdbase coach and former veteran MLB OF Gary Pettis catches up with Ford and former All Star and current Angles Broadcaster Mark Langston scouts the LA with Sparky. Catch the entire #MexicoSeries LIVE on Astros Radio on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about ...
May 04, 2019•16 min•Ep. 698
Astros Radio previews the final game of the 2019 campaign with the Minnesota Twins as RHP Brad Peacock takes on RHP Jose Berrios. Manager AJ Hinch and former Astros utility man Marwin Gonzalez join the conversation before Thursday’s afternoon game in the Twin Cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2019•15 min•Ep. 697
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 3rd game of the 4-game series from the Twin Cities at Target Field. Steve Sparks and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch recap Tuesday’s shutout victory over the Twins before focusing on Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Colin McHugh and LHP Martin Perez. Robert Fords talks to George Springer before the game to discuss cold weather baseball and talk about the addition of newcomer Micheal Brantley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 02, 2019•17 min•Ep. 696
Astros Radio previews Game 2 from the Twin Cities as RHP Gerrit Cole faces off against the Twins and RHP Michael Pineda. Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 695
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s matchup in Minneapolis as RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Jake Odorizzi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the series win over Cleveland last week and scouts the Twins. One of he hero’s against the Tribe, Tony Kemp, talks about his walk off home run Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2019•15 min•Ep. 694
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros stops by the radio booth for his weekly roundtable interview with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. But first, the hero from Saturday’s game, Tony Kemp, talks to Ford and Sparks from the Astros dugout after his walkoff home run against the Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019•15 min•Ep. 693
Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Saturday’s matchup with the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Ford gets to know the Astros' first year bullpen coach and Sparky catches up with relief pitcher Chris Devenski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2019•14 min•Ep. 692
Astros Radio previews the 2nd of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch talks to Steve Sparks prior to the matchup between Collin McHugh and Corey Kluber. Relief pitcher Joe Smith, who is recovering from achilles tendon surgery, talks to Robert Ford about living life on the injured reserve. Finally, the director of the Astros Foundation and community relations sits down for an inning in the radio booth to promote Safe at Home Luncheon and Style Show i...
Apr 27, 2019•20 min•Ep. 691
Astros Radio previews the 1st game of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. First, we highlight Wednesday’s series victory over the Minnesota Twins before Josh Reddick talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout. Manager A.J. Hinch and former Indian Micheal Brantley join the conversation. Finally, Minute Maid Park’s in game host Lauren Blackwell swings by the radio booth for a series preview. Listen to Ford and Sparks throughout the series on Astros ...
Apr 26, 2019•20 min•Ep. 690
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP Justin Verland’s outing against RHP Kohl Stewart and the Minnesota Twins. Manager A.J. Hinch, All Star Alex Bregman and Tyle White join Ford and Sparks before Wednesday’s rubber game at Minute Maid Park Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2019•16 min•Ep. 689
Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup between Astros LHP Wade Miley and Twins RHP Michael Pineda. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks recap Monday’s sloppy loss to Minnesota before moving on to Miley’s start. Robert Ford talks to Tyler White about snapping his offensive struggles after going 2-for-2 with 2 BB’s at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the series on Astros Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2019•15 min•Ep. 688
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks welcome in Astros president of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow before Sunday’s matchup in Arlington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2019•16 min•Ep. 687
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the weekend series in Arlington. RHP Justin Verlander takes on the Rangers and LHP Drew Smyly in Game 1 of a 3-game set. Manager AJ Hinch and OF Josh Reddick sit down with Astros Radio prior to Friday’s ballgame from Globe Life Park. Ford and Sparks bring you the action on Astros Radio throughout Easter weekend from North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2019•14 min•Ep. 685
