President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow stops by the radio booth for his weekly conversation with Astros Radio. Luhnow talks no hitters, Zach Greinke, Justin Verlander and much more. First, we reLaunch Saturday’s 12th no hitter in franchise history against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Did we mention that it’s #JVDay? As RHP Justin Verlander faces off against the M’s RHP Sam Tuivailala. Follow all the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat Ap...
Aug 04, 2019•23 min•Ep. 777
Robert Ford and pitching coach Brent Storm dissect the new arms the Astros acquired at the MLB Trade Deadline. Then Astros Hall of Famer Larry Dierker stops by to chat with Ford and Steve Sparks during the HOF Weekend presented by Houston Methodist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2019•20 min•Ep. 776
The Astros begin a 5-game homestand Friday night at Minute Maid Park as LHP Wade Miley takes on the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusei Kikuchi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the Cleveland series and talks about his new starting rotation. Then, president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow introduces the newly acquired RHP Joe Biagini, RHP Zach Greinke, C Martin Maldonado and RHP Aaron Sanchez to the organization at a news conference just before game time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Aug 02, 2019•23 min•Ep. 775
Bill Brown salutes one of the greatest Houston Astros’ to ever wear the uniform, Jeff Bagwell, as Houston Methodist presents the first inaugural class of the Astros Hall of Fame. First, Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview RHP Gerrit Cole against the Indians RHP Danny Salazar in his 2019 Cleveland debut. Sparks and the Skipper A.J. Hinch dissect the Indians roster before Thursday’s rubber game. Ford later talks trade-deadline with OF Josh Reddick. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Netw...
Aug 01, 2019•20 min•Ep. 774
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview game 2 of a 3-game set in Cleveland as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy opposes RHP Zach Plesac. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the flurry of trades to his team and veteran RHP Joe Smith recalls his experience of getting traded at the deadline. Then, legendary broadcaster Bill Brown looks back on the Hall of Fame career of Nolan Ryan as the organization is set to honor their 1st class of Astros Hall of Famers the weekend of August 2nd through 4th. Listen to game cover...
Jul 31, 2019•21 min•Ep. 773
Good friend and longtime broadcaster Bill Brown highlights the career of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan who played with the Houston Colt .45s and Astros from 1963-71. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup of RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Shane Bieber. Manager A.J. Hinch scouts the Cleveland Indians from his office at Progressive Field. Then LHP Wade Miley talks about his success in his last 2-outings. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat. Lear...
Jul 30, 2019•20 min•Ep. 772
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion in St. Louis. Astros Radio previews the rubber game matchup between the two 1st place teams LHP Wade Miley and RHP Dakota Hudson. Catch the call of the game on The Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2019•18 min•Ep. 771
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview #TheColeTrain as RHP Gerrit Cole takes on the St. Louis Cardinals and RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon. Ford talks to hitting coach Alex Cintron and Bill Brown highlights the career of Astros Hall of Famer Shane Reynolds. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2019•18 min•Ep. 770
Jimmy Wynn was known as the “Toy Cannon” for his enormous power and a strong throwing arm who yielded 228 doubles, 32 triples, 223 homers, 719 RBI in 11 years with the Astros. Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes the Astros Hall of Famer in today’s podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the interleague matchup in St. Louis as RHP Jose Urquidy faces RHP Jack Faherty. Fresh off the IL Carlos Correa talks to Ford about joining the team and AJ Hinch talks about nursing his roster back t...
Jul 26, 2019•21 min•Ep. 769
Astros Broadcast Legend Bill Brown highlights Astros Hall of Famer Mike Scott in today’s podcast sponsored by Houston Methodist. The Astros will honor 16-members into the inaugural Houston Astros Hall of Fame August 3rd at Minute Maid Park. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Wednesday’s day game as RHP All Star Justin Verlander faces off against Oakland’s RHP Chris Bassit. Manager A.J. Hinch and former World Series Champion with the A’s now broadcaster Ray Fosse stop by the radio booth. Follow...
Jul 24, 2019•20 min•Ep. 768
Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Famer J.R. Richard who was the first pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in a single season (303), and to this day is the only pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in back-to-back seasons. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Tuesday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch and utility man Aledmys Diaz talk to Astros Radio and relief pitcher Joe Smith joins Sparks and For...
Jul 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 767
Fan favorite and Astros Legend, Larry Dierker, is featured on Monday’s Hall of Fame podcast presented by Houston Methodist. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to Monday’s game and matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Homer Bailey. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the weekend sweep over the Rangers and the Director from the Johnson Space Center, Mark Geyer, talks to Ford about the Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App....
Jul 22, 2019•19 min•Ep. 766
President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. But first, Bill Brown salutes Astros Legend Bob Aspromonte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2019•18 min•Ep. 765
The Astros all-time franchise leader in career wins with 144, Joe Niekro pitched in 11 seasons with the Astros as part of a 22-year career in the Majors. While the knuckleballer found moderate success prior to joining the Astros, he blossomed into a true ace with Houston. Niekro will be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame in August and Bill Brown talks about his career. First, Robert Ford and 3B Coach and 5-time Gold Glover Gary Pettis catch up before Saturday’s game against the Rangers. Learn...
Jul 21, 2019•10 min•Ep. 764
Bill Brown continues to feature the upcoming inductees into Astros Hall of Fame and salutes Don Wilson who threw 2-no-hitters in a Houston uniform and named the team MVP in 1971 going 16-10 with a 2.45 ERA. First, Steve Sparks talks to the Skipper A.J. Hinch about Friday’s matchup with the Rangers after the overnight travel from Los Angeles of Anaheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2019•13 min•Ep. 763
Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Fame inductee Gene Elston, who was the broadcast Voice of the Astros from 1962-86 who was honored in 2006 with the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale in Anaheim as LHP Wade Miley squares off against RHP Matt Harvey. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star George Springer join the show before Thursday’s game. Follow the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat...
Jul 19, 2019•21 min•Ep. 762
Jim Umbricht was an original member of the Houston Colt .45s and his uniform number 32 was the first to be retired by the club in 1965. Longtime broadcaster Bill Brown salutes Umbricht in his Astros Hall of Fame series podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and the Angles’ RHP Felix Pena. Manager A.J. Hinch and backstop Max Stassi visit with Ford and Sparks prior to game at Angels Stadium. Listen to the action on the Astros Radio Network ...
Jul 18, 2019•20 min•Ep. 761
Today we feature the 1st inaugural class of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame presented by Houston Methodist, as Bill Brown salutes Broadcast Legend Milo Hamilton. First, Astros Radio previews Game 2 of a 4 game set in Anaheim as Opener RHP Hector Rondon faces LHP Andrew Heaney. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Start RHP Gerrit Cole visit with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday’s west coast game. Follow the Astros on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 17, 2019•19 min•Ep. 760
President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow talks to Astros Radio prior to #JVDay at Globe Life Park. Sunday marks the final time the Astros will play at Globe Life in the regular season. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP All Star Justin Verlander as he faces off against RHP Ariel Jurado. Listen to Sunday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 758
The Astros have dropped two straight to the Rangers and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Saturday’s matchup for Game 3. LHP Wade Miley squares off against LHP Mike Minor in Game 3 of a 4-game set. First-base coach Don Kelly and bullpen coach Javier Bracamonte talk baseball with Ford and Sparks prior to the game. Listen to the broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2019•20 min•Ep. 757
Astros Radio previews Friday nights matchup north of #HTown as RHP Gerrit Cole faces Rangers RHP Jesse Chavez. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star Micheal Brantley join the conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Game 2 of 4 at Globe Life Park. Listen to the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019•19 min•Ep. 756
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks open the 2nd half the regular season in a steamy Arlington, TX, as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Lance Lynn. Astros Radio previews the matchup and talk to Skipper A.J. Hinch and All Star Alex Bregman before the first of a 4-game set at Globe Life Park. It’s the only game in town so be sure to synch your TV feed to the exclusive local play-by-play of Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Jul 11, 2019•17 min•Ep. 755
President of baseball operations and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow stops by for his weekly conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks just before Sunday’s finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup between rookie RHP Jose Urquidy and LA’s Jose Suraez. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2019•17 min•Ep. 754
Astros Radio previews the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Andrew Heaney. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron talks to Robert Ford about Astros hitters making critical adjustments at the plate. President and CEO of Houston Methodist Hospitals, Marc Boom MD, stops by the radio booth to celebrate their long-lasting relationship with the Houston Astros. Listen to Saturday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 06, 2019•15 min•Ep. 753
Astros Radio previews the AL West Matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Angeles RHP Opener Noe Ramierez and RHP Feliz Pena. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford spends time with rehabbing relief pitcher Joe Smith. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the holiday weekend on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2019•17 min•Ep. 752
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Colorado’s RHP Peter Lambert. Skipper A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday’s high-scoring affair in which rookie Jose Urquidy made his Major League debut on the mound. Urquid and Ford catch up at Coors Field. Listen to live game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2019•18 min•Ep. 751
Astros Radio Previews the Interleague matchup with the Colorado Rockies as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy makes his MLB debut against RHP German Marquez. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks scout the expectations of Urquidy and Robert Ford sits down 1st time All Star Ryan Pressly. Listen to Ford and Sparks from the Rockies on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2019•16 min•Ep. 750
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are joined by Jeff Luhnow, President of Baseball Ops and General Manager, for their weekly roundtable. OF Jake Marisnick joins us from the Astros dugout following Saturday’s dramatic walk-off victory against the Mariners before we preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to Sunday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2019•23 min•Ep. 749
Host of Astros All Access at Minute Maid Park Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to preview the Seattle Mariners series. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch about his All Star Roster and Robert Ford catches up with rookie pitcher Cy Sneed after making his MLB debut on Thursday vs the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s a Big and Bright Friday night in Houston as LHP Wade Miley faces M’s RHP Matt Carasiti. Tune in Ford and Sparks all week on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn m...
Jun 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 747
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to the Mayor of Whoooston Josh Reddick following Friday’s walk-off victory at Minute Maid Park. Astros Radio then previews #JVDay as RHP Justin Verland faces the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusi Kikuchi. Bullpen Coach Josh Miller stops by and OF/IF Tony Kemp brags about his Vandy Commodores becoming the National Champions in the NCAA College World Series. Follow Saturday’s exclusive hometown coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App. Learn more...
Jun 29, 2019•20 min•Ep. 748
