Robert Ford talks to Astros General Manager James Click before Sunday’s finale in Arlington. Steve Sparks invites Hitting Coach Troy Snitker to the show as they break down the swings and work ethics of Michael Brantley, Kyle Tucker, and Yordan Alvarez. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Lance McCullers, Andre Scrubb, and Chas McCormick zoom with the Houston media from Globe Like Field. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on ...
May 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 1017
The Astros wrap up a 4-game set and a 10-game homestand on Sunday as RHP Lance McCullers faces the Rangers and RHP Kyle Gibson. Robert Ford and Shane Reynolds preview the matchup before first pitch. Later general manager James Click, manager Dusty Baker, and RHP Enoli Paredes join the podcast. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on the MLB App, SiriusXM & on Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing ...
May 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 1016
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Friday’s Astros-Rangers matchup as RHP Zach Greinke faces LHP Wes Benjamin at Minute Maid Park. Manager Dusty Baker talks about the series and what he expects from his ace pitcher. Later LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Jose Urquidy zoom with Houston reporters and provide updates to their injuries and rehab. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on the MLB App, SiriusXM, & on Sports Ta...
May 14, 2021•21 min•Ep. 1015
Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on the MLB App, SiriusXM, & on Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 1014
The Astros open up a 10-game homestand on Friday as RHP Jose Urquidy faces the Toronto Blue Jays and RHP Ross Stripling. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks breakdown the matchup and preview the ballgame. Astros Manager Dusty Baker talks with Ford later to and recaps Thursday’s big win in the Bronx. Finally, All Star and Astros Ace RHP Just Verlander zooms with Houston media and provides an update on his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE cove...
May 07, 2021•35 min•Ep. 1013
The Astros face former ace Gerrit Cole as Lance McCullers takes the mound on Thursday in Yankee Stadium and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Robert Ford and Astros Manager Dusty Baker recap Wednesday’s loss in the Bronx and discuss what the Skipper expects out of his lineup. Later, Lance McCullers, Martin Maldonado, and Brooks Raley zoom with members of the media from Yankee Stadium. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert F...
May 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 1012
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May 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 1011
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Apr 10, 2021•24 min•Ep. 1010
The Astros are in Anaheim and take on the Los Angeles Angels Monday night and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Robert Ford and Astros Manager Dusty Baker recap the series sweep against Oakland and the Astros explosive lineup. Later, Gary Pettis, Brandon Bielak, and Yuli Gurriel zoom with members of the media. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on the MLB App, SiriusXM, & on Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks ...
Apr 06, 2021•30 min•Ep. 1009
One final time from West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you Spring Training 2021. RHP Jack Odorizzi will face the Washington Nationals lineup and RHP Stephen Strasburg, Astros Manager Dusty Baker talks about some of the roster moves prior to the game & shares his thoughts about starting the season on Thursday in Oakland. Astros Radio is your source for all of the 2021 season for LIVE coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on the MLB App, SiriusXM, & on Spo...
Mar 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 1008
From West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you Spring Training 2021. It’s a Big and Bright Friday night as RHP Luis Garcia faces the Nationals RHP Paulo Espino and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Later, General Manager James Click joins us for Astroline with roster updates from The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, MLB App, and Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the As...
Mar 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 1007
Astroline is the official Off Season and Spring Training show of the Houston Astros. In this episode, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk with Astros top IF prospect Jeremy Pena and newly acquire free agent OF veteran Steven Souza, Jr. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, the MLB App, and Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 1005
Thursday night RHP Zack Greinke takes on the New York Mets and RHP Jacob deGrom in Grapefruit League play. Robert Ford and Steve Spark preview the matchup before All Star SS Carlos Correa talks to the media about potentially batting leadoff to start the 2021 regular season. Later, ’17 AL MVP Jose Altuve shares his thoughts about spring training and the upcoming season. Manager Dusty Baker also fields questions from the media prior to Thursdays game. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball t...
Mar 11, 2021•21 min•Ep. 1004
From West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you Spring Training 2021. Tuesday night RHP Lance McCullers Jr will make his 2nd Grapefruit league debut as he faces RHP Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Robert Ford and Steve Spark preview the matchup. Later, the newest addition to the pitching staff Jake Odorizzi talks to the media before GM James Click and Manager Dusty Baker share their thoughts. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 1003
Today we Relaunch pitching highlights from Sunday’s Grapefruit League against the St. Louis Cardinals. Who is LHP Kent Emanuel? Find out as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks call the action from Emanuel’s 2-scoreless innings from Jupiter, FL. Emanuel later explains to reporters how he’s feeling this spring and what he expects from the 2021 season. RHP Ryan Pressly made his ’21 Grapefruit debut as we relaunch his 3rd inning shutdown appearance from Sunday. Pressly also shares his feelings about spring...
Mar 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 1002
Robert Ford is in West Palm Beach, FL, and Geoff Blum joins us from H-Town and together they talk with top Astros prospects C-Korey Lee and RHP-Alex Santos. Lee was Houston’s 1st round pick in the 2019 and Santos was the Astros 1st choice in 2020. Both players talk about their career paths, their aspirations, and what it’s like in 2021 camp. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, MLB App, and Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing ...
Mar 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 1001
The Astros scored 5 runs in the 9th inning on Monday to come back and beat the Washington Nationals and we relaunch the highlights from Monday’s victory. First, Manager Dusty Baker took questions from the media in his daily zoom call on Tuesday. Baker spoke about playing Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, and shared his thoughts about Framber Valdez before Tuesday’s game in Port St. Lucie. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, MLB App, and Sports Talk ...
Mar 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 1000
From West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you Spring Training 2021. The Astros host the Washington Nationals and Astros Radio previews the Grapefruit League matchup. Later, Manager Dusty Baker and x6 All Star Zack Greinke joined the media zoom to share their thoughts on ST. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, MLB App, and Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about you...
Mar 01, 2021•18 min•Ep. 999
Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks talk to Astros Manager Dusty Baker from West Palm Beach, FL. The trio break down the latest news from Astros Spring Training Camp and later Baker talks about his days a rookie in the big leagues. Subscribe and tune in throughout Spring Training as Astros Radio bring you the latest news from the Grapefruit League. This Sunday, February 28th, join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for the Astros' spring opener as we kick off the 2021 season. Tune in for live cov...
Feb 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 998
Pitchers and catchers officially report to camp in 2021 and we celebrate by talking with the Astros' legendary pitching coach Brent Strom. Todd Kalas, Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum kick off the first day of Astros Spring Training by discussing the team's offseason moves and expectations. This episode also features pitchers Steve Cishek, Ryne Stanek and Lance McCullers as they discuss the upcoming season via Zoom. Veteran catcher Martin Maldonado also shares his feelings from West Palm Beach follow...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 997
Episode X of the 2021 features broadcasters from the American League West as we size-up the Astros competition. Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum talk to MLB broadcasters from the AL West just before teams prepare for Spring Training. Listen to Oakland A’s radio broadcaster Vince Cotroneo, Texas Rangers radio Jared Sandler, Settle Mariners Gary Hill, and Los Angeles Angels former big leaguer and broadcaster Mark Gubicza. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 996
We talk with two rising stars in the Astros farm system in this VIII episode of the ’21 offseason co-hosted by Geoff Blum and Robert Ford. Pitching prospect Forrest Whitley and outfielder Chas McCormick discuss their careers and how they’re preparing for Spring Training. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for...
Feb 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 995
President and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom and radio veteran/former pitcher Steve Sparks took part in a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Boom and Sparks discussed the pandemic and how it relates to city of Houston, fans and the Houston Astros. MLB recently announced all clubs will “report for an on-time start to Spring Training and the Championship Season, subject to reaching an agreement on health and safety protocols.” Listen as Dr. Boom offers extraordinary advice...
Feb 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 994
It’s episode VII of the ’21 offseason co-hosted by Astros broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. Former Astro and All Star catcher Jason Castro rejoins the club and talks about it, along with bullpen acquisition Ryne Stanek. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jan 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 993
It’s episode VI of the ’21 offseason featuring broadcasters Robert Ford and Geoff Blum. Bullpen veteran Joe Smith and Astros All Star SS Carlos Correa talk about their offseason and expectations for MLB 2021. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jan 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 992
It’s episode V of the ’21 offseason Hot Stove podcast featuring broadcasters Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks who chat with Astros Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 991
It’s episode # IV of the offseason Hot Stove podcast & the first of 2021. Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Robert Ford discuss the winter months with Assistant General Mangager Pete Putila. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 990
It’s the 3rd episode of the Houston Astros official Hot Stove podcast & the final show of 2020. Broadcasters Bill Brown and Steve Sparks discuss the future of the Astros bullpen with veteran Brooks Raley and future star Andre Scrubb. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Dec 18, 2020•47 min•Ep. 989
The 2nd episode of the Houston Astros official Offseason Hots Stove podcast of 2020-2 features Manager Dusty Baker. Broadcasters Kevin Eshenfelder and Geoff Blum tag team this show and discuss Baker’s offseason routine. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit [astros.com/astroline]astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Dec 11, 2020•49 min•Ep. 988
It’s the 1st installment of the Houston Astros official Offseason Hot Stove podcast of 2020-21. General Manager James Click joins the radio duo of Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from downtown Houston. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit [astros.com/astroline]astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2020•51 min•Ep. 987
