Houston Astros Podcast

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 days with former teammate George Springer and what it's like playing for Manager Torey Lovullo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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.fm/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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

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

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

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

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Astros Radio prior to Friday night's game against Division rivals the Texas Rangers. Hinch talks about mixing up his lineup to face former Astro Doug Fister. George Springer later talks about his big home run in the season opener and what it was like days after winning the 2017 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Opening Day and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to broadcaster Steve Sparks before today's game in Arlington. Next, starting pitcher and decorated veteran Justin Verland tells Astros Radio Robert Ford about what Opening Day means to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Opening Day's Eve and veteran broadcaster Bill Brown walks us down memory lane throughout the Opening Day's in Astros history. Next General Manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford to discuss the end of Spring Training. Finally, MLB.com beat writer Brian McTaggart tells Steve Sparks what he expects to see from the Astros as the embark on the 2018 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices