Houston Astros Podcast

Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Dallas Keuchel's performance on Tuesday and previews today's starting pitcher, Justin Verlander. Next, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share their thoughts and pay tribute to the late great Jamie Hildreth. Longtime front office executive for over 30 years, Hildreth was well known and beloved in the Houston and Major League Baseball community. Finally, young infielder Collin Moran talks about returning after eight weeks of recovering from a facial fracture at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Correa and George Springer each drove in four runs, backing Justin Verlander's 11 strikeouts in the Astros' 12-2 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas Keuchel fanned eight, while Brian McCann and Cameron Maybin went yard as the Astros racked up 18 hits and 14 runs in win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the injury to All-Star Jose Altuve, winning the Silver Boot Series, Dallas Keuchel and Cole Hamels. Relief pitcher Will Harris later talks about coming off the DL feeling good and preparing to pitch in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the final regular season homestand of 2017. Topics include clinching the West, testing Lance McCullers, the Texas Rangers and playing out the final road trip of the season. Infielder Tyler White later talks about growing up and playing baseball and how he learned to compete at an early age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marwin Gonzalez and Evan Gattis both drove in two runs in an eight-run barrage in the 4th inning to power the Astros' 11-2 win. AJ Hinch spoke about the game to the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Manager Jeff Luhnow sits down for his weekly conversation with Astros Radio. Topics include the AL West crown, battling for the best record, Lance McCullers Jr., playoff rosters, Kyle Tucker and Forrest Whitley. Backstop Evan Gattis also talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the dugout following Saturday's win over the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Bregman and George Springer both hit home runs but the Angels had a key RBI double that got them ahead and this lead to the Astros losing 5-7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the radio highlights from Friday's victory against the Los Angeles Angels before Alex Bregman joins the radio booth from the dugout following the victory. First base coach and infield instructor Rich Dauer later talks about the defense of Bregman and what it means to clinch the division title. Finally, starting pitcher Brad Peacock talks about finding success this season and reflects on how he missed out during the Astros 2015 postseason run due to injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Correa notched three RBIs in a 3-for-3 day, while Evan Gattis powered a three-run home run in the Astros' 6-2 win. Astros manager A.J. Hinch discusses the win and Carlos Correa talks about his day at the plate and his family in Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford about the White Sox series, Brian McCann, Dallas Keuchel, Collin McHugh and Sunday's starting pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, infielder Alex Bregman explains to Steve Sparks why he thinks Carlos Beltran will come up big for the Astros in October. Bregman also explains where his drive for the game comes from, his offseason basbeall camps and LSU football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander tossed seven shutout innings and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run home run to lead the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. HInch and Ken "Hawk" Harrelson join us before the final game of the White Sox series at Minute Maid Park. Former All-Star and current broadcaster for the south-siders, Harrelson tells the story of introducing batting gloves into the big leagues. Harrelson is in his final year of 33 seasons in the TV booth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas Keuchel settled in after two early runs, but Houston fell 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland for the AL's best mark with a 3-1 loss to the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the Astros' win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. Hinch talks about playing October-style baseball and how small-ball changes the strategy in the postseason. Relief pitcher Chris Devenski joins us from the Astros' dugout following the victory and later utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his journey of playing in the Minors and being promoted to the big leagues for the final stretch of the 2017 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuli Gurriel hit a two-run double to back Brad Peacock's six innings of two-run ball as the Astros topped the White Sox, 4-3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch reflects on winning the American League West title and previews tonight's matchup against the White Sox with Colin McHugh on the mound. Next, relief pitcher Joe Musgrove talks about the mindset of being a starter vs. relief pitcher and what it means to celebrate a Division Championship with his teammates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Astros are the 2017 American League West Champions. Following their victory of the Seattle Mariners, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks celebrated the win inside the Astros clubhouse. Listen to all the fun in today's featured poscast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander turned in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Astros to a 7-1 win to clinch the AL West title. Astros manager AJ Hinch, Carlos Correa, and Justin Verlander discuss their momentous win into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General manager Jeff Luhnow joins Astros Radio for his weekly radio conversation to discuss magic numbers, division titles and potential playoff rosters and rotations. Other topics include the longevity of the seasons, the offense and balancing playing time. Just before Luhnow, we'll hear from relief pitcher Joe Musgrove, who recorded his first MLB save on Saturday at Minute Maid Park. Then first-round pick J.B. Bukauskas visits with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the performance of his team on Friday before Double-A manager Rodney Linares recaps the Corpus Christi Hooks' season. Topics with Linares include Kyle Tucker, Forrest Whitley and playing out the season to the very end. Former big leaguer and current Seattle broadcaster Mike Blowers later talks about how the Mariners' match up against the Astros and the benefits of having future HOF'er Edgar Martinez as the team's hitting coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Beltran notched three hits and two RBIs to lead the Astros to an 8-6 victory over the Mariners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and All-Star outfielder George Springer talk about the late night travel from the West Coast to start a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners in Houston. Both Hinch and Springer provide a scouting report on Mariners starter James Paxton. Springer later talks about losing teammate Jake Marisnick to an injury for the season and what it means to return to his home for the first time after Hurricane Harvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros' offense scored five runs off Mariners' pitchers, backing Charlie Morton's six stellar innings in their 5-2 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch updates the status and explains Lance McCullers Jr.'s situation and previews Mike Fiers' start against the Angels. Hinch also talks about evaluating his catching staff and provides a scouting report on opponent Tyler Skaggs. Veteran catcher Brian McCann shares his thoughts on catching Justin Verlander and picking up his offensive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't a good night for the Astros, who lost Jake Marisnick to a thumb injury, and saw Mike Fiers allow eight runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander pitched eight scoreless innings while giving up just one hit, powering the Astros to a 1-0 shutout win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the radio highlights of Micheal Coffin and Steve Sparks as they broadcast Justin Verlander's spectacular performance against the Angels at The Big A in Anaheim. Combined with huge defensive plays, Verlander and the Houston Astros put together a much needed victory to increase their lead in the American West. Listen to the highlights of the 1-0 victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch sits down with Astros Radio for his weekly radio roundtable conversation. Topics include acquiring veteran All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander and outfielder Cameron Maybin. Other topics include Evan Gattis, West Palm Beach, ending the relationship with the Greenville Astros, the Quad City River Bandits playoff push and other thoughts on the Astros' development in the Minor Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. Davis goes deep in the 8th, adding a run to the score for the Astros and A.J. Hinch talks about the loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran pitching coach for the Astros Brent Strom evaluates the use of effective pitches from his staff. Strom also talks about working with Justin Verlander and describes the success of Brad Peacock and Charlie Morton. Infielder Tyler White later joins the conversation to discuss what it's like playing for the contending Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Manager, A.J. Hinch on the 11-4 loss to the Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch discusses a tough 11-1 loss in the opener of Saturday's double header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Astros Radio about what keeps him up at a night and how to keep players fresh leading up to the postseason. Backup catcher Max Stassi shares his thoughts with Micheal Coffin on new teammates Justin Verlander and Cameron Maybin. The two also discuss the team's approach during the pennant race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros took the lead into the 9th on an RBI double by Josh Reddick, but Ken Giles blew the save in the bottom half of the inning in their 9-8 loss against the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the recent news of sign-stealing in baseball and recalls a few stories from his playing days as a big league catcher. Hinch also discusses giving All-Star Jose Altuve a day off and what he expects from Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, Jake Kaplan from the Houston Chronicle shares his thoughts on September baseball and of all the pennant races all over baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Maybin belted a two-run home run to put the Astros ahead in the 9th inning while Chris Devenski notched the victory. A.J Hinch discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch breaks down the expectations of veteran starting pitcher and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who makes his debut for the Houston Astros. Next, former big league catcher and current scout for the Orioles Dave Engle talks about his days at the bullpen coach for the Astros in 1998. Engle recalls how special it was to be part of the successful of the '98 Astros season and what it was like after the team acquired ace Randy Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Hinch, Cameron Maybin and Justin Verlander discuss the Astros' 3-1 win over the Mariners in Verlander's team debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yuli Gurriel and Brian McCann went yard, while Dallas Keuchel tossed 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball in the win over the Mariners. Manager AJ Hinch discusses the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An explosive 3rd inning, highlighted by Cameron Maybin's three-run home run, powered the Astros to a 8-6 win over the Mets. Manager A.J Hinch discusses the win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Astros Radio to discuss the additions of veteran superstar Justin Verlander and outfielder Cameron Maybin. Next, Verlander addresses the media as a new member of the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before as the two discuss what it means to play baseball in Houston days after Hurricane Harvey. Next, long-time beat reporter and writer for MLB.com and Astros Chairman and Owner Jim Cranes addresses the media at Minute Maid Park to reflect on the community and recent acquisitions by the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros manager A.J. Hinch and infielder Marwin Gonzalez discuss the team's 4-1 win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Hinch, George Springer and Charlie Morton on the win and their return to Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Altuve homered, Alex Bregman scored twice and Jose Reddick knocked in a run to lead the Astros to a 5-1 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, how the event has affected the team and the fans and what it means to return back to Houston this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian McCann collected two hits while Dallas Keuchel surrendered six runs over six innings. Astros manager A.J. Hinch talks about the loss to the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Tampa, Fla., manager A.J. Hinch talks to Astros Radio prior to the game against the Texas Rangers. As the city of Houston and Texas residents cope with the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Hinch, Geoff Blum and J.D. Davis share their thoughts and feelings about their experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Displaced by Hurricane Harvey, the Astros lost as Mike Fiers gave up eight Rangers runs over four innings in their 12-2 loss to the Rangers at Tropicana Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices