
Houston Astros Podcast
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2/27/23 ASTROLINE: Justin Dirden, Korey Lee
Astros Catcher Korey Lee and Prospect Justin Dirden are excited about the 2023 season and talk about their expectations coming into Spring Training. Broadcasters Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum host this edition of Astroline from West Palm Beach, FL. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6 Hall of Famer Bill Brown
Legendary broadcaster Bill Brown joins Todd Kalas for a walk down memory lane at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to Brown’s stories and broadcast highlights from 2004, 2005, and other moments in Astros history. Brownie, along with infielder Bill Doran, are the newest inductees into the Astros Hall of Fame. This Astros podcast is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/23 ASTROLINE: Altuve, Bregman, McTaggart
Fans are still buzzing from the Astros 2023 Fan Fest at Minute Maid Park. World Series Veterans, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman, sat down in front of H-Town’s faithful to discuss the Golden Era of Astros Baseball. Former WS Champ himself, Geoff Blum, hosted the fan forum and later invited MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart to help preview the upcoming Spring Training season. This Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/23 ASTROLINE: Dana Brown, McCullers, Pena, HOF
Owner Jim Crane introduced new General Manager, Dana Brown, and Todd Kalas was there to welcomed him to H-Town. Lance McCullers and Jeremy Pena rallied the crowd at Fan Fest and Geoff Blum sat down with them to talk about the current Golden Era of Astros baseball. Finally, the newest members of the ’23 Astros Hall of Fame Class, Bill Doran and Bill Brown, share their thoughts about becoming part of Astros history. This Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/23 ASTROLINE: K Lee, JJ Matijevic, Wagner
Astros Fan Fest was Saturday 1/21 and Minute Maid Park was buzzing with World Series vibes as fans, coaches, and players alike were gathering to officially start the Spring season. Rookie’s Korey Lee and J.J. Matijevic traveled to Corpus Christi’s to kick off the weeklong Astros Caravan leading up to Fan Fest. Corpus’ Veteran AA broadcaster, Micheal Coffin, sat down with Lee and Matijevic at Whataburger Field to relive ’22 and to forecast their upcoming spring training. Steve Sparks also joins Coffin to make a case for Billy Wagner to be selected into Cooperstown; as MLB is set to announce this year’s HOF Class on 1/24. This Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/23 ASTROLINE: Ryan Pressly
Veteran Closer and World Champ Ryan Pressly joins Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas in the latest episode of Astroline. Pressly characterizes the brotherhood in the Astros bullpen, no hitting the Yankees, and introducing a new pitch at the end of the season. Ryan also talks about his lights out at Minute Maid Park. The latest Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/23 ASTROLINE: Miller & Murphy
World Champion Pitching Coaches, Josh Miller, and Bill Murphy, talk about the upcoming 2023 season with broadcasters Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas. How will MLB rule changes affect Astros pitchers? What players will this impact the most? What should fans look for in Spring Training? Tune in for the latest hot stove presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/22 ASTROLINE: Brantley, Hensley
Veteran and x5 All Star Micheal Brantley is returning to the Astros in 2023. Listen to part of Uncle Mike’s press conference with Houston sports reporters. But first, rookie David Hensley talks with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks about his first year as a Major Leaguer and becoming a World Series Champion. Pluckers Wing Bar presents this episode of Astroline, the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/22 ASTROLINE: Ryne Stanek
Julia Morales and Geoff Blum host the latest episode of Astroline presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Our guest is Bullpen Veteran, Ryne Stanek, who set the Astros all time season relief-record for lowest ERA 1.15, posted a 27.1 scoreless inning streak, averaged 98.3 on his fastball, and didn’t allow a hit or run throughout the postseason. Oh, and Stanek became a World Series Champion, rides in Houston’s epic victory parade, then ties-the-knot seven days later! It’s a fun show and Julia, Geoff, and Ryne talk about it all on this weeks’ show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/22 ASTROLINE: Jeremy Peña, Jose Abreu
World Series MVP Jeremy Peña joins Geoff Blum and Kevin Eschenfelder to reflect his historic rookie season. Plus, after his full career 9 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, 2020 AL MVP 1B, Jose Abreu sits down with Todd Kalas who shares his excitement of signing with the Astros. Thanks to Pluckers Wing Bar for sponsoring Astroline, the Astros Off Season Hot Stove Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/22 ASTROLINE by Pluckers Wing Bar: Dusty Baker
World Series Manager Dusty Baker talks with Robert Ford and Todd Kalas about his first career WS win as a Manager. The future Hall of Manager talks about the signing of Jose Abreu, riding in the WS parade, and taking calls from President Barack Obama and Snoop Dogg following Game 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/2021 Astrocast by Karbach Brewing
General Manager James Click joins Robert Ford on Astros Radio just before Sunday’s 1st Pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Astros Radio for LIVE Play By Play coverage of the Houston Astros throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/2021 Astrocast by Karbach Brewing
General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Asst. Pitching Coach Bill Murphy, Ryne Stanek, Kendall Graveman, and Jake Meyers. Listen to Astros Radio for LIVE Play By Play coverage of the Houston Astros throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing
General Manager James Click, Hitting Coach Troy Snitker, Taylor Jones, Jake Meyers, and more! Listen to Astros Radio for LIVE Play By Play coverage of the Houston Astros throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing
8/15/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Jake Meyers, Zack Greinke, Kyle Tucker, Dinn Mann, Geoff Blum, highlights and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/08/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Assistant General Manager Pete Putila, Astros Hall of Famers Cesar Cedeno, Billy Wagner, and Roy Oswalt
In this episode, Robert Ford talks to Asst. GM Pete about the minor leagues and recent draft picks. Later, Steve Sparks receives a batting lesson from Hitting Coach and former Big League SS Alex Cintron. This weekend the Astros celebrated their 2020 Hall of Fame Class and Cesar Cedeno, Billy Wagner, and Roy Oswalt stopped by the radio booth to share their memories. 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

Ep 10287/25/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Game Preview and more
This episode features Sunday’s conversation with the Astros General Manager James Click, Bullpen Coach Josh Miller, highlights, Yordan Alvarez, Zack Greinke, Alex Pressly, Kyle Tucker, Luis Garcia, Jose Altuve, and Brandon Bielak. 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

Ep 10277/18/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Game Preview and more
This episode features Sunday’s conversation with the Astros General Manager James Click, 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis, All Star Micheal Brantley, Yuli Gurriel, Lance McCullers, Jake Odorizzi, Austin Pruitt, and Abraham Toro. 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

Ep 10267/12/21 Astros Relaunch by Karbach Brewing: Jose Altuve’s Walk-Off against the Yankees
According to Elias Sports Bureau, the Astros' last walk-off win down by 5 runs in the 9th inning was in July 1978 against the Montreal Expos in the Astrodome. Fast-forward 43 seasons and listen back to Sunday’s 9th inning improbable comeback as we Relaunch Jose Altuve’s walk-off home run against the New York Yankees. Astros Radio is your source throughout the 2021 season. 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

Ep 10257/11/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez, Micheal Brantley, Lance McCullers, Zack Greinke
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

Ep 10247/4/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Hitting Coach Troy Snitker
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

Ep 10236/27/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Assistant General Manager Pete Putila, Manager Dusty Baker, Pitching Coach Brent Strom
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

Ep 10226/20/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Houston Methodist and Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride Night in Houston
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

Ep 10216/13/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, 1B Coach Omar Lopez
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

Ep 10206/6/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Bench Coach Joe Espada, and Ace Zack Greinke
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

Ep 10195/31/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Manager Dusty Baker, Folds Of Honor, Kyle Tucker, Zack Greinke
Robert Ford and Manager Dusty Baker preview Monday’s Memorial Day matchup between the Astros and the Boston Red Sox. Later, the Houston Astros team-up with Silver Eagle Distributors and The Folds of Honor organization to celebrate Memorial Day by honoring America’s fallen and disabled service members and their families. Finally, Kyle Tucker and Zack Greinke talk to members of the media following Sunday’s victory over the San Diego Padres. 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

Ep 10185/30/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Sunday Morning with General Manager James Click, Pitching Coach Bill Murphy, and Manager Dusty Baker
Astros General Manager James Click sits down with Robert Ford before Sunday’s game against San Diego. Pitching Coach Bill Murphy and Steve Sparks talk rotation and bullpen via Zoom and Manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts about the Astros before Sunday’s first pitch. 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

Ep 10175/23/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: James Click, Troy Snitker, Lance McCullers, Dusty Baker, Andre Scrubb, Chas McCormick
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 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

Ep 10165/16/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: James Click, Dusty Baker, Enoli Paredes, Shane Reynolds & Game Preview
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 and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10155/14/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview, Framber Valdez, Jose Urquidy, Dusty Baker
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 Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10145/9/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview, James Click & George Springer
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

Ep 10135/7/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing - Game Preview, Justin Verlander, and Dusty Baker
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 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

Ep 10125/6/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview, Lance McCullers, Martin Maldonado, Brooks Raley, Dusty Baker
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 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

Ep 10115/2/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: James Click, Dusty Baker, Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve
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Ep 10104/10/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: James Click, Brent Strom
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Ep 10094/5/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview, Dusty Baker, Gary Pettis, Brandon Bielak, Yuli Gurriel
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 to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10083/29/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview and Dusty Baker
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 Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10073/19/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Game Preview and James Click
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 Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10053/13/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Jeremy Pena, Steven Souza, Jr.
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

Ep 10043/11/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Dusty Baker
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 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10033/09/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Jake Odorizzi, James Click, Dusty Baker
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 on astros.com, 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

Ep 10023/08/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Relaunch Kent Emanuel, Ryan Pressly, Dusty Baker
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 training and gives us a scouting report on former teammate and newly acquired Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Manager Dusty Baker rounds out the podcast with his evaluation of Emanuel and Pressly from Sunday’s matinee. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, SiriusXM, the MLB App, and Houston’s home for the Astros Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10013/05/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Korey Lee, Alex Santos
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 and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 10003/02/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Dusty Baker, Game 2 Relaunch
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 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 9993/01/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Zack Greinke, Dusty Baker, Game 2 Preview
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 9982/25/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Manager Dusty Baker
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 coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com and the MLB App. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun and to the home of Astros Baseball SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 9972/18/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Brent Strom, Steve Cishek, Martin Maldonado, Ryne Stanek, Lance McCullers
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 following his first day in camp. Tune in throughout Spring Training as we bring you the latest news from H-Town and West Palm Beach, FL. Then join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks on February 29 for the Astros' spring opener as we broadcast every game throughout Spring Training. 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

Ep 9962/11/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: AL West Preview 2021
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-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

Ep 9952/4/21 Astros Podcast by Karbach Brewing: Chas McCormick, Forrest Whitley
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 fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 9942/2 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: COVID-19 and the Houston Astros, Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom and Steve Sparks
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 and explains how the medical world is managing this crisis. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices