Houston Astros Podcast

Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he talks to Astros pitcher Will Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General manager Jeff Luhnow updates on the current state of the Houston Astros from West Palm Beach. Luhnow explains today's roster moves, shares his thoughts on WBC 2017 and also looks forward to starting the regular season. Then former Astro, seven-time Cy Young Award winner and 11-time All-Star Roger Clemens joins the broadcast with Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks catch up with newly acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton before heading to the bullpen with relievers Jordan Jankowski and Will Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he talks to Astros manager A.J. Hinch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros came into Spring Training with a few questions about their starting rotation. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down the health of the projected starters and the competition for the fifth and final rotation spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros Radio crew of Steve Sparks and Robert Ford catch up with catcher Max Stassi and new outfielder Josh Reddick at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and Robert Ford discuss today's roster moves in West Palm Beach. The two also discuss Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers Jr., Francis Martes and the World Baseball Classic. Lastly Steve Sparks and Jonathan Singleton catch up following Saturday's game against the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros play by play man Robert Ford sits down with OF Jake Marisnick and pitcher James Hoyt down in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford hosts the latest edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Grill of Clematis in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Astros starting rotation good enough to win the AL West? MLB.com's Brian McTaggart talks to Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum to discuss the rotation bouncing back to the point where they can compete for a playoff spot and the lineup being one of the deepest in the league. He also talks to new play-by-play announcer Todd Kalas about moving over from the Rays into the Houston TV booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio team Robert Ford and Steve Sparks sit down with pitching prospect Cy Sneed, Astros manager A.J. Hinch and young Houston catcher Juan Centeno in West Palm Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in to the latest news from Spring Training as pitcher Chris Devenski joins the show to discuss what his year with the Astros organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros primary owner and chairman Jim Crane sat in with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks during Wednesday's broadcast at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros added some extra firepower this offseason in an effort to get them into the playoffs in 2017. MLB.com's Bill Ladson talked with A.J. Hinch, Carlos Beltran, and Josh Reddick to find out why Houston was a hot destination for free agents this winter and what they expect to accomplish this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Astros Podcast includes conversations with outfielders Ramon Laureano and Andrew Aplin as well as backstop Garrett Stubbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Collin McHugh be ready to pitch by Opening Day? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss why McHugh hasn't thrown at all through the first week of Spring Training and if Ken Giles is ready to be the everyday closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Kemp, the versatile outfielder and second baseman for the Houston Astros, sits down with Steve Sparks after Saturday's game in Lakeland. Next, we hear from Robert Ford and ackstop Max Stassi, who is attending his fifth consecutive spring camp with the Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Voice of Astros Radio Robert Ford sat down with manager A.J. Hinch in Lakeland, FL before the Astros' first game of the 2017 spring campaign. But first, the two discuss the unexpected passing of Astros dear friend and long time Astros executive, senior VP of broadcasting, Jamie Hildreth. "In this game you meet a lot of people and obviously they're part of our team, whether they wear a uniform or not and no one connected with people in our organization better than Jamie," said Hinch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros GM Jeff Lunhow joins Astroline to discuss the upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros jumped on a lot of big bats early in the offseason and they are ready to show what these new additions can do in camp. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss why everyone is looking up to veteran Carlos Beltran in camp and what the team expects from Alex Bregman in his first full season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks hosts the final offseason edition of the show and Shane Reynolds is a guest on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros are building a brand new Spring Training facility. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss the new stadium and if Evan Gattis will be ready for the first game after suffering from shoulder soreness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a team full of big names, Jose Altuve is the unquestioned best player on the squad. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down why Altuve possesses all the tools to be a bonafide star and why the Astros are in a win-now mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Astros pitcher and eight-year Major League veteran Brandon Backe joins Astroline, hosted this week by Steve Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros hosted their Annual Media Luncheon where general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch formally addressed the media from Minute Maid Park. Both men shared their thoughts on the teams' offseason moves and of their expectations for the upcoming 2017 campaign. Astros pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for Spring Training on February 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going into the 2017 season, the Astros could have one of the most versatile outfields in the league. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down all the outfield options at the team's disposal and how they are going to find playing time for all of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Astros manager Phil Garner joins Astroline, hosted this week by Steve Sparks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros are ready to move into their new Spring Training facility in a few weeks. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter discuss the advantages of the new place compared to the older one and the pep rally that the Astros threw for Jeff Bagwell after his election into the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Astros infielder and current TV broadcaster Geoff Blum joins Astroline, hosted this week by Robert Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Astro and newly elected member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Jeff Bagwell speaks to the media at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 23rd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bagwell has joined longtime teammate Craig Biggio as the only two Astro players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Astros reporter Brian McTaggart gives a recap of Jeff Bagwell's Hall of Fame career and why the team would like to get another starter for the top of the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After working with and covering Jeff Bagwell for almost a decade, Alyson Footer takes time to share stories about the Hall of Famer and why he is so much more than the numbers he produced on the field. Plus, she talks with Bagwell to learn how he's feeling less than 24 hours after he found out he's heading to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly acquired veteran catcher and seven-time All-Star Brian McCann joins Steve Sparks on Astros Radio Astroline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bagwell spent 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, all of them with the Houston Astros. He was a four-time All-Star, won the Rookie of the Year in 1991 and was the MVP in 1994 with a career-best batting average of .368. Bagwell was elected to the Hall of Fame in his seventh year on the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The results of the 73rd Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame Election will be revealed January 18 at 5 PM CT and Astros legendary four-time All Star, Gold Glove winner and 1994 National League MVP Jeff Bagwell is on that Hall of Fame ballot. This week's encore conversation, in form of podcast, is the future Hall of Famer with radio broadcaster and former big league pitcher Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brady Rodgers joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his busy 2016 season and his hopes for 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Astros lead the league in runs scored in 2017? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss how the additions made to the lineup during the offseason could make for a potent scoring machine in Houston. Dallas Keuchel is ready to put 2016 behind him and lead this pitching staff into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his anticipation as the Hall of Fame announcement approaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will former Astro great Jeff Bagwell be elected to the Hall of Fame? Astros reporter Brian McTaggart and MLB.com's Alyson Footer break down Bagwell's chances to be inducted and why George Springer will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices