Houston Astros Podcast

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

RHP Lance McCullers vs RHP Charlie Morton. It’s World Series or bust as the Astros and Rays collide in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 5th Game-7 in Astros History; winning both Game 7’s of the 2017 ALCS and WS but falling short in the 2004 NLCS (St. Louis Cardinals) and 2019 WS (Washington Nationals). “Let’s go it. I mean, you’re down 0-3 to Game 7. Shock the world,” 3B Alex Bregman before Saturday’s 1st pitch at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Saturday’s Game 7 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe in magic? The Astros do as they force a Game 6 in the American League Championship Series. Friday night’s feature is a pitching matchup rerun between LHP Framber Valdez and the Rays LHP Blake Snell. Manger Dusty Baker talks to Robert Ford about his pitching staff and breaks down the matchup with Steve Sparks. Carlos Correa’s walk off homerun on Thursday is still on everyone’s mind and after the game he spoke to reporters along with Ryan Pressly, Michael Brantley. Just before 1st pitch in San Diego, veteran backstop Martin Maldonado, Aledmys Diaz, and Lance McCullers sat down and shared their feelings about playing in 3rd-straight do-or-die game. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 5 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday is Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. The Boston Red Sox are the only team to come back from a 0-3 deficit against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS; only 8 of the previous 38 ALCS’ were extended to a Game-5 and no team has taken the series to a 6-Game since ’04. With that, Manager Dusty Baker will ask rookie RHP Luis Garcia to make his first career postseason appearance. Rays Manager Kevin Cash will counter by starting relief RHP John Curtiss. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup. Josh Reddick and Framber talk about the back to back do-or-die games with hopes to play more. Finally, Jose Altuve and George Springer talk about what this moment in time means for them as teammates and for their careers. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 5 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Down 3 games to none the Astros face elimination from the 2020 playoff’s on Wednesday night in the bubble at Petco Park. Manager Dusty Baker knows what’s at stake and talks about his game plan just before 1st pitch. Baker will rely on Veteran RHP Zack Greinke who will oppose Tampa’s offense and RHP Tyler Glasnow. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. We hear from the Rays Kevin Kiermaier, Joey Wendle and Kevin Cash about their mindset coming into the clincher and their performance in Tuesday’s victory over the Stros. Then, Jose Urquidy and Alex Bregman share their thoughts just before Wednesday’s do-or-die game. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 3 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Oh no it’s not business as usual, (Tuesday) is a much win for us,” Carlos Correa told reporters after Monday’s loss. The Tampa Bay Rays have backed the Astros into a corner as they lead the ALCS 2-0. Manager Dusty Baker will lean on RHP Jose Urquidy in Game 3 on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Ray’s Manager Kevin Cash will ask LHP Ryan Yarbrough to face the Astros potent lineup. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and both managers will discuss their expectations of Game 3. Finally, Michael Brantley and Dustin Garneau talk about what’s at stake just before 1st pitch from America’s Finest City. You know what to do HTown, sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the home-town call! Ford and Sparky will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we pause and mourn the passing of the great Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, one of the first stars of the Houston Colt .45s and Astros. Listen back to Robert Ford and Morgan’s interview from June of 2019 when the Astros visited the Cincinnati Reds. Longtime Astros broadcaster, Bill Brown, also shares his memories of Morgan’s career. Monday’s Game 2 of the ALCS features RHP Lance McCullers vs former Astro and current Rays RHP Charlie Morton. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss Monday’s Game 2 before Manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts on Game 2 and the passing of Morgan. Rays Manager Kevin Cash and Charlie Morton talk about the dynamics of their post season team and what it means to play against the Astros. Finally, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez recap their performance of Sunday’s Game 1 loss in San Diego. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series as the Houston Astros travel to San Diego, CA, to face the AL East Champs the Tampa Bay Rays. Starting for Astros in Game 1 is LHP Framber Valdez who will oppose the Rays LHP Blake Snell. Astros Radio will preview the matchup before General Manager James Click zooms with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Game 2 starter Lance McCullers Jr., Carlos Correa, and Enoli Paredes talk about the ALCS just before first pitch at PetCo. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros are headed to San Diego and back to the American League Championship Series for a 4th straight season. For now, Houston will wait for their next opponent and play the winner of Friday night’s Game 5 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Field. Listen back as we Relaunch a few highlights from Thursday’s ALDS victory over the Oakland A’s at Dodgers Stadium. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Carlos Correa, Christian Javier, Zack Greinke, Kyle Tucker, and Micheal Brantley share their feelings about advancing in the playoffs. Be sure to sync-up your smart speakers on Sunday to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Game 1 of the ALCS is Sunday night and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Series Champion, 2017 AL MVP, and 6x All-Star Jose Altuve told reporters just before Game 4 on Thursday, “(Our) mission is winning. We have been here before and we have the same mission.” RHP Zack Greinke will take the ball for veteran manager Dusty Baker and will oppose the A’s RHP Frankie Montas. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the pivotal matchup before Baker talks about the importance of Greinke’s start. Longtime Oakland broadcaster and 2x World Series Champion catcher for the A’s, Ray Fosse, scouts his team with Sparky just before first pitch Thursday. RHP Josh James and RHP Jose Urquidy share their thoughts after Wednesday’s loss in Game 3. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a win today the Astros will advance to their 4th straight ALCS. Wednesday's Game 3 from Dodgers Stadium features Astros RHP Jose Urquidy and Oaklands LHP Jesus Luzardo. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and later Manager Dusty Baker talks things over with Ford via zoom. Lance McCullers tells Sparky about his perspective and what defense can do for a pitcher and momentum. Ryann Pressly and Aledmys Diaz share their thoughts before going into Game 3. Finally, George Springer, Framber Valdez, and Martin Maldonado talk to reporters following their victory over the A's in Game 2 on Tuesday. Synch-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and your TV for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 2 of the ALDS features a matchup between a pair of southpaws as LHP Framber Valdez faces the A’s explosive lineup and LHP Sean Manaea. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to Tuesday’s game. Ford catches up with Manager Dusty Baker via zoom for a recap of Game 1 and to preview Valdez’s Game 2 start. 3B Alex Bregman connects with Sparky from Dodgers Stadium to talk about playing in October. Finally, Lance McCullers, Enoli Paredes, George Springer, and Carlos Correa recap their performance from Monday and preview their expectations of Game 2 against Oakland. Synch-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and your TV for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to October baseball! Game 1 of the American League Division Series is Monday at Dodgers Stadium. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Lance McCullers and the Oakland A’s starter RHP Chris Bassitt. Manager Dusty Baker, LHP Framber Valdez, OF Kyle Tucker, and A’s longtime broadcaster Vince Cotroneo join Astros Radio just before 1st Pitch. Synch-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and your TV for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros could advance to the American League Division Series with a victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. RHP Jose Urquidy gets the start and will face opposing RHP Jose Berrios. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Tuesday’s win and strong performance from LHP Framber Valdez. Manager Dusty Baker and Ford sit down to discuss Wednesday’s keys and later Sparks highlights Valdez and OF Michael Brantley’s contributions. Just before 1st pitch, OF’s George Springer and Chas McCormick spoke to reporters on their Game 2 thoughts. Synch-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio and your TV for the exclusive home-town call! Ford and Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Astrocast official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to MLB’s 2020 Post Season as the Houston Astros play in Game 1 of the Wild Card in Minneapolis, MN. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup and we later talk to Manager Dusty Baker. The Twins broadcaster, Cory Provus, gives Steve Sparks a scouting report on his ballclub before we hear from GM James Click, IF Yuli Gurriel, and OF Kyle Tucker before 1st Pitch at Target Field. Ford and Sparks will broadcast all of the Astros postseason games, be sure to synch-up your smart speakers to your TV for your exclusive home-town call! Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See you laterrrrr, regular season! The Astros wrap up the final game of the 2020 season on Sunday and will begin postseason play on Tuesday. Although their opponent and location are still to be determined, Astros GM James Click talks it all through with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Lance McCullers, and OF Josh Reddick express their thoughts and feelings on the season just before 1st pitch in Arlington. Ford and Sparks will broadcast all of the Astros postseason games, be sure to synch-up your smart speakers to your TV for your exclusive home-town call! Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros will play in October after clinching a spot in the postseason late last night, thanks to a Dodgers win over the Angels. This year marks the Astros fourth straight year to qualify for the postseason and gives them playoff appearances in five of the last six years, and first time in club history for the Astros to make the postseason in four straight seasons. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s matchup between RHP Lance McCullers and the Rangers RHP Kyle Gibson. Later, Assistant General Manager Pete Putila sits down and zooms with Sparks to discuss player development and recaps the Astros alt. site in Corpus Christi. Manager Dusty Baker, SS Carlos Correa, and OF George Springer talk to reporters just before Saturday’s 1st pitch and share their thoughts on making the post season. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all comes down to One. The Astros are 1-victory away from clinching a 2020 playoff berth and Astros Radio breaks down Friday nights matchup in Arlington. Manager Dusty Baker will send RHP Jose Urquidy to the mound to oppose the Rangers RHP Kyle Cody. Robert Ford and the Skipper discuss Thursday’s win and the importance of Urquidy’s appearance on Friday. Steve Sparks invites an old friend and special guest to Astrocast, Tim Blake Nelson. Sparky and Nelson are Tulsa, OK, natives, old pals who graduated in the class of ’82 from Holland Hall School together. Nelson is an accomplished actor, director, writer, and Hollywood producer who grew up a hardcore Astros fan. Stay tuned for a highly entertaining episode as the duo talk over a little baseball, a little show biz, and a little Astros baseball. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the final countdown as the Astros wrap up the 2020 60-game schedule in their 1st visit to Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Thursday’s Game-1 matchup features rookie RHP Cristian Javier and Rangers RHP Lance Lynn. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss the matchup and the significance of this 4-game series. Manager Dusty Baker sits down for a zoom call with Ford for a game preview. Sparky chats things up with broadcaster Matt Hicks, who provides a scouting report on his ball club. All Star 3B and World Series Champion Alex Bregman shares his thoughts about the teams’ lack of offense. Then, OF Kyle Tucker talks about finishing strong and making a final playoff push. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Astros clinch a 2020 Post Season bid Wednesday night? Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the potential clincher and discuss the kyes to game as RHP Zach Greinke takes the ball for Manager Dusty Baker. Later on, Baker and Ford talk about what playing baseball in October would mean to Baker and his staff. Hitting Coach Troy Snitker and Bullpen Coach Josh Miller provide updates on the team as they wrap up the regular season. Finally, Sparky invites Dr. Priya Ramshesh with Houston Methodist to Astrocast to discuss breast cancer awareness. Dr. Ramshesh is an oncologist who provides diagnostics and treatment services for patients suffering from cancer. Listen to Astros Radio throughout the season and beyond on the MLB app. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a rainy night in Houston but the Astros are in Seattle to play the 2nd of 3-game set against the Mariners. It’s a pivotal matchup as both teams battle for a playoff position and LHP Framber Valdez will face off against the M’s RHP Ljay Newsome. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and Manager Dusty Baker talks about the importance of Tuesdays game. Catcher Dustin Garneau zooms with Sparky to chat about the team’s lack of offense and the nuances of catching. Finally, Lance McCullers shares his thoughts after Monday’s tough loss and later Josh Reddick, Enoli Parades, and Micheal Brantley all sit down to share their thoughts at T-Mobile Park before 1st pitch. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Magic Number is 3 as the Astros travel to Seattle to begin a 3-game series against the Mariners. RHP Lance McCullers will oppose LHP Marco Gonzales. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the matchup before Manager Dusty Baker breaks down the series. MLB’s Brian McTaggart talks about the keys to the Astros post season potential and George Springer, Yuli Gurriel and Ryan Pressly share their thoughts prior to Monday’s first pitch from the Pacific Northwest. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the final day of Astros baseball at Minute Maid Park on Sunday. General Manager James Click sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. The trio discuss life without ace RHP Justin Verlander through 2021, the starting rotation, the bullpen, injuries, affects of a short “spring training”, the Astros Alternate site in Corpus Christi, and what the scouting world brings to baseball. Manager Dusty Baker, Pitching Coach Brent Strom, and x5 Silver Slugger Jose Altuve share their thoughts before Sunday’s finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday’s matchup between the Astros and Diamondbacks features rookie RHP Cristian Javier and Arizona’s RHP Luke Weaver. GM James Click delivers the unfortunate news of losing veteran RHP Justin Verlander for the season. Manager Dusty Baker, Carlos Correa and Jose Urquidy express their feelings before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Omar Lopez is in his 22nd season with the Houston Astros and in his 1st as the teams 1B Coach. Lopez and Steve Sparks catch up before the game and Robert Ford invites Dr. Vijay Jotwani to the show. Dr. Jotwani is with Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and he talk to Ford about the importance of staying active during the pandemic. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the final series in 2020 at Minute Maid Park as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Astros for an Interleague matchup. RHP Zack Greinke will face his old team and RHP Zac Gallen. Astros Radio previews the 3-game series before Robert Ford and Manager Dusty Baker discuss the matchup. Astros Closer Ryan Pressly breaks down the bullpen situation with Steve Sparks via zoom. Finally, OF’s Micheal Brantley, Kyle Tucker, then Pitchers Framber Valdez, Brooks Raley, and Blake Taylor talk about post season expectations as the regular season winds down. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros host the Rangers Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Jordan Lyles and Astros Radio previews the rubber game. Robert Ford and Manager Dusty Baker recap Lance McCullers, Jr. outing on Wednesday. Steve Sparks zooms with the entertaining Mayor of Whoooston Josh Reddick. McCullers, Jr., and RHP Josh James take questions from the media during the series at Minute Maid Park. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park features the return of RHP Lance McCullers who will take on Arlington’s Rangers and RHP Kyle Gibson. Manager Dusty Baker previews McCuller’s return after a short stint on the IL with Robert Ford. Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum talk balls and strikes and preview the matchup as the Astros push for the postseason. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros will pour it all out the last 2-weeks of 2020 and on this Episode of Astroscast by Karbach Brewing, Manager Dusty Baker and x6 All Star and Gold Glover Jose Altuve discuss the importance of the final stretch. RHP Jose Urquidy will square off against the Rangers RHP Kyle Cody and Astros Radio will preview the matchup. Robert Ford and Baker zoom prior to game 1 of 3 against Arlington. Steve Sparks gets a scouting report from former teammate, now Rangers broadcaster, C.J. Nitkowski. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHP Zack Greinke will face the Los Angeles Dodgers and the best record in Major League Baseball in Sunday’s series finale. The Dodgers will start RHP Brusdar Graterol and Astros Radio will preview the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. General Manager James Click sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks to discuss the latest news surrounding the club. Manager Dusty Baker and SS Carlos Correa talk about the importance of Sunday’s game leading into the final 2-weeks of the 2020 season. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A World Series reunion as the Astros visit Dodger’s Stadium for the 1st time since the 2018 season for a short 2-game series. LHP Framber Valdez take the hill for the Astros and will face the potent Dodgers lineup and LHP Julio Urias. Manager Dusty Baker and Bench Coach Joe Espada discuss the matchup before Saturday’s first pitch. Yuli Gurriel also takes questions from reporters moments ago. Finally, Dodgers Broadcaster Joe Davis zooms with Robert Ford for a scouting report and for the latest news on Dodger nation. Everything you need in one place on today’s Astrocast, the Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday marks the final matchup between the Astros and Division leading Oakland A’s in MLB’s short 60-game season Manager Dusty Baker looks to RHP Jose Urquidy to right the ship and to face the Athletics LHP Sean Manaea. Manager Dusty Baker recaps Wednesday's devastating loss and previews the matchup with Robert Ford. Later on, rookie RHP Luis Garcia talks about his 1st MLB start on Wednesday and RHP Josh James and OF Kyle Tucker talk about Wednesday’s 7th inning miscues. Mickey Storey is the Astros AAA Manger of the Round Rock Express, now working with the Astros players at Houston's MLB Alt Site in Corpus Christi. Storey sits down with broadcaster Micheal Coffin on player development at Whataburger Field. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros continue their five-game set with the Oakland A’s on Wednesday as rookie RHP Luis Garcia faces LHP Jesus Luzardo. Astros Radio will preview Garcia’s 1st Major League start and focus on keys to the game. Manager Dusty Baker reflects on the tremendous career of the late Roberto Clemente with Robert Ford. Twila Carter, the senior vice president of community affairs for the Houston Astros, joins Steve Sparks to highlight the Astros Foundation emergency supply drive for Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana on Saturday. Later, Martin Maldonado and Brooks Raley join the podcast just before 1st pitch in Oakland on Wednesday night. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a 2-for-Tuesday as the the Astros take on the 1st place Oakland Athletics. Astros Radio will preview the doubleheader as RHP Zack Greinke faces A’s RHP Frankie Montas in Game 1. Manager Dusty Baker talks with Robert Ford before 1st pitch. Later, Ray Fosse, the x2 All Star, x2 Gold Glove Catcher, and x2 World Series Champion for the Oakland A’s and he Zooms with Steve Sparks before Tuesday’s doubleheader. Finally, 3B Alex Bregman is back and he talks about coming off the IL and later rookie RHP Luis Garcia reflects on making his Major League debut. Garcia will start for the Astros on Wednesday in Oakland. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros area in Oakland for a 5-game series and send rookie RHP Cristian Javier to the mound to face the A’s RHP Chris Bassitt. Astros Radio will preview the series and the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker later joins Robert Ford who reflects on the Hall of Fame career of Lou Brock. The Skipper also provides an update to his teams roster just before 1st pitch on Monday’s game. Steve Sparks catches up with Astros veteran RHP Brad Peacock. Finally, Carlos Correa and Josh Reddick field questions from reporters at the Coliseum on Monday. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros have dropped 3-straight and look to avoid a 4-game sweep in Anaheim. Houston will look to LHP Framber Valdez as the Angels start RHP Jaime Barria. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will discuss keys to the game before General Manager James Click joins the show for his weekly roundtable. Click provides updates on Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, and Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, Manager Dusty Baker talks to the media prior to Sunday’s 1st pitch and finally IF Jack Mayfield explains how he and his teammates are . The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros and Angels will play their second doubleheader against each other this season as a pair of rookies will get the start on Saturday with RHP Brandon Bielak in Game 1 and RHP Jose Urquidy in Game 2. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will talk over the matchup before Bull Pen Coach Josh Miller breaks down the bullpen depth. Manager Dusty Baker provides some critical updates to his roster prior to first pitch, RHP Lance McCullers, Jr., and rookie RHP Luis Garcia talk to reporters following Friday’s extra inning loss. Later we hear from OF Kyle Tucker and RHP Brad Peacock from Angels Stadium in Anaheim, CA. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros begin a 9-game road trip Friday night in Los Angeles-Anaheim to face the Angels. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. will pitch against RHP Dylan Bundy and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will discuss the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Ford about the upcoming series and give us an injury update on Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman. Sparks gets a scouting report on the Angels from his good friend and former LHP Mark Langston. Finally, RHP Chris Devenski and RHP Jose Urguidy are with the team in Anaheim on the taxi squad and provide updates to reporters. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss Thursday’s matchup between the Astros and Rangers as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Lance Lynn. Manager Dusty Baker reflects on the loss of the great Tom Seaver with Robert Ford and recaps Cristain Javier’s Wednesday’s performance. Longtime Corpus Christi Hooks radio broadcaster Micheal Coffin talks to Sr. Director of Business Operations about the Astros alternative site Whataburger Field. Finally, stars from Wednesday’s victory OF Micheal Brantley and rookie RHP Javier talk about their performance. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHP Cristian Javier faces the Texas Rangers and LHP Kolby Allard on Wednesday and Astros Radio breaks down the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker and Robert Ford briefly discuss Tuesday’s extra-inning loss and what he expects from his team Wednesday. Steve Sparks gets a scouting report on the Rangers from radio broadcaster Jared Sandler. C Martin Maldonado talks about his approach to 2020 before first pitch at Minute Maid. Lastly, OF/DH Michael Brantley and LHP Blake Taylor walk us through the later innings of Tuesday’s game. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for a three-game set beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the pitching matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Luis Garcia. Ford talks to manager Dusty Baker about the series and recent postponement due to COVID. Sparky invites the President and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom, on the show to discuss the recent impact of the pandemic in Houston. Finally, general manager James Click fields questions from reporters on Monday regarding the trade deadline. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics was postponed. Major League Baseball released the following statement: “Following a positive test for COVID-19 in the Oakland Athletics’ organization, today’s scheduled game between the A’s and the host Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park has been postponed out of an abundance of caution and to allow for additional testing and contact tracing to be conducted. Major League Baseball will continue to provide updates as necessary.” Astros General Manager James Click spoke to reporters via zoom on Sunday. Next, we Relaunch Saturday’s doubleheader with radio highlights from Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Zack Greinke, OF Kyle Tucker, and OF George Springer also weigh in on their performance after Game 2 of Saturday’s twin-bill. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s Play Two! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of Saturday’s double-dipper as RHP Lance McCullers JR., faces the Oakland A’s and RHP Chris Bassitt. Manager Dusty Baker discusses the doubleheader with the Houston media before 1st pitch. Finally, rookie RHP Andre Scrubb shares his thoughts with reporters before Game 1 of Saturday’s twin-bill at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros released the following statement just after both teams (Astros, Oakland Athletics) walked off the field: “The Houston Astros players, with support from the Oakland players, have decided to postpone tonight’s game. We support their decision to make a strong statement in support of the fight for racial equality. We are proud of our players’ efforts to use their voices to drive necessary change. The Astros and A’s will proudly celebrate Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow when play is resumed.” Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share their thoughts about the players decision to not play on Friday night just as both teams took the field. Outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick, manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click later discuss their feelings about racial equality with the Houston media. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Robinson Day is April 15th. On Friday, Major League Baseball celebrates Robinson's career and his legacy as the first black Major League player. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Robert Ford about Robinson and Steve Sparks catches up with A’s broadcaster Vince Cotroneo before Friday’s first pitch against Oakland. Ford and Sparks break down the matchup between RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and RHP Chris Bassitt. Later, Baker talks to the Houston media prior to Friday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices