Houston Astros Podcast

The Astros will host a double header on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels and Astros Radio will preview the matchup. Robert Ford zooms with the Manager Dusty Baker and Steve Sparks talks with Pitching Coach Brent Strom before Game 1. LHP Framber Valdez picked up his 3rd consecutive win on Monday after an impressive 7-innings of work and he spoke through a translator after the victory. LF Kyle Tucker and SS Carlos Correa contributed offensively for a combined 5 RBI to help with the win over the Halos and spoke to media 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

LHP Framber Valdez is sporting an MLB best 1.00 ERA in August and he’ll face the Los Angeles Angels and LHP Patrick Sandoval. Astros Radio will break down the matchup and Angels Radio man, Terry Smith, will give us a scouting report for the Halos. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to the game before Manager Dusty Baker recaps the roadtrip and previews the homestand. RHP journeyman Chase De Jong was selected to the Astros big league roster on Sunday and was introduced to the media prior to Monday’s game. IF Jack Mayfield will start in the 9-hole at 3B Monday night 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 Astros wrap up their short 2-game series in the Rocky Mountains on Wednesday as the Astros send RHP Cristian Javier to the mound to face RHP German Marquez. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup before manager Dusty Baker joins the podcast prior to first pitch at Coors Field. Michael Coffin chats over the challenges some of the Asros face in 2020 season with assistant general manager Pete Putila from Whataburger Field. Finally, Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez, Kyle Tucker and Carlos Correa share their thoughts about Tuesday’s 13-6 rout over the Rockies. 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 5-game road trip in the Rocky Mountains as they face the Colorado Rockies. LHP Framber Valdez will start for the Stros and face Colorado’s RHP Castellani. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker zoom before Wednesday night’s first pitch followed by a conversation with Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum. Later we hear from some of the heroes of Tuesday’s victor RHP Zack Greink and OF Myles Straw. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday the Astros wrap up a short 2-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park as veteran RHP Zach Greinke squares off against RHP Antonio Senzatela. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the matchup before Ford zooms with Dusty Baker. Micheal Coffin visits with C Michael Papierski in Corpus Christi, the Astros alternative site. Later, a pair of rookie pitchers, Brooks Taylor and Brandon Bielak, came up huge in Monday’s victory. They, along with SS Carlos Correa, recap their performances following Monday’s victory. Finally, pitching coach Brent Strom shares his thoughts on the 2020 season before Tuesday’s first pitch. 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 host the Colorado Rockies for two games at Minute Maid Park starting Monday night. Rookie RHP Brandon Bielak will make his third MLB start and will oppose LHP Kyle Freeland. Astros Radio breaks down the matchup before we hear from Manager Dusty Baker and infielder Jack Mayfield. Mayfield was recalled to Houston on Sunday for his second stint of the 2020 season. Finally, infielder Abraham Toro and RHP Josh James spoke with media members before Monday’s first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for our Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable as General Manager James Click joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks in the broadcast booth. The team will wrap up the series with the Seattle Mariners as RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. opposes LHP Justus Sheffield. Saturday, RHP Cristian Javier outdueled the M’s on Saturday, Yuli Gurriel hit a go-ahead solo shot, and Ryan Pressly slammed the door and picked up his 2nd save. All three spoke reporters following Saturday’s victory at MMP. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday rookie RHP Cristian Javier squares off against Seattle’s LHP Nick Margevicius. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and talk about Friday’s rout over the Mariners. Sparky invites Hitting Coach Troy Snitker on the show to discuss major league hitting and Ford catches up with fan favorite TV reporter Julia Morales. Finally, OF Josh Reddick sat down with reporters prior to 1st 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

The Astros begin a 3-game series with the Seattle Mariners on a Houston Big and Bright Friday. LHP Framber Valdez will face the M’s LHP Yusei Kikuchi and Astros Radio breaks down the matchup. The big story is the return of DH/OF Yordan Alvarez, the 2019 Rookie of the Year, will make his 2020 debut. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker discuss Yordan’s return and what it means to the club. Steve Sparks gets the inside scoop from Seattle Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith. Finally, Alvarez and x6 All Star Jose Altuve spoke to reporters at Minute Maid prior to first pitch. 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 the finale Wednesday night with the Giants at Minute Maid Park. Veteran RHP Zack Greinke will face San Fran's RHP Trevor Cahill and Astros Radio will break down the matchup. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker discuss the Astros' current struggles. Mike Coffin later introduces Astros fans to RHP Chase De Jong from Corpus Christi, the team's alternative training site, which gives the Astros more pitching depth. OF George Springer will start Wednesday at DH, he and IF Abraham Toro spoke to the media before first pitch. 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 host the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park and RHP Brandon Bielak will face LHP Tyler Anderson. Astros Radio will preview the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. Robert Ford and Manager Dusty Baker recap RHP Lance McCullers gem outing on Monday before Steve Sparks zooms with rookie RHP Andre Scrubb. The Astros acquired LHP Brooks Raley from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and Raley was introduced the Houston media Tuesday before the 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 Astros are back in Houston and RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. will take the mound to face the San Francisco Giants and RHP Logan Webb. The Astros start a three-game series Monday night with the Giants and will also host the Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies in an eight-game homestand at Minute Maid Park. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Monday’s matchup and discuss the keys to the game. Manager Dusty Baker and Ford talk over Sunday’s loss and later Baker takes questions from reporters. Sparky sits down with fellow broadcaster Geoff Blum to discuss the slumping Stros. Finally, Tuesday’s starting pitcher RHP Brandon Bielak zooms with area reports before Monday’s first pitch. 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 Athletics continue their rivalry Sunday attempt to snap their 4-game losing streak. The Astros 2019 Minor League Pitcher of the year RHP Cristian Javier will make his 3rd Major League start facing the A’s rookie LHP Jesús Luzardo. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will preview the matchup before talking to General Manager James Click. Finally, Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Lance McCullers, Jr., 1B Yuli Gurriel (through interpreter), and RHP Andre Scrubb talk to the media before Sunday’s 1st pitch 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 Asros face the Oakland A’s in the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday in Oakland, California. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the pitching matchup which features a pair of Dominican hurlers in Houston’s LHP Framber Valdez and the A’s RHP Frankie Montas. Sparky gets the inside scoop from Hitting Coach Alex Cintron on how coaches prepare for each game with the new MLB COVID protocols. Manager Dusty Baker, and Saturday starters C Dustin Garneau, DH Micheal Brantley field questions from reporters before Saturday’s 1st Pitch. Finally, Veteran RHP Zach Greinke and rookie fireballer RHP Enoli Paredes talk about their big-time performance despite Friday’s extra-inning loss. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top two teams in the American League West renew their rivalry Friday in a three-game series this weekend on the west coast. The Oakland Athletics will start RHP Chris Bassit who will face the Astros and RHP Zack Greinke. Astros Radio sets the scene and previews Friday’s matchup. Manager Dusty Baker and Robert Ford recap the D-backs series where Arizona took two of three then preview Zack Greinke’s start. Later, Steve Sparks gets a scouting report on the first place A’s via zoom with A’s broadcaster Vince Cotroneo. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros and Diamondbacks wrap a 3-game set of Inter­league play in Arizona and turn to a rookie pitcher RHP Brandon Bielak, who is making his first Major League start. Arizona will start RHP Zac Gallen and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Robert Ford to recap Wednesday’s slugfest and Steve Sparks zooms with Dbacks broadcaster and former knuckleballer Tom Candiotti. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros and Diamondbacks will play the middle game of this three-game Inter­league series Wednesday as RHP Lance McCullers Jr. takes the mound opposite D-backs LHP Robbie Ray. A win would give the Astros their first three-game winning streak of the young season. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup and discuss keys to the game. Ford talks with skipper Dusty Baker and Sparky zooms with the speedy CF Myles Straw. To wrap things up, Kyle Tucker, Christian Javier, and Carlos Correa talk to reporters following Tuesday’s victory in the desert. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros and Diamondbacks will open a three-game Interleague series tonight in Arizona in a starting pitcher matchup of rookie vs. veteran. Houston rookie RHP Cristian Javier, who’s making his third career MLB appearance and just his second start will face LHP Madison Bumgarner, the veteran of 12 Major League seasons. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup and discuss keys to the game. Ford talks with skipper Dusty Baker and Sparky gets to know rookie RHP Brandon Bailey. Later on, OF Josh Reddick take questions from the media before first pitch at Chase Ballpark. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros wrap up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Angels after splitting the first 2 games. RHP Josh James will get the start for the 'Stros and squares off against RHP Shohei Ohtani. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will preview the matchup and will discuss keys to the game. It’s our weekly Sunday Radio Roundtable with General Manager James Click who provides and exclusive update on the team. Finally, Manager Dusty Baker George Springer and Zack Greinke spoke to Houston media following Saturday’s loss to the Angels. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Game 2 of a 3-game set in Anaheim as the RHP Zack Greinke faces RHP Griffin Canning. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you LIVE play by play but first preview Saturday’s matchup. 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis and Sparky connect on Zoom prior to the game and Myles Straw, Josh James, and Skipper Dusty Baker answer questions from the media before 1st pitch.. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros travel to the West coast to begin a 9-game road trip which begins Friday night in Anaheim. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will cover the action LIVE on Astros Radio and preview Friday’s matchup of RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. and RHP Matt Andriese. Ford recaps the Dodger’s series with Manager Dusty Baker and Sparky talks welcomes rookie LHP Blake Taylor. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big and Bright Wednesday night as the Astros complete a 2-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the rookie matchup between RHP Christian Javier and RHP Dustin May. Ford recaps Tuesday’s game with Manager Dusty Baker and Sparky talks to Geoff Blum about the Stros season up to this point. Finally, Lance McCullers Jr., and Andre Scrubb host questions from the Houston media prior to first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers are in H-Town and the Astros host a 2-game series beginning Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. LHP Framber Valdez squares off against LA’s RHP Walker Buehler and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Robert Ford and Rookie Brandon Bielak talks over his Major League debut with Steve Sparks. Finally, GM James Click talks the media prior to first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Monday night baseball as the Astros will wrap up their four-game set with the Seattle Mariners. RHP Josh James faces RHP Kendall Gravemen as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the final game of the series. Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Ford and later Cy Sneed talks to Sparky via zoom. Finally, George Springer and Kyle Tucker take questions from the media before Monday’s first pitch. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the radio booth, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Sunday’s matchup between RHP Zach Greinke and Seattle’s LHP Yusei Kikuchi. It’s a Sunday Radio Roundtable as Astros GM James Click joins Ford and Sparks before 1st pitch from Minute Maid Park. Finally, IF Aledmys Diaz was placed on the IL and talks to the Houston media following Saturday’s 7-2 victory. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s day game at Minute Maid Park. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. takes the mound for the Astros for the first time since having Tommy John surgery in 2018. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup against the Mariners with Pitching Coach Brent Strom. Rookie southpaw Blake Taylor made his Major League debut in Friday’s season opener and he talks about his debut outing. Manager Dusty Baker recaps Friday’s victory and talks about what he expects from McCullers on Saturday. Finally, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle talks to Ford about the 2020 season. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is Back! Broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Friday’s Season Opener as veteran RHP Justin Verlander squares off against Seattle Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales. Manager Dusty Baker, Alex Bregman, and Lance McCullers, Jr. discuss what Opening Day means to them in 2020 as MLB begins its 60-game schedule. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week General Manager James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Jose Altuve, Josh James, and Opening Day starter Justin Verlander took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for Opening Day 2020. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by Karbach Brewing, Crafted for Serious Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, pitching coach Brent Strom, manager Dusty Baker, Yuli Gurriel and Bryan Abreu took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for Opening Day 2020. But first, it’s Happy Hour with Astros broadcasters Julia Morales-Clarke, Todd Kalas, Geoff Blum, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Listen to a preview of the Official Broadcasters Happy Hour presented by Budweiser, then join us for a few laughs at YouTube.com/Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday, Manager Dusty Baker, Bench Coach Joe Espada, and IF Aledmys Diaz took questions from sports reporters at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to excerpts from the Summer Camp press conference as the Astros prepare for the July 24th opener against the Seattle Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks invite asst. GM Pete Putila to Episode 34 of AstroPod. Putila talks about the landscape of the 2020 roster as players continue to work out at Minute Maid Park during Summer Camp. Putila has been involved with baseball operations with a focus on player development and sports medicine and player performance. “He’s a future general manager in waiting (and) he’s done a great job with the Astros farm system,” mentions Sparks. Putila enters his 10th season with the Astros organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcasters Bill Brown and Steve Sparks analyze the upcoming 2020 60-game season. Which teams are best built for the shortened season? How will gameday strategies affect managerial decisions? How will Dusty Baker and Brent Strom formulate their starting rotation and relief core? Brown and Sparks break down some of the Summer Camp's burning questions. BONUS TRACK: Joe Niekro played 11 seasons in an Astros uniform and is the all-time franchise leader with 144 victories. From 1977-’83, “Knucksie” Niekro led the NL in innings pitched (1,857), was secondmost in strikeouts (1,228) and set a single-season franchise record in ’79 for wins with a 21-11 record. Listen to Brown and Spaky discuss Joe’s knuckleball career before Knucksie stops by the radio booth in a 1999 broadcast in the Astrodome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Jose Altuve. It’s 4th of July and Summer Camp is in full swing. Six time All Star, Gold Glover and AL MVP Jose Altuve spoke to Houston Media following workouts on Saturday. Manager Dusty Baker answered questions for a second straight day and All Star Chris “Devo” Devenski talked about ramping up to the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is back and Summer Camp has begun at Minute Maid Park for the Astros. On Friday, general manager James Click and manager Dusty Baker took questions from reporters about preparing their players and rosters for the upcoming 2020 season. Lance McCullers Jr. missed the entire 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery and talks about his physical and mental state and getting back to baseball. Finally, Kyle Tucker shares his thoughts on preparing, playing and navigating through a challenging 60-game season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geoff Blum was a switch-hitting utility player for the Houston Astros in 2002-’03 and from 2008 through 2010. Originally selected in the 7th round of the 1994 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos, Blum spent 14 seasons in the Major League and played for 7 big league clubs. Now, as a popular television broadcaster, Blummer often enjoys reflecting on his time in an Astros uniform and the Killer B’s. Today, with a little help from the former radio team of Dave Raymond and Brett Dolan, Blum looks back to July 2, 2009, in San Diego where a swarm of bees caused a significant delay in the 9th inning. As MLB prepares for Summer Camp 2020, Blumer and AstroPod go deep into the archives for this off-the-bee’tn path baseball memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Cruz played 18 seasons in the Major Leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals, Astros and the New York Yankees. Nicknamed “Cheo”, the two-time All Star held Astros franchise records in games played, at-bats, hits, total bases and triples at the time of his retirement in 1988. Currently, his 80 career triples remains a franchise record. Cruz and longtime Astros broadcaster Bill Brown sit down to discuss and highlight Cheo’s remarkable career. Cruz is ultimately grateful for the Astros fans, “I had a great career, I say I don’t look back. I’m happy with what God gave me and I’m happy I stayed all my life in Houston.” BONUS TRACK: Legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton made his last Astros Radio appearance on June 28, 2015. Milo was a Big League broadcaster for more than 55 years with stops in St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and ultimately Houston beginning in 1985. Listen back to Milo’s final appearance with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks, as Milo highlights the illustrious career of Yogi Berra. Tweet us @AstrosRadioMLB and leave comments [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major League Baseball officially announced a plan to return to play in 2020 which will lead up to a 60-game regular season schedule. Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks analyze the recent announcement and discuss what this means for the Houston Astros and the world of baseball. General Manager James Click joins Sparky and TK for an in-depth conversation about what happens now? What are the protocols and how do teams navigate a season with so many uncertanities? Manager Dusty Baker and Astros Owner Jim Crane also take questions from the Houston media in a jam-packed episode of Astro Pod. Tweet us @AstrosRadioMLB and leave comments [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's more to baseball than what fans see and hear on the field. Oftentimes, our eyes and ears of the ballpark come from our favorite broadcasters, photographers and reporters who cover this game each day and every day, with or without games being played. Brian McTaggart is a fan favorite who has been reporting, traveling and writing about the Houston Astros for 17 seasons and is the author of "100 Things Astros Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die." Broadcaster Steve Sparks catches up with the MLB.com reporter to see how he has been spending his time during the ambiguous 2020 season. McTaggart shares stories of growing up in Pasadena, spending his childhood at the Astrodome, writing for the Houston Post, attending U of H, covering the Little League World Series, Rice baseball and watching his favorite athlete, Hakeem Olajuwon. Episode 28 with McTaggart covers a lot of baseball but it takes us off the field for a few adventures as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody in Astros history has played, pitched, hit, Managed, broadcast, or wore Hawaiian shirts like baseball legend Larry Dierker. Mr. Astro began his career on his 18th birthday pitching for the Colt 45’s in 1964. A x2 All Star, Dierker played 14 seasons in the Big Leagues and threw a no-hitter against the Montreal Expos in the Astrodome. From 1997 through 2001, Dierker Managed the Astros and was named the National League Manager of the Year in 1998. Episode 27 features one of the most beloved people in Astros lore and broadcasters Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas had the pleasure of looking back at Dierker’s remarkable career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El Podcast en español mas reciente de Astros de Houston tiene como invitado al jugador utility de ascendencia Cubana, Aledmys Díaz. Francisco Romero y Alex Treviño, los anfitriones del Podcast. Díaz nos relata, en una platica muy amena, varios aspectos de su vida y su paso por el béisbol Mexicano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros selected 2 pitchers, an outfielder and a shortstop in the 2020 MLB Draft. In Episode 26, broadcasters Todd Kalas, Steve Sparks and Brian Bogusevic analyze Houston’s picks and discuss how these players fit into the organization. Bogusevic was a 2-way player at Tulane University (pitcher/OF) and was selected in the first round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Astros. Bogusevic, now a broadcaster for AT&T SportsNet, talks about his experiences and the pressures being a first rounder, “At that time the Astros were coming off a World Series appearance. So being a high pick, there is pressure on you but at the same time you get the most opportunity. You know, if I wasn’t a first round pick I probably wouldn’t have gotten much of an opportunity to convert to an outfielder and be given a second chance.” BONUS TRACK: The Astros selected 18-year-old high school pitcher, Alex Santos, in the 2020 Draft. RHP Santos played at Mount Saint Micheal Academy in the Bronx, NY. Shortly after Santos was selected by general manager James Click he spoke to the Houston media via Zoom. Listen to an excerpt from Santos’ first MLB press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cy Sneed was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in Round 3 of the 2014 MLB Draft. Traded to the Astros in 2015, Cy Sneed made his big league debut out of the bullpen in June of 2019. Sneed is a young prospect who is preparing for the 2020 season at his home in Kenai, Alaska. Broadcaster Todd Kalas spent some time talking to Sneed, who took questions from youngsters as part of the Astros Buddies and Future Astros Program. Sneed has been a substitute teacher the past 4 offseasons and offers some advice for kids who are involved in youth sports across the state of Texas. BONUS TRACK: General manager James Click joins the Broadcaster Happy Hour with Julia Morales, Robert Ford, Todd Kalas, Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum. The group welcomes Click to Houston, virtually of course, and discuss the 2020 MLB Draft. Watch the entire conversation here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3B/Outfield Coach Gary Pettis played 14 season in the Major Leagues. Pettis roamed the outfield from 1982-1992 for x4 MLB teams, stole 354 bases, lead the league in several defensive categories, and was a x5 Gold Glove Award winner. In Episode 24, Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss Pettis’ accomplished career, growing up in Oakland and playing with superstars Rickey Hendrson, Dave Stewart, Lloyd Moseby and raising four children with his wife Peggy. Pettis also shares his thoughts on the current state of MLB. “I can remember the days being a former player-rep. I can kinda’ look at what’s going on and see that there’s some challenges ahead and hopefully cooler heads will prevail and maybe we can get back to doing what everybody wants to do and what they do best.” Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biagini was traded to Houston in July of 2019 and pitches in relief for the Astros. Biagini is also known for pitching comedy relief to his teammates, fans, and to the media. In Episode 23, Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks share some laughs as they discuss what Biagini has been doing during the pandemic. From street yoga to Jimmy Fallon to Bob Ross to baseball, Biagini takes us down a convoluted-conversation path that is sure to entertain. Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcasters Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks talk about the recent headlines surrounding the 2020 season. In Episode 22, they also tell us why the 22nd Manager in Astros History is the perfect person for the job. Making his 2nd appearance on Astro Pod since MLB’s March 12th announcement to halt play, Baker says he’s checking in with his players often. “Just to check on them and to see how their state of mind is and on their mental outlook and spirit, because that’s what you worry about. You don’t want their pilot light to go out and their spirit.” Baker reflects on his 19 year playing career and Managing x4 Big League clubs over 22 seasons. He talks about playing with legendary teammate Hank Aaron, facing J.R. Richard in the Astrodome and facing Hall of Famer Bob Gibson. How will Baker’s managerial style adjust during a possible short season? Find out now on Astro Pod. Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's a Texas Longhorn with a trophy room as big as the Lone Star State. In a remarkable career spanning 24 seasons, Roger Clemens is the true definition of a power pitcher. Clemens is an 11-time Major League All-Star who won seven Cy Young Awards, lead the Majors in wins four times and lead the American League in strikeouts five times. The Rocket is a two-time World Series champion and has a treasure trove of big league stories to discuss with Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks in Episode 21 of Astro Pod. From his early days at UT to his two 20-strikeout games, Clemens speaks candidly about his first day in The Show and what it's like grocery shopping with his COVID mask on. Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20: Roy Oswalt won 143 games for the Houston Astros between 2001-2010. He won back-to-back 20 games and helped his team make the postseason in 2004 and 2005. A 3-time All Star, Oswalt was selected series MVP of the 2005 NLCS when the Astros clinched the pennant that same year. Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas talk to Oswalt about his life in Mississippi, family, learning to pitch, winning the gold medal in the 2000 Olympics and about his days with the Astros. Oswalt was selected to the Houston Astros Hall of Fame Class of 2020 in January. Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19: RHP Austin Pruitt is a local product and finds himself in the mix for the Astros 2020 starting rotation. The Houston local hails from The Woodlands, was a member of the 2011 National JUCO World Series championship team, and the University of Houston Cougars pitching staff in wins (10), ERA (2.85), starts (15), IP (113.2) and K’s (92). In January 2020 Pruitt was acquired by the Astros and broadcasters Todd Kalas and Julia Morales introduce the newest member of the Stros in Episode 19. Pitch your thoughts as we field your questions #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk about your bullpen guys. Then let’s talk about a 16 year career in the Big Leagues, amassing 422 saves (6th most in MLB history), making x7 All Star appearances, and striking-out an average of 11.9 hitters per 9 IP. Oh, and let’s talk about a righthanded pitcher who taught himself to pitch lefthanded after breaking his arm. In Episode 18 we do just that, we talk to Billy Wagner who pitched for the Astros from 1995-2003. Selected in the 1st round of the ’93 MLB draft, Wagner has been a Houston legend ever since. Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas talk to Wagner about his career, the Hall of Fame, family, and what he loves most about being a Varsity Highschool Coach. Wanger was selected to the Houston Astros Hall of Fame class of 2020 in January. Pitch your thoughts and send questions to [email protected] or #AstrosRadio @AstrosRadioMLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 17: Enos Cabell played mostly 3B/IF in the Major Leagues for 15 seasons and with the Houston Astros from 1975-’80 and ’84-’85. In 2004 Cabell was named special assistant to the general manager and now enters his 16th season under GM James Click. Cabell joins Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks for an entertaining conversation about playing for manager Earl Weaver, the Astros' playoffs in 1980 and ‘81, playing against now manager Dusty Baker, and the 2020 season. Share your thoughts and send questions to [email protected] or #AstrosRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices