Houston Astros Podcast

President of Baseball Operations and General Manager stops by the radio booth to discuss the Fall Classic with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager A.J. Hinch reacts to the news of the Nationals scratching Sunday’s starting pitcher RHP Max Scherzer. Ford and Sparks preview the new pitching matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Joe Ross in our nations capital. Synch your radios and stream Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790 Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and Sirius XM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 4 of the Fall Classic takes place Saturday Night in Washington D.C. as the Astros start RHP Jose Urquidy who opposes the Nationals LHP Patrick Corbin. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you the play by play but first preview the matchup. Manager AJ Hinch and 'Stros hitting coach Alex Cintron reflect on Friday’s victory and discuss Game 4. Listen to LIVE coverage throughout the post season on NewsRadio 740 Houston, MLB AtBat, Sirius XM and TuneIn.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Series moves to our nation's capital as the Astros RHP Zack Greinke takes on the Nats RHP Anibal Sanchez. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you action Friday night, but first preview the matchup. Manager AJ Hinch and 'Stros broadcaster Todd Kalas reflect on the 1st 2 games and discuss Game 3 with Astros Radio. Listen to LIVE coverage throughout the post season on SportsTalk 790 Houston, MLB AtBat, Sirius XM and TuneIn.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros are looking for their first 2019 World Series victory on Wednesday night as RHP Justin Verlander faces the Washington Nationals and RHP Stephen Strasburg. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you all the action from Minute Maid Park but first preview the matchup and discuss keys to the game. Manager AJ Hinch and relief pitcher Brad Peacock sit down before the first pitch to talk about the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of the World Series just before 1st Pitch at Minute Maid Park. RHP Gerrit Cole faces the Washington Nationals and RHP Max Scherzer. Manager AJ Hinch and Nats broadcaster Dave Jagler talk to Astros Radio and preview the series. Listen to all the LOCAL action LIVE on the MLB AtBat App thanks to SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a sea of orange at Minute Maid Park as the Houston Astros host Game 6 of the ALCS. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the pitching matchup as both managers opt to start members of their bullpen as RHP Brad Peacock squares off against Yankees RHP Chad Green. Skipper AJ Hinch talks about his choice of starting Peacock and pitching coach Brent Strom discusses the thought process of using a bullpen day in a pivotal postseason game. Synchronize your devices and listen to LIVE play by play of Saturday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager AJ Hinch and Astros All-Star OF George Springer talk to Astros Radio prior to Game 5 of the ALCS. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Yankees LHP James Paxton. Tune in for LIVE Local coverage throughout the entire postseason on the Houston Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 4 of the ALCS takes place in New York as RHP Zack Greinke toes the rubber against Yankee’s RHP Masahiro Tanaka. Robert Ford and Steve Spark preview the matchup and keys to the game. Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Joe Smith sit down with Astros Radio before Thursday’s first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Listen to LIVE play by play coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 4 of the ALCS was postponed in the Bronx due to inclement weather and manager AJ Hinch spoke to reporters via conference call about the rainout. First, we ReLaunch Game 3 highlights as RHP Gerrit Cole picked up the victory to put the Astros ahead in the series, 2-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ALCS moves to the Bronx for Game 3 as RHP Gerrit Cole faces Yankees RHP Luis Severino. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup and talk to Astros skipper AJ Hinch and Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman. Synchronize your television to Astros Radio throughout the postseason or stream the broadcast on the MLB At Bat app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Manager and Astros President of Baseball Operations, Jeff Luhnow, stops by the radio booth before RHP Justin Verlander takes on LHP James Paxton. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup against the Yankees and Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch addresses the media before 1st Pitch. Listen to LIVE play by play coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros are set to clash in the 2019 American League Championship Series. First team to 4-wins the American League Pennant and will advance to the Fall Classic. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks set the scene at Minute Maid Park and discuss the matchup between RHP Zack Greinke and RHP Masahiro Tanaka. Manager A.J. Hinch and Bench Coach Joe Espada add their thoughts and keys to the series. At game time, synch your television to the Houston Astros Radio Network and stream the local call throughout the post season on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks broadcast the Astros celebration of Game 5 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Listen to Ford and Sparks as they celebrate from the Astros Clubhouse and talk to Josh Reddick, Justin Verlander, Joe Smith, Will Harris and more. Tune in all Post Season to Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App for LIVE play by play coverage of the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 5 is Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Astros RHP Gerrit Cole will face off against Rays RHP Tyler Glasnow in a winner takes all situation. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the matchup and keys to the game. Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros television broadcast Todd Kalas join the discussion prior to 1st pitch. Synch your radios to the Astros Radio Network or stream Thursday’s broadcast on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are live from Tropicana Field Tuesday night for Game 4 of the Division Series. Synchronize your radio for the exclusive hometown call on the MLB At Bat app and Houston Astros Radio Network. First, listen to Sparky and Ford’s keys to the game as they preview RHP Justin Verlander's start on short rest against the Rays RHP Diego Castillo. Manager AJ Hinch talks about his strategy with using Verlander in Game 4 and former big leaguer and manager Joe Girardi evaluates the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 3 of the ALDS as RHP Zack Greinke faces the Tampa Bay Rays and RHP Charlie Morton. Manager AJ Hinch and SS Carlos Correa join Astros Radio just before first pitch at Tropicana Field. Listen to LIVE coverage throughout the postseason on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ReLaunch Saturday’s victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park. RHP Gerrit Cole and relief pitcher Will Harris dominated hitters as the Astros take a 2-0 lead in the best of 5 which resumes on Monday from Tropicana Field. Harris joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following his saving effort from the bullpen. Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters on Sunday to preview Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the Division Series opener as RHP Justin Verlander faces Tampa's RHP Tyler Glasnow. Manager A.J. Hinch names his series roster and talks to Sparky from the dugout and then longtime Rays reporter, Mark Tompkin, scouts the Rays with Ford. Listen to LIVE game coverage throughout the post season on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks on the final day of the regular season. Astros Radio previews 162 as RHP Gerrit Cole aims for his 20th win while facing Angels LHP Dillion Peters. Listen to Sparks and Ford Sunday and throughout the playoffs on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros can secure home field advantage with a victory tonight in Anaheim as RHP Justin Verlander takes the mound against Angels LHP Jose Suarez. The Astros AAA Manager, Mickey Storey, talks with Robert Ford about his 1st year as Manager of the Round Rock Express. Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum pow-wow before game 161 and put a bow on the regular season. Astros Radio takes a look at the keys to the game and discusses the playoff picture as teams race for the pennant. Finally, we ReLaunch Friday’s 8th inning as relief pitcher Will Harris becomes the 6th Astro in franchise history to throw 9 pitches to strike out the side for an immaculate inning. Listen to Saturday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Friday’s matchup in Los Angeles as RHP Jose Urquidy faces off against the Angels LHP Patrick Sandoval. Manager AJ Hinch talks about the importance of finishing the regular season strong and OF Josh Reddick comments on his 5-hit night on Thursday. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to the game and MLB’s race for the pennant. Listen to LIVE coverage Friday night and throughout the post season on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview an important start for LHP Wade Miley who will face the Angels Jaime Barria. Manager A.J. Hinch and rookie RHP Jose Urquidy reflect on winning their 104th game in Seattle on Wednesday and thoughts on playing in October. Listen to Thursday’s LIVE coverage from Anaheim on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s series finale from Seattle as RH Zack Greinke faces the M’s LHP Yusei Kikuchi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps RHP Gerrit Cole’s franchise record performance on Tuesday as veteran relief pitcher Joe Smith looks forward to playing in October. First, we get things going by rolling out the Cole Train’s knockout performance from Tuesday at T-Mobile Park. Listen to Greinke and the Stros LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk dingers, clinchers and keys to the game as the Astros travel to the west coast for the final week of the season. Tuesday, Cy Young candidate RHP Gerrit Cole squares off against Seattle’s RHP Justin Dunn. George Springer and the Skipper A.J. Hinch talk to Ford and Sparks before first pitch at T-Mobile Park. Listen to Ford and Sparks call the action LIIVE from Seattle on the Houston Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros have clinched their third consecutive American League West division title. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks live from the Astros' clubhouse following Sunday’s victory at Minute Maid Park as the Astros celebrate their title. With a record of 102-54, the Astros are the sixth team in MLB history to record three consecutive 100-win seasons. They are just one win shy of their franchise record, a 103-59 mark set in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros could clinch the American League West on Sunday as RHP Justin Verlander takes the mound against the Angles RHP Jose Rodriguez. President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before 1st pitch as Verlander looks for his 20th win of 2019 and 3,000 career strikeouts. Listen to game coverage LIVE on the Houston Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturdays matchup between LHP Wade Miley and LHP Patrick Sandoval. Infielder Aledmy’s Diaz talks to Sparks and Ford from the Astros dugout just after Friday’s victory. We hear from Bullpen Coach Josh Miller and the 2nd recipient of the Jamie Hildreth Foundation, Tyler Bailey, stops by the radio booth. Hildreth was the Senior Vice President of Broadcasting for the Houston Astros, a University of Houston graduate whose family created an annual scholarship in his memory after his passing in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks are talkin’ magic numbers at Minute Maid Park as they preview the matchup between RHP Zack Greinke and the Angles RHP Jamie Barria. Manager AJ Hinch and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly talk to Astros Radio before Friday’s first pitch. Listen to LIVE coverage all weekend long on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All aboard the #ColeTrain as RHP Gerrit Cole takes the mound on Wednesday to face the Rangers and LHP Kolby Allard. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup, discuss magic numbers and keys to the game. Manager AJ Hinch and OF Kyle Tucker talk to Sparks and Ford before 1st pitch. Listen to LIVE coverage from Minute Maid Park on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s #JVDay in Houston and Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup as RHP Justin Verlander faces the Rangers RHP Lance Lynn. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss the keys to the game, the race for the Pennant and catchup with Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Will Harris. Listen to LIVE play by play coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of baseball operations and Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. We preview the keys to the game and pitching matchup between LHP Wade Miley and RHP Jakob Junis. Listen to LIVE play-by-play coverage from Kansas City on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks breakdown the pitching matchup of RHP Zack Greinke and Royals lefty Mike Montgomery. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron and former big leaguer now Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum talk power numbers with Astros Radio. Listen LIVE the radio play by play with Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks took the #ColeTrain to Kansas City as the Astros begin a 3-game weekend series against the Royals. The duo previews the pitching matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Danny Duffy. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on his time as a Royal and playing in KC and the Royals longtime broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre scouts his ballclub. Listen to Houston’s hometown call LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s #JVDay in Houston and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Oakland’s RHP Homer Bailey. Manager AJ Hinch recaps the 4-game series and rookie reliever Bryan Abreu catches up with Astros Radio before Thursday’s first pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the battling Oakland A’s. Rookie RHP Jose Urquidy will start for the 'Stros as veteran LHP Brett Anderson toes the rubber for the A’s. Robert Ford, Steve Sparks and manager AJ Hinch break down the matchup and offer keys to the game. Rookie C/OF Garret Stubbs talks to Ford about his contributions to the organization after recently being recalled to the bigs. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network an on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Tanner Roark. Rookie Abraham Toro joins the radio booth from the Astros Dugout following Monday’s onslaught at Minute Maid Park. Then Manager A.J. Hinch catches up with Sparky just before first pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview a big AL West matchup against the Oakland Athletics as RHP Zack Greinke faces off against RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch breaks down Greinke’s tools and what to expect out of Fiers. Later, we hear from Steve Luffburrow with GoodWill Houston who highlights his organizations longtime partnership with the Houston community and the Astros. But first, we ReLaunch Sunday’s highlights as the Stros smash 11 doubles in their 21-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Listen to Monday’s LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Houston Astros talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks in the radio booth. Sparky and Ford preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and Seattle’s RHP Felix Hernandez. Next, we open the Astros Radio Time Vault from September 8, 1993, when three-time All Star Darryl Kile no-hit the New York Mets. Listen back to the final three outs as Astros Legends Milo Hamilton and Larry Dierker call the action on the radio from the Astodome. Tune into Sunday’s LIVE coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Thursday’s 13-inning comeback victory against the Mariners before previewing Friday’s matchup of LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Reggie McClain. Manager AJ Hinch talks about the marathon victory and what we can expect from Valdez. The Astros partnership with ConocoPhillips highlights the September Teacher of the Month just after Ford and Sparks talk to rookie Kyle Tucker after his performance in the series opener. Listen to Friday’s LIVE coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to the American League’s August Player of the Month and All Star Alex Bregman. Manager A.J. Hinch joins us before the start of an 8-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and the M’s LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale from Beer Town as RHP Zach Greinke faces Milwaukee’s RHP Jordan Lyles. Manager A.J. Hinch visits with Sparky and longtime Brewers reporter, Tom Haudricourt, catches up with Ford. Listen to Tuesday’s game LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and Milwuakee’s RHP Adrian Houser. Manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Robinson Chirinos reflect on Justin Verlander’s no-hitter in Toronto on Sunday. Plus, listen back to the 9th inning as we relaunch JV’s 3rd career no-no from north of the border. Listen to LIVE coverage of Monday’s game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and Toronto’s RHP Clay Buchholz. 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis and Jay’s Skipper Charlie Montoyo catch up with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before 1st Pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros rookie and Canada native, Abraham Toro, joins us live from the Rogers Center north of the border before Friday’s game in Toronto. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the his starting pitcher LHP Wade Miley as Astros Radio previews the matchup against RHP Trent Thornton. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks as they call the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Andrew Kittredge. Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros television broadcaster Todd Kalas discuss the matchup before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to day game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Ryan Yarbrough. Manager A.J. Hinch and Cy Young Candidate Gerrit Cole talk to Ford and Sparks prior to first pitch Wednesday at Minute Maid Park against Tampa Bay. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Blackwell joins the radio booth to preview #CFM’s return to Minute Maid Park and to preview the series between the Astros and Rays. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the anticipated matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Tamp Bay’s RHP Charlie Morton. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on his time with Morton and talks about Josh Reddick’s impact. Longtime Rays broadcaster and former Astros announcer Dewayne Staats dissect the Rays' season and postseason hopes. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow stops by the radio broadcast booth for his weekly roundtable discussion. Luhnow talks about Sunday’s starting pitcher Framber Valdez and provides an update to the Astros IL. But first, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale against the Los Angeles Angels as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Jamie Barria. We also look at some of the pennant races around the Majors before Sunday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to the Astros Radio Network for LIVE game coverage and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices