Houston Astros Podcast

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s matchup at Minute Maid Park as LHP Wade Miley faces the Angels LHP Dillon Peters. Astros Pitching Coach Brent Strom and LA’s Max Stassi join the podcast prior to first pitch. Finally, Ford and Sparks highlight some of the pennant races around MLB. 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

Steve Sparks and Lauren Blackwell preview the weekend series at Minute Maid Park as the Astros host the Los Angeles Angles. Then, Robert Ford and Sparky break down the matchup between RHP Zach Greinke and LHP Jose Suarez. Manager AJ Hinch and 22-year-old rookie prospect Abraham Toro talk to the crew before Friday’s first pitch. Listen to game coverage with $parky and RAF III during #PlayersWeekend on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Brown and Robert Ford preview the finale between RHP Gerrit Cole vs Detroit’s RHP Jordan Zimmermann. Prior to Thursday’s first pitch Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Ford about Wednesday’s loss, Just Verlander’s performance and losing relief pitcher Ryan Pressly for 4-6 weeks to injury. Brownie and x4 World Series Champion and Hall of Famer, Jack Morris, discuss some of the best pitching rotations of all time in MLB. Listen to Ford and Brown call the action 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 Bill Brown team up for the third of a four-game set against the Detroit Tigers as they preview Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and LHP Daniel Norris. Manager AJ Hinch breaks down Tuesday’s victory and provides an update to the injured Carlos Correa and Aaron Sanchez. Later, Astros Radio chat with Jesse Gutierrez of Texas Bay Credit Union about his long-time partnership with the organization. Listen to Ford and Brown on the Play By Play for the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Brown and Robert Ford team up on #NationalRadioDay to bring you Astros Baseball as Houston takes on the Detroit Tigers. Ford and Brown preview the matchup of RHP Aaron Sanchez and RHP Spencer Turnbull at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch recaps LHP Wade Miley’s performance on Monday and relief side-armer Joe Smith promotes HelpCureHD.org to raise awareness for those affected by Huntington's disease. Listen to the broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Bill Brown preview Monday’s night’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and the Detroit Tigers RHP Edwin Jackson. Robert Ford and manager AJ Hinch recap the Astros' recent woeful roadtrip, returning home from three cities and three time zones across 10 days. Longtime Tigers broadcaster and 1968 World Series Champion Jim Price visits with Brownie on the state of the Tigers. Listen to Bill Brown and Robert Ford as they bring you the action for all 4 games against the Tigers on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow talks to Astros Radio prior to Sunday’s finale in Oakland. Houston is wrapping up a 10-game road trip looking to snap a 5-game losing streak as RHP Zach Greinke takes the mound against LHP Brett Anderson. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup before the game at the Coliseum. Listen to live 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 game 3 in Oakland as RHP Rogeilio Armenteros squares off against RHP Chris Bassitt. Astros Catchers Coach and acting Bullpen Coach Micheal Collins visit with Ford as A’s Broadcaster Vince Cotroneo chats with Sparky about Oakland’s success. Listen to Saturday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks scout Friday night’s west-coast matchup between ace RHP Justin Verlander and newly acquired A’s RHP Tanner Roark. Manager AJ Hinch and Astros catcher Martin Maldonado sit down with Astros Radio before game time at the Coliseum. After the Podcast, listen to live coverage from OakTown on the Houston Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the west coast matchup as RHP Aaron Sanchez faces Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the 4-game series with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford catches up with A’s backstop and Texas native Chris Herrmann. 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

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of doubleheader from the south side of Chicago as RHP Zach Greinke opposes White Sox RHP Dylan Cease. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on the dog days, Carlos Correa’s MLB debut in Chicago in 2015 and the presence of rookie Yordan Alvarez. Newly acquired relief pitcher Joe Biagini talks about the recent trade which brought him to Houston. Game 2 features the matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Ivan Nova. Listen to the action throughout the day on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A record-breaking evening set by the Astros in Camden Yards as we relaunch some of Saturday night's highlights. Then president of baseball ops and general manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. Sunday features RHP Justin Verlander and Baltimore's RHP Asher Wojiehowski. Follow JV Day on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB At Bat app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will RHP Aaron Sanchez do for an encore in his 2nd career start for the Astros as he faces RHP Aaron Brooks and the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez was part of a combined no-hitter in his Houston debut against the Seattle Mariners. Bench coach Joe Espanda talks about the O’s manager Brandon Hyde and Astros broadcaster Geoff Blum visits with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Saturday’s contest at Oriole Park in Camden Yards. Follow the game 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 RHP Aaron Sanchez talk to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Friday’s contest against the Baltimore Orioles. First, Astros Radio previews the matchup of LHP Wade Miley and RHP Dylan Bundy at Camden Yards. Follow the action by listening to the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Mike Coffin relaunch RHP Zack Greinke’s first start as a Houston Astros before previewing Wednesday’s finale against the Colorado Rockies. RHP Gerrit Coles takes the mound against Peter Lambert at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Chris Devenski talk to Astros Radio just before the first pitch. Follow the action with Ford and Coffin on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Mike Coffin preview Tuesday’s interleague matchup against the Colorado Rockies as RHP Zach Greinke makes his Astros debut. Ford talks to Manager A.J. Hinch about his expectations of Greinke. Then Coffin welcomes the CEO of Goodwill Houston, Steve Lufburrow, longtime friends of the Houston community and of the Houston Astros. Listen to Greinke’s debut 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 booth for his weekly conversation with Astros Radio. Luhnow talks no hitters, Zach Greinke, Justin Verlander and much more. First, we reLaunch Saturday’s 12th no hitter in franchise history against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Did we mention that it’s #JVDay? As RHP Justin Verlander faces off against the M’s RHP Sam Tuivailala. Follow all 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 pitching coach Brent Storm dissect the new arms the Astros acquired at the MLB Trade Deadline. Then Astros Hall of Famer Larry Dierker stops by to chat with Ford and Steve Sparks during the HOF Weekend presented by Houston Methodist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros begin a 5-game homestand Friday night at Minute Maid Park as LHP Wade Miley takes on the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusei Kikuchi. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the Cleveland series and talks about his new starting rotation. Then, president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow introduces the newly acquired RHP Joe Biagini, RHP Zach Greinke, C Martin Maldonado and RHP Aaron Sanchez to the organization at a news conference just before game time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Brown salutes one of the greatest Houston Astros’ to ever wear the uniform, Jeff Bagwell, as Houston Methodist presents the first inaugural class of the Astros Hall of Fame. First, Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview RHP Gerrit Cole against the Indians RHP Danny Salazar in his 2019 Cleveland debut. Sparks and the Skipper A.J. Hinch dissect the Indians roster before Thursday’s rubber game. Ford later talks trade-deadline with OF Josh Reddick. 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

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview game 2 of a 3-game set in Cleveland as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy opposes RHP Zach Plesac. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the flurry of trades to his team and veteran RHP Joe Smith recalls his experience of getting traded at the deadline. Then, legendary broadcaster Bill Brown looks back on the Hall of Fame career of Nolan Ryan as the organization is set to honor their 1st class of Astros Hall of Famers the weekend of August 2nd through 4th. Listen to game coverage of the Astros and Indians 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

Good friend and longtime broadcaster Bill Brown highlights the career of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan who played with the Houston Colt .45s and Astros from 1963-71. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup of RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Shane Bieber. Manager A.J. Hinch scouts the Cleveland Indians from his office at Progressive Field. Then LHP Wade Miley talks about his success in his last 2-outings. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat. 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 in St. Louis. Astros Radio previews the rubber game matchup between the two 1st place teams LHP Wade Miley and RHP Dakota Hudson. Catch the call of the game 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 #TheColeTrain as RHP Gerrit Cole takes on the St. Louis Cardinals and RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon. Ford talks to hitting coach Alex Cintron and Bill Brown highlights the career of Astros Hall of Famer Shane Reynolds. 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

Jimmy Wynn was known as the “Toy Cannon” for his enormous power and a strong throwing arm who yielded 228 doubles, 32 triples, 223 homers, 719 RBI in 11 years with the Astros. Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes the Astros Hall of Famer in today’s podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the interleague matchup in St. Louis as RHP Jose Urquidy faces RHP Jack Faherty. Fresh off the IL Carlos Correa talks to Ford about joining the team and AJ Hinch talks about nursing his roster back to full strength. Listen to the game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Broadcast Legend Bill Brown highlights Astros Hall of Famer Mike Scott in today’s podcast sponsored by Houston Methodist. The Astros will honor 16-members into the inaugural Houston Astros Hall of Fame August 3rd at Minute Maid Park. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Wednesday’s day game as RHP All Star Justin Verlander faces off against Oakland’s RHP Chris Bassit. Manager A.J. Hinch and former World Series Champion with the A’s now broadcaster Ray Fosse stop by the radio booth. Follow the game by listening to Ford and Sparks on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Famer J.R. Richard who was the first pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in a single season (303), and to this day is the only pitcher in franchise history to lead the Majors in strikeouts in back-to-back seasons. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Tuesday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Mike Fiers. Manager A.J. Hinch and utility man Aledmys Diaz talk to Astros Radio and relief pitcher Joe Smith joins Sparks and Ford from the Astros dugout. Listen to game day coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan favorite and Astros Legend, Larry Dierker, is featured on Monday’s Hall of Fame podcast presented by Houston Methodist. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to Monday’s game and matchup of RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Homer Bailey. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the weekend sweep over the Rangers and the Director from the Johnson Space Center, Mark Geyer, talks to Ford about the Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. 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 Astros General Manager joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly roundtable discussion. But first, Bill Brown salutes Astros Legend Bob Aspromonte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros all-time franchise leader in career wins with 144, Joe Niekro pitched in 11 seasons with the Astros as part of a 22-year career in the Majors. While the knuckleballer found moderate success prior to joining the Astros, he blossomed into a true ace with Houston. Niekro will be inducted into the Astros Hall of Fame in August and Bill Brown talks about his career. First, Robert Ford and 3B Coach and 5-time Gold Glover Gary Pettis catch up before Saturday’s game against the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Brown continues to feature the upcoming inductees into Astros Hall of Fame and salutes Don Wilson who threw 2-no-hitters in a Houston uniform and named the team MVP in 1971 going 16-10 with a 2.45 ERA. First, Steve Sparks talks to the Skipper A.J. Hinch about Friday’s matchup with the Rangers after the overnight travel from Los Angeles of Anaheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcast legend Bill Brown salutes Astros Hall of Fame inductee Gene Elston, who was the broadcast Voice of the Astros from 1962-86 who was honored in 2006 with the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale in Anaheim as LHP Wade Miley squares off against RHP Matt Harvey. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star George Springer join the show before Thursday’s game. Follow the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Umbricht was an original member of the Houston Colt .45s and his uniform number 32 was the first to be retired by the club in 1965. Longtime broadcaster Bill Brown salutes Umbricht in his Astros Hall of Fame series podcast. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and the Angles’ RHP Felix Pena. Manager A.J. Hinch and backstop Max Stassi visit with Ford and Sparks prior to game at Angels Stadium. Listen to the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we feature the 1st inaugural class of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame presented by Houston Methodist, as Bill Brown salutes Broadcast Legend Milo Hamilton. First, Astros Radio previews Game 2 of a 4 game set in Anaheim as Opener RHP Hector Rondon faces LHP Andrew Heaney. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Start RHP Gerrit Cole visit with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday’s west coast game. Follow the Astros on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow talks to Astros Radio prior to #JVDay at Globe Life Park. Sunday marks the final time the Astros will play at Globe Life in the regular season. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP All Star Justin Verlander as he faces off against RHP Ariel Jurado. Listen to Sunday’s broadcast on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros have dropped two straight to the Rangers and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down Saturday’s matchup for Game 3. LHP Wade Miley squares off against LHP Mike Minor in Game 3 of a 4-game set. First-base coach Don Kelly and bullpen coach Javier Bracamonte talk baseball with Ford and Sparks prior to the game. Listen to the 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 nights matchup north of #HTown as RHP Gerrit Cole faces Rangers RHP Jesse Chavez. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star Micheal Brantley join the conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Game 2 of 4 at Globe Life Park. Listen to 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 open the 2nd half the regular season in a steamy Arlington, TX, as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Lance Lynn. Astros Radio previews the matchup and talk to Skipper A.J. Hinch and All Star Alex Bregman before the first of a 4-game set at Globe Life Park. It’s the only game in town so be sure to synch your TV feed to the exclusive local play-by-play of Ford and Sparks 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 GM Jeff Luhnow stops by for his weekly conversation with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks just before Sunday’s finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Ford and Sparks preview the matchup between rookie RHP Jose Urquidy and LA’s Jose Suraez. 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

Astros Radio previews the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Andrew Heaney. Hitting Coach Alex Cintron talks to Robert Ford about Astros hitters making critical adjustments at the plate. President and CEO of Houston Methodist Hospitals, Marc Boom MD, stops by the radio booth to celebrate their long-lasting relationship with the Houston Astros. Listen to Saturday’s 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 AL West Matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Angeles RHP Opener Noe Ramierez and RHP Feliz Pena. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford spends time with rehabbing relief pitcher Joe Smith. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the holiday weekend on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday matchup between LHP Wade Miley and Colorado’s RHP Peter Lambert. Skipper A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday’s high-scoring affair in which rookie Jose Urquidy made his Major League debut on the mound. Urquid and Ford catch up at Coors Field. 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 Interleague matchup with the Colorado Rockies as rookie RHP Jose Urquidy makes his MLB debut against RHP German Marquez. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks scout the expectations of Urquidy and Robert Ford sits down 1st time All Star Ryan Pressly. Listen to Ford and Sparks from the Rockies 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 are joined by Jeff Luhnow, President of Baseball Ops and General Manager, for their weekly roundtable. OF Jake Marisnick joins us from the Astros dugout following Saturday’s dramatic walk-off victory against the Mariners before we preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to Sunday’s coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of Astros All Access at Minute Maid Park Lauren Blackwell stops by Astros Radio to preview the Seattle Mariners series. Steve Sparks talks to Manager A.J. Hinch about his All Star Roster and Robert Ford catches up with rookie pitcher Cy Sneed after making his MLB debut on Thursday vs the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s a Big and Bright Friday night in Houston as LHP Wade Miley faces M’s RHP Matt Carasiti. Tune in Ford and Sparks all week on the Astros Radio Network or on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to the Mayor of Whoooston Josh Reddick following Friday’s walk-off victory at Minute Maid Park. Astros Radio then previews #JVDay as RHP Justin Verland faces the Seattle Mariners and LHP Yusi Kikuchi. Bullpen Coach Josh Miller stops by and OF/IF Tony Kemp brags about his Vandy Commodores becoming the National Champions in the NCAA College World Series. Follow Saturday’s exclusive hometown coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on your MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the rubber match between the Astros and Pirates as RHP Brad Peacock faces RHP Joe Musgrove. Musgrove, the former Astro and part of the 2017 World Series team, talks with Bill Brown and manager AJ Hinch talks to Robert Ford about the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Wednesday night's matchup between two young pitchers, LHP Framber Valdez and Pittsburgh’s RHP Dario Agrazal. First, Robert Ford and Bill Brown talk to OF Josh Reddick following Tuesday’s victory at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch then recaps the win and scouts Agrazal before Brownie dives into the theory of a change in MLB’s baseball’s, which has lead to a spike in home runs throughout the league. Don’t miss the game action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros kick off a 6-game homestand on Tuesday and Robert Ford and Bill Brown bring you the action as RHP Gerrit Cole takes on his former Pittsburgh Pirates and RHP Trevor Williams. Houston skipper AJ Hinch and Bucco’s manager Clint Hurdle break down the 3-game series. Then Astros All Access Host Lauren Blackwell stops by the radio booth. Listen to Ford and Brown on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices