Houston Astros Podcast

Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview Saturday’s matchup with the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. Ford gets to know the Astros' first year bullpen coach and Sparky catches up with relief pitcher Chris Devenski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the 2nd of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Manager AJ Hinch talks to Steve Sparks prior to the matchup between Collin McHugh and Corey Kluber. Relief pitcher Joe Smith, who is recovering from achilles tendon surgery, talks to Robert Ford about living life on the injured reserve. Finally, the director of the Astros Foundation and community relations sits down for an inning in the radio booth to promote Safe at Home Luncheon and Style Show in effort to shed light on domestic violence awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the 1st game of a 4-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. First, we highlight Wednesday’s series victory over the Minnesota Twins before Josh Reddick talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout. Manager A.J. Hinch and former Indian Micheal Brantley join the conversation. Finally, Minute Maid Park’s in game host Lauren Blackwell swings by the radio booth for a series preview. Listen to Ford and Sparks throughout the series on Astros Radio as RHP Gerrit Cole faces RHP Trevor Bauer in Game 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview RHP Justin Verland’s outing against RHP Kohl Stewart and the Minnesota Twins. Manager A.J. Hinch, All Star Alex Bregman and Tyle White join Ford and Sparks before Wednesday’s rubber game at Minute Maid Park Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s matchup between Astros LHP Wade Miley and Twins RHP Michael Pineda. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks recap Monday’s sloppy loss to Minnesota before moving on to Miley’s start. Robert Ford talks to Tyler White about snapping his offensive struggles after going 2-for-2 with 2 BB’s at Minute Maid Park. Listen to Sparks and Ford throughout the series on Astros Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks welcome in Astros president of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow before Sunday’s matchup in Arlington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the weekend series in Arlington. RHP Justin Verlander takes on the Rangers and LHP Drew Smyly in Game 1 of a 3-game set. Manager AJ Hinch and OF Josh Reddick sit down with Astros Radio prior to Friday’s ballgame from Globe Life Park. Ford and Sparks bring you the action on Astros Radio throughout Easter weekend from North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Wednesday night’s contest between LHP Wade Miley and Oakland’s RHP Frankie Montas. Manager AJ Hinch recaps the Astros 10th straight win from Tuesday and breaks down Houston’s rotation with Sparks. Former Astro and current Athletic Robbie Grossman visits with Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup between Astros righty Collin McHugh and Oakland’s Marco Estrada. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Sparks about the Athletics' lineup, his playing days at the Coliseum and what Jackie Robinson means to baseball. Michael Brantley visits with Ford and talks about joining the Astros this past offseason. Listen to Ford and Sparks on Astros Radio as they broadcast live from the Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks welcome Astros President of Baseball Ops and General Manager, Jeff Luhnow, to the radio booth for their weekly roundtable discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Friday’s explosive offensive win in Seattle before previewing the veteran matchup between aces RHP Justin Verlander and RHP Felix Hernandez. Ford talks to hitting coach Alex Cintron before Sparks and relief pitcher Will Harris discuss life on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Friday’s matchup between Houston’s LHP Wade Miley and Seattle’s LHP Wade LeBlanc. The Mariners currently own the best record in MLB and longtime M’s broadcaster, Rick Rizzs, breaks down their reason for success with Robert Ford. Steve Sparks and Manager AJ Hinch scout out the battle between the Wade’s and talk a little Masters, as well. Catch Sparks and Ford on your radio all weekend from the Pacific Northwest on Astros Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk to outfielder Michael Brantley from the Astros dugout following Tuesday’s comeback win against the New York Yankees. Ford and Sparks preview Wednesday’s finale at Minute Maid Park between RHP Collin McHugh and LHP James Paxton. Manager AJ Hinch and All-Star/MVP Jose Altuve join the podcast as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Monday night heroes C Robinson Chirinos talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout after beating the Yankees at Minute Maid Park. RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Jonathan Loaisiga face off in the second of a three game affair and Astros Radio previews the matchup. Manager A.J. Hinch and All Star SS Carlos Correa sit down with Ford and Sparks prior to Tuesday’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks and Robert Ford previews Monday night's contest between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. RHP Justin Verlander squares off against RHP Masahiro Tanaka in the first of a three-game series. Sparks and Hinch recap Sunday’s victory over the Oakland A’s before discussing the Yankees' lineup. Ford and Aledmys Diaz get to know each other after Diaz’s monster night at the plate on Sunday. Astros Minute Maid Park host Lauren Blackwell stops by the radio booth to discuss the premier matchup between these two clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks visit with Astros president of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow prior to Sunday’s finale against the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews game 2 of a 3 game set against the Oakland Athletics as LHP Wade Miley faces RHP Aaron Brooks. Robert Ford talks to the pitching whisperer Brent Strom before Steve Sparks sits down with Jeff Cook. Cook is the Minute Maid Community Outreach Leader who is seeking applications for the Minute Maid Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Scholarships, which awards 25 $5,000K scholarships annually. Finally, Lauren Blackwell talks to Ford and Sparks about Saturday’s matchup in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the Astros home opener at Minute Maid Park as RHP Collin McHugh faces Oakland’s RHP Frankie Montas. Steve Sparks gets opening day thoughts from Skipper A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford gets a scouting report from A’s broadcaster Vinice Controneo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the rubber game in Arlington as RHP Gerrit Cole faces LHP Mike Minor. Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the Astros offense and starting pitching while Robert Ford talks to 5th starter RHP Brad Peacock. Ford and Sparks will bring you Wednesday’s Silver Boot series LIVE from Globe Life Park on the Astros Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Game 2 of a 3 game set in Arlington as Ace RHP Justin Verlander opposes the Rangers RHP Shelby Miller. Steve Sparks and Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch discuss the RHP Brad Peacock’s performance in game 1 and what to expect out of veteran Verlander. Robert Ford later catches up with former Ranger and current C Robinson Chirinos after a stellar performance in his old stomping grounds of Globe Life Park. Ford and Sparks have the call on Astros Radio LIVE from Arlington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Monday night’s game in Arlington, TX, as RHP Brad Peacock faces LHP Drew Smyly. Steve Sparks gets a report from manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford talks LHP Wade Miley. Miley made his Astros debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday allowing three runs on eight hits through 6.0 innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the debut of Astros LHP Wade Miley as Houston wraps up a 4-game series in Tampa Bay. Vice President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow makes his weekly radio appearance with Astros Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup between Houston’s RHP Collin McHugh and Tampa Bay’s RHP Tyler Glasnow. Steve Sparks and McHugh discuss his performance in spring training, today’s start and Collin’s new podcast titled The Twelve Six Podcast. First year 1B Coach for the Astros Don Kelly chats it up with Robert Ford as they talk about Kelly’s Major League career being part of a big league coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 2 of the young 2019 season, Gerrit Cole faces Charlie Morton in Tampa Bay, FL. Ford later catches up with the All Star Cole at Tropicana Field. Manager A.J. Hinch and Sparks recap Thursday’s season opener and gives us an inside glimpse on what to expect from Friday’s Cole-Morton matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the final Grapefruit League matchup of the spring as Gerrit Cole faces the Washington Nationals and Patrick Corbin. Astros President of Baseball Ops and GM Jeff Luhnow and team Owner Jim Crane announce the contract extension to veteran Justin Verlander. Verlander spoke to the media just before Sunday’s finale in West Palm Beach, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s matchup as RHP Justin Verlander faces the Miami Marlins and Jose Urena. Ford gets a scouting report of the Fish from longtime Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Van Horne. Finally, MLB’s Brian McTaggart joins Astros Radio to recap Friday’s action against the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Friday’s matchup on Astros Radio. Houston’s RHP Brad Peacock is looking to lockup the 5th spot in the Astros rotation and faces the New York Mets veteran southpaw Jason Vargas. Next, 3B Alex Bregman signs a five-year contract extension and spoke to the media before first pitch. The announcement was made by Astros President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow, team Owner Jim Crane, and Manager AJ Hinch; who joined Bregman during the media session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks and Julia Morales travel to Lakeland, FL, as the Houston Astros face the Detroit Tigers in Grapefruit play Thursday. Morales and Sparks will call the action for Astros radio and preview the matchup between RHP Corbin Martin and LPH Matt Moore. Beat writer for the Houston Chronicle and MLB.com's Brian McTaggart recaps Wednesday’s outing between the 'Stros and New York Yankees with Robert Ford and Mike Coffin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Michael Coffin preview Wednesday’s matchup between the Astros and New York Yankees. The Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly to a two-year contract extension covering the 2020 and 2021 season and Ford caught up with him and General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Jeff Luhnow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Mike Coffin preview Saturday’s game in Clearwater, FL, as RHP Brad Peacock faces off against the Phillies RHP Aaron Nola. Coffin catches up with Nick Tanielu before MLB’s Alyson Footer recaps RHP Forrest Whitley’s outing on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews a Big and Bright Friday Night as top pitching prospect Forrest Whitely takes on the St. Louis Cardinals in West Palm Beach, FL. Robert Ford talks to Ken Emanuel before MLB’s Alyson Footer joins Ford and Steve Sparks to recap Collin McHugh’s outing on Thursday. Mike Coffin, AA Corpus Christi broadcaster, and Ford have the call on Astros Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of baseball operations and Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow speaks to Astros Radio play-by-play man Robert Ford and AA Corpus Christi broadcaster Micheal Coffin in West Palm Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Thursday's matchup between Collin McHugh and the Marlins' Dan Straily. Robert Ford sits down with Miami’s broadcaster Kyle Sielaff to get a scouting report on the Marlins. Lastly, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle joins Todd Kalas and Julia Morales, Wednesday from Port St. Lucie, to recap Gerrit Cole’s outing against the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Tuesday’s stellar Grapefruit matchup between Justin Verlander and Stephen Strasburg. Steve Sparks sits down with speedsters Myles Straw and Derek Fisher before they take on the Washington Nationals. Finally, MLB’s Brian McTaggart joins Sparks and Mike Capps recap Monday’s victory over the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Monday’s matchup with the New York Mets at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. LHP Framber Valdez who was originally scheduled to appear in relief today will now start against LHP Jason Vargas in Grape Fruit action. Steve Sparks sits down with injured RP Joe Smith before Chandler Rome, reporter with the Houston Chronicle, joins the broadcast to recap LHP Wade Miley’s outing on Sunday. Longtime broadcaster from AAA Round Rock, Mike Capps, joins Sparks on Astros Radio through Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Sunday’s Grape Fruit matchup between Houston and the Washington Nationals. Wade Miley faces Jeremy Hellickson in West Palm Beach. General Manager Jeff Luhnow and Steve Sparks discuss the health of Jose Altuve and the spring roster. Finally, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic recap Gerrit Cole’s outing in Jupiter vs the Cardinals on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Saturday’s Spring Training matchup with the Cardinals in Jupiter as Collin McHugh faces Adam Wainwright. Astros non-roster invitee to spring camp, catcher Jamie Ritchie, sits down with Robert Ford. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart then joins Ford and Mike Capps during Friday's broadcast to recap Gerrit Cole’s outing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Friday night’s game in West Palm Beach against the Cardinals. Robert Ford and Mike Capps discuss starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and later talk to veteran Justin Verlander, who was just announced as the Astros 2019 Opening Day Starter on March 28th in Tampa Bay. Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome stops by the radio booth to recap Verlander’s outing agains the Marlins on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks and co-host Mike Capps are joined by Astros manager AJ Hinch on this edition of Astroline from Duffy's Sports Bar in West Palm Beach, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter as Justin Verlander faces Jose Urena. Robert Ford talks to infielder A.J. Reed about his spring campaign before reporter Jake Kaplan from The Athletic recaps Brad Peacock’s outing Wednesday. Later tonight, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with Triple-A Round Rock Mike Capps will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews the matchup with the Marlins between Brad Peacock and Miami’s Hector Noesi. Later, Steve Sparks catches up with prospect Cy Sneed. On Thursday, Sparks and longtime broadcaster with AAA Round Rock, Mike Capps, will host Astroline from 6-7PM CT on the Astros Radio Network. Be sure to listen to Astroline the Podcast on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros will play split-squad games Monday as the take on the Mets at home and the Braves on the road in Kissimmee. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the game in West Palm Beach as Rogelio Armenteros faces New York’s Corey Oswalt. Sparks also sits down with RHP prospect Akeem Bostick before Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle recaps Gerrit Cole's start on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Sunday’s spring matchup against the Nationals before Gerrit Cole takes the mound. President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow sits down with Robert Ford to discuss the Astros pitching staff, including Josh James, Brad Peacock and Collin McHugh. Luhnow also talks about getting Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve on the field and predicts a big season for Carlos Correa at the plate. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins Ford and Steve Sparks during Saturday’s broadcast to recap Justin Verlander’s outing in Port St. Lucie. Finally, Sparks tells us about his perfect game … in bowling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup against the Mets in Port St. Lucie. Robert Ford sits down with Double-A prospect Taylor Jones. Friday was TV on the radio as Todd Kalas, Julia Morales and Geoff Blum took over the radio booth against the Cardinals. Tune in for some play-by-play and a few laughs from Blum and Morales in West Palm Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks call the action of Astros starters Brad Peacock and J.B. Bukauskas' spring outings against the Marlins in West Palm Beach. Then Houston Chronicle beat reporter Chandler Rome recaps Peacock's comments from the locker room during Thursday’s Astros Radio broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Thursday’s spring matchup against the Miami Marlins as Brad Peacock takes the mound. Sparks sits down with Jack Mayfield before MLB reporter Brian McTaggart joins the conversation. McTaggart reports on Collin McHugh’s outing on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astros Radio previews Wednesday’s Grapefruit matchup against the Washington Nationals as Collin McHugh makes his spring debut for Houston. Robert Ford talks with RHP Brandon Bielak, a non-roster invitee. Later, MLB reporter Alyson Footer joins Ford and Steve Sparks to discuss Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley’s performances on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum host this week's edition of Astroline presented by Karbach Brewing Company with special guest Tony Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s Marlins-Astros matchup in Jupiter, FL. Outfielder Ronnie Dawson sits down with Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome joins the broadcast during Monday’s game after talking to Justin Verlander and Forrest Whitley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Astros face the New York Mets in West Palm Beach on Monday and Astros Radio previews the pitching matchup of Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. Minor League player Abraham Toro sits down with Robert Ford to discuss his first year in big league camp with the Astros before MLB reporter Alyson Footer stops by the booth with Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices