Houston Astros Podcast

Jeff Albert was named the Astros second hitting coach November 2017 and joins Robert Ford before Saturday's game in Kansas City. Albert spent the last five seasons (2013-17) with the Astros organization, including the last four (2014-17) as the Astros minor league hitting coordinator. Then Steve Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter, Chandler Rome, talk Stros and about Manager A.J. Hinch. Learn mo...

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and infielder Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio before Friday's game at The K in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch aims for the sweep in Oakland and caught up with Steve Sparks before Thursday's day game. Oakland starting pitcher and Houston native, Daniel Mengden, spoke with Robert Ford at the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch previews Wednesday's matchup in game two in Oakland. Hinch also praises catcher Max Stassi and starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart later joins the conversation to discuss the state of the Houston Astros and what it's like to follow the team after a Championship season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red-hot designated hitter Evan Gattis hit a three-run home run and drove in a career high 5 runs in Tuesday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Manager A.J. Hinch reveals his Sanford and Son knowledge, while relief pitcher Tony Sipp credits pitching coach Brent Strom for his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about spending his off day at Stanford University before the Astros-Oakland series. Later relief pitcher Tony Sipp talks about making adjustments on the mound that contributes to his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior Director Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion on Astros Radio. Taubman talks about Sunday's roster move with the promotion of LHP Remin Guduan with the injury to Joe Smith. Other topics include impressive playing time from catcher Max Stassi, results from the draft and what to expect from 1st rounder Seth Beer. Learn mor...

Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister sat down to talk with Steve Sparks at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The duo discuss managerial styles, how Bannister keeps his players sharp during slumps and being a leader/mentor. Pitching Coach, Brent Strom, later talks to Robert Ford about veteran pitcher Justin Verlander. Stromy later reveals his secret love beyond baseball. Dancing. "The toughest was the T...

Manager A.J. Hinch welcomes back veteran catcher, Brian McCann, who returns from the DL Friday night against the Texas Rangers and is in the lineup. Hinch also previews Justin Verlander's start at Globe Life Park and talks about the resurgence of Evan Gattis and the consistency of Alex Bregman. Gattis later joins the conversation as he explains his approach at the plate as the Astros Designated Hi...

Manager A.J. Hinch updates the injury status of Carlos Correa, the closing role for his staff, resting his starters and the Astros approach against the Texas Rangers. Outfielder Josh Reddick talks about getting back in the lineup after his stint on the DL and recalls his days in the minors after getting drafted by Boston in 2006. Finally, utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his thoughts after Wedn...

That's right, Spice Girls. Click and find out. Manager A.J. Hinch later talks about video games in the clubhouse, Josh Reddick and previews Wednesday's matchup against the 1st place Mariners. Relief pitcher Will Harris wraps things up by talking about about the MLB draft and recalls his draft day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the two game series against the Seattle Mariners beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Former big leaguer and current M's broadcaster, Mike Blowers, sits down with Robert Ford to talk abut the MLB draft and life without Robinson Cano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General Manager sits in with Astros Radio Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio segment. Topics include next weeks draft, injury updates and bullpens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Knuckleballer Steve Sparks sits down with Red Sox knuckball relief pitcher Steven Wright before Saturday's game at Minute Maid Park. Evan Gattis talks to Sparks and Robert Ford from the Astros dugout following Friday's victory and hitting coach Dave Hudgens breaks down the teams offense with Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about Friday night's matchup with the Boston Redsox and starters Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. Hinch also mentions the performance of Lance McCullers, Jake Marisnick and Carlos Correa from Thursday's victory. Fan favorite Jake Marisnick drove in a run and made a tremendous defensive play in game one and he joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout.  Learn mor...

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about starting a 4 game series against the Boston Red Sox. The Astros-Sox matchup is a rematch of the 2017 ALDS. Catcher Tim Federowicz sits down with Robert Ford before Thursday's game at Minute Maid. Federowicz will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple A Fresno to replace the injured Brian McCann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about the Astos blown lead in Tuesday's game in the Bronx. Later, longtime Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman sits down with Robert Ford at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Verlander and the Astros beat the Yankees on Memorial Day in the Bronx and will look to take game two with on Tuesday with Charlie Morton on the hill. Listen to highlights from Monday's victory, Manager A.J. will preview Game 2 and AL MVP Jose Altuve discusses hitting streaks and getting booed at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about facing the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Memorial Day. HInch also marvels over his star second baseman who set a franchise record on Sunday by hitting safely in 10-consecutive at bats spanning 3-games. Former big leaguer and current broadcaster Geoff Blum later talks to Robert Ford. Blum was in Cooperstown shares his experience of playing in the Ha...

The Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations, Research and Innovation, Brandon Taubman, joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Sunday's day game in Cleveland. Taubman talks about his position with the team and discusses the Gerrit Cole trade, Tony Kemp, measuring/evaluating players, emphasizing OPS and integrating information and tools with the Astros coaches, players and development team....

Former Astros Manager and current Bench Coach for the Indians, Brad Mills, sits down with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Cleveland. Mills credits Al Pedrique, former Astros scout/current 1B coach in Oakland, with discovering Jose Altuve. Mills Managed the Astros from 2010-2012. But first, former big league short stop and current Astros 1b coach, Alex Cintron, talks to Robert Ford about t...

Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch joins Steve Sparks for the Manager's Show prior to Friday's game 2 of 4 in Cleveland. Topics include defense, Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, J.D. Davis and Dallas Keuchel. Next up, Robert Ford and Davis talk about the struggles and success of playing in the big leagues. Davis has struggled at the plate since being recalled but ranked 2nd in the minors in batting and 4th in OB...

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about playing the Indians in Cleveland.  Then relief pitcher Ken Giles tells Robert Ford how it feels to watch the Astros starting pitchers staff from the bullpen. Giles recorded his 9th save of the season against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently recalled J.D. Davis, Manager A.J. Hinch and former Astros Assistant Hitting Coach now San Fran Hitting Coach, Alonzo Powell join today's Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sparks and Astros Manager A.J. Hinch break down the latest roster moves with Derek Fisher and J.D. Davis. Hinch also previews the Interleague matchup with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are in Houston for a 2-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Sparks and Robert Ford later talk about roughing it in the wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...