Houston Astros Podcast

Timely hits, big pitches and the Houston Astros take the series against the Cleveland Indians. Lance McCullers found his curveball and allowed 1-hit over 7-innings to earn the win at Minute Maid Park. Listen to the radio highlights from Sunday nights victory. Josh Reddick contributed with an insurance run on a big two base knock in the 8th and spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks after the game. ...

Assistant General Manager, Player Acquisition, Mike Elias, sat down with Astros Radio to discuss the behind the scenes of drafting Major League players. Get a unique glimpse of the Astros science behind drafting big league talent. First, Bench Coach Joe Espada talks about the defense game of the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Kemp spoke with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Friday's win over the Indians. Kemp was 2x3 and produced the go ahead RBI in the bottom 7th while playing left field. Next, former big leaguer and current first base coach Sandy Alomar, Jr., who previews tonight's starter for the Tribe, Corey Kluber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch previews the upcoming 4-game series with the Cleveland Indians and Catcher Brian McCann talks about catching the leagues top rotation. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks also discuss their love for Star Wars night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Josh Reddick, Jose Altuve, Gerrit Cole, Tony Kemp and stealing a win Tuesday night against their division rivals in Anaheim. Hinch has a chance to win the series Wednesday night against the Angels. Next Kemp, fresh up from AAA Fresno, sits down with Robert Ford to talk about his latest opportunity with the Astros. Jake Marisnick was optioned to Fresno...

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the importance of communication for big league Managers. Hinch also gives a scouting report on Tuesday's Angeles starting pitcher Jamie Barria. Designated Hitter Evan Gattis talks to Robert Ford about his recent success at the plate. Gattis also recalls his fondest memories of the 2017 post season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Evan Gattis spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Sunday's win over the Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Manager A.J. Hinch and Dallas Keuchel later joined Astros Radio prior to Monday's series opener in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's starting pitcher Charlie Morton dominated the Rangers striking out 14 while earning the win. Listen to the radio highlights from each strikeout before we hear from relief pitcher Colin McHugh from the Astros dugout. Finally, General Manager Jeff Luhnow stops by for his weekly rountable discussion with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The Astros have struggled to put runs on the board and their 10-10 record at Minute Maid Park is a reflection of their offensive woes. Hitting Coach, Dave Hudgens, sat down with Robert Ford to discuss the ups-and-downs of hitting throughout a Major League season. Next, Jake Kaplan talks to Steve Sparks about his perspective of the Stros. Kaplan is the lead writer for The Athletic. The Athletic is...

Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick spoke to Astros Radio prior to Friday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Steve Sparks prior to Wednesday's game in Oakland. Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole later discusses his complete game 16 strikeouts last week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cole starts Wednesday's game against the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to each of George Springer's at bats from Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Springer went 6x6 setting a franchise record for hits in a 9.0 inning game.  Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday's contest in Oakland. Topics include breaking out the bats on Monday, Marwin Gonzalez and Springer. Outfielder Josh Reddick later discusses his struggles at the plate with...

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk about the Oakland A's and playing to the advantages and disadvantages in the Coliseum. Hinch also talks about "game awareness meetings" with his players as he prepares for each game and for the series. Next, former Astros and current infielder Jed Lowrie spoke with Robert Ford prior to game 1 of 3 vs the A's. Lowrie talks about his team and his curre...

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks spoke to General Manager Jeff Luhnow in their weekly radio roundtable. Topics include Gerrit Cole's historic performance, catcher Max Stassi, the New York Yankees, the state of the Astros bullpen and news/notes from the minor leagues. Houston's pitching coach Brent Strom also shares his thoughts on Cole's shutout performance and also shares his thoughts working with Al...

Gerrit Cole dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night striking out 16 in a one-hit shutout victory. Listen as we Relaunch a few game highlights from Friday night in the desert. Then, back in December of 2016, Manager A.J. Hinch sat down with Steve Sparks during the off season to talk about the newly acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton. Hinch explains the reasoning behind the then roster...

Relief pitcher Chris Devenski and Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Friday's opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran Broadcaster for the New York Yankees, Suzyn Waldman, called her 1st Major League Baseball game on the radio at the Astrodome in June of 1993. Waldman sits down with Robert Ford and and talks about this and her 30 year broadcasting career. But first, Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks preview Thursday's finale against the Yanks. New York leads the 4 game series 2-1. Learn more about your a...

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees are locked in with 1 win apiece in their 4 game series at Minute Maid Park. Both Managers, A.J. Hinch and Aaron Boone, spoke to Astros Radio prior to Wednesday's game 3. Hear the latest from Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Giles recorded his 3rd save of the season against the New York Yankees and he spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following the victory. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and Derek Fisher talked to Astros Radio before the game at Minute Maid on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outfielder Jake Marisnick spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros dugout following Sunday's series win against Oakland. Next, Manager A.J. Hinch and relief pitcher Will Harris talked to Astros Radio prior to Monday's opener against the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Bregman talks to us following Saturday's win at Minute Maid Park from the Astros Dugout. Then, General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for their weekly radio roundtable before Sunday's finale against the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Robert Ford spoke to x5 Gold Glover and current 3B Coach Gary Pettis. Pettis talks about the latest news of his son, Danta, being drafted by San Francisco 49ers. Next, Steve Sparks and Oakland A's Manager Bob Melvin rap about the surge of the Athletics and gives us a scouting report of Saturday's starting pitcher Daniel Mengden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Astros are tough to sweep and Justin Verlander proved this against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Verlander won his 11th straight regular season game dating back to August 2017. Listen to a few radio highlights and to Manager A.J. Hinch, who spoke to reporters following the Stros 5-2 victory. Houston begins a 3-game series against the Oakland A's Friday night at Minute Maid Park....

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks talk about playing day games before night games and how that affects lineup decisions. Hinch also reflects on the performance of Angels star-starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani and previews Wednesday's matchup. Next, relief pitcher Collin McHugh and Robert Ford talk about the Astros bullpen. McHugh breaks down the challenge of transitioning from starting pitcher to h...

Game 2 of a 3 game Astros-Angels. Both Houston Manager A.J. Hinch and Los Angeles Manager Mike Scioscia spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before Tuesday's game at Minute Maid Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices