Houston Astros Podcast

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices