Houston Astros Podcast

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. 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

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. 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 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. 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

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. Finally, Manager A.J. Hinch sums up the series win and talks about McCullers performance. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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 in order to make room for the outfielder Kemp. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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 an in-depth sports site dedicated to covering pro and college sports. 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

Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick spoke to Astros Radio prior to Friday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. 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

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. 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

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 Robert Ford and talking to Hinch about moving down in the lineup. 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 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 current health. 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 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 All Star Justin Verlander. Finally, Arizona Diamondback shortstop, Nick Ahmed, discusses his playing days with former teammate George Springer and what it's like playing for Manager Torey Lovullo. 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

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 move along with visions of using Morton in the rotation 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

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. 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

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. 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