Houston Astros Podcast

From West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks bring you Spring Training 2021. The Astros host the Washington Nationals and Astros Radio previews the Grapefruit League matchup. Later, Manager Dusty Baker and x6 All Star Zack Greinke joined the media zoom to share their thoughts on ST. Tune in for LIVE coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com, MLB App, and Sports Talk 790 KBME-Houston. Thanks to Karbach Brewing and 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

Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks talk to Astros Manager Dusty Baker from West Palm Beach, FL. The trio break down the latest news from Astros Spring Training Camp and later Baker talks about his days a rookie in the big leagues. Subscribe and tune in throughout Spring Training as Astros Radio bring you the latest news from the Grapefruit League. This Sunday, February 28th, join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for the Astros' spring opener as we kick off the 2021 season. Tune in for live coverage of Astros baseball throughout Spring Training on astros.com and the MLB App. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun and to the home of Astros Baseball SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston. 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

Pitchers and catchers officially report to camp in 2021 and we celebrate by talking with the Astros' legendary pitching coach Brent Strom. Todd Kalas, Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum kick off the first day of Astros Spring Training by discussing the team's offseason moves and expectations. This episode also features pitchers Steve Cishek, Ryne Stanek and Lance McCullers as they discuss the upcoming season via Zoom. Veteran catcher Martin Maldonado also shares his feelings from West Palm Beach following his first day in camp. Tune in throughout Spring Training as we bring you the latest news from H-Town and West Palm Beach, FL. Then join Robert Ford and Steve Sparks on February 29 for the Astros' spring opener as we broadcast every game throughout Spring Training. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you

Episode X of the 2021 features broadcasters from the American League West as we size-up the Astros competition. Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum talk to MLB broadcasters from the AL West just before teams prepare for Spring Training. Listen to Oakland A’s radio broadcaster Vince Cotroneo, Texas Rangers radio Jared Sandler, Settle Mariners Gary Hill, and Los Angeles Angels former big leaguer and broadcaster Mark Gubicza. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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

We talk with two rising stars in the Astros farm system in this VIII episode of the ’21 offseason co-hosted by Geoff Blum and Robert Ford. Pitching prospect Forrest Whitley and outfielder Chas McCormick discuss their careers and how they’re preparing for Spring Training. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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 and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom and radio veteran/former pitcher Steve Sparks took part in a COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Boom and Sparks discussed the pandemic and how it relates to city of Houston, fans and the Houston Astros. MLB recently announced all clubs will “report for an on-time start to Spring Training and the Championship Season, subject to reaching an agreement on health and safety protocols.”  Listen as Dr. Boom offers extraordinary advice and explains how the medical world is managing this crisis. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing. 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

It’s episode VII of the ’21 offseason co-hosted by Astros broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. Former Astro and All Star catcher Jason Castro rejoins the club and talks about it, along with bullpen acquisition Ryne Stanek. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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

It’s episode VI of the ’21 offseason featuring broadcasters Robert Ford and Geoff Blum. Bullpen veteran Joe Smith and Astros All Star SS Carlos Correa talk about their offseason and expectations for MLB 2021. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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

It’s episode V of the ’21 offseason Hot Stove podcast featuring broadcasters Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks who chat with Astros Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros radio bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information, thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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

It’s episode # IV of the offseason Hot Stove podcast & the first of 2021. Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Robert Ford discuss the winter months with Assistant General Mangager Pete Putila. Tune in throughout the offseason as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and from around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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

It’s the 3rd episode of the Houston Astros official Hot Stove podcast & the final show of 2020. Broadcasters Bill Brown and Steve Sparks discuss the future of the Astros bullpen with veteran Brooks Raley and future star Andre Scrubb. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing, crafted for fun! 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 2nd episode of the Houston Astros official Offseason Hots Stove podcast of 2020-2 features Manager Dusty Baker. Broadcasters Kevin Eshenfelder and Geoff Blum tag team this show and discuss Baker’s offseason routine. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit [astros.com/astroline]astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing! 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

It’s the 1st installment of the Houston Astros official Offseason Hot Stove podcast of 2020-21. General Manager James Click joins the radio duo of Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from downtown Houston. Tune in all winter as Astros broadcasters bring you the latest news from H-Town and around the Major Leagues. Visit [astros.com/astroline]astros.com/astroline for showtimes and broadcast information. Thanks to Karbach Brewing! 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

RHP Lance McCullers vs RHP Charlie Morton. It’s World Series or bust as the Astros and Rays collide in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the 5th Game-7 in Astros History; winning both Game 7’s of the 2017 ALCS and WS but falling short in the 2004 NLCS (St. Louis Cardinals) and 2019 WS (Washington Nationals). “Let’s go it. I mean, you’re down 0-3 to Game 7. Shock the world,” 3B Alex Bregman before Saturday’s 1st pitch at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Saturday’s Game 7 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! 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

Do you believe in magic? The Astros do as they force a Game 6 in the American League Championship Series. Friday night’s feature is a pitching matchup rerun between LHP Framber Valdez and the Rays LHP Blake Snell. Manger Dusty Baker talks to Robert Ford about his pitching staff and breaks down the matchup with Steve Sparks. Carlos Correa’s walk off homerun on Thursday is still on everyone’s mind and after the game he spoke to reporters along with Ryan Pressly, Michael Brantley. Just before 1st pitch in San Diego, veteran backstop Martin Maldonado, Aledmys Diaz, and Lance McCullers sat down and shared their feelings about playing in 3rd-straight do-or-die game. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 5 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! To learn more about listener data and our

Thursday is Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. The Boston Red Sox are the only team to come back from a 0-3 deficit against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS; only 8 of the previous 38 ALCS’ were extended to a Game-5 and no team has taken the series to a 6-Game since ’04.  With that, Manager Dusty Baker will ask rookie RHP Luis Garcia to make his first career postseason appearance. Rays Manager Kevin Cash will counter by starting relief RHP John Curtiss. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup. Josh Reddick and Framber talk about the back to back do-or-die games with hopes to play more. Finally, Jose Altuve and George Springer talk about what this moment in time means for them as teammates and for their careers. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 5 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @

Down 3 games to none the Astros face elimination from the 2020 playoff’s on Wednesday night in the bubble at Petco Park. Manager Dusty Baker knows what’s at stake and talks about his game plan just before 1st pitch. Baker will rely on Veteran RHP Zack Greinke who will oppose Tampa’s offense and RHP Tyler Glasnow. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. We hear from the Rays Kevin Kiermaier, Joey Wendle and Kevin Cash about their mindset coming into the clincher and their performance in Tuesday’s victory over the Stros. Then, Jose Urquidy and Alex Bregman share their thoughts just before Wednesday’s do-or-die game. Sync-up you smart speakers to Astros Radio for Game 3 of the ALCS. Ford and Sparky bring you the action throughout the postseason with the play-by-play and the latest news on the Astros Radio Network. This is Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! To learn more about listener data and our p

“Oh no it’s not business as usual, (Tuesday) is a much win for us,” Carlos Correa told reporters after Monday’s loss. The Tampa Bay Rays have backed the Astros into a corner as they lead the ALCS 2-0. Manager Dusty Baker will lean on RHP Jose Urquidy in Game 3 on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Ray’s Manager Kevin Cash will ask LHP Ryan Yarbrough to face the Astros potent lineup. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and both managers will discuss their expectations of Game 3. Finally, Michael Brantley and Dustin Garneau talk about what’s at stake just before 1st pitch from America’s Finest City. You know what to do HTown, sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the home-town call! Ford and Sparky will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin

Today we pause and mourn the passing of the great Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan, one of the first stars of the Houston Colt .45s and Astros. Listen back to Robert Ford and Morgan’s interview from June of 2019 when the Astros visited the Cincinnati Reds. Longtime Astros broadcaster, Bill Brown, also shares his memories of Morgan’s career. Monday’s Game 2 of the ALCS features RHP Lance McCullers vs former Astro and current Rays RHP Charlie Morton. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss Monday’s Game 2 before Manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts on Game 2 and the passing of Morgan. Rays Manager Kevin Cash and Charlie Morton talk about the dynamics of their post season team and what it means to play against the Astros. Finally, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez recap their performance of Sunday’s Game 1 loss in San Diego. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest

Welcome to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series as the Houston Astros travel to San Diego, CA, to face the AL East Champs the Tampa Bay Rays. Starting for Astros in Game 1 is LHP Framber Valdez who will oppose the Rays LHP Blake Snell. Astros Radio will preview the matchup before General Manager James Click zooms with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford. Later, Manager Dusty Baker, Game 2 starter Lance McCullers Jr., Carlos Correa, and Enoli Paredes talk about the ALCS just before first pitch at PetCo. Sync-up your smart speakers to Astros Radio for the exclusive home-town call! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will bring you the action throughout the Astros postseason. Get all the latest Astros news right here on Astrocast, the official podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun! 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