Houston Astros Podcast

RHP Zack Greinke will face the Los Angeles Dodgers and the best record in Major League Baseball in Sunday’s series finale. The Dodgers will start RHP Brusdar Graterol and Astros Radio will preview the matchup and discuss the keys to the game. General Manager James Click sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks to discuss the latest news surrounding the club. Manager Dusty Baker and SS Carlos Correa talk about the importance of Sunday’s game leading into the final 2-weeks of the 2020 season. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

A World Series reunion as the Astros visit Dodger’s Stadium for the 1st time since the 2018 season for a short 2-game series. LHP Framber Valdez take the hill for the Astros and will face the potent Dodgers lineup and LHP Julio Urias. Manager Dusty Baker and Bench Coach Joe Espada discuss the matchup before Saturday’s first pitch. Yuli Gurriel also takes questions from reporters moments ago. Finally, Dodgers Broadcaster Joe Davis zooms with Robert Ford for a scouting report and for the latest news on Dodger nation. Everything you need in one place on today’s Astrocast, the Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

Thursday marks the final matchup between the Astros and Division leading Oakland A’s in MLB’s short 60-game season Manager Dusty Baker looks to RHP Jose Urquidy to right the ship and to face the Athletics LHP Sean Manaea. Manager Dusty Baker recaps Wednesday's devastating loss and previews the matchup with Robert Ford. Later on, rookie RHP Luis Garcia talks about his 1st MLB start on Wednesday and RHP Josh James and OF Kyle Tucker talk about Wednesday’s 7th inning miscues. Mickey Storey is the Astros AAA Manger of the Round Rock Express, now working with the Astros players at Houston's MLB Alt Site in Corpus Christi. Storey sits down with broadcaster Micheal Coffin on player development at Whataburger Field. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros continue their five-game set with the Oakland A’s on Wednesday as rookie RHP Luis Garcia faces LHP Jesus Luzardo. Astros Radio will preview Garcia’s 1st Major League start and focus on keys to the game. Manager Dusty Baker reflects on the tremendous career of the late Roberto Clemente with Robert Ford. Twila Carter, the senior vice president of community affairs for the Houston Astros, joins Steve Sparks to highlight the Astros Foundation emergency supply drive for Hurricane Laura victims in Louisiana on Saturday. Later, Martin Maldonado and Brooks Raley join the podcast just before 1st pitch in Oakland on Wednesday night. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 a 2-for-Tuesday as the the Astros take on the 1st place Oakland Athletics. Astros Radio will preview the doubleheader as RHP Zack Greinke faces A’s RHP Frankie Montas in Game 1. Manager Dusty Baker talks with Robert Ford before 1st pitch. Later, Ray Fosse, the x2 All Star, x2 Gold Glove Catcher, and x2 World Series Champion for the Oakland A’s and he Zooms with Steve Sparks before Tuesday’s doubleheader. Finally, 3B Alex Bregman is back and he talks about coming off the IL and later rookie RHP Luis Garcia reflects on making his Major League debut. Garcia will start for the Astros on Wednesday in Oakland. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros area in Oakland for a 5-game series and send rookie RHP Cristian Javier to the mound to face the A’s RHP Chris Bassitt. Astros Radio will preview the series and the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker later joins Robert Ford who reflects on the Hall of Fame career of Lou Brock. The Skipper also provides an update to his teams roster just before 1st pitch on Monday’s game. Steve Sparks catches up with Astros veteran RHP Brad Peacock. Finally, Carlos Correa and Josh Reddick field questions from reporters at the Coliseum on Monday. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros have dropped 3-straight and look to avoid a 4-game sweep in Anaheim. Houston will look to LHP Framber Valdez as the Angels start RHP Jaime Barria. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will discuss keys to the game before General Manager James Click joins the show for his weekly roundtable. Click provides updates on Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, and Lance McCullers, Jr. Next, Manager Dusty Baker talks to the media prior to Sunday’s 1st pitch and finally IF Jack Mayfield explains how he and his teammates are . The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros and Angels will play their second doubleheader against each other this season as a pair of rookies will get the start on Saturday with RHP Brandon Bielak in Game 1 and RHP Jose Urquidy in Game 2. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will talk over the matchup before Bull Pen Coach Josh Miller breaks down the bullpen depth. Manager Dusty Baker provides some critical updates to his roster prior to first pitch, RHP Lance McCullers, Jr., and rookie RHP Luis Garcia talk to reporters following Friday’s extra inning loss. Later we hear from OF Kyle Tucker and RHP Brad Peacock from Angels Stadium in Anaheim, CA. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros begin a 9-game road trip Friday night in Los Angeles-Anaheim to face the Angels. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. will pitch against RHP Dylan Bundy and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks will discuss the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Ford about the upcoming series and give us an injury update on Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman. Sparks gets a scouting report on the Angels from his good friend and former LHP Mark Langston.  Finally, RHP Chris Devenski and RHP Jose Urguidy are with the team in Anaheim on the taxi squad and provide updates to reporters. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss Thursday’s matchup between the Astros and Rangers as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Lance Lynn. Manager Dusty Baker reflects on the loss of the great Tom Seaver with Robert Ford and recaps Cristain Javier’s Wednesday’s performance. Longtime Corpus Christi Hooks radio broadcaster Micheal Coffin talks to Sr. Director of Business Operations about the Astros alternative site Whataburger Field. Finally, stars from Wednesday’s victory OF Micheal Brantley and rookie RHP Javier talk about their performance. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

RHP Cristian Javier faces the Texas Rangers and LHP Kolby Allard on Wednesday and Astros Radio breaks down the matchup. Manager Dusty Baker and Robert Ford briefly discuss Tuesday’s extra-inning loss and what he expects from his team Wednesday. Steve Sparks gets a scouting report on the Rangers from radio broadcaster Jared Sandler. C Martin Maldonado talks about his approach to 2020 before first pitch at Minute Maid. Lastly, OF/DH Michael Brantley and LHP Blake Taylor walk us through the later innings of Tuesday’s game. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for a three-game set beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the pitching matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Luis Garcia. Ford talks to manager Dusty Baker about the series and recent postponement due to COVID. Sparky invites the President and CEO of Houston Methodist, Dr. Marc Boom, on the show to discuss the recent impact of the pandemic in Houston. Finally, general manager James Click fields questions from reporters on Monday regarding the trade deadline. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics was postponed. Major League Baseball released the following statement: “Following a positive test for COVID-19 in the Oakland Athletics’ organization, today’s scheduled game between the A’s and the host Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park has been postponed out of an abundance of caution and to allow for additional testing and contact tracing to be conducted. Major League Baseball will continue to provide updates as necessary.” Astros General Manager James Click spoke to reporters via zoom on Sunday. Next, we Relaunch Saturday’s doubleheader with radio highlights from Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Zack Greinke, OF Kyle Tucker, and OF George Springer also weigh in on their performance after Game 2 of Saturday’s twin-bill. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor

Let’s Play Two! Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Game 1 of Saturday’s double-dipper as RHP Lance McCullers JR., faces the Oakland A’s and RHP Chris Bassitt. Manager Dusty Baker discusses the doubleheader with the Houston media before 1st pitch. Finally, rookie RHP Andre Scrubb shares his thoughts with reporters before Game 1 of Saturday’s twin-bill at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Houston Astros released the following statement just after both teams (Astros, Oakland Athletics) walked off the field: “The Houston Astros players, with support from the Oakland players, have decided to postpone tonight’s game. We support their decision to make a strong statement in support of the fight for racial equality. We are proud of our players’ efforts to use their voices to drive necessary change.  The Astros and A’s will proudly celebrate Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow when play is resumed.”  Robert Ford and Steve Sparks share their thoughts about the players decision to not play on Friday night just as both teams took the field. Outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick, manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click later discuss their feelings about racial equality with the Houston media. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious Fun! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr

Jackie Robinson Day is April 15th. On Friday, Major League Baseball celebrates Robinson's career and his legacy as the first black Major League player. Manager Dusty Baker talks to Robert Ford about Robinson and Steve Sparks catches up with A’s broadcaster Vince Cotroneo before Friday’s first pitch against Oakland. Ford and Sparks break down the matchup between RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and RHP Chris Bassitt. Later, Baker talks to the Houston media prior to Friday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros will host a double header on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels and Astros Radio will preview the matchup. Robert Ford zooms with the Manager Dusty Baker and Steve Sparks talks with Pitching Coach Brent Strom before Game 1. LHP Framber Valdez picked up his 3rd consecutive win on Monday after an impressive 7-innings of work and he spoke through a translator after the victory. LF Kyle Tucker and SS Carlos Correa contributed offensively for a combined 5 RBI to help with the win over the Halos and spoke to media at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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

LHP Framber Valdez is sporting an MLB best 1.00 ERA in August and he’ll face the Los Angeles Angels and LHP Patrick Sandoval. Astros Radio will break down the matchup and Angels Radio man, Terry Smith, will give us a scouting report for the Halos. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the keys to the game before Manager Dusty Baker recaps the roadtrip and previews the homestand. RHP journeyman Chase De Jong was selected to the Astros big league roster on Sunday and was introduced to the media prior to Monday’s game. IF Jack Mayfield will start in the 9-hole at 3B Monday night at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros wrap up their short 2-game series in the Rocky Mountains on Wednesday as the Astros send RHP Cristian Javier to the mound to face RHP German Marquez. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup before manager Dusty Baker joins the podcast prior to first pitch at Coors Field. Michael Coffin chats over the challenges some of the Asros face in 2020 season with assistant general manager Pete Putila from Whataburger Field. Finally, Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez, Kyle Tucker and Carlos Correa share their thoughts about Tuesday’s 13-6 rout over the Rockies. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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 Astros begin a 5-game road trip in the Rocky Mountains as they face the Colorado Rockies. LHP Framber Valdez will start for the Stros and face Colorado’s RHP Castellani. Robert Ford and Dusty Baker zoom before Wednesday night’s first pitch followed by a conversation with Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum. Later we hear from some of the heroes of Tuesday’s victor RHP Zack Greink and OF Myles Straw. The Houston Astros Official Podcast is presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Serious 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