Houston Astros Podcast
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Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we’ll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network.
Episodes
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Ausmus news, Lambert, & Spence
Brad Ausmus is announced as the teams’ 21st manager in franchise history. Todd Kalas then sits down with the club’s most reliable ’26 starter RHP Peter Lambert. Plus, OF Lucas Spence reflects on his remarkable path to the bigs and the historic start to his career.
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11/6/26 - Randy Flores, Jim Crane, and Cam Smith
New Astros GM “Flo” joins Todd Kalas & Robert Ford moments after his introductory press conference. Owner/Chairman Jim Crane sits down 1-1 w/Steve Sparks to discuss the manager search, while Smith talks about his event & new foundation, dedicated to supporting single moms & helping children dream...
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Astros Re-Launch: GM7 ALCS vs Yankees 2017
Listen back to the Astros 1st AL Pennant clinching game, as they defeat New York in Game 7 of the ALCS (Oct 21, ’17) with a condensed, highlights-only broadcast featuring Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. This special podcast also includes Sparky’s LIVELY clubhouse celebration with players and…
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Astros Re-Launch: GM4 ALDS vs Red Sox 2017
Relive the Astros’ Game 4 ALDS victory over the Boston Red Sox (Oct 9, ’17) with a condensed, highlights-only broadcast featuring Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. This special podcast also includes the full clubhouse celebration with players and coaches following the series-clinching victory
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3/19/26 GM Dana Brown
Astros General Manager joined us live at Duffy’s Sports Grill for Astroline on the 18th. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford talked to Brown about the latest news one week before Opening Day. Listen to Astros Radio all season for complete 2026 coverage.
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3/12/26 Sousa & Matthews
LHP Bennett Sousa and IF Brice Matthews joined a live Spring Training crowd in West Palm Beach, FL. Hosted by Robert Ford and Fayetteville A broadcaster Andrew Chapman. Listen to Astros Radio for complete Astros ST coverage
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3/7/26 Cole, Trammell, Weiss, McTaggart
Ryan Weiss, Zach Cole, Taylor Trammell, and Brian McTaggart round out this star-studded Spring Training lineup from West Palm Beach. Hosted by Steve Sparks and Sugar Land AAA broadcaster Garrett Greene. Listen to Astros Radio for complete Astros ST coverage
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2/20/26 Grapefruit League w/Joe Espada
Last night Manager Joe Espada previewed Spring Training ’26 with Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks LIVE from Duffy’s Sports Grill in West Palm Beach. Joe breaks down the pitching depth, in-camp competition, and revealed his Spring Opener lineup! Listen to Astros Radio for complete Astros ST coverage.
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2/13/26 American League West Season Preview
Time to size up the Astros competition in the AL West. Broadcasters Rick Rizzs and Robert Ford talk Seattle, Geoff Blum and Dave Raymond preview the Texas Rangers, Steve Sparks and Johnny Doskow evaluate the Athletics, and Todd Kalas speaks to Mark Gubizca about his predictions for the Los…
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2/7/26 – Smith, Cole, Matthews, Arrighetti + more!
Pitchers and Catchers report this week and Hayden Wesneski, Spencer Arrighetti, Cam Smith, Zach Cole, Brice Matthews, and AJ Blubaugh talk about the upcoming Grapefruit League.
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1/31/26 – Carlos Correa, Hunter Brown, Phil Garner & Others
Astros Spring Training is weeks away as fans recently celebrated 2026 Fan Fest. Listen to Carlos Correa, Hunter Brown, Nick Allen, Ryan Weiss, Victor Rodriguez, Phil Garner, and Geoff Blum discuss the upcoming season
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1/23/26 – Joe Espada, Zach Dezenzo, AJ Blubaugh
Joe Espada Co-hosts his first Astroline with Space City Home Networks Todd Kalas. Astros 2026 Caravan and Fan Fest recently took place and RHP AJ Blubaugh and UTL Zach Dezenzo sit down with TK and their Skipper to talk 2026 baseball. Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026
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1/18/26 – Bryan King, Bryan Abreu
LHP Bryan King and RHP Bryan Abreu join Todd Kalas and Robert Ford on our latest episode of Astroline. Get ready for Astros Fan Fest on 1/24 at Daikin Park! Details at astros.com Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026.
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1/9/26 – Jeff Kent, Tatsuya Imai
MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Kent talks to his former Astros teammate Geoff Blum and new RHP Tatsuya Imai sits down with Robert Ford, on an all new Astroline. Get ready for Astros Fan Fest on 1/24 at Daikin Park! Details at astros.com Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026.
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1/8/26 – Tatsuya Imai Intro at Daikin Park
Listen to Astros Owner Jim Crane, Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown, Scott Boras, and Astros newest RHP Imai take questions from the media at Daikin Park (1/5/26). Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026
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12/18/25 – Ryan Weiss, Cam Pendino
Dana Brown calls RHP Ryan Weiss a “big, strong dude” who will compete in spring training for a chance at the Astros starting rotation. Fresh from the KBO, Weiss talks about his strong desire to pitch in Houston and the postseason. Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino breaks down the offseason...
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12/11/25 – Katz, Blubaugh
Pitching is on the Astros Hot Stove this offseason and Ethan Katz is ready to start cooking as the new Assistant Pitching Coach. Get to know the former player and find out how Katz studies the analytics of baseball and applies it to his style of coaching. RHP A.J. Blubaugh made his MLB debut in...
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12/5/25 – Hunter Brown, Victor Rodriquez
Geoff Blum welcomes new Hitting Coach Victor Rodriquez to Houston, while Julia Morales talks to Hunter Brown about his offseason routine and thoughts about going into the 2026 season. Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026 season LIVE on SportsTalk 790 KBME, iHeartRadioApp,...
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11/21/25 – GM Dana Brown
How active will the Astros be this offseaon? Listen to General Manager Dana Brown talk to Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas about free agency, the trade market, and other roster needs ahead of the 2026 season.
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11/12/25 – Mgr Joe Espada
Todd Kalas and Joe Espada sit down in the Astros Clubhouse and talk about the upcoming 2026 season. Listen to Espada break down the roster and discuss the wants and needs of Astros as the 2025-26 offseason hotstove is just getting started. Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming…
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11/7/25 - Dubon & Pearson
Steve Sparks introduces the newest addition to the Astros, RHP Nate Pearson, and Julia Morales congratulates Maurio Dubon on winning his 2nd Gold Glove. Listen to Todd Kalas as he hosts the 1st podcast of the 2025-2026 off season. Astros Radio is your complete source for the upcoming 2026 season...
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3/21/25 Astros GM Dana Brown
Broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks talk with Astros General Manager Dana Brown as the sun sets on the 2025 Spring Training campaign in West Palm Beach, FL. Get the latest thoughts and player updates from Brown as he and the Houston Astros prepare for Opening Day next week at Daikin Park....
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3/14/25 Shay Whitcomb, Logan VanWey
Astros 2024 Minor League Player of the Year, IF Shay Whitcomb, and RHP spring invitee Logan VanWey, appeared on Astroline this week in West Palm Beach, FL. Broadcasters Robert Ford and Micheal Coffin (AA Corpus Christi) host an entertaining Spring Training show in front of a live audience at...
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3/6/25 Cam Smith, Dave Clark
How is Jose Altuve’s progress transitioning to LF? Listen to the Astros 1B and OF coach Dave Clark who is working with the x9 All Star 2B in West Palm Beach, FL. Clark is former 1st round pick, MLB outfielder, and Manager. Then, top prospect Cam Smith joins broadcasters Todd Kalas and Garrett...
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2/27/25 Wesneski and Whitley
It’s a pitching clinic as we get to know recently acquired RHP Hayden Wesneski and get reacquainted with RHP Forrest Whitley, the Astros 1st round pick in the 2016 draft. What are the expectations for Hayden and Forrest this spring? Will either RHP be part of Joe Espada’s starting rotation or…
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2/21/25 Joe Espada from West Palm Beach
Manager Joe Espada joins us live from West Palm Beach to kick off the Astros Spring Training campaign. Will the x9 All Star 2B Jose Altuve play LF in 2025? Will RHP Lance McCullers, RHP J.P. France, RHP Christian Javier, or RHP Luis Garcia be healthy for the upcoming season? How about the young...
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2/12/25 AL West Preview
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, it’s time for the Astros to size up the competition in the American League West. Listen to Steve Sparks, Robert Ford, and Todd Kalas dissect the Division with broadcasters from AL West. Matt Hicks breaks down the Rangers off season moves, Gary...
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2/7/25 Hader, Wesneski, Whitcomb, Dezenzo, Trammell, King, Perezchica
Part 2 of our Fan Fest 2025 Podcast at Daikin Park. Hear from and get to know the newest Astros RHP Hayden Wesneski, OF Taylor Trammell, and 3B Coach Tony Perezchica, hosted by Kevin Eschenfelder. Next, Brian Bogusevic talks to the “Fireman” LHP Josh Hader and his bullpen mates LHP Bryan King and...
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2/2/25 Altuve, Pena, Blanco, Brown, Arrighetti, Meyers
Fan Fest 2025 highlighted players and coaches in front of fan at Daikin Park. Listen back to The Starter Sit Down with Ronel Blanco, Hunter Brown, and Spencer Arrighetti, emceed by Robert Ford and Francisco Romero. Clubhouse Chemistry was hosted by Todd Kalas with Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, and…
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1/24/25 Shaw Dubin, Jon Singleton, Nick Hernandez
The Astros Caravan made a big stop in the Live Music Capital of the World and brought in some of Houston’s brightest rockstars! RHP’s Shawn Dubin, Nick Hernandez, and veteran 1B Jon Singleton mingled and rapped with fans at Austin’s very own Plucker’s Wing Bar. Geoff Blum sang their praises and…
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1/17/25 Joe Espada, Mickey Storey, Brice Matthews
Astros Manager talks to Geoff Blum about the offseason progression of RP Luis Garcia, RP Lance McCullers, & RHP Forrest Whitley. Espada also expresses his Spring Training expectations of infielder’s Brice Matthews, Jacob Melton, Cam Smith, and the current OF situation with Chas McCormick and Jake...
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01/10/25 Christian Walker & Gavin Dickey
The newest member to the Astros infield is x3 Gold Glover Christian Walker and he’s excited to play for the great fans in Houston. Assistant GM, Gavin Dickey, has been with the organization since 2011 and is a big part of the Astros success. Listen to Kevin Eschenfelder, from Space City Home...
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12.20.24 Spencer Arrighetti, Hayden Wesneski
It’s a pitching clinic as Steve Sparks hosts in depth conversations with RHP Hayden Wesneski and RHP Spencer Arrighetti. Wesneski talks about getting traded for Kyle Tucker and what it now means to become a member of the Houston Astros. Arrighetti, coming off his stellar ’24 rookie season, gets...
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12/13/24 Relaunch of Astros Clinching the AL West
Just before the Kyle Tucker trade, SCHN’s Kevin Eschenfelder and MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart recapped the Winter Meetings and latest new on Alex Bregman. Then, relive the ‘24 AL West Champs with the Relaunch of the 9/24 broadcast between division rivals, as the Astros defeat the Seattle Mariners....
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12/6/24 Billy Wagner, Brian McTaggart, Bryce Boettcher
Astros Legendary relief pitcher Billy Wagner remains on the MLB Hall of Fame Ballot and talks about his career with former teammate and current broadcaster Geoff Blum. Oregon Ducks standout LB for the top ranked team in the Nation, Bryce Boettcher, drafted by the Astros in 2024, tells Kevin...
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11/20/24 Dana Brown – Daikin Park
General Manager Dana Brown talks about FA Alex Bregman, the upcoming Winter Meetings, the Offseason Hot Stove, and much more. Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc, and the Astros reached an agreement for exclusive naming-rights partnership that brands the home of the Astros as Daikin...
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11/13/24 SILVER SLUGGER Highlights: Jose Altuve
Jose Altuve wins his 7th career AL Silver Slugger Award, announced 11/12 on MLB Network’s Silver Slugger Award Show. Altuve’s 7th honor is the most ever by an AL 2B and tied with HOF’er Ryne Sandberg for the most by a 2B in Major League history. Listen back to Altuve’s best offensive highlights…
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11/4/24 GOLD GLOVE Highlights: Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman became the second third baseman to win a Gold Glove in Astros history, joining Doug Rader, who won five times between 1970-74. Listen back to Bregman’s biggest defensive highlights and commentary from Astros Radio in 2024. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘25 Spring Training...
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3/22/24 ASTROLINE: Dana Brown from WPB
Opening Day is less than a week away and Astros General Manager Dana Brown breaks down the final days of Spring Training from West Palm Beach. From the rotation to the bullpen, to roster surprises and final decisions, Brown talks about his excitement for starting the season with new Manager Joe...
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3/13/24 ASTROLINE: Omar Lopez, Grea Kessinger
Omar Lopez embarks on his 26th season with the Astros organization and begins his first as the teams’ Bench Coach. Lopez joins broadcasters Steve Sparks and Micheal Coffin (AA Corpus Christi) to talk about his journey and life lessons through baseball. Top IF prospect Grea Kessinger made his big...
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3/6/24 ASTROLINE: J.P France, Joey Loperfido
Opening Day is 3 weeks away & Spring Training is heating up in West Palm Beach. RHP J.P. France is on track to be part of Joe Espada’s rotation & he talks about his mindset & attitude entering the ’24 campaign. Top OF prospect, Joey Loperfido, is catching the attention of Astros coaches & he…
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2/24/24 ASTROLINE: Joe Espada from West Palm Beach
There’s a new Skipper at the helm and Joe Espada sits down with broadcasters Robert Ford and Todd Kalas to preview Spring Training and the Astros 2024 season. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘24 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740...
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2/1/24 ASTROLINE: JP France, Hunter Brown, René Carenás
A “Journey To the Majors” is told differently by all players. The future of the Astros rotation tell their stories here. Dave Clark, former Astro & current 1B Coach, joins Hunter and J.P. along with Steve Sparks in front of a live audience at FanFest ’24. The historical & sensational career of...
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1/25/24 ASTROLINE: Pena, Tucker, McCullers & more!
Free Agent LHP Josh Hader was introduced to Astros Nation and Steve Sparks & Todd Kalas break down the recent transaction. Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker, and Lance McCullers were featured at 2024 FanFest and Geoff Blum invited the trio to talk about life off the field. Finally, GM Dana Brown and…
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12/14/23 ASTROLINE: Dana Brown
Astros GM talks to Todd Kalas about acquiring switch-hitting C Victor Caratini, roster pitching depth, 2024 outfield plans, and his top prospects in RHP Spencer Arrighetti and OF Jacob Melton. Astros long time Director of Player Personnel/Acquisition, Matt Hogan, has an essential role with the...
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11/20/23 ASTROLINE: Billy Wagner
Astros legend & x7 All Star Billy Wagner talks to Geoff Blum & Steve Sparks about his potential HOF career. Larry Dierker & Todd Kalas later share their thoughts about why Wagner belongs in MLB’s HOF. Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks &...
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11/14/23 ASTROLINE: Joe Espada
Joe Espada was just announced as the Houston Astros Manager & the new Skipper joined Todd Kalas & Steve Sparks on the latest edition of Astroline.
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11/3/23 ASTROLINE: Honoring Lance Berkman, ’24 Houston Sports HOF Inductee
The Harris County Houston Sports Authority announced Lance Berkman will be inducted into their 2024 HOF Class. Link to HCHSA website and announcement. Today we honor Big Puma with the Relaunch of our April 2020 podcast when Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks spoke to Berman about his All Star career. A...
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10/12/23 ASTROLINE: Postseason Podcast #3
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks Relaunch Wednesday’s game in Minneapolis. ALDS Game 4. You’re welcome. Astros Radio is your source 2023 LIVE Postseason coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM.
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10/03/23 ASTROLINE: Postseason Podcast #2 ALDS GM1 Preview
Game 1 of the ALDS is Saturday October 7th in H-Town. On Friday, from Minute Maid Park, Astros Manager Dusty Baker previewed the matchup between his club and the Minnesota Twins. Game 1 starting pitcher Justin Verlander took questions from the media. Later, All Stars Jose Altuve and Yordan…
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About this show
Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we’ll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network.
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