Houston Astros Podcast

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9/29 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Wild Card Game 1 Preview, GM James Click, Manager Dusty Baker, Yuli Gurriel, Kyle Tucker Sep 29, 2020

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Welcome to MLB’s 2020 Post Season as the Houston Astros play in Game 1 of the Wild Card in Minneapolis, MN. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Tuesday’s matchup and we later talk to Manager Dusty Baker. The Twins broadcaster, Cory Provus, gives Steve Sparks a scouting report on his ballclub before we hear from GM James Click, IF Yuli Gurriel, and OF Kyle Tucker before 1st Pitch at Target Field. Ford and Sparks will broadcast all of the Astros postseason games, be sure to synch-up your smart speakers to your TV for your exclusive home-town call! Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/27 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: GM James Click, Lance McCullers, Josh Reddick, Dusty Baker Sep 27, 2020

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See you laterrrrr, regular season! The Astros wrap up the final game of the 2020 season on Sunday and will begin postseason play on Tuesday. Although their opponent and location are still to be determined, Astros GM James Click talks it all through with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Manager Dusty Baker, RHP Lance McCullers, and OF Josh Reddick express their thoughts and feelings on the season just before 1st pitch in Arlington. Ford and Sparks will broadcast all of the Astros postseason games, be sure to synch-up your smart speakers to your TV for your exclusive home-town call! Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/26 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Assistant GM Pete Putila, Carlos Corea, George Springer, Manager Dusty Baker Sep 26, 2020

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The Astros will play in October after clinching a spot in the postseason late last night, thanks to a Dodgers win over the Angels. This year marks the Astros fourth straight year to qualify for the postseason and gives them playoff appearances in five of the last six years, and first time in club history for the Astros to make the postseason in four straight seasons. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Saturday’s matchup between RHP Lance McCullers and the Rangers RHP Kyle Gibson. Later, Assistant General Manager Pete Putila sits down and zooms with Sparks to discuss player development and recaps the Astros alt. site in Corpus Christi. Manager Dusty Baker, SS Carlos Correa, and OF George Springer talk to reporters just before Saturday’s 1st pitch and share their thoughts on making the post season. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/25 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Manager Dusty Baker, actor Tim Blake Nelson Sep 25, 2020

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It all comes down to One. The Astros are 1-victory away from clinching a 2020 playoff berth and Astros Radio breaks down Friday nights matchup in Arlington. Manager Dusty Baker will send RHP Jose Urquidy to the mound to oppose the Rangers RHP Kyle Cody. Robert Ford and the Skipper discuss Thursday’s win and the importance of Urquidy’s appearance on Friday. Steve Sparks invites an old friend and special guest to Astrocast, Tim Blake Nelson. Sparky and Nelson are Tulsa, OK, natives, old pals who graduated in the class of ’82 from Holland Hall School together. Nelson is an accomplished actor, director, writer, and Hollywood producer who grew up a hardcore Astros fan. Stay tuned for a highly entertaining episode as the duo talk over a little baseball, a little show biz, and a little Astros baseball. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/24 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dusty Baker, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Rangers Broadcaster Matt Hicks Sep 24, 2020

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It’s the final countdown as the Astros wrap up the 2020 60-game schedule in their 1st visit to Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Thursday’s Game-1 matchup features rookie RHP Cristian Javier and Rangers RHP Lance Lynn. Steve Sparks and Robert Ford discuss the matchup and the significance of this 4-game series. Manager Dusty Baker sits down for a zoom call with Ford for a game preview. Sparky chats things up with broadcaster Matt Hicks, who provides a scouting report on his ball club. All Star 3B and World Series Champion Alex Bregman shares his thoughts about the teams’ lack of offense. Then, OF Kyle Tucker talks about finishing strong and making a final playoff push. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/23 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Hitting Coach Troy Snitker, Bullpen Coach Josh Miller, Astros Manager Dusty Baker, and Houston Methodist Sep 23, 2020

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Will the Astros clinch a 2020 Post Season bid Wednesday night? Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the potential clincher and discuss the kyes to game as RHP Zach Greinke takes the ball for Manager Dusty Baker. Later on, Baker and Ford talk about what playing baseball in October would mean to Baker and his staff. Hitting Coach Troy Snitker and Bullpen Coach Josh Miller provide updates on the team as they wrap up the regular season. Finally, Sparky invites Dr. Priya Ramshesh with Houston Methodist to Astrocast to discuss breast cancer awareness. Dr. Ramshesh is an oncologist who provides diagnostics and treatment services for patients suffering from cancer. Listen to Astros Radio throughout the season and beyond on the MLB app. Astrocast official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/22 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dustin Garneau, Lance McCullers, Josh Reddick, Enoli Parades,Micheal Brantley, Astros Skipper Dusty Baker Sep 23, 2020

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It’s a rainy night in Houston but the Astros are in Seattle to play the 2nd of 3-game set against the Mariners. It’s a pivotal matchup as both teams battle for a playoff position and LHP Framber Valdez will face off against the M’s RHP Ljay Newsome. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks break down the matchup and Manager Dusty Baker talks about the importance of Tuesdays game. Catcher Dustin Garneau zooms with Sparky to chat about the team’s lack of offense and the nuances of catching. Finally, Lance McCullers shares his thoughts after Monday’s tough loss and later Josh Reddick, Enoli Parades, and Micheal Brantley all sit down to share their thoughts at T-Mobile Park before 1st pitch. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/21 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Astros Skipper Dusty Baker, MLB’s Brian McTaggart, George Springer, Yuli Gurriel, Ryan Pressly Sep 22, 2020

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The Magic Number is 3 as the Astros travel to Seattle to begin a 3-game series against the Mariners. RHP Lance McCullers will oppose LHP Marco Gonzales. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the matchup before Manager Dusty Baker breaks down the series. MLB’s Brian McTaggart talks about the keys to the Astros post season potential and George Springer, Yuli Gurriel and Ryan Pressly share their thoughts prior to Monday’s first pitch from the Pacific Northwest. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/20 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: General Manager James Click, Jose Altuve, Dusty Baker, Brent Strom Sep 20, 2020

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It’s the final day of Astros baseball at Minute Maid Park on Sunday. General Manager James Click sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. The trio discuss life without ace RHP Justin Verlander through 2021, the starting rotation, the bullpen, injuries, affects of a short “spring training”, the Astros Alternate site in Corpus Christi, and what the scouting world brings to baseball. Manager Dusty Baker, Pitching Coach Brent Strom, and x5 Silver Slugger Jose Altuve share their thoughts before Sunday’s finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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9/19 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Carlos Correa, Jose Urquidy, Omar Lopez, Dusty Baker, James Click Sep 19, 2020

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Saturday’s matchup between the Astros and Diamondbacks features rookie RHP Cristian Javier and Arizona’s RHP Luke Weaver. GM James Click delivers the unfortunate news of losing veteran RHP Justin Verlander for the season. Manager Dusty Baker, Carlos Correa and Jose Urquidy express their feelings before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Omar Lopez is in his 22nd season with the Houston Astros and in his 1st as the teams 1B Coach. Lopez and Steve Sparks catch up before the game and Robert Ford invites Dr. Vijay Jotwani to the show. Dr. Jotwani is with Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and he talk to Ford about the importance of staying active during the pandemic. Get the latest news from the Astros official Podcast all year long, presented by @KarbachBrewing, Crafted for Fun!

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