Houston Astros Podcast

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9/6 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: General Manager James Click Sep 06, 2020

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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!

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9/5 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Let’s Play Two, Manager Dusty Baker, Brad Peacock, Lance McCullers, Jr., Luis Garcia, Kyle Tucker, Josh Miller Sep 05, 2020

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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!

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9/4 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Manager Dusty Baker, Chris Devenski, Jose Urquidy, Mark Langston Sep 05, 2020

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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!

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9/3 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Manager Dusty Baker, Cristain Javier, Michael Brantley, Dan O’Neill Sep 03, 2020

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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!

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9/2 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dusty Baker, Michael Brantley, Blake Taylor, Martin Maldonado, Jared Sandler Sep 02, 2020

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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!

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9/1 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dusty Baker, James Click, Dr. Marc Boom Sep 01, 2020

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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!

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8/30 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: James Click, Dusty Baker, Zack Greinke, Kyle Tucker, George Springer, Relaunch of Saturday’s Doubleheader Aug 30, 2020

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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!

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8/29 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Dusty Baker, Andre Scrubb Aug 29, 2020

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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!

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8/28 Pt2 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: Robert Ford, Steve Sparks, Micheal Brantley, Josh Reddick, James Click, Dusty Baker Aug 29, 2020

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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.

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8/28 ASTROCAST by KARBACH BREWING: 42, Jackie Robinson Day, Dusty Baker Aug 29, 2020

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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!

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