Houston Astros Podcast

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9/6 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Tucker Sep 06, 2019

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks recap Thursday’s 13-inning comeback victory against the Mariners before previewing Friday’s matchup of LHP Framber Valdez and RHP Reggie McClain. Manager AJ Hinch talks about the marathon victory and what we can expect from Valdez. The Astros partnership with ConocoPhillips highlights the September Teacher of the Month just after Ford and Sparks talk to rookie Kyle Tucker after his performance in the series opener. Listen to Friday’s LIVE coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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9/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Bregman Sep 06, 2019

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We talk to the American League’s August Player of the Month and All Star Alex Bregman. Manager A.J. Hinch joins us before the start of an 8-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics. First, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s matchup between LHP Wade Miley and the M’s LHP Marco Gonzales. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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9/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Haudricourt Sep 03, 2019

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale from Beer Town as RHP Zach Greinke faces Milwaukee’s RHP Jordan Lyles. Manager A.J. Hinch visits with Sparky and longtime Brewers reporter, Tom Haudricourt, catches up with Ford. Listen to Tuesday’s game LIVE on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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9/2 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Chirinos, Verlander No Hitter Sep 02, 2019

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Monday’s matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and Milwuakee’s RHP Adrian Houser. Manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Robinson Chirinos reflect on Justin Verlander’s no-hitter in Toronto on Sunday. Plus, listen back to the 9th inning as we relaunch JV’s 3rd career no-no from north of the border. Listen to LIVE coverage of Monday’s game on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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8/31 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Pettis, Montoyo Aug 31, 2019

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Astros Radio previews Saturday’s matchup between LHP Framber Valdez and Toronto’s RHP Clay Buchholz. 3B/OF Coach Gary Pettis and Jay’s Skipper Charlie Montoyo catch up with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before 1st Pitch. Listen to LIVE game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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8/30 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Toro Aug 30, 2019

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The Astros rookie and Canada native, Abraham Toro, joins us live from the Rogers Center north of the border before Friday’s game in Toronto. Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the his starting pitcher LHP Wade Miley as Astros Radio previews the matchup against RHP Trent Thornton. Listen to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks as they call the action on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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8/29 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Kalas Aug 29, 2019

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays as RHP Zach Greinke faces RHP Andrew Kittredge. Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros television broadcaster Todd Kalas discuss the matchup before first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to day game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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8/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Game Preview, Hinch, Cole Aug 28, 2019

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Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the matchup between RHP Gerrit Cole and RHP Ryan Yarbrough. Manager A.J. Hinch and Cy Young Candidate Gerrit Cole talk to Ford and Sparks prior to first pitch Wednesday at Minute Maid Park against Tampa Bay. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and the MLB AtBat App.

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8/27 Astros Podcast: Game Preview, Hinch, Staats Aug 27, 2019

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Lauren Blackwell joins the radio booth to preview #CFM’s return to Minute Maid Park and to preview the series between the Astros and Rays. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks discuss the anticipated matchup between RHP Justin Verlander and Tamp Bay’s RHP Charlie Morton. Manager AJ Hinch reflects on his time with Morton and talks about Josh Reddick’s impact. Longtime Rays broadcaster and former Astros announcer Dewayne Staats dissect the Rays' season and postseason hopes. Listen to game coverage on the Astros Radio Network and on the MLB AtBat App.

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8/25 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow Aug 25, 2019

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President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow stops by the radio broadcast booth for his weekly roundtable discussion. Luhnow talks about Sunday’s starting pitcher Framber Valdez and provides an update to the Astros IL. But first, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the finale against the Los Angeles Angels as LHP Framber Valdez faces RHP Jamie Barria. We also look at some of the pennant races around the Majors before Sunday’s first pitch at Minute Maid Park. Listen to the Astros Radio Network for LIVE game coverage and on the MLB AtBat App.

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