Houston Astros Podcast

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 Park. Listen to Daikin’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Doug Widenmann, discuss the brand new partnership. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘25 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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

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 and commentary from Astros Radio in 2024. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘25 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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

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 coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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

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 Espada. Astros Radio is your complete source for the 2024 season! Follow the Astros throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME, 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, SiriusXM, & iHeartMedia App. 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

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 league debut in 2023 and joins his grandfather and uncle as the 3rd generation family member to play in Major League Baseball. Find out how Kessinger grew up loving and playing the game of baseball. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘24 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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

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 joins Robert Ford & Garrett Greene on the latest episode of Astroline.   Radio is your complete source for ‘24 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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

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 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM. 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 “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 Legendary Broadcaster René Cardenás is being celebrated as the Astros announce his induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. Listen to Spanish Language Broadcasters Alex Treviño & Francisco Romero’s conversation with René on this edition of Astroline. 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

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 Astros Manager Joe Espada talk to TK about the upcoming season and heading into Spring Training. 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

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 franchise and he shares some insight about his relationship with Dana Brown and the team,  Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM. 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

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 & Robert Ford throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM. 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

Joe Espada was just announced as the Houston Astros Manager & the new Skipper joined Todd Kalas & Steve Sparks on the latest edition of Astroline. 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 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 fan favorite and huge part of Astro lore, Berkman tells a hilarious story about HOF teammate Jeff Bagwell, recalls his time with Rice baseball, and fondly remembers his favorite moments in an Astros uniform.   Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM. 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 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. 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

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 Alvarez talked about their mental preparedness and about their team being ready to play in Game 1. 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 claimed the AL West Division Title on the final day of the regular season. Listen back to game highlights and postgame interviews as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks relaunch game 162. If you love the Astros and if you love entertainment, then you’ll love hearing Sparky “getting wet” in the Astros clubhouse following Sunday’s clincher. 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. 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

Astros General Manager Dana Brown provides the latest news from West Palm Beach. Appearing for the 1st time on Astroline, with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford, Brown talks about his journey through baseball, getting to know Owner Jim Crane and Manager Dusty Baker, and transitioning into the GM role. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. 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 best “Chas Chomp” of Spring Training took place Sunday night at Duffy’s Sports Grill as Chas McCormick and David Hensley joined us for Astroline. Hosted by Steve Sparks and Micheal Coffin, the lively crowd in West Palm Beach relived the 2022 World Series with the Champs and later discussed repeat plans in 2023. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. 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

Spring Training is in full swing in West Palm Beach, FL, and the Astros top pitching prospect Hunter Brown and Houston native Corey Julks are featured in this weeks podcast. Broadcasters Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas host this edition and later talk with General Manager Dana Brown. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast. 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

Astros Catcher Korey Lee and Prospect Justin Dirden are excited about the 2023 season and talk about their expectations coming into Spring Training. Broadcasters Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum host this edition of Astroline from West Palm Beach, FL. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.   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