Episodes

  • 2/21/25 Joe Espada from West Palm Beach

    2/21/25 Joe Espada from West Palm Beach
    Feb 21 2025
    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 talent and other expectations is Espada looking for? Listen to Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas talk about the latest news from Astros camp with Houston’s Skipper just before the Spring Opener at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘25 Spring Training coverage on SportsTalk 790 KBME, astros.com, 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
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    51 mins
  • 2/12/25 AL West Preview

    2/12/25 AL West Preview
    Feb 12 2025
    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 Hill gives us the Mariners scoop, Terry Smith covers the Angels, and Johnny Doskow previews the A’s latest moves. 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
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 2/7/25 Hader, Wesneski, Whitcomb, Dezenzo, Trammell, King, Perezchica

    2/7/25 Hader, Wesneski, Whitcomb, Dezenzo, Trammell, King, Perezchica
    Feb 7 2025
    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 RHP Tayler Scott. Finally, Geoff Blum hosts the Prospect Party and invites rookie IF’s Shay Whitcomb, Brice Matthews, and Zach Dezenzo to the show. 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
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 2/2/25 Altuve, Pena, Blanco, Brown, Arrighetti, Meyers

    2/2/25 Altuve, Pena, Blanco, Brown, Arrighetti, Meyers
    Feb 2 2025
    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 Jake Meyers. Finally, Julia Morales and Astros HOF’s Jeff Bagwell and Larry Dierker praised newly minted MLB HOF Billy Wagner and reflect on their days playing for the Astros. 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
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 1/24/25 Shaw Dubin, Jon Singleton, Nick Hernandez

    1/24/25 Shaw Dubin, Jon Singleton, Nick Hernandez
    Jan 25 2025
    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 got personal with each player as they discussed they’re journey to the bigs and what fans can expect from the team in the upcoming ’25 Spring Training camp. 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
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    59 mins
  • 1/17/25 Joe Espada, Mickey Storey, Brice Matthews

    1/17/25 Joe Espada, Mickey Storey, Brice Matthews
    Jan 18 2025
    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 Meyers. Mickey Storey is the Manager of AAA Sugar Land and he breaks down the historic Championship season of the Space Cowboys, including a glimpse of Astros future stars in 2025. Then Steve Sparks invites top prospect Brice Matthews, who just wrapped up Winter Ball, to chat about his journey through the Astros Youth Academy, and how he’s preparing for the upcoming campaign. 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
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    59 mins
  • 01/10/25 Christian Walker & Gavin Dickey

    01/10/25 Christian Walker & Gavin Dickey
    Jan 11 2025
    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 Network, and Astros Radio broadcaster, Robert Ford, highlight the careers of Dickey and Walker, and preview the upcoming 2025 season. 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
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    54 mins
  • 12.20.24 Spencer Arrighetti, Hayden Wesneski

    12.20.24 Spencer Arrighetti, Hayden Wesneski
    Dec 20 2024
    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 into the weeds of his craft and reveals what he’s learned after his first season in the bigs. Truly a must listen for pitchers at any level! 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
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    1 hr and 5 mins