Houston Astros Podcast

The Astros hosted their Annual Media Luncheon where general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch formally addressed the media from Minute Maid Park. Both men shared their thoughts on the teams' offseason moves and of their expectations for the upcoming 2017 campaign. Astros pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for Spring Training on February 14th. 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

Going into the 2017 season, the Astros could have one of the most versatile outfields in the league. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart break down all the outfield options at the team's disposal and how they are going to find playing time for all of them. 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

Former Astros manager Phil Garner joins Astroline, hosted this week by Steve Sparks 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 Astros are ready to move into their new Spring Training facility in a few weeks. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Astros reporter discuss the advantages of the new place compared to the older one and the pep rally that the Astros threw for Jeff Bagwell after his election into the Hall of Fame. 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

Former Astros infielder and current TV broadcaster Geoff Blum joins Astroline, hosted this week by Robert Ford 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

Former Astro and newly elected member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Jeff Bagwell speaks to the media at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 23rd 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

Jeff Bagwell has joined longtime teammate Craig Biggio as the only two Astro players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Astros reporter Brian McTaggart gives a recap of Jeff Bagwell's Hall of Fame career and why the team would like to get another starter for the top of the rotation. 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

After working with and covering Jeff Bagwell for almost a decade, Alyson Footer takes time to share stories about the Hall of Famer and why he is so much more than the numbers he produced on the field. Plus, she talks with Bagwell to learn how he's feeling less than 24 hours after he found out he's heading to the Hall of Fame. 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

Newly acquired veteran catcher and seven-time All-Star Brian McCann joins Steve Sparks on Astros Radio 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

Jeff Bagwell spent 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, all of them with the Houston Astros. He was a four-time All-Star, won the Rookie of the Year in 1991 and was the MVP in 1994 with a career-best batting average of .368. Bagwell was elected to the Hall of Fame in his seventh year on the ballot. 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 results of the 73rd Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame Election will be revealed January 18 at 5 PM CT and Astros legendary four-time All Star, Gold Glove winner and 1994 National League MVP Jeff Bagwell is on that Hall of Fame ballot. This week's encore conversation, in form of podcast, is the future Hall of Famer with radio broadcaster and former big league pitcher Steve Sparks. 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 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brady Rodgers joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his busy 2016 season and his hopes for 2017 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

Could the Astros lead the league in runs scored in 2017? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Astros reporter Brian McTaggart discuss how the additions made to the lineup during the offseason could make for a potent scoring machine in Houston. Dallas Keuchel is ready to put 2016 behind him and lead this pitching staff into the playoffs. 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

Former Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell joins Astros radio color commentator Steve Sparks to talk about his anticipation as the Hall of Fame announcement approaches 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

Will former Astro great Jeff Bagwell be elected to the Hall of Fame? Astros reporter Brian McTaggart and MLB.com's Alyson Footer break down Bagwell's chances to be inducted and why George Springer will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic. 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