Houston Astros Radio Network
Official radio network of MLB's Houston Astros
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| Type | Sports radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Availability | National, through regional affiliates and satellite radio |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Owner | Houston Astros |
| Established | 1962 |
Former names | Colt .45s Baseball Network (1962–1965) |
| Affiliates | 26 |
| Webcast | MLB.tv |
Official website | Astros Radio Network |
The Houston Astros Radio Network is an American broadcast network of radio affiliates in operation since 1962 that broadcast coverage of the Houston Astros before, during, and after that team's games. Radio content is broadcast in both the English and Spanish languages. It consists of 26 stations (and 4 broadcast relay stations) that span across three states with its English flagship station as KBME and its Spanish flagship station as K231CE (an FM translator fed by an HD Radio signal of KODA), both in Houston. In addition to its affiliates, Houston Astros Radio Network content can be listened to on satellite radio via Sirius XM Radio and online using both MLB.tv and Sirius XM Internet Radio.
Sports commentators for the network are Robert Ford and Steve Sparks in English and Francisco Romero and Alex Treviño in Spanish. Astros games returned to KTRH in 2019, while also continuing to air on 790, KBME.[1][2][3]
Affiliate stations
Current affiliate stations
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Map of network stations in ArkansasFormer affiliate stations
| Call sign | Frequency | Band | City | Market | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXYZ | 1320 | AM | Houston, Texas | Houston–Galveston | Spanish |
| KILT | 610 | AM | Houston, Texas | Houston–Galveston | English |
| KPRC | 950 | AM | Houston, Texas | Houston–Galveston | English |
| KBUC-FM | 107.5 | FM | San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio | Spanish |
| KRBE | 104.1 | FM | Houston, Texas | Houston–Galveston | English |
| WTAW | 1620 | AM | Bryan-College Station, Texas | Bryan-College Station | English |
| KPUR | 1440 | AM | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo | English |
| KZNE | 1150 | AM | College Station, Texas | Bryan–College Station | English |
| KENR | 1070 | AM | Houston, Texas | Houston–Galveston | English |
| WOAI | 1200 | AM | San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio | English |
| KLVI | 560 | AM | Beaumont, Texas | Beaumont-Port Arthur | English |
| KVET | 1300 | AM | Austin, Texas | Austin | English |
See also
References
- ^ Barron, David (November 13, 2018). "Astros return to KTRH". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ Barron, David (February 13, 2013). "Ashby, Ford to headline Astros' revamped broadcasting team". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ Ortiz, José de Jesús (August 26, 2013). "Astros Spanish broadcast team hits the road". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
External links
- Official list of affiliates
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Houston Astros
- Established in 1962
- Formerly the Houston Colt .45s
- Based in Houston, Texas
| Spring training: | |
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- Boyhood
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- Owner: Jim Crane
- General Manager: Dana Brown
- Manager: Joe Espada
Championships (2)
- Triple-A:
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