The Astros are losing time to turn things around. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Astros reporter Brian McTaggart to spotlight Jason Castro's recent break out and why the pitching staff has been focusing on going deeper into games to keep their team relevant this season.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch and pitcher Pat Neshek catch up with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford about last night's game, and Larry Dierker joins to discuss a brief moment in Astros History

Wednesday's starting pitcher, Mike Fiers, talks to Steve Sparks about growing up in South Florida as an Atlanta Braves fan. Fiers also breaks down the natural spin rate on his fastball. Later, A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford talk about the success of Collin McHugh, Ken Giles and Will Harris. On Harris, "It's been incredible to teach him to be able to handle so many versatile roles," said Hinch.

Astros manager AJ Hinch and relief pitcher Will Harrris catch up with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford before the Astros-Twins series in Houston

Astros manager kipper A.J. Hinch and Twins manager Paul Molitor sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks at Minute Maid Park

Astros director of player development Quinton McCracken, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks sit down to discuss the current state of the Astros. The threesome reviews the pitching performance of rookie Chris Devenski and the development of A.J. Reed, James Hoyt and other young Astros down on the farm.

Daily conversation with Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and Robert Ford. Topics include the team "spark plug," Jose Altuve, Evan Gattis and Chris Devenski.

Astros Radio goes all infield today with A's third base coach Ron Washington and Astros first base coach Rich Dauer. Leading off, Steve Sparks and Washington answer the question of what makes a good infielder. Robert Ford later catches up with Dauer who praises the defensive play of Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Tyler White.

A.J. Hinch joins Robert Ford for a recap of last night's lopsided defeat in Seattle. The skipper also shares his thoughts on backup catcher, Erik Kratz's pitching performance in the 8th inning. Later, Steve Sparks sits down with tonight's starter Collin McHugh. McHugh talks about what it's like to prepare, focus and concentrate on each start. Stream or download Astros Podcast now.

Marwin Gonzalez sits down with Steve Sparks and dissect his tremendous third base defensive skills, from Sunday Night's marathon against the Red Sox. Then Manager A.J. Hinch & Robert Ford talk about the early success of Colby Rasmus and roster moves with Jake Marisnick. Hinch then talks about tweaking the lineup tonight regarding Tyler White & the consistency of Evan Gattis. Hinch concludes, "It's difficult to lose some of these close games, but to win a big league game, in games this close, we got to do the little things better." Finally, Sparks & Mariners new Manager, Scott Servais, chat about the offseason changes in Seattle & his bringing in a few former Astros to the Mariners coaching staff.