CCM+E, Houston Astros Announce Multi-Year Deal

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Houston and The Houston Astros have announced a multi-year agreement to make KBME Sportstalk 790 AM the new home of the Houston Astros beginning with the 2013 MLB season.

 “I am excited that our valuable partnership with the Houston Astros will continue. Having the Houston Astros on KBME along with being the home of the Houston Rockets and U of H football and basketball will make KBME Houston’s premiere sports outlet,” said Eddie Martiny, President/Market Manager, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Houston.

Under the agreement, Astros fans will be able to hear all regular season and spring training games in addition to pre-game, post-game and other Astros’ related programming on Sportstalk 790.

 “We are pleased to continue our relationship with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment,” said Astros President and CEO George Postolos. “Our fans will enjoy a first-class, entertaining and informative radio broadcast on Houston's premiere sports station - Sportstalk 790.”

 The new era of Houston Astros baseball on Sportstalk 790 has already begun with Thursday night broadcasts of “Astroline” from 7-8 p.m. CT.  The first spring training game is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 with the regular season debut on Sunday, March 31 against American League rivals The Texas Rangers.

Sportstalk 790 is also the radio home for the Houston Rockets and University of Houston Cougars’ football and basketball.