The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros being swept and explain why they now believe Houston should be sellers at the trade deadline. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, including Peña's return to Monday's starting lineup. Finally, they continue their "Ten on the Texans" series with a spotlight on the defense.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros being swept by Baltimore and discuss whether the series should serve as a sign that Houston ought to be sellers, rather than buyers, at the MLB trade deadline.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros-Orioles series, examine the club's pitching, share their thoughts on Gary Payton's MJ comments, and reveal the latest "Ten on the Texans."

Chandler Rome of The Athletic joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the critical factors that could shape the Astros' chances after the All-Star break. Rome also weighed in on Lance McCullers Jr. being traded, Yordan Alvarez's MVP chances, and how he expects the trade deadline to ultimately play out.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Bill Barnwell's latest article examining which NFL players are worth first-round picks in a trade. The guys break down Barnwell's assessment of the Texans, including his belief that both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. would command at least two first-round picks in a deal. Listen to the full conversation as Clanton and Wexler discuss what those projected trade values say about Houston's roster and what they could mean for the franchise's short- and long-term outlook.Plus, they examine where Nico Collins fits into the Texans' trade-value conversation.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down Lance McCullers Jr.'s comments after being traded, Tari Eason's response to critics on social media, Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown chances, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler put Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins under the microscope. The guys discuss whether Collins is truly an elite receiver, whether his injury history is a legitimate concern, or if both can be true at the same time. While Collins has yet to suffer a major injury in his NFL career, he has missed games in every season. Listen to the full conversation as Clanton and Wexler break down Collins' outlook for the upcoming season and where he ranks among the NFL's top wide receivers.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler reacted to the Astros' trade of Lance McCullers Jr. and broke down what the move means for the team's outlook in both the short and long term. Wex also unveiled his first "Ten on the Texans" segment of the season, and the guys also discussed some potential landing spots for LeBron James.

Tuesday on The A-Team, AC was back with Wex as the guys previewed the All-Star Game, discussed where CJ Stroud ranks among QBs, shared their thoughts on the Rockets' offseason, and much more!

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler reacts to ESPN's latest rankings, in which NFL executives, coaches and scouts voted on the league's top quarterbacks entering the 2026 season.Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud landed in the "also receiving votes" category, finishing behind the honorable mentions—including Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.Wexler argues that's exactly where Stroud belongs at this stage of his career, even if it means ranking behind quarterbacks like Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. Be sure to listen to the full audio as Wex explains why he believes ESPN's evaluation of Stroud is a fair reflection of where the Texans quarterback currently stacks up among the NFL's best.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler reacts to the Astros' series loss to the Rangers. Plus, Wex discusses if the 'Stros should be buyers or sellers, and where CJ Stroud ranks among NFL QBs.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler was joined by Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry to preview this weekend's pivotal series between the Astros and the first-place Rangers. The two discussed Jeremy Peña's return to the Astros' lineup, Jacob deGrom being scratched from his scheduled Sunday start, and the other key factors that could determine which team comes out on top in the weekend matchup.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler previewed this weekend's series between the Astros and Rangers, shared his thoughts on the Texans working out CB Terrion Arnold, weighed in on where the Texans' offense ranks heading into the season, and much more.

Thursday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Wexler to discuss the Astros' starting pitching concerns following Mike Burrows' demotion and the continued struggles of Spencer Arrighetti and Tatsuya Imai. Rome also shared his thoughts on Yordan Alvarez's long-term future with the club and what a potential new contract could look like.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler reacted to the Astros dropping the series finale to the Nationals, discussed his concerns about the team's offseason pitching additions, broke down the American League landscape, and weighed in on the latest developments from the NBA offseason.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler shared his thoughts on the Astros evening their series with the Nationals and Tatsuya Imai once again leaving the game early. Wex also previewed Wednesday night's series finale against the Nats and discussed ESPN's list of NFL breakout candidates.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler and Chris Gordy, filling in for Adam Clanton, reacted to the Astros' disappointing loss to the Nationals, discussed Mike Burrows' demotion to Sugar Land, and previewed tonight's matchup with Tatsuya Imai set to take the mound. Plus, the guys shared their thoughts on the Rockets' offseason moves and the latest developments in NBA free agency.

Astros reliever Nate Pearson is the guest on the Astros Player Show on The A-Team. He reflects on his draft day experience, memorable no-hitters, his recovery from offseason surgery and life in the Astros bullpen.

Monday on an abbreviated edition of The A-Team, with Adam Clanton on vacation, Adam Wexler recapped the Astros' big series win over the Rays, discussed Yordan Alvarez's growing MVP case, broke down the latest surrounding the U.S. Men's National Team, and covered all the major offseason activity across the NBA.

Thursday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss how the Astros could navigate their pitching logjam and the options they have amid Tatsuya Imai's feast-or-famine performances. Rome also shared his thoughts on Cristian Javier moving to the bullpen and whether trading AJ Blubaugh would make sense for the club this season.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to another disappointing outing from Astros starter Tatsuya Imai, preview this weekend's series against the Rays, discuss the reported trade interest in AJ Blubaugh, and break down all the wild action from around the NBA.

Wednesday on The A-Team, with Adam Wexler out, Adam Clanton was joined by Ross Villarreal and Josh Jordan. The guys broke down the Astros' win to even their series with the Twins and shared their thoughts on the Rockets' latest additions. Plus, they reacted to the Jaylen Brown trade and discussed Cristian Javier's upcoming return to the Astros on Friday—this time out of the bullpen rather than the starting rotation.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Ross Villarreal, filling in for Adam Wexler, shared their thoughts on the Astros' controversial loss to the Twins and discussed how Jeremy Peña's absence could impact the club. Plus, the guys reacted to the frenzy of action across the NBA, including the latest developments surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers.

Monday on The A-Team, with Adam Wexler on vacation, Adam Clanton and Josh Jordan break down the Astros' latest series victory and preview Monday night's matchup against the Twins. Plus, AC shares his thoughts on the Ja Morant trade and discusses Jeremy Peña's latest leg injury.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton discusses the Astros' recent surge, Tatsuya Imai's dominant performances in his last two starts, and the likelihood of MLB heading toward a lockout in 2027.Plus, he breaks down where Celtics star Jaylen Brown could land if he's traded, and much more.We apologize for the technical difficulties at the beginning of the show. The issues are resolved as the program progresses.

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton to discuss the Astros' recent surge and whether Houston's pitching staff can continue to fuel the club's success. Rome also weighed in on Astros GM Dana Brown's comments about being buyers at the trade deadline, explaining why that approach makes sense with Houston currently in position for a Wild Card berth.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Ross Villarreal, filling in for Adam Wexler, discussed the Astros' series victory over the Blue Jays and previewed tonight's matchup against the Tigers, with Tatsuya Imai slated to make his start.They also reacted to the Rockets' moves in the NBA Draft, broke down a notable trade around the league, and discussed the latest report on the timeline for a contract extension for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Wednesday on an abbreviated edition of The A-Team, Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal filled in for Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler as they reacted to the Astros' big win over the Blue Jays, previewed Wednesday night's matchup with Mike Burrows taking the mound, and shared their thoughts on the biggest storylines from the first round of the NBA Draft.Plus, Gordy and Villarreal took a look at what's happening down on the farm, breaking down the performances of some of the Astros' top prospects and discussing who could eventually make an impact at the major league level.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Houston Chronicle sports editor Greg Rajan joined Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal, who were filling in for Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler, to discuss the latest developments surrounding Houston's pursuit of an NHL franchise. Rajan also weighed in on Houston's chances of landing a team compared to Austin, and discussed where a potential franchise could play if the NHL ultimately expands to the city.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Joey Loperfido joined Chris Gordy and Ross Villarreal, who were filling in for Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler, to discuss the massive home run that helped propel the Astros to a victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Loperfido shared what pitch he was looking for during the pivotal at-bat, provided an update on how he's feeling since returning from injury, and reflected on what it was like returning to Toronto after being traded by the Blue Jays in the offseason.

On Monday's abbreviated edition of The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' series victory over the Guardians and look ahead to Houston's upcoming matchup with Toronto. The guys also discuss what the Rockets could do on Draft Night and break down the latest reports surrounding a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

As the Astros head to Toronto to face the Blue Jays, it's hard not to revisit the club's offseason trade of Jesús Sánchez for Joey Loperfido.Loperfido's struggles this season, coupled with Houston's lackluster offensive production from the outfield, have made the deal increasingly difficult to defend. Recent comments from Astros GM Dana Brown only add to the conversation, as he acknowledged the team could be in the market for a left-handed bat capable of playing the outfield — a description that sounds awfully familiar.The trade's impact extends beyond Sánchez. Mauricio Dubón's big year with the Braves also comes to mind, as he was moved in an offseason deal widely viewed as a salary dump, much like Sánchez. As Houston searches for answers in the outfield, those departures are becoming harder to ignore.Be sure to listen to the as The A-Team's Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the Sánchez trade and examine how it continues to impact the Astros, both in the short term and for years to come.

Friday on an abbreviated edition of The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the Guardians and share their expectations for Tatsuya Imai's performance. The guys also discuss Tarik Skubal's latest comments and react to the newest injury setback for Mike Trout.

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome of The Athletic joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss what the Astros need to do to build on the momentum from their last two series victories.Rome noted that Tatsuya Imai must bounce back after a disappointing recent start, while the bottom of Houston's batting order needs to become more productive.Too often, the Astros have relied on the top of the lineup, Jeremy Peña, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker, and Isaac Paredes, to carry the offense.Looking ahead, Rome pointed to Yainer Diaz and Cam Smith as two players who could play pivotal roles in the Astros' continued success.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler examine the Astros' chances of turning things around, discuss the Knicks' parade, hit on the last-minute to-do list for all 32 NFL teams, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the Astros' series win over the Tigers and discuss whether it could be the spark Houston needs to gain ground in the AL West. The guys also react to the Mariners' recent struggles after Wednesday's loss, which dropped them to 4-6 over their last 10 games, and examine the Astros' chances of making a run with Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, and Peter Lambert anchoring the starting rotation.

During an abbreviated episode of The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros win over the Tigers, look ahead to the Guardians series, discuss Tom Thibodeau's comments after Knicks championship, and more!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler reacted to the Astros' series-opening loss to the Tigers, previewed tonight's pitching matchup featuring Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez, discussed Brendan Sorsby's decision to enter the Supplemental NFL Draft, and covered much more from across the Houston sports landscape.

Astros closer Josh Hader joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on The A-Team to discuss his successful return from injury, the strong results he's delivered so far this season, and the Astros' outlook as they look to climb back into playoff contention. Hader also shared his thoughts on Hunter Brown's return to the mound and previewed his matchup with Framber Valdez.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler reacted to the Astros' series win against the Royals, and shared their thoughts on the Knicks winning the NBA Championship. Plus, the guys look ahead to Astros-Tigers, and examine the latest rumors about Giannis heading to the Heat.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the Royals, look ahead to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and examine a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Boston trade that could bring Jaylen Brown to Houston.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler dive into a blockbuster three-team trade scenario that would send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston and Jaylen Brown to Houston. The guys break down what the Rockets would likely have to surrender to make a deal of that magnitude happen and whether acquiring Brown would justify the cost.They also explore how Houston could address the roster holes created by such a move, what Brown's arrival would mean for the team's championship aspirations, and whether the trade would significantly improve the Rockets' standing in a loaded Western Conference.