The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler shared their thoughts on the Astros' impressive comeback win over the Giants, discussed how Cam Smith is turning a corner at the plate, shared their latest takeaways from the Texans as they prepare to face the Chargers on Thursday, and much more!

The A-Team welcomes reliever Bryan Abreu who opens up about the mental challenges he's faced this season and how he's worked through them alongside Astros pitching coaches Josh Miller and Ethan Katz. He also shares his thoughts on Tatsuya Imai's famous pink hat, what it's like being teammates with Josh Hader, and the all-important walkout music debate: Pressly's “Gonna Cut You Down” or Hader's “Fireman”?! Tune in for the full conversation!

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' series loss to the Padres and look ahead to their upcoming matchup with the Giants, with Hayden Wesneski set to take the mound. Plus, AC and Wex break down their biggest takeaways from Texans training camp, discuss the continued improvement of second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins, and predict which players will — and won't — see the field in Houston's first preseason game. All that and much more!

The Athletic's Chandler Rome joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on Friday to discuss the Astros' soft upcoming schedule, the moves he liked at the trade deadline, and Daulton Varsho's role with the team. Rome noted that while Varsho has been an average hitter, the Astros believe he can improve offensively. The fact that he has been hitting cleanup says a lot about how the Astros view him. They don't necessarily need Varsho to be a difference-maker; they need him to be a calming, established presence. Rome also shared his thoughts on Cam Smith's long-term future, saying the young outfielder could eventually become a monster. He compared the situation to Jeremy Peña, noting that it feels like the Astros were having this same conversation about Peña a few years ago.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the Padres, share the latest from Texans training camp, break down their biggest takeaways from the Hall of Fame Game, and weigh in on the growing national buzz surrounding Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Astros right fielder Cam Smith joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the club's West Coast road trip, his turnaround at the plate, the valuable advice he's received from teammates, Houston's torrid stretch since the Orioles series, and much more.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down Yordan Alvarez's costly mistake in the series finale against the Blue Jays and preview the Astros' upcoming matchup with the Padres, with Robbie Ray set to take the mound against Ronel Blanco. Plus, they discuss Henry To'oTo'o's contract extension, react to the latest comments from C.J. Stroud and Jadeveon Clowney during their appearances on NFL Network, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler shares his thoughts on the Astros' disappointing series-finale loss to the Blue Jays. From Hunter Brown carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning to Yordan Alvarez missing second base after a clutch extra-inning double, Wex breaks down the game's biggest turning points. Listen to the full audio for his complete analysis and takeaways.

Wednesday on an abbreviated edition of The A-Team, Adam Wexler breaks down the Astros' extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays and reflects on the series defeat. Wex also looks ahead to Houston's upcoming series against the Padres and shares his biggest takeaways from Texans training camp.

The Athletic's Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on The A-Team to discuss the factors that impacted the Astros' trade deadline decisions and the other deals that came close to happening. Rome also shared his thoughts on the impressive performances by Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai on Monday, as well as how the Astros' starting rotation could shake out now that Spencer Arrighetti is a member of the Blue Jays.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' loss to the Blue Jays, break down Dana Brown's comments following the trade deadline, discuss Spencer Arrighetti's remarks after being traded, and share their thoughts on Jadeveon Clowney's comments about playing for Bill O'Brien.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' surprising trade, sending Spencer Arrighetti to the Blue Jays in exchange for CF Daulton Varsho. Plus, the guys discuss Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Texans, break down all the biggest moves from the MLB Trade Deadline, and much more.

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the Astros' upcoming series against the Rangers, what to expect as the trade deadline approaches, Tatsuya Imai's move to the bullpen, and much more.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' weekend series with the Rangers, react to Mark DeRosa's wild Astros trade scenarios, share the latest from Texans training camp, and much more!

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' sweep of the Angels, preview a critical weekend series against the Rangers, share their biggest takeaways from Day 2 of Texans training camp, and weigh in on Baker Mayfield's contract dispute with the Buccaneers.

Bennett Sousa joins The A-Team's Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton to discuss the Astros' strong stretch of baseball, Yordan Alvarez's "otherworldly" performance at the plate, and shares a great behind-the-scenes story involving Christian Walker and Alvarez that Astros fans won't want to miss.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' dramatic win over the Angels, marvel at Yordan Alvarez's incredible season, break down the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Texans training camp, and much more!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' comeback win over the Angels and Cristian Javier's dominant performance. The guys also discuss what the club should do with Tatsuya Imai in light of his recent struggles. Finally, they turn their attention to the Texans as training camp gets underway on Wednesday.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' series win over the White Sox, discuss Jeremy Pena winning AL Player of the Week, look ahead to the upcoming series with the Angels, and preview Texans training camp.

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss several key Astros storylines, including the outlook for the starting rotation and whether Spencer Arrighetti could become the odd man out once the staff is fully healthy. The conversation also covered Yordan Alvarez's MVP-caliber season, why he doesn't always receive the national recognition he deserves, the Astros' efforts to help Cam Smith elevate the ball more consistently, and the latest on the club's 2026 draft pick signings.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the White Sox, marvel at Yordan Alvarez's incredible season, discuss LeBron James joining the 76ers, and much more!

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' sweep of the Marlins, breaking down dominant performances from Peter Lambert and Yordan Alvarez. Plus, the guys discuss the latest NFL storylines as training camp approaches and bring you another edition of "Ten on the Texans," with this episode focusing on Houston's wide receivers.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler put the Texans' offensive line under the microscope, breaking down who they believe will be in the starting lineup when the season kicks off. While Braden Smith is expected to open the year at right tackle, he'll have to beat out Trent Brown, who played well in limited action last season. Plus, AC and Wex argue the Texans haven't made a truly significant offensive line upgrade since acquiring Laremy Tunsil, suggesting fans expecting the unit to improve far beyond the NFL's bottom third may need to temper those expectations. 

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' second straight win over the Marlins, highlighted by an impressive start from Tatsuya Imai. The guys also discuss Jeremy Peña's red-hot stretch and debut a new edition of Ten on the Texans, this time focusing on the offensive line.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' win over the Marlins and Ronel Blanco's return to the starting rotation. Plus, the guys discuss the Angels' involvement in a cheating scandal and preview Texans training camp as rookies report on Tuesday.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler were joined by Astros first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr., who reflected on his return from injury and his goal of making a positive impact as Houston looks to gain ground in the AL West. Wade Jr. also discussed embracing a fresh opportunity after facing challenges with previous clubs, highlighting the Astros' clubhouse atmosphere and the encouragement and support he's received from the coaching staff.

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.