The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

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. 

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Knicks incredible comeback against the Spurs in Game 4 for the NBA Finals, discuss the Astros dropping yet another series, and share more takeaways from Texans MiniCamp.

The Athletic's Chandler Rome joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the Astros' matchup against Reid Detmers in tonight's series finale against the Angels. Rome noted that Detmers has long been a pitcher teams have targeted in trade discussions because of his impressive arsenal, but he has yet to consistently put everything together at the major league level.Rome also addressed the Astros' offensive struggles, pointing out that both the top of the lineup and the bottom half have failed to produce consistently. In addition, he weighed in on the reinforcements expected to return soon and how those additions could provide a much-needed boost to Houston's starting rotation.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros getting blown out in Game 2 vs. the Angels, and share some optimism about Cristian Javier. Plus, Wex provides some insight from Texans Minicamp!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' extra-inning win over the Angels, share their thoughts on the Spurs beating the Knicks, reveal the latest from Texans Minicamp, and more!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Astros pitcher Steven Okert joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss Houston's extra-inning win over the Angels, including Jose Altuve's heads-up baserunning decision that helped seal the victory. Okert also weighed in on Brice Matthews' incredible throw to retire Mike Trout and explained why this Astros club has been his favorite team to pitch for during his MLB career.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler discussed the Astros' series win over the A's, another poor outing from Mike Burrows, Yordan Alvarez winning Player of the Week, and more!

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss Jose Altuve's surprisingly quick recovery and what it means for the Astros moving forward. Rome also shared his outlook on Hunter Brown's potential return to the rotation, along with the ripple effect his comeback could have on the club's pitching plans.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler discuss the Astros' series loss to the Pirates, look ahead to the A's coming to town, get your ready for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and much more!

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' crazy comeback win over the Pirates, discuss new Rockets logos and gear, share the latest from Texans OTAs, and more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros dropping the opener to the Pirates, express concern for Bryan Abreu and Mike Burrows, discuss Spencer Arrighetti receiving new hardware, and much more!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the Pirates, react to Will Anderson Jr.'s latest comments from Texans OTAs, weigh in on Josh Hader's activation by the 'Stros, and much more!

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler examine the Astros' series loss to the Brewers, discuss the Spurs advancing to the finals, and share their thoughts on Josh Hader's return to the Astros.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the Astros' series victory over the Rangers, preview Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, and weigh in on the latest chapter of the growing rivalry between Texas and Texas Tech.

The Athletic's Chandler Rome joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss his biggest takeaways from the Astros' successful road trip. He also previews the upcoming series against the Brewers, provides key injury updates, and examines what lies ahead as Houston looks to build on its recent momentum.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Yordan Alvarez's huge game against the Rangers, share some takeaways from Texans OTAs, question the latest comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' loss to the Rangers, discuss the Spurs falling to the Thunder, examine Josh Jacobs' latest legal problems, and more!

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros no-hitter vs. the Rangers, share their thoughts on Nico Collins getting a raise, discuss the Knicks advancing, and much more.

Astros' infielder Nick Allen joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler and shared his thoughts on Monday's no-hitter, the club's hot streak, his home run on Sunday, and more!

The A-Team dives into another frustrating loss for the Houston Astros and what comes next for the struggling club. Plus, the crew discusses whether James Harden continues to get exposed in the postseason and reacts to Aaron Rodgers saying retirement could be on the horizon.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler discuss the Astros dropping the series opener to the Twins, weigh in on Tatsuya Imai's latest start, and share their thoughts on Lance McCullers Jr. hitting the IL with shoulder inflammation.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Astros infielder Braden Shewmake joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss how his trade to Houston unfolded, his strong start at the plate, his past college matchup with Joey Loperfido, and much more. 

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the latest reports surrounding a potential long-term extension for Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets. While Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle doesn't expect Thompson to land a full max extension, others around the league believe the rising star may wait to sign unless Houston is willing to fully commit. Listen to the full discussion as AC and Wex break down both sides of the debate and share how they believe negotiations between Thompson and the Rockets could ultimately unfold. And what that means for the Rockets in the short and long-term.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton discuss the Astros' series win over the Rangers, react to Jose Altuve heading to the injured list, weigh in on the Western and Eastern Conference Finals matchups, and more!

Friday on The A-Team, Chandler Rome joined the show and shared his thoughts on the Astros dropping another series to the Mariners, which players could soon return from the injured list, and how the club could approach the trade deadline.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler share their thoughts on the Texans schedule, react to Rafael Stone's latest comments, and applaud Dusty Baker for defending Jose Altuve.

Houston Rig Hands' head coach Calvin Murphy joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on The A-Team and revealed the latest on the team's upcoming season, what to expect from the Rockets moving forward, and much more!

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Houston Texans' 2026 schedule release and explain why the NFL missed a golden opportunity by not putting Texans-Bills in the Week 1 primetime spotlight. After one of the most entertaining games of the 2025 season, Houston and Buffalo Bills will instead be buried in a crowded Sunday noon slate competing with every other early kickoff. Be sure to listen to the audio as AC and Wex break it all down!

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros' series loss to Seattle, share their thoughts on the some reported leaks from the Texans' schedule, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Tatsuya Imai's underwhelming performance against Seattle, discuss the Texans' international game vs. the Jaguars, weigh in on the NBA playoffs, and much more!

Astros starter Mike Burrows joined Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on The A-Team to discuss his latest dominant outing, explain how adjustments on the pitching rubber are paying dividends, share insight into the clubhouse atmosphere during Houston's rough stretch, and much more.