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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!

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!

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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, 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!

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.

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."

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!

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.

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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!