Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chandler Rome, Astros beat writer at The Athletic, react to St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado invoking his no-trade clause to block a deal that would have sent him to the Astros. Matt and Chandler also:

• predict the future of Alex Bregman, who is currently in free agency
• discuss running back Joe Mixon and quarterback Patrick Mahomes both intending to play for their respective teams in Saturday's matchup between the Texans and Chiefs
• talk with head coach Ime Udoka about the Rockets returning to the Toyota Center following elimination from the NBA Cup
• review the NFL's worst teams in "Connor's Rotten Five"
• say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.