The Astros’ bacon has been saved — but by who? In The Loop kicks off with a deep dive into the unexpected contributors keeping the team alive and whether Justin Watson could be DeMeco’s latest gem. Plus, with San Antonio eyeing a Gregg Popovich airport, the QOTD asks: What would you want named after you?

In Hour 2, the crew reacts to OTA buzz surrounding Travis Hunter’s routes, and B Scott throws out a hot take: Jake Meyers... All-Star? Also: where did your name come from, and what’s up with Juan “Slow-To” Soto?

Hour 3 features an Astros what-if session — how close were they to another ring? — and debates on NFL rule changes: ban the tush push? Reseed the playoffs? And, a 30-year throwback to Mario Elie’s legendary kiss.

ITL wraps things up with an Astros All-Star check, a wild update from Orleans Parish Prison, and the debut of “Beyond Belief” — a new game where you decide what’s real... and what’s totally ridiculous.