Matt & Ross In The Morning

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Texans earning a win over the AFC rival Buffalo Bills. Despite C.J. Stroud's two turnovers and an intentional grounding call late in the fourth quarter, Ka'imi Fairbairn drilled a 59-yard field goal to defeat the Bills 23-20. Matt and Ross also discuss the biggest college football upsets of the weekend, check in on the latest MLB playoff picture, review Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans' statements following Sunday's win, play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" say farewell to the Astros' 2024 season by hosting a therapy session for fans and listeners. As a collective, they reflect, praise, lament and look towards the future to see what's in store for the Astros. Matt and Ross also preview the Texans Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, predict the performances of quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is facing his former team for the first time, tell their "Non-Florida Stories," have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football ailments and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Astros getting swept by the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card Series following Wednesday's 5-2 defeat. Was this the last time we will see Justin Verlander and Alex Bregman in an Astros uniform? Matt and Ross review Joe Espada and Dana Brown's final comments of the 2024 season, talk with Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, about offseason priorities, tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

The Houston Astros were once 10 games back from the division lead but managed to clinch the AL West and return to the postseason for the ninth time in the past 10 seasons. However, hopes of returning to the ALCS for the eighth consecutive year vanished following back-to-back home losses to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card Series. Hunter Brown started in Wednesday's 5-2 defeat, giving up only one run after six innings. Bryan Abreu was able to hold the Astros' 2-1 lead in the seventh, but things unraveled in the eighth when Ryan Pressly and Josh Hader took the mound. The Astros offense was unable to rally, securing the win for the Tigers. "At the end of the day, they just didn't hit," Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, said. With the conclusion of the regular season, the focus shifts to the offseason, where the Astros will look to upgrade a flawed lineup. "This team has a lot of things on their checklist this offseason." The biggest question mark is placed on third base, as Alex Bregman is set to become an unrestricted free agent and could leave Houston for a more desirable contract. "He means so much to the clubhouse." The Astros have a history of not paying the market and thus not extending homegrown players, such as Carlos Correa and George Springer, so general manager Dana Brown might have to find a third baseman to fill the shoes of the two-time All-Star. While Bregman's future will be the main headline for weeks to come, McTaggart also adds that the Astros should address other positions, such as first base and the bullpen.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" go live from Rockets Media Day to talk with head coach Ime Udoka and many players as they prepare for training camp and the upcoming season. Matt and Ross also react to the Astros season finale getting cancelled in Cleveland, listen to comments from manager Joe Espada and second baseman Jose Altuve about the AL Wild Card Series starting Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, recap the Texans 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and more.

Rookie guard Reed Sheppard joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" at Houston Rockets Media Day.