Former MLB shortstop and 11-time Golden Glove winner Omar Vizquel joins Next Up to preview the Houston Astros following the All-Star break. "They're getting ready for a great second half," Vizquel said. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on July 30, Vizquel emphasizes the importance of the Astros addressing injuries to the pitching staff. "They have to secure the pitching first." The Astros are only one game behind the Seattle Mariners for the lead in the AL West, and the Astros will face the Mariners on Friday to begin a three-game road series. The Astros "still have the team to go all the way."

Chris Gordy of Next Up and Dan Mathews of The A-Team go live from SEC Media Days in Dallas and talk with:

• Mark Passwaters who covers Texas A&M for Rivals
• Cole Cubelic of ESPN and SEC Network
• Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the SEC
• Peter Burns of ESPN and SEC Network
• Josh Pate of CBS Sports
• Randall Cobb, former NFL wide receiver and now SEC Network analyst

Chris and Dan also discuss the Houston Texans taking the practice fields for the beginning of training camp.

Former NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb sits down with Chris Gordy from SEC Media Days to discuss his transition from playing professional football into broadcasting on the SEC Network.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up recaps the MLB All-Star Game, which saw the American League defeat the National League 5-3. Yordan Álvarez represented the Houston Astros as a designated hitter for the AL team and worked a walk in his only plate appearance. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins in-studio to preview the Texans reporting to training camp. John Hickman of the "Locked On Texans" podcast also joins to break down the position battles and who will be on the Texans roster when the season starts.

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up in-studio to discuss the Houston Texans reporting to training camp, making them the first team to have all its players in camp to begin preparing for the upcoming season. Wilson analyzes the newest additions to the roster and breaks down the position battles, especially on the offensive line.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Kim Davis, creator of Chalk Talk, review the MLB Home Run Derby, and Yordan Alvarez representing the Houston Astros at the All-Star Game. Stan and Kim also talk with Craig Way, the play-by-play voice for the Texas Longhorns football and men's basketball teams, about joining the SEC, get a live update from Chris Gordy live at SEC Media Days, react to Texans wide receiver Tank Dell doubling down on his statement saying the main goal this year is a Super Bowl and more.

Craig Way, play-by-play voice for the Texas Longhorns football and men's basketball teams joins Next Up live from SEC Media Days in Dallas to discuss the Longhorns playing in the SEC. Texas football, lead by head coach Steve Sarkisian, earned a Big 12 championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoffs last season; however, Way says the Longhorns "have to be ready to go" when looking to continue success in a very competitive conference.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, review the Houston Astros losing 4-2 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday to drop the three game series. However, the Astros are only one game back from the lead in the AL West heading into the All-Star break. Stan and Ben react to the Astros selecting Walker Janek, a catcher from Sam Houston State, with their first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, recap the Rockets winning the first two Summer League games, rememeber Jacoby Jones, a former Texans wide receiver who passed away at the age of 40, and more.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99-80 on Friday and the Washington Wizards 109-91 on Sunday to win their first two games of the NBA Summer League. Reed Sheppard, the No. 3 overall pick from Kentucky, recorded 23 points and five assists in his debut against the Lakers. Cam Whitmore, the reigning summer league MVP, and Sheppard combined for 47 points and 10 steals versus the Wizards. Will the Rockets be able to return to the Summer League championship, and with the rookie already exceeding expectations, will Sheppard be a consistent piece in the Rockets rotation for the upcoming season?

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros completing the sweep over the Miami Marlins with Thursday's 6-3 victory at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will host the Rangers in a weekend series before the All-Star break. Yordan Alvarez was not in the lineup Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game due to hip tightness. Stan and Chris react to Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud getting snubbed at the ESPYs, review the latest positional rankings for the Texans and more.