The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

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, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.