The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros’ series win over the Giants and look ahead to Houston’s matchup with the Mariners this weekend. Plus, AC and Wex discuss what to watch for in the Texans’ preseason matchup with the Chargers on Thursday night and react to another media member floating the idea of the Texans signing Baker Mayfield if C.J. Stroud continues to struggle.

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler shared their thoughts on the Astros’ impressive comeback win over the Giants, discussed how Cam Smith is turning a corner at the plate, shared their latest takeaways from the Texans as they prepare to face the Chargers on Thursday, and much more!

The A-Team welcomes reliever Bryan Abreu who opens up about the mental challenges he’s faced this season and how he’s worked through them alongside Astros pitching coaches Josh Miller and Ethan Katz. He also shares his thoughts on Tatsuya Imai’s famous pink hat, what it’s like being teammates with Josh Hader, and the all-important walkout music debate: Pressly’s “Gonna Cut You Down” or Hader’s “Fireman”?! Tune in for the full conversation!

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to the Astros’ series loss to the Padres and look ahead to their upcoming matchup with the Giants, with Hayden Wesneski set to take the mound. Plus, AC and Wex break down their biggest takeaways from Texans training camp, discuss the continued improvement of second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins, and predict which players will — and won’t — see the field in Houston’s first preseason game. All that and much more!

The Athletic’s Chandler Rome joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler on Friday to discuss the Astros’ soft upcoming schedule, the moves he liked at the trade deadline, and Daulton Varsho’s role with the team. Rome noted that while Varsho has been an average hitter, the Astros believe he can improve offensively. The fact that he has been hitting cleanup says a lot about how the Astros view him. They don’t necessarily need Varsho to be a difference-maker; they need him to be a calming, established presence. Rome also shared his thoughts on Cam Smith’s long-term future, saying the young outfielder could eventually become a monster. He compared the situation to Jeremy Peña, noting that it feels like the Astros were having this same conversation about Peña a few years ago.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros’ upcoming series against the Padres, share the latest from Texans training camp, break down their biggest takeaways from the Hall of Fame Game, and weigh in on the growing national buzz surrounding Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Astros right fielder Cam Smith joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the club's West Coast road trip, his turnaround at the plate, the valuable advice he's received from teammates, Houston's torrid stretch since the Orioles series, and much more.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down Yordan Alvarez's costly mistake in the series finale against the Blue Jays and preview the Astros' upcoming matchup with the Padres, with Robbie Ray set to take the mound against Ronel Blanco. Plus, they discuss Henry To'oTo'o's contract extension, react to the latest comments from C.J. Stroud and Jadeveon Clowney during their appearances on NFL Network, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler shares his thoughts on the Astros' disappointing series-finale loss to the Blue Jays. From Hunter Brown carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning to Yordan Alvarez missing second base after a clutch extra-inning double, Wex breaks down the game's biggest turning points. Listen to the full audio for his complete analysis and takeaways.

Wednesday on an abbreviated edition of The A-Team, Adam Wexler breaks down the Astros' extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays and reflects on the series defeat. Wex also looks ahead to Houston's upcoming series against the Padres and shares his biggest takeaways from Texans training camp.