Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the finale of the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that saw Canada defeat the United States 3-2. Forward Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in overtime to conclude the best-on-best competition, setting the stage for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Matt and Ross also:

• discuss Brendan Rodgers arriving to Astros spring training
• preview the Rockets hosting the Timberwolves
• talk about ESPN and Major League Baseball parting ways and ending their decades-long partnership after the 2025 season
• tell their "Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" go LIVE from the third day of full-squad workouts at the Astros spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. Spencer Arrighetti joins to discuss his approach to his upcoming sophomore season. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with Jake Meyers and Mauricio Dubon
• debate MLB testing the ABS challenge system
• preview ESPN's "College GameDay" matchup between the Houston Cougars and Iowa State Cyclones with Eddie Nunez, the athletic director for the University of Houston
• react to breaking news that Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season due to injury
• further discuss the future plans for the Texans stadium
• say "I Just Don't Get It More."

Eddie Nunez, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston, joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the No. 5 Cougars hosting the No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday for ESPN's "College GameDay."

Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" for the third day of full-squad workouts at spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Arrighetti discussed his fantasy football league, playing high school baseball in Houston, the offseason focus heading into his sophomore season, his opinion on the ABS challenge system and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" go LIVE from the second day of full-squad workouts at the Astros spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. Matt and Ross talk with pitcher Hayden Wesneski, manager Joe Espada and top prospect Cam Smith about the upcoming season. Matt and Ross also:

• discuss the latest plans for Jose Altuve to spend time in left field
• react to a report that says the Texans will either look to renovate NRG Stadium or build a completely new stadium in the future
• comment on Pat Mahomes Sr. telling a court that the scuffle with John Rocker in New Orleans was staged to avoid violating his probation
• talk about missing R&B singer Ne-Yo's visit to the Houston office
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Astros top prospect Cam Smith joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" for the second day of full-squad workouts at spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Houston acquired Smith along with third baseman Isaac Paredes and pitcher Hayden Wesneski in a trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. The 2024 first-round pick has recorded seven homers and 24 RBI in his 32 games in the minor leagues. Smith talked about getting drafted from Florida State, working at third base and in right field, taking pride in his defensive abilities and more.

Astros manager Joe Espada joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" from the second day of full squad workouts at spring training to comment on Jose Altuve working with the outfielders, adding Christian Walker to the lineup, wanting to see more consistency from Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick, competition at certain positions and more.

New Astros pitcher and Houston native Hayden Wesneski joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" from the second day of full squad workouts at spring training. The Cy-Fair High School and Sam Houston State alum was acquired along with third baseman Isaac Paredes and prospect Cam Smith in a trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Wesneski discussed returning home, adding new pitches, his goal to be a starter and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" go LIVE from the first day of full-squad workouts at the Astros spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. General manager Dana Brown and first baseman Christian Walker join to discuss the upcoming season. Matt and Ross also:

• react to Jose Altuve working with the outfielders
• break down the drama surrounding Alex Bregman's defensive position with the Red Sox
• review how much the Rockets organization is worth in a latest evaluation
• discuss the NHL's 4 Nation's Faceoff event
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Christian Walker, the new first baseman for the Houston Astros, joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" from the first day of full-squad workouts at spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida. The three-time Gold Glove winner signed a $60 million, three-year contract with the Astros last December and discussed his decision to play in Houston and building chemistry with his new teammates.