Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap Cam Smith, the Astros' top-ranked prospect, hitting two home runs in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Framber Valdez will make his 2025 spring training debut against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Matt and Ross also:

• review the Rockets defeating the Bucks 100-97 and preview Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs
• react to Luka Doncic facing his former team for the first time
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the No. 4 Houston Cougars defeating No. 10 Texas Tech 69-61 on Monday. The Cougars clinched at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with the win, becoming the first team to win a major conference title in its first two seasons in a league since Idaho did it in 1922-23. Matt and Ross also:

• preview the Rockets hosting the Bucks without Fred VanVleet in the lineup
• discuss Ronel Blanco making his first start for the Astros this season in a spring training matchup
• break down the latest headlines ahead of the NFL Combine
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the latest updates from Astros spring training. According to a recent report from MLB.com, the Astros have "renewed their interest" in acquiring third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Matt and Ross also:

• react to Alex Bregman's first at-bats with the Red Sox in spring training
• recap the Rockets losing to the Utah Jazz
• discuss the Houston Cougars earning a win over Iowa State
• preview the Combine and predict where Aaron Rodgers will land in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

With the exit of key pieces in Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, the Astros are adapting to potential lineup changes. The infield will feature new faces with the acquisition of first baseman Christian Walker and third baseman Isaac Paredes, in addition to second baseman Jose Altuve working in left field, but Jeremy Peña is expected to remain at shortstop. Last season, Peña recorded a .266 batting average and an OPS of .701. The Astros concluded their 2024 campaign with a disappointing loss to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card Series, which ended a run of seven consecutive trips to the American League Championship Series. As the Astros enter a new era, what can Peña do to become a feared member of the lineup?

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.