Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season, the free agency period in the NBA is officially underway now as the Houston Rockets waste no time in aiming to make another playoff run for the 2026 season. Jumping out early trading for Kevin Durant followed by extensions signed for players like VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Steven Adams the Rockets look to be huge contenders coming out of the West for next year. Following the signing of Dorian Finney-Smith and bringing back Clint Capela on a 3-year deal, host of Locked On Rockets Ben DuBose joins Sean and Dan discussing the Rockets' offseason moves thus far and the possibility of making a finals appearance with a bit of a renewed Rockets roster.

Finishing another electrifying weekend series here at Daikin, the Astros roll past the Cubs taking 2 of the 3 from Chicago furthering their position at the top of the American League just roughly 3 games behind the Detroit Tigers leading the league. Now standing at 50-34 with the third best record across the MLB, the Astros move on to take on the White Sox for their 3rd series of season next. Welcoming back their former Astro players following their departure this offseason regarding Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressley, Steve shares a few highlights and takeaways from this weekends stunning series along with a few things that may be needed ahead of the trade deadline approaching.

Not slowing down, the Astros are hot and rolling following last nights Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, ensuring the series win for Houston but also attaining a sweep over their postseason rival. Throughout the series and tracking phenomenal starts, outstanding bullpen stretches and superb timely hitting, the Astros are back on a 4 game hot streak as we continue on through the first half of the season. Rolling into their highly anticipated series against the Cubs and welcoming back Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressley back to Daikin, Sean and Dan take a moment assessing how important and what message yesterday's series sweep sends to the league along with some pointers to be mindful of going into this series against a few former Astro players.

Having himself an All-star season thus far, Jeremy Peña has raised his contract value drastically following the Astros' rebuilding stage here in Houston with the departure of a few veterans this past offseason. Batting at an average of .325 with an OBP of .380 and slugging at .495, has heightened the shortstops worth and have broached the conversation around $100M regarding contract negotiations. Breaking down the conversation and Boras' new signed client, Sean and Dan are joined by KPRC 's Ari Alexander discussing the possibilities of the Astros' signing Peña back and what may his future tend to look like if he sustains this level of great play.

Leading the AL West division and second in the American League ranks following yesterday's win and a loss by the Yankees, the Astros are hot and rolling now standing at 46-33 just roughly 3 games back from leading the league behind the Tigers. Rolling through games and anticipating a few players return to the lineup, players throughout the clubhouse have pulled their weight in all aspects and sides of the field following phenomenal starts, timely hitting when needed and an outstanding bullpen all contributing to wins for the club. Dana joins and refers to the grit of this Astros ball club mixed with some good news pertaining to the Astros homer-run slugger soon to return.