Chris Gordy of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros losing 5-4 to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday to drop the series 2-1 at Minute Maid Park. Kyle Tucker and Jon Singleton both scored two-run home runs to give the Astros the lead heading into the eighth inning. Bryan Abreu hit the second batter he faced, committed a balk and then allowed an RBI single to tie the game. Josh Hader took over in the ninth and gave up a home run to Cal Raleigh. Hader has now allowed at least one run in six of his 15 appearances. The Astros have blown eight saves this season and move to a 12-22 record.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros winning their second straight series following a 8-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The Astros took the three-game series 2-1 at Minute Maid Park. Prior to Tuesday's game, the Astros announced that first baseman Jose Abreu accepted an option to the spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros have lacked offensive production from the first base position to start the season; however, Jon Singleton recorded a three-run home run Tuesday and a two-run home run and three RBI Thursday, finally giving the Astros some quality at-bats from first base. Stan and Chris also talk about Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman struggling at the plate, Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs putting in work during the offseason, general manager Nick Caserio commenting on the draft, Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley getting into it with fans and postgame media following elimination from the NBA playoffs and more.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros winning their second straight series following a 8-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The Astros took the three-game series 2-1 at Minute Maid Park. Prior to Tuesday's game, the Astros announced that first baseman Jose Abreu accepted an option to the spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros have lacked offensive production from the first base position to start the season; however, Jon Singleton recorded a three-run home run Tuesday and a two-run home run and three RBI Thursday, finally giving the Astros some quality at-bats from first base.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the Astros losing 3-2 against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. The Guardians even the series with the Astros in back-to-back extra-inning games at Minute Maid Park. Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins to discuss Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez both going 0-4 at the plate and the Astros inability to execute in close games. Stan and Chris also discuss the Texans releasing their offseason workout schedule and predict what the regular season schedule will look like. Will the Chiefs host the Texans for the NFL season opener?

Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up to recap the Astros losing 3-2 against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. The Guardians even the series with the Astros in back-to-back extra inning games at Minute Maid Park. Ace Justin Verlander had a good outing for his third start of the season, pitching a season-high seven innings. However, the Astros have struggled with a "lack of execution in close games," Bogusevic said. Third baseman Alex Bregman went 0-4 at the plate, and Bogusevic says Bregman is "not comfortable with his swing being in the zone for very long." The Astros are 6.5 games back from first place in the America League West and are currently 10-20 on the season. "We have to start trying to win games now," because the Astros can't continue to drop in the standings. Yordan Alvarez was also 0-4 at the plate and has been in the lineup every game of the season so far. "There's just not enough depth in the lineup" to rest Alvarez, so "you need him everyday that he can be out there."

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Astros defeating the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 ending with a two-run walk off home run from Victor Caratini in the 10th inning. The Astros win the first of a three-game home series against the Guardians and earn their first three-game win streak of the season. Hunter Brown started on the mound, striking out seven but allowing six runs on five hits and two walks in just over five innings of work. The Astros battled on the plate, with Joey Loperfido recording a two-run single in his MLB debut, and Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton both hitting three-run home runs for their first homers of the season. Justin Verlander will start on the mound for game two of the series Wednesday. Stan and Chris also discuss the Astros sending Jose Abreu to Florida for extended spring training, Texans wide receiver John Metchie III putting in work during the offseason, the University of Houston planning to wear alternate blue uniforms despite a cease and desist letter from the NFL and more.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Astros defeating the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 ending with a two-run walk off home run from Victor Caratini in the 10th inning. The Astros win the first of a three-game home series against the Guardians and earn their first three-game win streak of the season. Hunter Brown started on the mound, striking out seven but allowing six runs on five hits and two walks in just over five innings of work. The Astros battled on the plate, with Joey Loperfido recording a two-run single in his MLB debut, and Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton both hitting three-run home runs for their first homers of the season.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the Houston Texans prospects following the NFL Draft. With their first pick coming in the second round, the Texans selected Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter at No. 42 overall. Mike Griffith, who covers University of Georgia football for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and DawgNation, joins to provide some insight into how Lassiter will perform at the professional level. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander also joins to discuss other Texans draft picks, more specifically, offensive tackle Blake Fisher and running back Jawhar Jordan, and their future roles. Stan and Chris also discuss a way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft and preview Joey Loperfido joining the Astros, who host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series starting Tuesday.

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to review the Houston Texans prospects following the NFL Draft. With their first pick coming in the second round, the Texans selected Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter at No. 42 overall. Alexander had Lassiter on the Texans radar in his early mock drafts. Lassiter "was as solid as they came," and "I wouldn't be shocked" if he started opposite Derek Stingley Jr. next season, Alexander said. The Texans drafted Lassiter following the Philadelphia Eagles trading up for Cooper DeJean and the New Orleans Saints drafting Kool-Aid McKinstry. The Texans "could have made a traded up...if they really loved McKinstry." With the No. 59 overall pick, the Texans drafted offensive tackle Blake Fisher from Notre Dame. Alexander predicts that Fisher is "going to be one of the best immediately" and will "start at right tackle." Since "the jury is still out on Kenyon Green," Tytus Howard could move to the guard position. Alexander also discusses the Texans drafting Jawhar Jordan, a running back from Louisville, with the No. 205 overall pick. Jordan has "special teams value," and "if things don't work out with Dameon Pierce, then you have your future option."