Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros avoiding the sweep against the Oakland Athletics with Wednesday's 8-1 victory. Hunter Brown earned the win, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over six innings. Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins to discuss the Astros concluding their .500 road trip with the lead in the AL West and returning to Houston to host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a weekend series starting Friday. Stan and Chris also talk with KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson about the altercation at Texans training camp and preview the HOF Game.

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up as the Houston Texans have a scheduled day off from training camp Thursday, one week away from the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Chicago Bears. However, on Wednesday, day six and the second practice with full pads, there was a heated exchange between the first team offense and defense following defensive back Jimmie Ward's hit on wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The altercation intensified after cornerback Derek Stingley knocked tight end Dalton Schultz to the ground as Schultz was walking away. Diggs "had nothing to do with the altercation," Wilson said. Despite tempers flaring briefly, the Texans defense has performed well at training camp. "I like Jalen Pitre at nickel," and the Texans "have great depth" in the secondary. Wilson is also impressed by the athletic ability of defensive end Danielle Hunter. "Big sack numbers are possible for [Hunter] with Will Anderson Jr. on the other side."

Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up after the Astros avoided the sweep against the Oakland Athletics with Wednesday's 8-1 victory. "Oakland has been the best offense in baseball in the month of July," Bogusevic said. Hunter Brown earned the win, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts over six innings. The Astros conclude their .500 road trip holding the lead in the AL West. The MLB trade deadline is approaching on July 30, and while the Astros could use another productive bat in the lineup, especially at first base, Bogusevic says "pitching has to be prioritized" with multiple starters still on the injured list. "You have to add a pitcher" because "you're going to need more than" five healthy starters, and "I don't know if the Astros have the prospect capital to make a bunch of moves."

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros dropping the three-game road series to the Oakland Athletics following Tuesday's 8-2 loss. Jake Bloss started on the mound, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings. The Astros have a chance to end their three-game losing streak with Hunter Brown pitching on Wednesday. Stan and Chris also review the sixth day of Texans training camp and how things got a little heated on the second day of full pads.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up comments on the Houston Texans defense as the sixth day of training camp concludes. Defensive ends Jonathan Greenard and Will Anderson Jr. led the defensive line last season, combining for 19.5 sacks. Greenard signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in March. However, the Texans signed Danielle Hunter to a two-year, $49 million deal a day later, effectively swapping 2023 sack leaders with the Vikings. Hunter gives the Texans a strong pass-rushing duo alongside Anderson, the current NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. With the addition of Denico Autry, the defensive line, especially the edge rush, will be the pillar of success for the Texans defense in the 2024 season.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros getting shut out by the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Monday in the first of a three-game road series. Spencer Arrighetti went six innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three. Jake Bloss will start on the mound Tuesday. Stan and Chris also discuss the Astros just one week away from the MLB trade deadline and the fifth day of Texans training camp (the first day of full pads).

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros winning two out of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Despite a 6-4 loss Sunday, Yordan Alvarez completed a cycle, the 10th cycle in Astros history and the first since Jose Altuve on July 28 of last year in Boston. Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound as the Astros travel to Oakland and face the Athletics. Stan and Chris also review the fourth day of training camp for the Texans and the recent signing of running back Cam Akers.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to running back Joe Mixon missing multiple practices at training camp for the Houston Texans. Mixon's reasons for his absence have not been disclosed; however, head coach DeMeco Ryans says Mixon "will be fine" and he is "not worried." The Texans signed free agent running back Cam Akers on Monday. Akers played for the Minnesota Vikings last season before suffering a torn Achilles tendon. Did the Texans sign Akers as insurance for a possible Mixon injury? Stan and Chris also discuss rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter practicing with the first-team defense and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. bulking up his physique.

Florida Gator Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins Chris Gordy from SEC Media Days to discuss the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college footbal - The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.