Chandler Rome of The Athletic joined The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler to discuss the critical factors that could shape the Astros' chances after the All-Star break. Rome also weighed in on Lance McCullers Jr. being traded, Yordan Alvarez's MVP chances, and how he expects the trade deadline to ultimately play out.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Bill Barnwell's latest article examining which NFL players are worth first-round picks in a trade. The guys break down Barnwell's assessment of the Texans, including his belief that both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. would command at least two first-round picks in a deal. Listen to the full conversation as Clanton and Wexler discuss what those projected trade values say about Houston's roster and what they could mean for the franchise's short- and long-term outlook.

Plus, they examine where Nico Collins fits into the Texans' trade-value conversation.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down Lance McCullers Jr.'s comments after being traded, Tari Eason's response to critics on social media, Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown chances, and much more!

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler put Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins under the microscope. The guys discuss whether Collins is truly an elite receiver, whether his injury history is a legitimate concern, or if both can be true at the same time. While Collins has yet to suffer a major injury in his NFL career, he has missed games in every season. Listen to the full conversation as Clanton and Wexler break down Collins' outlook for the upcoming season and where he ranks among the NFL's top wide receivers.

Wednesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler reacted to the Astros' trade of Lance McCullers Jr. and broke down what the move means for the team's outlook in both the short and long term. Wex also unveiled his first "Ten on the Texans" segment of the season, and the guys also discussed some potential landing spots for LeBron James.

Tuesday on The A-Team, AC was back with Wex as the guys previewed the All-Star Game, discussed where CJ Stroud ranks among QBs, shared their thoughts on the Rockets' offseason, and much more!

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler reacts to ESPN's latest rankings, in which NFL executives, coaches and scouts voted on the league's top quarterbacks entering the 2026 season.Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud landed in the "also receiving votes" category, finishing behind the honorable mentions—including Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Wexler argues that's exactly where Stroud belongs at this stage of his career, even if it means ranking behind quarterbacks like Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. Be sure to listen to the full audio as Wex explains why he believes ESPN's evaluation of Stroud is a fair reflection of where the Texans quarterback currently stacks up among the NFL's best.

Monday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler reacts to the Astros' series loss to the Rangers. Plus, Wex discusses if the 'Stros should be buyers or sellers, and where CJ Stroud ranks among NFL QBs.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler was joined by Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry to preview this weekend's pivotal series between the Astros and the first-place Rangers. The two discussed Jeremy Peña's return to the Astros' lineup, Jacob deGrom being scratched from his scheduled Sunday start, and the other key factors that could determine which team comes out on top in the weekend matchup.