Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Astros hosting the Colorado Rockies for a two-game series with Hunter Brown starting on the mound Tuesday. Astros manager Joe Espada joins to give an update on the many injured players on the roster, especially starting pitcher Justin Verlander, who has yet to begin throwing again after being placed on the 15-day IL with neck discomfort. The first round of the NBA draft begins Wednesday, and the Rockets hold the No. 3 pick. Vernon Maxwell and Ryan Hollins both join to discuss the many possibilities for the Rockets during this offseason. Matt and Ross recap the Tennessee Volunteers defeating the Texas A&M Aggies to win the College World Series, debate the possibility of professional hockey in Houston after the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.
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