Episodios

  • Astros Trade For Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson, Hader Gives Up Homer In 9th In Loss To Pirates

    Astros Trade For Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson, Hader Gives Up Homer In 9th In Loss To Pirates
    Jul 30 2024
    Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros trading Joey Loperfido, Jake Bloss and Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays for left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi. The deal was officially announced following Monday's 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, which saw Josh Hader give up a three-run homer in the ninth inning. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss the loss and how Kikuchi will fit into the Astros rotation. During the show, news breaks that the Astros are trading High A right-hander Kelly Austin and international bonus pool money to the New York Yankees for reliever Caleb Ferguson. Matt and Ross also preview the Texans against the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame game, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.
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    2 h y 6 m
  • Joe Espada 'Confident' Yusei Kikuchi Gives Astros An 'Opportunity To Win'

    Joe Espada 'Confident' Yusei Kikuchi Gives Astros An 'Opportunity To Win'
    Jul 30 2024
    Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi. Rookie starter Jake Bloss was scratched ahead of Monday's 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park. At the game's conclusion, it was announced that Bloss, along with rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido and No. 13 prospect Will Wagner, were being sent to the Blue Jays for the 33-year-old Kikuchi. "It's not easy. It's part of the business," Espada said. "We really need this injection of someone who we've seen for years get deep in games, save our bullpen, and give us an opportunity to win every day." While Kikuchi hasn't been consistent most of this season (0-4 with a 7.75 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in his last eight starts), Espada believes the Astros coaching staff can help Kikuchi be more efficient. "I'm confident we're going to make those adjustments and make him a better pitcher." Espada also says Justin Verlander and Luis Garcia are both making a "huge step forward" in returning from injury and comments on the Astros preparing for the last stretch of the season. "This is when you start seeing the character and makeup of your team."
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    11 m
  • Texans DE Denico Autry Suspended, Astros MLB Trade Deadline Countdown

    Texans DE Denico Autry Suspended, Astros MLB Trade Deadline Countdown
    Jul 29 2024
    Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show, along with Chris Gordy of Next Up and Adam Clanton of The A-Team, react to Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry getting suspended for six games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. The Texans signed Autry to a two-year, $20 million deal in March. Ross also recaps the Astros winning two out of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to hold their lead in the AL West, debates the effectiveness of heckling in sports, plays "To Tell The Truth" and more.
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    2 h y 4 m
  • Olympic Extracurriculars, Heidi Watney Joins, Astros Pitching, Texans Camp

    Olympic Extracurriculars, Heidi Watney Joins, Astros Pitching, Texans Camp
    Jul 26 2024
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  • Astros Go 3-3 On Road Trip, Altercation At Texans Training Camp, NBA Signs Media Rights Deal

    Astros Go 3-3 On Road Trip, Altercation At Texans Training Camp, NBA Signs Media Rights Deal
    Jul 25 2024
    Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review 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 McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, 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. Matt and Ross also react to an altercation between players on day six of Texans training camp, discuss the NBA signing a new 11-year media rights deal, tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time," say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.
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    2 h y 5 m
  • Brian McTaggart: If Astros Don't Get Another Pitcher Before MLB Trade Deadline, Something 'Has Gone Wrong'

    Brian McTaggart: If Astros Don't Get Another Pitcher Before MLB Trade Deadline, Something 'Has Gone Wrong'
    Jul 25 2024
    Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show after the Houston Astros concluded their .500 road trip with Wednesday's 8-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
    With the Los Angeles Angels sweeping the Seattle Mariners, the Astros take the lead in the AL West. Seattle's "offense is so bad," so the division race "is very much wide open" for the Astros, McTaggart said. The Astros are returning to Minute Maid Park to host the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Astros schedule is "not getting any easier," so "they just got to worry about the division at this point." The MLB trade deadline is approaching on July 30, and the Astros have areas of concern that could be addressed through a deal. "If they don't" get a pitcher, "then something drastically has gone wrong." However, McTaggart says there are some "untouchables" when it comes to trade capital within the Astros organization, specifically Jacob Melton, A.J. Blubaugh and Brice Matthews. "These teams want young value."
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    11 m
  • Astros On A Three-Game Losing Streak, Still Have Lead In AL West, Remembering Gene Peterson

    Astros On A Three-Game Losing Streak, Still Have Lead In AL West, Remembering Gene Peterson
    Jul 24 2024
    Matt Thomas of The Matt Thomas Show reviews the Houston Astros losing a road series to the Oakland Athletics following Tuesday's 8-2 loss. Even though the Astros extended their losing streak, they are still tied for the lead in the AL West. Matt also reacts to things getting a little heated at Texans training camp and remembers the life and career of Gene Peterson, who spent 33 years as the play-by-play voice for the Rockets.
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Astros Shut Out In Oakland, NFL Extending Season, Texans Put On Pads At Training Camp

    Astros Shut Out In Oakland, NFL Extending Season, Texans Put On Pads At Training Camp
    Jul 23 2024
    Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review the Oakland Athletics shutting out the Houston Astros 4-0 on Monday. Spencer Arrighetti started on the mound, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings. Josh Miller, pitching coach for the Astros, joins to discuss injuries to the starting pitching staff, while manager Joe Espada expresses concern over pitchers reaching an inning threshold. Matt and Ross react to the NFL Players Association and the NFL talking about extending the season to 18 games, comment on the Texans putting on full pads for the first time this training camp, give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.
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    2 h y 5 m