Best Espada Podcasts (2024)

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Joe Espada: Astros 'Still Monitoring' Kyle Tucker's Volume In Right Field 10:50

9h ago10:50

10:50

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 road loss to the San Diego Padres. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Arrighetti battled on the mound as the Padres "put the ba…

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Kikuchi Gets Another Astros Win, Ohtani Makes MLB History, Texans At Vikings, NHL To Houston...? 2:02:00

4h ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss Yusei Kikuchi remaining undefeated when starting in an Astros uniform. Matt and Ross also preview the Texans facing the Minnesota Vikings for their Wee…

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Brian McTaggart: Yusei Kikuchi Has 'Changed The Ascent' Of The Astros, Remaining Undefeated When Starting For Houston 11:18

5h ago11:18

11:18

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show following Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Yusei Kikuchi started on the mound, allowing one run on five hits while striking out nine batters in six innings. After acquiring the veteran left-hander prior to the MLB trade deadline, the Astros have been 9-…

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Astros Drop Series To Padres, Mariners 10th Inning Blunder, Drama Behind Stroud's Advice To Caleb Williams 2:04:07

5h ago2:04:07

2:04:07

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros getting shut out by the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Wednesday. The Astros will host the Los Angeles Angels for a four-game series in an attempt to clinch the AL West title. Matt and Ross react to the Seattle Mariners losing to the New York Yankees in embarrassing fashion, …

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Willie Fritz Talks First Win As Cougars Head Coach, Traveling To Cincinnati 7:38

2h ago7:38

7:38

University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show following a dominant victory over the Rice Owls to reclaim the Bayou Bucket and earn Fritz his first win in Houston. Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown in the 33-7 victory on Saturday. "W…

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Ian Eagle: The Texans 'Are Surprising Nobody' With Their Early Success 13:06

3h ago13:06

13:06

Ian Eagle of CBS, TNT and TBS joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of his call of the NFL Week 3 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is coming off a decent performance against the Chicago Bears, recording 260 passing yards and winning 19-13, but only finding the endzone once. However, the Texans …

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Wackiest Game Of Astros Season, Ryan Pressly PSA, Texans TE Brevin Jordan On IL 1:58:32

3h ago1:58:32

1:58:32

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show, alongside Chris Gordy of Next Up and Adam Wexler of The A-Team, react to the wackiest Astros game of the season. The Astros tied the three-game series with the San Diego Padres after Tuesday's 4-3 win in the 10th inning. Hunter Brown started on the mound and allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while str…

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Astros Drop Game To Padres, Ben Gamel On IL, NFL Week 2 Rewind, So Many Gut Feelings 2:00:25

7h ago2:00:25

2:00:25

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recaps the Houston Astros losing 3-1 to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss Ben Gamel going to the injur…

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Astros Outfielder Jason Heyward Talks Adjusting To Left Field, Making An Immediate Impact With New Team 12:46

7h ago12:46

12:46

Houston Astros outfielder Jason Heyward joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 defeat against the San Diego Padres. The beginning of the three-game series saw Heyward move to left field after spending multiple starts in right, filling in for the injured Kyle Tucker. "It's a new visual for me," Heyward said. However, the veteran outfielde…

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Texans Are 2-0, Astros Sweep, Longhorns Top AP Poll, Clay Walker Goofs National Anthem 2:02:43

2d ago2:02:43

2:02:43

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Texans defeating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football to become the only 2-0 team at the top of the AFC South. Matt and Ross also celebrate the Astros sweeping the Los Angeles Angels, discuss the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young, review the Texas Longhorns r…

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Astros Take Back A Game In AL West Lead, Texans Prepare For SNF Matchup, Tagovailoa's NFL Future 2:05:10

11h ago2:05:10

2:05:10

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros avoiding a sweep by the Oakland Athletics with Thursday's 6-3 win. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss Kyle Tucker returning to right field and Joe Espada's upcoming decision concerning the postseason pitching rotation. Matt and Ross pre…

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Brian McTaggart: Joe Espada Has 'Got Some Good Choices' When Deciding Astros Postseason Rotation 12:18

3d ago12:18

12:18

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show after the Astros avoided the sweep against the Oakland Athletics with Thursday's 6-3 victory. Framber Valdez allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out six in just over six innings. "He's keeping his emotions in check," McTaggart said. With Valdez, Yusei Kik…

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Deborah Paredez: Year of the Dog 1:01:02

5d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

(00:00) - Clíona Ní Ríordáin and James O'Leary Discussion (04:55) - Deborah Paredez interview (58:00) - Southword poem, Mother Tongue by Grace H. Zhou Deborah Paredez is a poet and cultural critic. She is the author of the poetry volumes This Side of Skin (Wings Press 2002) and Year of the Dog (BOA Editions 2020), and the critical study Selenidad: …

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Astros Lose To A's In Extras, Where's The Bunting? Deshaun Watson Lawyers Respond To Lawsuit 2:04:59

1d ago2:04:59

2:04:59

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros dropping the first of a three-game home series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The Astros struggled to field bunts and bring home runners in scoring position in the 4-3 loss that went 12 innings. Spencer Arrighetti allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk…

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Head Coach Willie Fritz Talks Cougars Nearly Upsetting Oklahoma, Preparing For Bayou Bucket Rivalry Vs. Rice 8:11

5d ago8:11

8:11

University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show following a near upset over the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Donovan Smith completed 24 of 28 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown with one interception in Saturday's 16-12 defeat, rebounding well after the 27-7 home opener loss to the UNLV Rebels. "I …

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Astros Host Athletics, Top MLB Ballparks, Former Texans QB In The News Again, Gut Feelings 2:07:43

2d ago2:07:43

2:07:43

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Astros hosting the Oakland Athletics for a three-game series starting Tuesday with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound. Astros manager Joe Espada joins to discuss Justin Verlander's recent struggles, and outfielder Chas McCormick talks about his recent spark after struggling at…

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Chas McCormick On Rebounding From Early Season Struggles: 'I Was Hard On Myself' 9:24

2d ago9:24

9:24

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of a three-game home series against the Oakland Athletics. After struggling with production at the plate, the Astros optioned Chas McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land. However, McCormick quickly returned to the Major League club on September 2 after Jake Meyers was added to the …

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Joe Espada Says Astros Need Quality Starts From Justin Verlander 'To Get Us To October' 11:45

3d ago11:45

11:45

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of the three-game home series against the Oakland Athletics. Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound Tuesday in an attempt to bounce back after allowing nine runs on six hits and three walks in the first inning of his last start. Kyle Tucker was activated from the injured list Fr…

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Diggs & Mixon Shine In Texans Debut, Verlander Postseason Rotation Spot In Question, Brady Begins Broadcasting Career 2:06:27

3d ago2:06:27

2:06:27

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Texans defeating the Indianapolis Colts 29-27 on the road Sunday to start the season 1-0 against a divisional opponent. Joe Mixon rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown while Stefon Diggs reached the endzone twice for their Texans debut. Matt and Ross also review Justin Verl…

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Astros Waste Excellent Hunter Brown Outing, Reds Sweep, Texans Football Is Back 2:03:41

6d ago2:03:41

2:03:41

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Cincinnati Reds completing the sweep over the Houston Astros following Thursday's 1-0 result. Hunter Brown allowed four hits and struck out six over six scoreless innings, but the Astros offense was shut out. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss Kyle Tu…

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One Thing That Is Going To Help The Astros Offense: 'Getting Tucker Back' 8:29

6d ago8:29

8:29

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show after the Cincinnati Reds completed the series sweep over the Astros with Thursday's 1-0 result. Hunter Brown allowed four hits and struck out six over six scoreless innings. However, the Astros offense was unable to bring runners home, giving the Reds nine consecutive wi…

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Astros Look To Even Series With Reds, Davis Mills Gets Paid, College Football Is All About That Check 2:08:23

8d ago2:08:23

2:08:23

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Texans signing backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension worth $5 million, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season. Matt and Ross also talk with Astros manager Joe Espada and pitcher Forrest Whitley as they look to even the three-game series with the…

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Astros Pitcher Forrest Whitley Talks 'Completely Different' Process Going From Starter To Bullpen 9:01

16d ago9:01

9:01

Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley joins The Matt Thomas Show after getting called up to the Majors as a part of the September roster expansion. Whitley was ranked the No. 1 prospect in the Astros farm system from 2018-21 but was unable to break out due to Tommy John surgery in 2021. When asked about quitting baseball, Whitley replied, "The tho…

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Head Coach Willie Fritz Says Cougars Are 'Moving On' From UNLV Loss, Focusing On Oklahoma 9:11

9d ago9:11

9:11

University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show following Saturday's 27-7 loss against the UNLV Rebels. The home season opener was also Fritz's debut with the Cougars. The Cougars were scoreless at the half, and their only points came in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Although the loss was disappoi…

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Joe Espada On Ronel Blanco Pitching Out Of Astros Bullpen: 'That's A Strong Possibility' 12:23

9d ago12:23

12:23

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of the second of a three-game road series against the Cincinnati Reds. Justin Verlander started in Monday's 5-3 loss, which snapped the Astros' five-game winning streak. "Physically, he looks fine," Espada said. However, Verlander is still working to get back to full strength after …

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Does JV Make Postseason Rotation? Clarity On Tucker's Injury, Cougars Struggle Against UNLV 2:09:53

10d ago2:09:53

2:09:53

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Cincinnati Reds snapping the Houston Astros five-game winning streak. Justin Verlander allowed five runs on eight hits with four walks in just under five innings during Monday's 5-3 loss. Will Verlander be a starter in the Astros postseason pitching rotation? Matt and Ross also react…

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Astros Confirm Kyle Tucker's Shin Fracture Months After Sustaining Injury 8:42

10d ago8:42

8:42

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, who revealed he sustained a small fracture after fouling a ball off his right shin on June 3. The injury, which has kept Tucker off the field for three months, was originally labeled as a contusion, raising questions about the lengthy recovery pro…

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Bodyguard Befriending, CFB Mismatches, All Over the Place Anything Goes 2:04:00

14d ago2:04:00

2:04:00

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Yordan Hits Three Homers, Arrighetti Close To No-Hitter, Colleges Struggling With NIL 2:06:56

15d ago2:06:56

2:06:56

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros avoiding the series sweep by shutting out the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 on Wednesday. Yordan Alvarez smacked three home runs for his third career three-homer game, and Spencer Arrighetti struck out 11 batters and had a no-hitter through seven innings. Brian McTaggart,…

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Projection For Astros Playoff Pitching Rotation: 'There Is No Way That Justin Verlander Does Not Start' 11:17

22d ago11:17

11:17

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show after the Astros avoided the sweep by shutting out the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 on Wednesday. Yordan Alvarez recorded a two-run homer and two solo shots for his third career three-homer game. Spencer Arrighetti struck out 11 batters and held a no-hitter through seven in…

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Astros Lose 6 Of Last 8, Texans Cut Down To 53, Most Expensive College Football Guarantee Games 1:25:26

16d ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Philadelphia Phillies shutting out the Houston Astros 5-0 on Tuesday, causing the Astros to lose six of their last eight games. Matt and Ross also recap the Texans finalizing their initial 53-man roster cuts, talk with University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz…

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Cougars Football HC Willie Fritz Previews Season Kickoff Against UNLV 9:49

16d ago9:49

9:49

University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of his debut with the school on Saturday against the UNLV Rebels. Fritz discusses jumping "hot and heavy" into the transfer portal this offseason, having a "relatively healthy" training camp and his expectations for the upcoming season.…

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Astros Lose To Phillies Walk-Off In Extras, Texans Roster Cuts, Sports Betting Influencers Feud 2:07:39

17d ago2:07:39

2:07:39

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros dropping the first of a three-game road series to the Philadelphia Phillies following Bryce Harper's walk-off hit in the 10th inning. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss the balance between resting players during a long stretch and having "all hands on deck" in a tight…

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Outfielder Ben Gamel Talks Journey Around MLB, Hot Start In Astros Debut 6:42

17d ago6:42

6:42

Houston Astros outfielder Ben Gamel joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Gamel got his third straight start, batting seventh in the first of a three-game road series. Gamel has been favored against right-handed pitchers and is part of a right field platoon with Chas McCormick and Mauricio Dubon. The A…

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Joe Espada 'Considering' Rafael Montero, Forrest Whitley For Astros Upcoming Expanded Roster 13:13

17d ago13:13

13:13

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros dropped the opening game of the three-game road series after Bryce Harper hit a walk-off RBI single to win in the 10th inning. The Astros offense was unable to generate much production, and the defense committed a handfu…

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Astros Split Orioles Series, College Football Has Begun, CeeDee Lamb's Historic Deal 2:07:22

18d ago2:07:22

2:07:22

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros splitting the four-game road series with the Baltimore Orioles following Sunday's 6-3 victory. Yusei Kikuchi allowed three runs on two hits while striking out four over five innings. Ronel Blanco starts on the mound Monday to open up a three-game series at the Philadel…

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Who Is The Astros Ideal First Baseman For The Remainder Of The Season? 6:40

18d ago6:40

6:40

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the Houston Astros struggling to find consistency at first base. The position has been an issue all season, with seven different players starting games at first base. Rookie Joey Loperfido, who was traded to Toronto in July, and catcher Victor Caratini have also played the position. Th…

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Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh: Tonn Teaspaigh agus Dánta Eile 59:26

19d ago59:26

59:26

(00:00) - Clíona Ní Ríordáin and Patrick Cotter Discussion (08:35) - Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh interview (55:48) - Southword poem, A South Ulster Homestead by Mary O'Donnell Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh was born in Kerry. She has read at festivals in New York, Paris, Montréal, Berlin and Ballyferriter. In 2012 her poem ‘Deireadh na Feide’ won the O’Neill Poet…

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LIVE From Vegas Day 2: Arrighetti And Ben Gamel Lead Astros To Victory, Alex Bregman Possibly At First Base 2:04:04

21d ago2:04:04

2:04:04

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show go LIVE from Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and recap the Houston Astros shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 to take the first game in the three-game road series. Spencer Arrighetti threw six scoreless innings, and Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Tuesday, recor…

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New UH Cougars AD Eddie Nuñez: 'We're Going To Do Things Differently' 10:42

21d ago10:42

10:42

Eddie Nuñez, the new athletic director at the University of Houston, joins The Matt Thomas Show to discuss arriving in Houston after seven years leading the University of New Mexico's athletic department. Despite success in various programs during their first year in the Big 12, Nuñez is entering the position with challenges ahead, as UH's current …

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LIVE From Las Vegas: Verlander and Bregman Return, Hector Neris Back In Houston 2:06:10

22d ago2:06:10

2:06:10

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show go LIVE from Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to recap the Houston Astros losing the three-game series against the Boston Red Sox following Wednesday's 4-1 defeat. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss the return of Alex Bregman and Justin Verlander to the lin…

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Brian McTaggart On Astros AL West Lead: 'I Don't See Them Taking Their Foot Off The Gas' 10:08

22d ago10:08

10:08

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show following the Astros losing the three-game series to the Boston Red Sox after Wednesday's 4-1 defeat. Justin Verlander allowed four hits and two runs with six strikeouts in five innings during his first start since June 9. "He looked like typical Verlander," and now the A…

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Astros Defeat Red Sox With Yainer Diaz Walk-Off Homer, What Is The Future Of Officiating In Professional Sports? 2:04:47

24d ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday, with Yainer Diaz hitting a walk-off home run. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss how the Astros have won 11 of their last 12 games and are now five games ahead in the AL West. Astros rookie Shay Whitcomb also joins to dis…

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Astros Rookie Shay Whitcomb Talks Getting Called-Up, Hitting Double In First MLB At-Bat 9:16

24d ago9:16

9:16

Astros rookie Shay Whitcomb joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The Astros selected Whitcomb 160th overall in the fifth round of the MLB Draft in 2020. Whitcomb made his Major League debut on Saturday, recording a double and a single and scoring twice. Whitcomb talks about receiving the call to join th…

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Joe Espada 'Considering' Victor Caratini At First Base To Keep His Bat In Astros Lineup 9:06

24d ago9:06

9:06

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Yusei Kikuchi allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in over five innings, continuing his streak of positive performances since being traded to the Astros. "I was excited when we got him," Espada said. "We knew that we …

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Astros Take White Sox Series, Verlander's Upcoming Return, Highlights From Texans Preseason Win 2:00:43

25d ago2:00:43

2:00:43

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review the Houston Astros winning the series over the Chicago White Sox after Sunday's 2-0 victory. Framber Valdez had another productive performance, striking out nine batters to help the Astros extend their lead in the AL West to four games ahead of the Seattle Mariners. Matt and Ross also r…

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Mike Stanton on The MT Show: This (Astros) Team Never Panicked 12:07

25d ago12:07

12:07

Former Major League reliever turned Space City Home Network analyst Mike Stanton joined The Matt Thomas Show with Matt Thomas and Ross Villareal. He talks about this run of 10 wins in the Astros last 11 games. He talks about this Astros lineup and their ability to hit. Plus, how this pitching staff has handled themselves this season.…

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Bregman Out Vs. White Sox, Astros Call Up Shay Whitcomb, Texans Starters To Play Against Giants 2:02:26

28d ago2:02:26

2:02:26

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Astros hosting the Chicago White Sox for a three-game series starting Friday with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound. The Astros will look to extend their eight-game winning streak and distance themselves further from the Seattle Mariners in the AL West lead. During the show, …

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Astros Earn Back-To-Back Sweeps, Extend AL West Lead, Rockets Season Schedule Released 2:02:35

29d ago2:02:35

2:02:35

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros earning back-to-back series sweeps following Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss the Astros winning eight games in a row and holding a three-game lead in the AL West after the Detroit Tiger…

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Brian McTaggart Talks Astros Win Streak, Verlander Rehab Start, Tucker's Comeback From Injury 10:43

29d ago10:43

10:43

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show as the Astros complete back-to-back series sweeps following Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. "They really had to do everything right to win that game," McTaggart said. During this road trip, in which the Astros went 8-1, Kyle Tucker was seen working out on…

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