Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Thursday to open the four-game series. Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run and five hits while striking out nine batters in six innings, remaining undefeated in an Astros uniform. First baseman Jon Singleton hit the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning to earn the Astros the victory. Stan an...

Myron Medcalf joins Next Up to preview the Week 13 matchup between the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings, where he will be a sideline reporter for ESPN Radio. Both the Texans and Vikings are 2-0, with the Vikings coming off a 23-17 upset over the San Francisco 49ers. "I think it will be competitive," Medcalf said. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold recorded 268 passing yards with two touchdowns an...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros getting shut out by the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Wednesday. Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins to discuss the Astros hosting the Los Angeles Angels for a four-game series in an attempt to clinch the AL West title. Stan and Chris also discuss the drama surrounding C.J. Stroud and Caleb...

The Houston Astros "know what it takes to make that run to the World Series." With seven consecutive American League Championship Series appearances and two World Series titles, it is evident the Astros are familiar with postseason baseball, and after a competitive road series against the San Diego Padres, it seems as though the leaders in the AL West got an early taste of what to expect this Octo...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Astros tying the three-game series with the San Diego Padres with Tuesday's 4-3 victory in the 10th inning. Hunter Brown started on the mound and allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings. Things got out of hand when Jose Altuve was ejected after taking off his cleat and sock to argue that a ball...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up following the Texans 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after a NFL record-setting performance. Fairbairn became the first kicker in NFL history with six 50-plus yard field goals within a two-game span. Fairbairn's 59-yard kick at the...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up dive into "Second Take Tuesday" and review the biggest stroylines from the Houston Texans 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins to give the latest update on running back Joe Mixon's ankle injury and what the possible reprecussions are for Azeez Al-Shaair punching Bears running back Roschon Johnson. S...

Texans fans watching Sunday Night Football held their breath when running back Joe Mixon left the game in the third quarter of a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury. Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards used the now-banned hip-drop tackle to bring down Mixon, who went into the locker room to receive treatment but returned later in the third quarter, only getting seven snaps the rest of...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans defeating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football. The Texans are the only 2-0 team in the AFC South. Despite a struggling offense and committing 12 penalties for 115 yards, the Texans defense and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn helped the Texans earn back-to-back victories. Stan and Chris also discuss the Astros sweeping the Los A...

The Houston Texans returned to primetime to defeat the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football, becoming the only 2-0 team atop the AFC South. Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss how the Texans defense was able to shut down Caleb Williams and the Bears as C.J. Stroud and the offense only managed a field goal in the second half. Both Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter secured an i...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the Houston Texans hosting the Chicago Bears for Sunday Night Football. Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago joins to provide insight into the strong Bears defense and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Stan and Chris also react to the Astros avoiding a sweep by the Oakland Athletics with Thursday's 6-3 win, discuss Miami Dolphins quarterback Tu...

Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago joins Next Up to preview the Houston Texans hosting the Chicago Bears for Sunday Night Football. Caleb Williams makes his first primetime start in Week 2 against the Texans, led by head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and first overall pick made his NFL debut in a 24-17 win against the Tennessee Titans. However...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros losing 5-4 to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday for their third straight loss. Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins to discuss Jose Altuve exiting the game with right side discomfort and the postseason pitching rotation. Stan and Chris react to Texans tight end Dalton Schultz missing...

Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up as the Astros attempt to avoid the series sweep by the Oakland Athletics. During Wednesday's 5-4 defeat, the Astros third straight loss, second baseman Jose Altuve exited the game with right side discomfort. While Altuve did not seem concerned in his postgame comments, the Astros "have to be overly cautiou...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap 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 while striking out seven in six innings. Hunter Brown will start on...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans defeating the Indianapolis Colts 29-27 on Sunday in their season opener. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Second Take Tuesday to review the Texans establishing a run game but falling short on defense by giving up explosive plays. Stan and Chris also preview the Astros hosting the Oakland Athletics for a three-game series and react t...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap 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. Stan and Chris reflect on the ups and downs of the Texans defense, react to the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Pr...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the Houston Texans taking on the Indianapolis Colts for their season opener. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins to discuss the matchup as well as review the rest of the AFC contenders following the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 on Thursday. Stan and Chris also react to the Cincinnati Reds sweeping the Astros in a three-game s...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up to preview the Houston Texans preparing for their season opener on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr., the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, missed the majority of the preseason with an ankle injury but is expected to suit up for Week 1. "They gave him a lot of time to ramp up from that ankle injury," Wilson said....

Stan Norfleet of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros dropping the road series to the Cincinnati Reds with Wednesday's 12-5 loss. Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins to discuss Spencer Arrighetti's rough outing and Jeremy Peña's recent defensive struggles. Stan also previews the Texans Week 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts and reacts to predict...

Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up after the Astros dropped the road series to the Cincinnati Reds with a 12-5 loss on Wednesday. Spencer Arrighetti, who earned American League Rookie of the Month honors for August, allowed nine runs on six hits and three walks in the first inning, leaving the game after retiring only two batters. To exit t...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the Houston Texans facing the Indianapolis Colts on the road for their opening game of the 2024 season. The Texans signed backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension worth $5 million, keeping him with the team through the 2025 season. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins to give his predictions for the upcoming season and add...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up ahead of the Houston Texans' Week 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans hold high expectations for the 2024 season, especially with new talents boosting the roster. "[Stefon] Diggs is one of [C.J.] Stroud's favorite targets," and Danielle Hunter "can plug in anywhere and he'll be successful," Alexander said. Running back Joe...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Astros dropping the first of a three-game road series against the Cincinnati Reds. Justin Verlander allowed five runs on eight hits with four walks in just under five innings during Monday's 5-3 loss. The Astros lost their five-game winning streak but are six games ahead of the Seattle Mariners for the lead in the AL West. Stan and Chri...