Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros winning two out of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Despite a 6-4 loss Sunday, Yordan Alvarez completed a cycle, the 10th cycle in Astros history and the first since Jose Altuve on July 28 of last year in Boston. Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound as the Astros travel to Oakland and face the Athletics. Stan...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to running back Joe Mixon missing multiple practices at training camp for the Houston Texans. Mixon's reasons for his absence have not been disclosed; however, head coach DeMeco Ryans says Mixon "will be fine" and he is "not worried." The Texans signed free agent running back Cam Akers on Monday. Akers played for the Minnesota Vikings last season befo...

Florida Gator Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins Chris Gordy from SEC Media Days to discuss the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college footbal - The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. 

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the second day of practices for the Houston Texans as training camp continues. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins to discuss what he's seen from the new additions to the Texans roster. Stan and Chris also talk with former MLB shortstop and 11-time Golden Glove winner Omar Vizquel about the Astros taking on the Seattle Mariners in a batt...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up following the second day of practices for the Houston Texans at training camp. Alexander talks about the "powerful running back" Joe Mixon, calling him "an upgrade" from past seasons, and also the skill players getting "open opportunities for more kick returns" with the new rules.

Former MLB shortstop and 11-time Golden Glove winner Omar Vizquel joins Next Up to preview the Houston Astros following the All-Star break. "They're getting ready for a great second half," Vizquel said. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on July 30, Vizquel emphasizes the importance of the Astros addressing injuries to the pitching staff. "They have to secure the pitching first." The Astros a...

Chris Gordy of Next Up and Dan Mathews of The A-Team go live from SEC Media Days in Dallas and talk with: Mark Passwaters who covers Texas A&M for Rivals Cole Cubelic of ESPN and SEC Network Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the SEC Peter Burns of ESPN and SEC Network Josh Pate of CBS Sports Randall Cobb, former NFL wide receiver and now SEC Network analyst Chris and Dan also discuss the Houston Te...

Former NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb sits down with Chris Gordy from SEC Media Days to discuss his transition from playing professional football into broadcasting on the SEC Network. 

Stan Norfleet of Next Up recaps the MLB All-Star Game, which saw the American League defeat the National League 5-3. Yordan Álvarez represented the Houston Astros as a designated hitter for the AL team and worked a walk in his only plate appearance. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins in-studio to preview the Texans reporting to training camp. John Hickman of the "Locked On Texans" podcast also joins...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up in-studio to discuss the Houston Texans reporting to training camp, making them the first team to have all its players in camp to begin preparing for the upcoming season. Wilson analyzes the newest additions to the roster and breaks down the position battles, especially on the offensive line.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Kim Davis, creator of Chalk Talk, review the MLB Home Run Derby, and Yordan Alvarez representing the Houston Astros at the All-Star Game. Stan and Kim also talk with Craig Way, the play-by-play voice for the Texas Longhorns football and men's basketball teams, about joining the SEC, get a live update from Chris Gordy live at SEC Media Days, react to Texans wide receive...

Craig Way, play-by-play voice for the Texas Longhorns football and men's basketball teams joins Next Up live from SEC Media Days in Dallas to discuss the Longhorns playing in the SEC. Texas football, lead by head coach Steve Sarkisian, earned a Big 12 championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoffs last season; however, Way says the Longhorns "have to be ready to go" when looking t...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, review the Houston Astros losing 4-2 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday to drop the three game series. However, the Astros are only one game back from the lead in the AL West heading into the All-Star break. Stan and Ben react to the Astros selecting Walker Janek, a catcher from Sam Houston State, with their first pick in the 2024 ML...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99-80 on Friday and the Washington Wizards 109-91 on Sunday to win their first two games of the NBA Summer League. Reed Sheppard, the No. 3 overall pick from Kentucky, recorded 23 points and five assists in his debut against the Lakers. Cam Whitmore, the reigning summer l...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros completing the sweep over the Miami Marlins with Thursday's 6-3 victory at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will host the Rangers in a weekend series before the All-Star break. Yordan Alvarez was not in the lineup Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game due to hip tightness. Stan and Chris react to Texans quarterback C.J. Str...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss Jon Singleton's improvement at first base following the Astros completing the series sweep over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. After the release of Jose Abreu, playing time at first base was divided between Singleton and utilityman Mauricio Dubón; however, Singleton has received the majority of the starts as of late and has provided stability at a m...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros defeating the Miami Marlins 9-1 on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. Framber Valdez allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings. Yordan Alvarez was removed from the game due to right hip tightness in the fourth. The Astros will attempt to complete the sweep over the Marlins with Jake Bloss on the mou...

Rob Parker of Fox Sports Radio joins Next Up to defend his latest comments regarding the Houston Texans led by quarterback C.J. Stroud. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are at the top of the AFC after winning back-to-back Super Bowls. With a playoff appearance in the AFC Divisional Round last season and and an improved roster ahead of the 2024-25 season, many have high expectations for t...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Astros defeating the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. Ronel Blanco allowed two runs in seven innings, extending the Astros home winning streak to seven games. Hader walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save. Prior to Tuesday's victory, manager Joe Espada confirmed that Lance McCullers Jr. h...

Will Kunkel, sports director at FOX 26 Houston, joins Next Up to discuss Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who suffered a setback in his injury rehab. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the news that McCullers is being shut down after his arm wasn't responding well between bullpen sessions. The 30-year-old has not pitched since the 2022 World Series and was been working his way back from a June 2023 s...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the Houston Astros hosting the Miami Marlins for a three-game series starting Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. Ronel Blanco will start on the mound. Stan and Chris also discuss Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson of the Rockets playing for the USA Basketball Select Team, debate what is the biggest concern for the Texans ahead of the upcoming season and m...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss the high expectations for the Houston Texans as the 2024-25 NFL season approaches. Quarterback C.J. Stroud, the current Offensive Rookie of the Year, has received a lot of praise for leading the Texans to an AFC South Title, an AFC Divisional Round playoff appearance and a 10-7 record last season. However, with a strengthened roster and predicted su...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros dropping the second game of a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Spencer Arrighetti had a rough outing during the Astros 7-6 loss, allowing six runs on six hits and four walks across four innings. Ronel Blanco will start on the mound for game three Wednesday. Stan talks with KHOU's Jason Bristol about the Astros closing the...

Eric Edholm, lead draft writer for NFL.com, joins Next Up to defend his latest article that ranks "five NFL offseason storylines that are overblown." In the article, Edholm ranks the "Texans as Super Bowl contenders" fifth for overblown offseason storylines. While acknowledging that the Texans "are a better team on paper than they were a year ago," Edholm emphasizes that "there are steps backward...

Jason Bristol, Emmy award-winning journalist for KHOU, joins Next Up to discuss the Houston Astros climbing above a .500 record and moving to three games back from the lead in the AL West. Bristol also comments on the Rockets drafting Reed Sheppard, a guard from the University of Kentucky, with the No. 3 overall pick.