The Morning Drive with Dan

Currently in Baltimore after their 3-game series here at Daikin against the Yankees, Houston appears to be fading from their typical standing among the top seeds in the AL West, now in 5th place at 11-19. From taking their series against the Guardians 2-1, to a dreadful weekend here at Daikin against the Yankees, Astros GM Dana Brown revisits the club's trip to Cleveland, followed by an outlook on...

Rolling into the weekend with a bit of momentum following their series win over the Guardians, the Astros appeared to enter their 3-game home stretch against their American League rivals - the New York Yankees, in pretty high spirits. With a shocking and unpleasant surprise on Friday night in Game 1, the Yankees scored a total of 12 runs following 13 hits with no errors given in a seamless 12-4 vi...

With the NBA's Round 1 of the playoffs now underway, the Rockets look to be on the verge of an early elimination following their first 2 games in L.A. against the Lakers. Regarding Kevin Durant's inactivity for Game 1 last Saturday, the Rockets fell 107-98, followed by another loss 101-94 Tuesday night with Kevin on the floor, pushing Houston to a terrifying 0-2. Hoping to shake back tonight here...

With Round 1 of the NFL's 2026 Draft now complete, fans and analysts now evaluate and gauge their favorite organization's pick selection from last night, with some quite satisfied following Round 1's conclusion. Focusing on the Texans, they trade up two spots in this year's draft, sending picks No. 28, 69, & 167 to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for their 26th & 91st picks. Picking at No. 2...

Wrapping up their trip in Cleveland against the Guardians, the Astros return home to Daikin with their third series win as they went on to take 2 out of the 3 games at Progressive Field. Noting the depletion of the Astros pitching depth this early in the season and stepping to the mound for his second start for the club, relief pitcher Peter Lambert went on to pitch 6 shutout innings with 8 strike...

Roughly a month into the MLB's 2026 season now, the Astros look quite inadequate this season at the bottom of the AL West Division in 5th place, standing at 9-16. With injuries still playing a vital role in Houston's depth and production, Astros GM Dana Brown weighs in on the club's recent struggles, along with a few updates on injuries regarding some players looking to make their way back to the...

Approaching every team and organization's moment of truth in their offseason, the NFL's 2026 Draft is now upon us. Keying in on Houston and which prospects could the Texans organization scoop out of this year's Draft class, lead draft writer and NFL analyst Eric Edholm, joins Dan and Cole ahead of the league's final 30-hour countdown with some interesting predictions that Houston fans, draft analy...

One day out now, analysts and experts began to finalize their mocks ahead of the final hours counting down leading into the NFL's annual Draft period. Concentrating on Houston, the Texans look to have made some very appealing moves during their time in the offseason. With deals made and extensions signed, Houston appears to be in a good spot ahead of Thursday's Draft, leaving many to question what...

Entering Draft Week in the NFL, we're now roughly 80 hours away from the league's Annual Player Selection Meeting. With organizations finalizing their mocks and picks ahead of each team's time 'on the clock', the Texans make a significant signing over the weekend following a 3-year, $150M extension to the team's All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., making him the highest-paid non-QB ever. Consid...

With the NFL's annual Draft now two days away from kicking off and considering all of Houston's offseason moves leading up to the week's draft, the Texans appear primed and ready for the start of the 2026-27 season. Following the weekend's news of Houston extending Will Anderson Jr. to a 3-year, $150M extension, many experts and analysts began to wonder what the Texans' 2026 Draft class could begi...

Moving on from their horrendous road trip, the Astros return home to Daikin for their 6-game homestand against the Rockies and the Cardinals. The Astros go on to take 2 of their 6 games at home and now look to hop back on the road to Cleveland, where they take on the Guardians later this afternoon. After losing their series 2-1 to Colorado, then being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals for the first...

Looking ahead to the NFL's annual Draft kicking off next Thursday, many fans, analysts, and writers begin creating and mocking out their own versions of how they believe this year's 2026 Draft could look. Focusing on the Texans and evaluating what key positions and prospects could fit into the team's roster ahead of this year's season, NFL Draft analyst and writer for Athlon Sports, Luke Easterlin...

Returning home from their 10-game trip on the road, the Astros tee off their 6-game homestand, hosting the Colorado Rockies, with the Cardinals to follow starting tomorrow. Following a disappointing road trip, the Astros appear to have shaken off their recent losses, taking both Games 1 and 2 over Colorado in their 3-game stretch. Hoping to gain the sweep later today and evaluating Spencer Arrighe...

Concluding their 10-game road trip and now back home at Daikin, the Astros have snapped their cold streak following their win at home over the Colorado Rockies yesterday, 7-6, ending their 8-game skid. Taking the series opener yesterday and looking back on the team's first road trip, Astros GM Dana Brown joins in reflecting on Houston's recent struggles, along with a few updates on players fans hi...