Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

West Sacramento Athletics ignite their offense with a 16-11 slugfest over the Los Angeles Angels, fueled by Tyler Soderstrom’s grand slam and Brent Rooker’s homer. Are the A’s young bats finally ready for Opening Day dominance? Sully spotlights breakout performances from Junior Perez, and promising pitching depth amid high-scoring spring training battles. The episode takes a quirky turn by marking the anniversary of ex-owner Charlie Finley's bold 1971 experiment—three balls for a walk—and explores how Oakland’s tradition of innovation, from colorful uniforms to advanced bullpen strategy and sabermetrics, might shape their future in Las Vegas. Will the A’s carry their maverick identity into a new era? Don’t miss this spirited breakdown of roster momentum, franchise history, and the relentless push for baseball evolution from one of MLB’s most unpredictable teams. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The West Sacramento Athletics face a pivotal spring training decision: should top prospect Leo DeVries make the leap to the majors, and is it time to move $70 million man Jacob Wilson to third base for maximum lineup upside? Paul Francis Sullivan questions if clinging to tradition is holding the A’s back from building one of MLB’s most dynamic young infields with Nick Kurtz, Jeff McNeil, DeVries, and Wilson. The analysis spotlights Max Muncy’s struggles at third, strong springs from Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers, and why prioritizing talent over positional orthodoxy could push Oakland toward a surprising .500 season. With the Diamondbacks’ underrated pitching on display and recent fan reactions to the Vegas news, Paul Francis Sullivan asks: can the A’s seize the moment and spark new excitement with bold roster innovation? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia Phillies outlast the Athletics to claim their city’s baseball legacy. Why did the more decorated A’s become wanderers, while the Phillies turned into a hometown powerhouse? Sully explores the rivalry between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Phillies, highlighting how Connie Mack’s stubborn leadership, family infighting, and untimely decisions led the A’s to leave town, despite World Series wins and legends like Lefty Grove and Jimmy Foxx. The Phillies—once the underdogs—leveraged smart ownership, minor league investments, and rising stars to seize control, cementing their place in Philadelphia sports history. Key topics include stadium histories (Baker Bowl, Shibe Park), postwar shifts, and the A’s nomadic journey from Kansas City to Oakland, and their uncertain future in Las Vegas. Discover how a combination of greed, timing, and leadership turned Philadelphia into a Phillies town, while the A’s continue their search for a permanent home. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Las Vegas readies for baseball history as the Athletics break ground on their new stadium—will Sin City embrace the A’s and redefine sports fandom in America’s hottest sports market? Sully and Tony Cordasco of Locked on Golden Knights examine the realities of the Athletics’ relocation, spotlighting ongoing construction, funding concerns, and the challenge of building a strong local fanbase in a city driven by tourism. The conversation takes a deep dive into Las Vegas’ rapid sports evolution, from the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup triumph to the city’s ambitions of hosting MLB, NFL, and potentially NBA teams within a one-mile radius. Key topics include the A’s efforts to secure cornerstone stars like Nick Kurtz, the design choices aimed at capturing Vegas flair, and whether the team should consider a rebrand. Are Las Vegas locals ready to make the Athletics their own—or will rising costs and shifting tourism trends threaten the city’s burgeoning sports identity? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletics’ bats erupt in a 12-4 thrashing of the Cincinnati Reds—could this signal a turning point for their playoff ambitions? JT Ginn impresses on the mound after being acquired from the Mets, while Shea Langeliers and other sluggers deliver home runs against Cincinnati’s All-Star Andrew Abbott. Is a wild card chase on the horizon as the rotation gains momentum and the offense shows explosive potential? Sully explores key roster moves, including the impact of Leo DeVries—one of MLB’s top prospects—and discusses whether the A’s should sign him to a long-term contract. The conversation covers recent trades, Mason Miller’s departure, and the team’s approach as it transitions from Oakland to West Sacramento to Las Vegas. Insights on Las Vegas fandom, stadium developments, and how the A’s could build a winning core in their new home round out the show. Will this emerging squad defy expectations as the season gets underway? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oakland Athletics eye a new era as Nick Kurtz nears a long-term deal—will the slugger anchor the franchise through its transition to Las Vegas? Paul Francis Sullivan, aka Sully, breaks down the team’s aggressive strategy to extend young stars like Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, and Jacob Wilson, sparking hope for fans in Sacramento and Vegas. Is this the blueprint for small-market teams to foster stability and combat MLB’s economic inequity? Spring training buzz intensifies with standout performances from Max Muncy, Brent Rooker, and promising bullpen arms. Sully dives into the debate over salary floors versus caps, exploring their potential impact on keeping top talent and revitalizing revenue sharing. The podcast offers actionable insights for A’s supporters, examining ownership’s vision, player development, and how upcoming policy shifts could shape the team’s future. Will the Athletics finally build a roster worth rooting for—and keeping together? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the Texas Rangers’ revamped offense outpace the West Sacramento A’s explosive lineup to dethrone the Seattle Mariners atop the AL West? Sully and Bryce Paterik break down the Rangers’ surprising transformation into a pitching powerhouse, the impact of key trades like moving Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo, and bold moves behind new manager Skip Schumacher. With Jack Leiter and Nathan Eovaldi anchoring a deep rotation, is average offense all the Rangers need to make a serious run? Meanwhile, the A’s boast one of MLB’s top offenses but remain hampered by a thin pitching staff. Could late free-agent additions and newfound stability in West Sacramento spark an 83-win playoff push? The hosts debate the upside of potential moves for veterans like Lucas Giolito, the influence of clubhouse leaders, and why this AL West race is wide open. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Staying positive about the A's future, the embattled franchise could be sitting on a potential trend setting gold mine. There have been instances in baseball history where a stadium is built that goes against the grain of what is the current trend. And the glorious designs for the Las Vegas A's ballpark could put it in with Shea Stadium and Camden Yards as a trailblazing park that brings in the fans. Sully examines how the unique ballpark experience of other stadiums led to copycats and the potential for the A's new park to stand out. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oakland Athletics fans are urged not to let spring training losses cloud optimism—JT Jinn, Luis Severino, and Nick Kurtz are showing promise. Is the A’s starting rotation finally coming together? Sully spotlights standout performances and discusses the strategic advantage of Kurtz leading off, while the competition for third base heats up with Max Muncy, Ibañez, and White making their case. Analysis centers on whether the Athletics’ bats will reignite and if the pitching staff can keep runs down to secure an ambitious 83-win season. The episode dives into the Athletics’ wild franchise history, tracing near-moves to cities like Louisville, Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago—could Rickey Henderson have been a Chicago legend? As the team preps for a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers, Sully explores what the future holds for the Green and Gold, from West Sacramento to Las Vegas. Will the Athletics’ nomadic legacy become a badge of honor? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A's have two Spring Training Games under their belt. Both were ugly but do not worry A's fans. It isn't even March yet. Plus they got a good performance from Luis Severino and a few other unlikely hitters. Meanwhile, old friend Bob Melvin is back on the A's payroll. His legacy would be that of a Hall of Fame manager if a few things broke just right for him in his career. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seattle Mariners hold the American League West crown, but can the Houston Astros bounce back after a turbulent offseason, and are the West Sacramento A’s primed for a surprise run? Hosts Sully and Brett Chancey unpack the dramatic shifts in division power, spotlighting Isak Paredes, Carlos Correa, and Yordan Alvarez’s future impact. With pitching changes, infield logjams, and the Rangers’ strategies in flux, the race intensifies. The conversation covers the A’s newfound stability in West Sacramento, potential wildcard hopes, and projections for the Astros as they navigate veteran depth and injury concerns. Insightful predictions, division rivalries, and pressing questions about Bruce Bochy’s managerial moves and Josh Hader’s health keep MLB fans guessing. With playoff ambitions brewing and historic comparisons drawn, the AL West promises fireworks—are the Astros in decline or ready for another title push? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

West Sacramento A’s face a pivotal crossroads as optimism challenges years of turmoil—can a new era deliver a playoff breakthrough? Paul Francis Sullivan (“Sully”) takes the helm, highlighting fresh potential in players like Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and rising prospect Leo DeVries, as the Athletics transition to their temporary home and look ahead to Las Vegas. Are the A’s just one good month away from wild card contention? Sully breaks down recent management moves, bullpen questions, and the crucial need to avoid another disastrous May. He explores bold ideas like a new stadium identity and even a complete rebranding for the A’s, questioning whether the Las Vegas move can finally anchor the franchise’s future. With West Sacramento settling in and Sutter Health Park gaining fans, Sully asks: Is being positive about the A’s finally back in style? Don’t write off the Athletics just yet.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow at noon isn’t just another episode — it’s the final chapter of a voice that refused to play nice, refused to follow the herd, and refused to let the A’s story get twisted into something it never was. This episode looks back at the journey: the rebuild debates, the financial truth bombs, the prospect hype trains, the stadium wars, and the endless fight to separate facts from noise. Expect reflection, raw honesty, and the kind of straight talk that built a community that cared more about reality than comfort. But this isn’t a funeral — it’s a victory lap. The show will focus on where the A’s stand right now, why the future is brighter than people want to admit, and why the next era of this franchise is set up to shock baseball. Think of it like the last scene of a sports movie where the stadium lights are still on, the crowd is still buzzing, and you know the story isn’t over — it’s just moving to a new chapter. Booney final show, Locked On As final episode, Locked On As Booney last show, Athletics podcast final episode, A’s podcast live show, Booney Locked On As goodbye, Athletics news 2026, MLB Athletics podcast, A’s future analysis, Las Vegas baseball future, Athletics roster 2026, A’s rebuild progress, MLB podcast live stream, Athletics community reaction, A’s franchise future, Booney podcast farewell, Locked On podcast network Athletics, MLB team relocation future baseball, A’s prospects future core, Athletics fan community podcast Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s finally checked off the biggest box on the offseason grocery list: veteran starting pitching. Aaron Civale slides into a rotation that already had Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs, giving this team three proven big-league starters — something they flat-out didn’t have last year. And that matters, because starting pitching is like having reliable tires on a race car. If they blow out, the whole thing crashes. Civale brings experience (100+ career starts) and a track record of being a mid-rotation stabilizer, even if his career ERA sits around 4.14 and injuries have popped up at times, including forearm, wrist, and hamstring issues in recent seasons. The real story, though, isn’t the top three — it’s the war happening behind them. Luis Morales looks like the favorite to grab one spot after flashing legit swing-and-miss stuff and confidence late last year, while Jacob Lopez feels like the upside play if healthy. And make no mistake: the A’s need this competition to work. The rotation posted a 4.85 ERA last season, bottom tier in baseball, and that number alone explains why this team hovered around mid-70s wins instead of sniffing October. This season is about raising the floor. Not hoping five guys stay healthy. Not duct-taping innings together. Real depth. Real options. And if two young arms step forward, suddenly this rotation goes from “please survive” to “hey… this might actually play. A's rotation battle 2026, Aaron Civale A's signing analysis, A's starting rotation competition, Luis Morales A's scouting report, Jacob Lopez A's breakout 2026, A's spring training rotation battle, A's pitching depth 2026 season, Luis Severino A's contract performance, Jeffrey Springs A's rotation role, A's playoff push pitching staff, A's starting pitching improvements, A's young pitchers MLB debut watch, A's roster battles spring training, A's pitching ERA improvement plan, A's contenders rotation breakdownEverydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The myth has always been simple: teams leave because they stop caring about fans. The reality is way more uncomfortable. This episode breaks down why modern sports franchises chase control — control of the building, control of the land, and control of the revenue machine that lives inside premium seating, naming rights, and year-round events. Using the Warriors arena shift and the A’s stadium journey as case studies, we explain why public stadium structures, legacy debt, and multi-agency approvals created financial ceilings that modern teams simply aren’t built to operate under anymore. This isn’t about betrayal. It’s about math versus emotion — and math doesn’t lose.Then we flip to one of the biggest myths in baseball history: how a team could draw huge crowds, win big, and still lose money. Using the Walter Haas era as the blueprint, we break down how low ticket pricing, weak local TV money, massive payroll spikes, and stadium revenue splits can create the ultimate sports business paradox: packed stands, championship rosters… and financial losses. If you’ve ever wondered why attendance doesn’t equal profit, or why stadium control matters more than ever, this episode connects all the dots in a way nobody explains.oakland sports myths, why teams leave cities, warriors move explained, as relocation explained, stadium economics explained, why attendance doesnt equal profit, sports business explained, stadium financing explained, public stadium vs private stadium, how sports teams make money, premium seating revenue sports, stadium naming rights revenue, chase center business model, las vegas stadium financing explained, howard terminal explained, why stadium deals fail, sports relocation truth, sports stadium debt explained, how cities pay for stadiums, sports franchise valuation explained, why packed stadiums lose money, walter haas as ownership finances, as history financial analysis, sports team operating losses explained, sports franchise asset value growth, modern stadium revenue model, sports real estate economics, why public stadium deals are risky, sports business myths debunked, sports economics for fans Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s added veteran right-hander Aaron Civale on a one-year deal worth about $6 million, with incentives that can push it higher — a classic “prove it and cash in” type contract. Civale, now 30, is coming off a 2025 season where he bounced between multiple teams and finished with a 4.85 ERA across 102 innings, showing flashes of reliability even in a chaotic year. Over his career, he’s built a reputation as a steady innings guy who doesn’t overpower hitters but instead survives on command, pitch location, and forcing bad contact. In simple terms: he’s the pitcher who wins by making hitters beat themselves instead of trying to blow them away. Zooming out, Civale is a former third-round pick who debuted in 2019 and has logged more than 700 career innings in the majors. His career stat line shows a pitcher who usually keeps games under control — not dominant, not flashy, but capable of giving you competitive starts when healthy. The biggest storyline of his career has been durability: finger issues, forearm inflammation, wrist problems, oblique strains, and even a hamstring strain have popped up over the years. When he’s healthy, he’s a dependable mid-rotation type arm. When he’s not, he’s a frustrating “almost there” guy. That’s the gamble — but also why he’s available at this price. aaron civale, aaron civale highlights, aaron civale athletics, aaron civale signing analysis, as free agent signing, as rotation 2026, mlb free agent pitchers 2026, aaron civale stats career, aaron civale injury history, mlb pitcher comparison civale, athletics pitching rotation news, mlb offseason signings 2026, aaron civale scouting report, veteran starting pitcher mlb, mlb pitching depth analysis, baseball free agency news, mlb transaction news today, athletics roster moves 2026, mlb veteran pitchers value signings, mlb rotation depth pieces Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring training isn’t just warm-up baseball — it’s where seasons quietly get decided before most fans are even paying attention. This episode is built around that idea. The crew breaks down why the start of camp matters, even when the standings don’t, and why this particular spring feels different. There’s real optimism around this roster, but it’s the little battles that could shape the entire year — the fifth starter race, the third base situation, and a bullpen that could be electric or chaotic depending on who throws strikes. The conversation leans heavily into the future, spotlighting young arms like Jack Perkins, Gunnar Hoglund, and others who could quietly become major pieces if things click. There’s also honest talk about volatility — especially with relievers who can dominate one week and lose the zone the next. That tension is part of what makes this roster fascinating.The second half shifts into something fans actually need: what spring training is really like if you go in person. Not the brochure version — the real version. Relaxed vibe, hardcore baseball fans sitting next to first-timers, prospects wearing random jersey numbers trying to change their lives. It’s baseball in its purest form. The episode closes on what spring always represents: clean slate, zero losses, and the dangerous kind of hope that only baseball can sell you. The tone is clear — this isn’t just another spring. This is the foundation of what the next version of the A’s is going to look like.Locked On As, A's spring training preview, A's spring training battles 2026, A's roster competition breakdown, Jack Perkins A's analysis, Gunnar Hoglund A's outlook, A's fifth starter competition, A's third base battle Muncy Ibanez Harris, A's bullpen breakdown 2026, A's prospects spring training watch list, A's pitching depth analysis, A's roster projection opening day, A's spring training guide for fans, Mesa spring training experience A's, A's young core development 2026, A's season outlook 2026, Athletics roster battles spring training, A's podcast baseball is back episode, Locked On Podcast Network A's, A's spring training storylines to watchEverydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s didn’t chase headlines — they chased solutions. This episode breaks down why the Scott Barlow signing matters way more than casual fans think, with Jeff Carr from Locked On Reds joining to give real insight from someone who watched Barlow pitch in pressure situations all season. The conversation gets into the good and the uncomfortable truth: swing-and-miss stuff, real late-inning experience, and the one factor that could decide everything — command. The big picture is simple: young bullpens lose games late. Veterans help you stop bleeding runs when the game gets loud. If the A’s want to turn close losses into wins, this is exactly the type of move that starts that shift. Then the focus shifts to Andy Ibáñez — the kind of player contenders quietly rely on all year — before getting real about the Max Schuemann DFA and why the emotions around it are so complicated. Schuemann represents the grind, the underdog story, the guy fans want to succeed. But baseball isn’t built on feelings — it’s built on roster math, timing, and opportunity windows. The episode tackles the hardest question head-on: did he get a real shot, or did timing work against him? It’s honest, it’s uncomfortable, and it’s the reality of how big-league rosters actually work. Scott Barlow A’s, Scott Barlow Athletics signing, A’s bullpen 2026, Jeff Carr Locked On Reds interview, Andy Ibanez A’s analysis, Andy Ibanez scouting report, A’s roster moves 2026, Max Schuemann DFA reaction, Did Max Schuemann get a fair shot, A’s offseason moves breakdown, Athletics bullpen upgrades, A’s depth signings analysis, Locked On A’s podcast, Athletics roster construction, A’s bullpen preview 2026, A’s infield depth chart 2026, MLB roster moves analysis, Athletics player development timeline, A’s front office strategy, A’s special live show analysis Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #ML Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow’s future doesn’t start under the bright lights — it starts in Low-A Stockton, and this episode tells you exactly why. Booney sits down with Stockton Ports broadcaster Tim Fitzgerald to pull the curtain back on the A’s pipeline: who’s real, who’s close, and who might be the sneaky name that hits you out of nowhere. They dig into Dylan Fien as a switch-hitting catcher with real tools (but a lot still to prove), break down why Cole Miller’s “pitchability” is the kind of weapon that plays at higher levels, and spotlight recent draft bats Devin Taylor and Gavin Turley as guys who already look like pros even while they’re still adjusting to the “everybody throws hard now” reality of pro ball. Then it gets spicy with the ultimate curiosity case: Shotaro Mori, the two-way talent everyone wants to compare to Shohei Ohtani (and why that’s not fair, but still fascinating). The episode also checks in on Rodney Green’s boom-or-bust profile — big tools, real questions — before Fitzgerald drops his sleeper list, including Max Durrington and a few arms who look more polished than their “low-level” label suggests. Bottom line: this show isn’t hype. It’s a roadmap. If you want to know who could be impacting the A’s in 2028, 2029, 2030 and beyond, this is the episode that puts names, context, and reality behind the future. Athletics prospects, A's farm system, Stockton Ports prospects, A's future roster, A's minor league pipeline, Dylan Fien scouting report, Cole Miller pitching analysis, Devin Taylor prospect breakdown, Gavin Turley power hitter analysis, Shotaro Mori two way player, A's international prospects, A's draft development, A's top prospects 2026, A's minor league development system, A's future lineup projection, Locked On A's podcast, A's prospect sleepers, A's catching future, A's pitching prospects analysis, A's rebuild timeline, A's young core future, A's player development strategy, A's baseball future Vegas era, A's prospect interview, Stockton Ports future stars Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Wilson just signed his extension — and instead of draining the budget, it exposed how much financial room the A’s still have to build something real. Tonight’s show breaks down the contract in plain English, why it’s actually team-friendly, and how it fits into the long-term vision of locking in a young core before they get expensive. This isn’t about one player — it’s about what this deal unlocks. In the second half, we run the numbers and show exactly how much money is still available this offseason. No spin. No excuses. Just real math, real payroll context, and real options. If the front office wants to win now and later, this is the blueprint. The narrative that the A’s are “handcuffed” financially ends tonight. A's Jacob Wilson contract, Jacob Wilson extension, A's payroll space, A's offseason spending, A's free agency targets, A's salary cap breakdown, A's rebuild plan, A's core players, MLB contract analysis, MLB payroll breakdown, A's front office strategy, A's 2025 offseason, Locked On A’s, Jacob Wilson A’s, A’s money left to spend, MLB small market payroll, A’s young core, A’s future roster, MLB rebuild success, A’s spending power Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, the A’s have been treated like baseball’s favorite punchline — not because of what’s actually happening, but because of the story that keeps getting told about them. In this episode, we rip apart the half-truths, fear-based narratives, and recycled talking points that have followed this franchise since the first post-Haas selloff. From stadium “can’t fit” myths to funding scare tactics to selective outrage, we expose how a few loud voices turned confusion into certainty — and clicks into credibility — while never bothering to show the receipts. This is about more than a ballpark. It’s about what happens when misinformation becomes the product and fans become collateral damage. We walk point-by-point through what’s real, what’s been twisted, and what’s been flat-out wrong — and why the truth actually gives this franchise something it hasn’t had in years: a fair shot. Say what you want about the A’s. Criticize, question, doubt — that’s all fair. But lying? That ends today a's vegas stadium, athletics relocation, las vegas baseball stadium, a's move to vegas, a's stadium truth, athletics vegas ballpark, john fisher a's, mlb relocation news, las vegas mlb team, a's future vegas, athletics ownership, a's stadium financing, a's media lies, brodie brazil a's, david samson a's, mlb stadium deals, vegas sports stadium, a's fanbase, athletics rebuild, mlb business news Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ten Minutes of Reality strips away the noise and forces an honest look at the A’s story without spin, slogans, or sides. This episode is about how modern sports discourse has turned into loyalty tests instead of conversations, and why simply questioning the narrative now gets you labeled. Booney challenges that mindset, explaining why thinking for yourself is not betrayal — it’s responsibility.The episode then reframes the A’s spending debate through a real-world lens: risk, return, and future value. Just like buying Apple when it looked dead, Netflix before streaming ruled, or a house in 2008, every decision is a calculated transfer of assets. Owners, fans, and critics are all running the same math — just at different scales. You don’t have to agree, but you should understand.Ten Minutes of Reality, Locked On A’s, A’s spending, Athletics relocation, A’s business analysis, John Fisher A’s, MLB ownership debate, A’s Vegas stadium, A’s relocation truth, MLB business side, A’s payroll debate, Athletics move to Vegas, A’s fans discussion, MLB franchise finances, Sports business reality Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s made their move, and now the real debate begins. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the Jacob Wilson extension and ask the uncomfortable question nobody else is asking: did this deal protect the franchise more than the player? We look at the timing, the financial structure, and the long-term implications — and why “security” for a young star can sometimes come at a massive hidden cost. It’s a contract that feels good today, but could sting tomorrow, and we’re laying out exactly why. Then we shift to the pitching side of the rebuild and take a hard look at whether the A’s should target Marcus Stroman — and what type of starting pitcher this team truly needs if it’s serious about winning now and building for Vegas. Is a veteran sinkerball arm the missing piece, or is this another short-term patch that delays the real solution? We connect the dots between payroll strategy, roster timelines, and the identity this team is trying to build — and why the next starting pitcher signing might matter even more than the Wilson deal. jacob wilson extension, jacob wilson contract, a's jacob wilson, a's offseason, a's payroll, a's rotation, a's starting pitcher, marcus stroman a's, marcus stroman free agency, a's pitching needs, a's rebuild, las vegas a's, a's roster 2026, mlb contract extensions, mlb free agency, mlb starting pitchers, mlb offseason, locked on a's, mlb podcast, baseball analysis Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For years, fans were told the same story: the A’s were cheap, unwilling, and incapable of paying their own players. Tonight’s episode rips that myth apart with real numbers, real contracts, and real business logic. This isn’t about emotions or loyalty — it’s about stadium economics, revenue structure, and why the Coliseum made long-term extensions financially unsafe even when money technically existed. From $24 average tickets to a membership model built on discounts, the old venue capped revenue and killed confidence in the future. Now, everything has changed. Sacramento’s limited inventory, premium pricing, and sold-out season ticket base have flipped the math overnight. The A’s didn’t suddenly “grow a heart” — they found pricing power and cash-flow confidence for the first time in years. This episode breaks down how venue structure controls payroll, how attendance collapse drained tens of millions in local revenue, and why the extensions you’re seeing now were never realistic before. The truth is finally out — and the receipts are undeniable. A's payroll, Athletics payroll, why the A's can spend now, A's extensions, Tyler Soderstrom contract, Jacob Wilson contract, A's Sacramento move, A's stadium finances, Oakland Coliseum economics, MLB revenue sharing, A's season ticket revenue, why the A's couldn't spend, A's relocation analysis, MLB stadium revenue, how teams pay players, A's business model, Sacramento A's, A's rebuild, MLB small market teams, A's future Vegas Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s just locked in one of the smartest bets in baseball, agreeing to a seven-year, $70 million extension with shortstop Jacob Wilson, plus a club option for an eighth season. This isn’t nostalgia spending or panic money — this is the A’s identifying a franchise piece and acting like it. Wilson went from the sixth overall pick in 2023 to an All-Star by 2025, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting behind teammate Nick Kurtz. That’s not coincidence. That’s a core forming in real time. Wilson’s game is built to last. He hits for average, controls the strike zone, and almost never gives pitchers a free out. A .311 average and a microscopic strikeout rate in today’s swing-and-miss league makes him the baseball equivalent of a cheat code. This deal buys stability at shortstop, credibility in the clubhouse, and proof that development actually leads to commitment. The A’s didn’t just extend a player — they extended the timeline, and the rest of the league needs to adjust. jacob wilson, jacob wilson extension, jacob wilson contract, a's jacob wilson, a's extension, a's breaking news, a's young core, a's shortstop, mlb contract extension, mlb breaking news, nick kurtz, a's rebuild Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maxfield Lane and Owen Riley from Down on the Farm pull up to Locked On A’s and basically do what most prospect coverage refuses to do: make it make sense. They break down their project Oyster Analytics—a model built to translate messy minor league data into plain English: what are the odds a prospect becomes a contributor, a regular, or a star? Along the way, we hit the big-picture stuff fans actually argue about—WAR and why defense can hijack it, why park-adjusted hitting stats matter, and why wRC+ (a stat that estimates run production and adjusts for league/park) is one of the cleanest ways to compare hitters across different environments. Then it gets fun: the guys go prospect-by-prospect on the A’s system and don’t do the lazy “everybody’s a future All-Star” thing. Leo De Vries gets the full love letter—age, level, and how rare it is to climb while improving. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer profiles more like a high-contact super-utility weapon unless the power shows up. Henry Bolte is pure chaos: elite base-stealing efficiency, loud exit velocities, but too many strikeouts and too many ground balls. And Junior Perez? The AAA numbers pop, but the question is whether it’s real growth or just the PCL turning hitters into superheroes. If you want prospect talk that’s sharp, honest, and doesn’t sound like it was written by a calculator, this is the one. Locked On A's, Athletics, A's, A's prospects, A's farm system, A's minor leagues, A's player development, Leo De Vries, Leo Devries, Jacob Wilson, Henry Bolte, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Kuroda-Grauer, Junior Perez, Maxfield Lane, Owen Riley, Down on the Farm, Oyster Analytics, prospect rankings, MLB prospects, minor league baseball, MiLB, prospect analysis, player comps, player comparisons, prospect projections, analytics, sabermetrics, WAR, WRC+, OPS+, spring training, Rule 5 eligible, stolen bases, exit velocity, strikeouts, launch angle, ground ball rate, A's 2026, Las Vegas baseball, Sacramento baseball Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Training is not a charity event. It’s a pressure cooker where every single roster spot is earned, not gifted — and not one of these 31 non-roster invitees is guaranteed anything. No safety nets. No promises. Just cages, bullpens, early mornings, and front-office stopwatches. Most of these guys will be gone before fans even learn their numbers. But one — maybe two — could force the A’s hand and turn a temporary locker into a permanent address. This episode is about survival, not sentiment. Who actually has a path? Who can hit enough, defend enough, or throw hard enough to make the decision uncomfortable for the people cutting checks? Because the A’s are not handing out feel-good stories — they’re hunting for value, edge, and upside. And the truth is simple: if you don’t take a job from someone, you’re not making this team. The A’s, A’s Spring Training 2026, A’s non roster invitees, A’s roster battles, A’s opening day roster, A’s prospects 2026, A’s spring training storylines, A’s camp battles, A’s farm system, A’s roster projection, A’s rebuild, A’s youth movement, A’s Vegas era, A’s Sacramento season, Locked On A’s, Booney, MLB spring training 2026, breakout A’s players, A’s depth chart, A’s pitching competition, A’s position battles, MLB roster cuts, spring training sleepers Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB power rankings dropped, and the A’s landed at No. 18—right in that uncomfortable middle ground where lazy takes go to hide. Today’s show starts by breaking down why the A’s are slotted there, what the rankings get right, and where they completely miss the plot. This isn’t about disrespect for the sake of being mad online; it’s about context. Young cores don’t climb rankings overnight, but the foundation here is real, and being 18th says more about perception than trajectory. From there, the conversation shifts to what a successful season actually looks like—no vibes, no moral victories, no “they played hard” nonsense. Real benchmarks. Real progress. Real answers about development, consistency, and whether this team is truly moving toward being a problem instead of a project. We close by diving into viewer questions and comments, tackling everything from expectations to roster decisions, because the smartest conversations around this team are happening with the people watching every night—not in a power rankings spreadsheet. MLB Power Rankings, A's MLB Power Rankings, A’s ranked 18th, MLB power rankings reaction, Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, A’s rebuild, A’s season expectations, A’s 2025 outlook, A’s young core, A’s roster breakdown, A’s benchmarks, A’s fan questions, A’s analysis Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Locked On A’s, we start with one of the most disrespectful snubs of the offseason: Tyler Soderstrom getting left off MLB Network’s Top 100 list. A guy who just put up borderline All-Star production, finished near the top of the league at his position in WAR, and is still in his early-20s somehow isn’t “top 100” while half the list is built on name value and vibes. We break down why this isn’t just a miss — it’s a perfect example of how the A’s still get treated like a small-market rumor instead of a real team with real stars. Then we shift into front office mode and rank the A’s biggest remaining needs this offseason, from pitching depth to late-inning relief to whether they need one more veteran bat for the Sacramento run-up. We close with the latest rumors floating around the league and what actually makes sense for this roster versus what’s just fan fiction. Bottom line: the A’s are closer than people realize, and the national media still hasn’t caught up. Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, Athletics baseball, Tyler Soderstrom, MLB Network Top 100, A’s offseason, A’s rumors, A’s needs, MLB Top 100 snubs, Sacramento A’s, Las Vegas A’s, A’s roster, MLB offseason 2025, A’s rebuild, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, MLB rankings, A’s live show Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025 was supposed to be about patience, development, and surviving the noise. Instead, it turned into one of the most emotionally chaotic and unexpectedly electric seasons this franchise has had in years. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Booney counts down his personal Top 10 games of the 2025 season, starting with the chaos wins and building all the way up to the instant classics. From Nick Kurtz hitting four home runs in Houston, to Shay Langoliers launching a 450-foot grand slam, to Jacob Wilson turning into a certified walk-off machine, this episode is a full-blown highlight reel of the moments that made this season feel alive. These weren’t just wins — they were swings in momentum, nights that changed the vibe of the entire year, and proof that this core already knows how to show up when the lights are brightest. But this episode isn’t just nostalgia — it’s about meaning. Booney zooms out and connects the dots between these games and the bigger picture of what the A’s are becoming. The wild part? Some of the most iconic wins were followed by brutal losing streaks, reminding us exactly why baseball hits different. One night you feel like you’re watching the future, the next you’re free-falling. And yet, through all of it, the same names kept popping up: Kurtz, Wilson, Langoliers, Butler, Soderstrom. The takeaway is simple and powerful — 2025 didn’t feel like a fluke. It felt like the foundation of something real, something dangerous, and something that’s only getting started heading into 2026. Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, A’s highlights, A’s 2025 season, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Shay Langoliers, A’s walk off wins, Top 10 MLB games, MLB rebuild, A’s future, Sacramento baseball, MLB young core, A’s prospects, A’s best games, MLB season recap, A’s Nick Kurtz home runs, Jacob Wilson walk off, Locked On Podcast Network, MLB storytelling Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s are finally in a position they haven’t been in for years: they have players other teams actually want. This episode zeroes in on the uncomfortable but necessary question—who on the current roster is most tradeable, and who would bring back the biggest haul? The conversation centers on two names that keep popping up in front-office circles: Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker. One plays the toughest position on the field with power and control years attached. The other hits the ball like it owes him money and has proven it’s not a fluke. Both have value. The question is whose value peaks higher—and when. This isn’t about tearing anything down for the sake of it. It’s about leverage. Catchers who can hit are rare, like finding a decent parking spot at a sold-out ballpark. Right-handed power bats who can change a game with one swing also don’t grow on trees. We break down contract control, age, positional scarcity, and timing—because timing is everything. Trading the wrong guy at the wrong time is how rebuilds turn into reruns. Trading the right guy at peak value is how you steal prospects before the rest of the league realizes what just happened. a's trade rumors, shea langeliers trade value, brent rooker trade value, a's roster analysis, mlb trade deadline, a's rebuild, a's front office strategy, mlb catcher trade market, mlb power hitter trade value, locked on a's, athletics trade candidates, mlb trade analysis, a's future roster, mlb roster construction, a's baseball news Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasFollow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff McNeil joins Locked On A’s for one of the biggest interviews of the year, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from a two-time All-Star and batting champ who built his career by being the hardest out in baseball. McNeil talks about almost becoming a professional golfer, the infamous rain-soaked U.S. Amateur that pushed him toward baseball, and how a late start turned into a Major League career built on contact, discipline, and pure competitiveness. From never hitting a homer in college to winning a batting title, his story is a reminder that there’s more than one way to dominate this sport. Now in green and gold, McNeil breaks down why this A’s roster excites him, how modern pitching has turned hitters into survivalists, and why his old-school approach still works in a game obsessed with power. He dives into bat technology, his first big league hit, culture inside winning clubhouses, and what it means to bring edge, versatility, and professionalism to one of the youngest lineups in baseball. This isn’t just an interview — it’s a tone-setting moment for the A’s. jeff mcneil, jeff mcneil interview, jeff mcneil a's, locked on a's, a's podcast, a's baseball, athletics podcast, jeff mcneil trade, a's second baseman, jeff mcneil batting champ, mlb interviews, mlb podcast, a's lineup, mlb hitters, jeff mcneil highlights, a's offseason, sacramento a's, mlb analysis, baseball podcast Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nolan Arenado saga didn’t just end in Arizona — it almost ended with the A’s pulling off one of the boldest moves of the offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal, the A’s and Cardinals actually had a deal in place, with the A’s willing to take on more money than the Diamondbacks to get it done. That’s not a rumor. That’s not fan fiction. That’s real front-office intent. The only thing that killed it? Arenado himself, using his no-trade clause to steer toward teams he felt had a better shot at October. And that’s the real story here: the A’s tried. They weren’t bargain hunting. They weren’t dumpster diving. They went shopping in the luxury aisle. So what does that tell us? The A’s are officially in “act like a real franchise” mode heading into the Vegas timeline. Third base is the last obvious hole in an otherwise dangerous young lineup, and even a 35-year-old Arenado would’ve raised the floor immediately over Max Muncy. But this also exposes the reality check: players still don’t fully buy the playoff pitch, the temporary ballpark doesn’t help, and the AL Wild Card path is a bloodbath compared to the NL. The interest was real, the money was real, the ambition was real — but credibility still has to be earned. This episode breaks down what the failed Arenado deal actually means, why it matters, and where the A’s go next at third base. Athletics, A's, Nolan Arenado, Arenado trade, A's rumors, MLB trades, MLB rumors, St Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal, A's third base, Max Muncy, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Lawrence Butler, Tyler Soderstrom, A's rebuild, Las Vegas Athletics, MLB offseason, trade deadline, A's podcast, Locked On A's Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTaxTake taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is all about honesty, not optimism. The A’s offseason gets graded like a final exam — what worked, what didn’t, and what fans are pretending not to see. No participation trophies, no “wait and see,” just a clear-eyed breakdown of whether this winter actually moved the franchise forward or just shuffled the furniture. With Aaron (That Bootleg Huy) and Sam (Straight A’s) on the panel, the grades come with debate, pushback, and a whole lot of truth serum. From there, the focus shifts to the projected 2026 A’s starting lineup and why this roster looks far more real than the national conversation admits. Who’s locked in, who’s still auditioning, and why the foundation is sturdier than people think. The show closes by torching the tired take that the Dodgers are “bad for baseball,” calling out fan insecurity, selective outrage, and why spending money isn’t ruining the sport — whining about it is. A's offseason grade, A's offseason analysis, A's 2026 lineup, A's starting lineup 2026, A's rebuild, A's roster breakdown, MLB offseason grades, Dodgers bad for baseball, Dodgers payroll, MLB competitive balance, Locked On A's, Athletics baseball, MLB offseason discussion, baseball podcast, MLB hot takes Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker and suddenly half the baseball world acts like the sport has been personally wronged. This episode cuts through the whining and calls out how soft the conversation around competition has become. Spending money to win is not cheating, it’s not unfair, and it’s not ruining baseball—it’s the job. Instead of demanding more from their own teams, fans have chosen the easier route: crying about the Dodgers for actually trying. This show lays out why that mindset is weak, lazy, and completely backwards, while reminding everyone that professional sports aren’t built for comfort—they’re built for winning. From there, the episode flips the spotlight where it belongs: on ownership. The Dodgers aren’t breaking rules, they’re exposing teams that refuse to invest, hide behind excuses, and still expect loyalty. This isn’t a competitive balance problem, it’s an effort problem. The show closes by embracing the Dodgers as the league’s necessary villain, arguing that baseball is better when someone sets the bar high—and worse when fans would rather complain than compete. If watching a team try to win makes you mad, that’s not a Dodgers issue. That’s a you issue. dodgers kyle tucker, kyle tucker dodgers, dodgers signing kyle tucker, mlb dodgers payroll, dodgers super team, mlb competitive balance, dodgers spending money, mlb unfair dodgers, baseball fans complaining, dodgers hate narrative, mlb ownership spending, dodgers buying championships, is mlb unfair, modern baseball fans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every franchise has its inner circle—the names that don’t just show up in box scores but live in the muscle memory of the fanbase. This episode puts the spotlight on who should be next when the A’s open the doors to their Hall of Fame in 2026. Three names rise above the rest: Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, and Mark Ellis. One was a bulldog on the mound during championship runs, one has been the soundtrack of generations of A’s baseball, and one quietly defined professionalism and toughness up the middle. Different roles. Same impact. This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. This is about legacy, standards, and what the A’s choose to honor as the franchise turns the page into a new era. Holtzman represents winning when winning was the expectation. Korach represents continuity when everything else was changing. Ellis represents the grinder who did things the right way every single night. If the A’s Hall of Fame is about more than numbers—about meaning—then the 2026 class feels obvious. A’s Hall of Fame, A’s Hall of Fame 2026, Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, Mark Ellis, A’s history, A’s legends, A’s franchise history, A’s great players, A’s broadcasters, A’s Hall of Fame predictions, A’s legacy, baseball Hall of Fame team honors, A’s all time greats, A’s fan debate Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Managing a rebuilding baseball team is like captaining a ship in a storm—you don’t get credit for staying afloat if you never reach land. This episode digs into Mark Kotsay’s tenure with the A’s and asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: is he the right guy for the job as this team starts demanding real results? We break down what Kotsay was hired to do—develop players, keep the clubhouse together, and survive lean years—and whether he’s actually delivered on those promises when it matters most: on the field, late in games, and under pressure. Then comes the hard part. Rebuilding grace periods don’t last forever. Young talent is arriving, expectations are changing, and moral victories stop paying rent fast. We look at leadership style, in-game decisions, player accountability, and whether the team still plays hard for him. This isn’t about blaming one guy for everything—but baseball history is clear: when a team is ready to turn the corner, the manager either accelerates that growth or becomes the speed bump. The A’s are getting close to that fork in the road. mark kotsay, a’s manager, a’s coaching staff, mlb manager evaluation, a’s rebuild, is mark kotsay the right manager, a’s leadership, mlb clubhouse culture, managing young players, a’s future, mlb rebuilding teams, baseball manager debate Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every good baseball team has stars, but great teams have answers. Not just talent, but roles. When the game tightens, the lights get brighter, and the season starts to lean on you, somebody has to grab the wheel. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the most important question facing the A’s right now: who actually fills the roles that win games? Not who looks good on paper, not who sells jerseys — but who you trust when everything’s on the line. We go position by position and moment by moment: the clubhouse leader who sets the tone, the hitter you want at the plate with the season on the line, the starter who stops losing streaks, and the reliever you hand the ball to without blinking. We also dive into the unsung game-changers — the best glove, the toughest at-bat, the smartest baserunner, and the catcher who quietly runs the entire operation. This isn’t fantasy baseball. This is real baseball, real pressure, and real answers the A’s need if they want to take the next step. a's, locked on a's, athletics baseball, a's roster breakdown, a's leadership, a's clutch players, a's clutch hitter, a's starting pitching, a's bullpen, a's defense, a's best glove, a's power hitters, a's on base percentage, a's baserunning, a's catcher, mlb team roles, baseball team roles, how teams win baseball games, mlb analysis, mlb 2026 outlook Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes aren’t just names on a depth chart—they represent two very different paths the A’s are trying to balance right now. Thomas brings patience, power, and a modern offensive profile that fits how the league actually works in 2026. Cortes brings contact, versatility, and a grinder’s edge that managers quietly love. The question isn’t if they belong—it’s how they’re used, and whether the A’s are ready to commit to what each player does best instead of forcing them into tidy boxes.From there, the conversation expands. With Sutter Health Park playing smaller and louder for hitters, the A’s may not be able to build a pitching staff the way they used to. Stan and I break down what that means in plain English: more strike throwers, more ground balls, fewer “project” arms that need perfect conditions to survive. We wrap by looking ahead to spring training decisions that will quietly shape the season—bench roles, bullpen jobs, and positional logjams that don’t make headlines but absolutely decide wins and losses. This is roster construction season, whether teams admit it or not.A’s, Athletics, Colby Thomas, Carlos Cortes, A’s sleepers, A’s underdogs, A’s prospects, A’s lineup, A’s roster decisions, A’s spring training, Sacramento A’s, Sutter Health Park, A’s pitching strategy, A’s farm system, MLB sleepers, MLB underdogs, Athletics podcast, Locked On A’s, A’s depth, A’s 2026 seasonFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/shows/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-as/ Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denzel Clarke didn’t just arrive in the majors — he exploded into the spotlight. Making his debut on May 23, 2025, the 25-year-old center fielder carved out highlight reels with jaw-dropping defensive plays that had fans and opponents alike double-taking. Clarke’s glove quickly became must-watch television, earning multiple Play of the Week honors and robo-calls from broadcasters every time he climbed a wall or sprinted down a gap. Those spectacular grabs weren’t flash — they backed up elite defensive metrics despite playing only 47 games. At the plate, Clarke’s numbers weren’t eye-popping yet, finishing the year hitting .230 with 3 homers and an OPS around .646, but there were signs he was trending forward before a right adductor strain cut his season short. In this episode we break down his 2025 roller-coaster — from breathtaking catches to injury setbacks — and spotlight what to expect from him in 2026: improved contact, full-season availability, and a defensive impact that could tilt games in the A’s favor night after night. Whether Clarke becomes a full All-Star contender or simply remains one of the game’s most exciting defenders, this is the centrefield story every A’s fan will be watching next year. Denzel Clarke, Denzel Clarke A's, Denzel Clarke 2025, Denzel Clarke 2026, A's center fielder, A's starting center fielder, A's defense, A's outfield, A's prospects, A's player analysis, A's 2026 outlook, MLB center field defense, MLB defensive highlights, MLB breakout players, A's highlights, Locked On A's, Locked On A's podcast, A's seven days a week, MLB Athletics Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/shows/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-as/ Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Lopez didn’t come into 2025 with hype, headlines, or prospect-list shine — and by the end of the season, none of that mattered. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down Lopez’s full 2025 campaign, why his numbers tell a better story than the radar gun, and how he quietly worked his way into being a legitimate rotation piece. From his ability to miss bats without elite velocity to the stretches where he flat-out carried starts, this was the year Lopez showed he belongs. Looking ahead to 2026, the conversation shifts from “nice surprise” to expectations. What does a full season look like if he stays healthy? Is he a depth arm, a back-end starter, or something more valuable in today’s game — a dependable lefty who takes the ball every fifth day? We explain why Jacob Lopez fits exactly what the A’s need right now, why his role matters more than flash, and why his development could quietly shape the rotation next season. Jacob Lopez, Jacob Lopez A's, Jacob Lopez 2025, Jacob Lopez 2026, A's pitching, A's rotation, A's starting pitcher, A's rotation 2026, MLB left handed pitcher, MLB pitching analysis, A's player development, A's baseball podcast, Locked On A's, Athletics pitching, MLB rotation breakdown Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/shows/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-as/ Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s 2026 schedule isn’t just a list of games — it’s a stress test. Early road trips, tough opponents, and very little margin for error make one thing clear: this team cannot afford a slow start. In today’s show, we break down why April and May matter more than ever, how momentum shapes belief inside the clubhouse, and why starting strong changes everything from roster decisions to trade-deadline strategy. Think of it like a road trip at the start of a new job — first impressions stick, whether you like it or not. We’ll also dig into which players must have big seasons in 2026 — not projected stars or future lineups, but the guys who decide whether this team moves forward or spins its tires. On top of that, we tackle MLB’s proposed rule changes, including an in-season tournament and a split-season format, and what those ideas could mean for a young, evolving A’s roster. New rules don’t save teams — readiness does — and 2026 is about finding out who’s actually ready. A’s 2026 schedule, A’s 2026 season, A’s baseball 2026, A’s MLB schedule, A’s season preview, A’s players to watch 2026, A’s breakout players 2026, MLB rule changes 2026, MLB in season tournament, MLB split season format, A’s rebuild timeline, A’s future outlook, Locked On A’s, A’s live show, MLB schedule analysis, A’s April schedule, A’s fast start, A’s 2026 expectations Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Third base has felt like the A’s biggest unfinished puzzle this winter — a carousel spinning without a clear winner. Coming out of 2025, the team left spring training with an open job at the hot corner that still hasn’t been firmly claimed, and it’s turning into one of those “weakness that didn’t get fixed” storylines. GM David Forst has publicly said he’s comfortable choosing from inside the clubhouse, and honestly, that tells you everything: they didn’t go chase a veteran third baseman because they believe someone already in the building can stick. But belief and performance aren’t always the same thing. Last year’s Opening Day starter Max Muncy remains in the mix despite a roller-coaster with the bat. Brett Harris is another contender — versatile, scrappy, and defensively sure-handed — but he’s never shown enough pop to quiet critics. Then there’s Darrell Hernaiz, the young glove-first infielder whose upside feels more taxi squad than everyday answer at this point. And looming over all of it is the real X-factor: phenom 18-year-old Leo De’Vries. The kid can hit, and scouts rave about his raw tools, but he’s still just 18 and hasn’t technically broken camp with the big club. Fans and pundits alike wonder if De’Vries is the real future at third or just a shiny “someday” to distract from an imperfect present. So the big question becomes: are Muncy, Harris, and Hernaiz truly competing for the job, or are they just keeping a seat warm until De’Vries is ready to roar? As spring training unfolds, that carousel might finally start to slow — but until one of those names takes firm hold, third base remains the A’s most glaring “figure this out” spot. athletics third base, a's third base competition, a's spring training battles, a's infield depth, a's roster questions, a's internal options, max muncy a's, brett harris a's, darrell hernaiz a's, leo de'vries a's, a's top prospects, a's spring training storylines, a's roster competition, a's infield future, a's weaknesses 2026, a's prospect timeline, a's third base carousel, a's player development, a's farm system, locked on a's Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawrence Butler came into 2025 spring training with momentum, expectations, and a real chance to cement himself as part of the A’s long-term core. Instead, the year unraveled. This episode walks step by step through Butler’s season — from the optimism of spring, to early warning signs, to a regular season that never quite found its footing. The swings, the approach, the confidence — it all drifted, and by the end of the year the gap between what Butler was supposed to be and what he actually was had become impossible to ignore. This isn’t a hit piece. It’s an honest autopsy of a season that went sideways. The bigger question isn’t what went wrong — it’s what comes next. 2026 isn’t just another year for Lawrence Butler, it’s a pivot point. The A’s need him to bounce back, not just for lineup depth, but for the entire roster vision heading toward the Vegas era. This episode explains why Butler’s rebound matters more than almost any single-player storyline on the roster, what a successful bounce-back actually looks like, and why the margin for patience is officially gone. In baseball terms: this is the at-bat that decides the inning. Lawrence Butler, A's Lawrence Butler, Lawrence Butler 2025, Lawrence Butler 2026, A's player analysis, A's season breakdown, Lawrence Butler bounce back, A's young core, A's rebuild, Lawrence Butler struggles, A's outfield future, Locked On A's, A's baseball analysis, MLB breakout candidates 2026, A's Vegas future Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tyler Soderstrom contract details are out — and once you actually read the fine print, everything changes. On today’s Locked On A’s, we break down why this extension isn’t just about locking up a cornerstone player, but about how the structure of the deal quietly reshapes the A’s entire offseason. This isn’t a reckless splash or a PR move. It’s a calculated contract that gives the A’s flexibility, cost certainty, and leverage — the kind of move serious teams make before they start adding. That flexibility is the story. With the way the Soderstrom deal is structured, the A’s may have more financial room than anyone expected, opening the door to additional extensions, targeted pitching help, or strategic patience without being boxed in. We connect the dots between the numbers, the roster timeline, and why this contract changes how the front office can operate right now. The contract didn’t just lock in Soderstrom — it unlocked options. Tyler Soderstrom contract details, Tyler Soderstrom extension, A’s Soderstrom deal, A’s payroll flexibility, A’s offseason strategy, Locked On A’s, A’s roster construction, A’s spending power, A’s contract structure, A’s long term plan, A’s core extensions, A’s front office strategy, A’s rebuild timeline, A’s financial flexibility, A’s 2026 outlook, MLB contract extensions, A’s baseball analysis Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Locked On A’s cuts straight through the noise surrounding the A’s trademark situation and exposes how a routine legal process was twisted into a weaponized lie. What’s being pushed online isn’t confusion—it’s misinformation fueled by anger, pile-ons, and a mob that knows most people won’t push back. We break down why this story was never about fans “owning” a name, never about incompetence, and never about a franchise in chaos. Using the actual USPTO documents, we show exactly why the refusal happened, why it’s non-final, and why it’s completely survivable. From there, the show dismantles every major false claim one by one—no one owns the name, no one is squatting on it, the A’s can sell merchandise, and nothing about this forces a rebrand or threatens the move. We then place the A’s situation where it belongs: in historical context. The Raiders, the Nationals, and the Vegas Golden Knights all operated, sold merch, and built brands while trademarks were pending, suspended, or disputed. The truth is simple: trademark law follows reality, not announcements. This episode isn’t about defending an owner—it’s about defending facts, protecting players and fans from the fallout of lies, and refusing to let misinformation become the loudest voice in the room. A’s trademark, Las Vegas Athletics, A’s trademark explained, Fantastic Lies, A’s move to Las Vegas, MLB trademark law, A’s misinformation, Last Dive Bar trademark, Las Vegas A’s news, Locked On A’s, MLB relocation explained, A’s branding, Raiders trademark, Nationals trademark case, Vegas Golden Knights trademark Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode looks back at one of the most misunderstood draft picks in modern A’s history: selecting Kyler Murray in the first round. We break down why the pick was never reckless, how the A’s fully understood the football risk, and why betting on elite athletic upside was the right process even if the outcome didn’t land on a baseball field. From the signing bonus to the Heisman Trophy, we walk through the exact moment leverage shifted, why the NFL’s financial and structural advantages made Murray’s decision inevitable, and why calling the pick a “failure” completely misses the point. The takeaway from the first three segments is simple: the A’s weren’t wrong — they were operating in a system where baseball loses elite athletes if it can’t move fast enough.The spotlight shifts from draft-night headlines to the real heartbeat of player development, Low-A Stockton, and 20-year-old switch-hitting catcher Dylan Fien. We break down why the A’s went above slot to sign him, what his 2025 season tells us beyond the stat line, and why his blend of athleticism, power potential, and defensive foundation makes him one of the more intriguing long-term bets in the system. From Kyler Murray to Dylan Fien, this episode connects the dots between risk, patience, and upside — and shows how the A’s stay committed to drafting ceilings, not comfort, even when the noise gets loud.A's Kyler Murray draft, Kyler Murray baseball A's, Kyler Murray football vs baseball, A's draft history, A's draft philosophy, Billy Beane draft strategy, MLB NFL two sport athletes, A's rebuilding strategy, A's player development, A's prospect development, Dylan Fien A's, Dylan Fien Stockton Ports, Dylan Fien prospect profile, A's catcher prospects, A's farm system, MLB draft hindsight, high risk MLB draft picks, A's long term rebuild, Locked On A's, A's future coreFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasFollow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s just ran head-first into a wall most pro teams never even see. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics”—twice—calling the name too descriptive to trademark. Translation: the government says it sounds more like directions on Google Maps than a brand. Today’s show breaks down why the refusal is technically correct, why it feels insane for a 100-plus-year MLB franchise, and how bad timing—not bad law—is the real villain here. We’ll also dig into what this actually means for the A’s right now: weaker control over merch, more room for bootleg sellers, and a rare case of trademark limbo during a relocation. This isn’t panic time, but it is fascinating. Other teams have hit this same legal speed bump, and history says the A’s will eventually win—but not before jumping through some expensive, annoying hoops. If you want the law explained in plain English, with real sports examples and zero sugar-coating, this one’s for you. Las Vegas Athletics, A’s trademark, A’s relocation, MLB trademark law, Athletics Las Vegas, Vegas Athletics trademark, A’s Las Vegas move, MLB branding issues, sports trademark explained, USPTO trademark refusal, A’s news, Locked On A’s, MLB business news, A’s future in Las Vegas Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Locked On A’s dives deep into two very different — but equally important — paths inside the A’s farm system. First, we break down the rise of Japanese two-way sensation Shotaro Morii, an 18-year-old who skipped NPB, signed directly with the A’s, and spent 2025 adjusting to American baseball in Arizona. From his advanced plate discipline and power flashes to the deliberate decision to delay his pitching debut, we explain who Morii is, what he showed in his first pro season, and why his development represents a philosophical shift in how the A’s are willing to bet on upside.Then we shift to Lansing, Michigan, where speed and disruption defined Cameron Leary’s breakout 2025 campaign. The former 10th-round pick electrified the basepaths across two levels of A-ball, piling up 56 stolen bases, a .383 on-base percentage, and earning a midseason promotion to High-A. We break down Leary’s month-long July tear, his adjustment to tougher pitching in Lansing, and why his combination of patience, speed, and competitiveness makes him one of the most underrated prospects in the system. Two prospects. Two timelines. One clear theme: the A’s are rebuilding by leaning into development, pressure, and players who make things happen.Shotaro Morii, Cameron Leary, A’s prospects, Athletics farm system, A’s minor league prospects, Japanese MLB prospects, two-way player MLB, A’s international signings, Arizona Complex League A’s, Stockton Ports, Lansing Lugnuts, A’s outfield prospects, stolen bases MLB prospects, speed and OBP prospects, A’s rebuild, Locked On A’s, A’s player development, A’s future coreFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonas.supercas...Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonasSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three prospects. Three very different paths. One big question: which one changes the future of the A’s the most? This episode is a pure upside play, diving into a pitcher who already knows what October baseball feels like in Triple-A, a burner wreaking havoc on the bases in High-A, and a switch-hitting teenage catcher learning the hardest job in baseball. This isn’t about hype clips or box-score watching. It’s about projection, risk, and why the A’s development model quietly keeps churning out real answers.Booney sets the table by explaining why upside matters more than polish at this stage, especially for an organization building toward a long-term window. Think of it like blackjack: the A’s aren’t playing scared with 16 showing, they’re doubling down on talent that can change the game if it hits. From playoff-tested arms to raw athleticism to premium defensive positions, this episode connects the dots on how these prospects fit into the bigger picture—and why fans should care now, not three years from now. Locked On A’s, A’s prospects, A’s farm system, A’s minor league prospects, A’s Triple A prospects, A’s High A prospects, A’s catching prospects, MLB prospect analysis, A’s rebuild, A’s future core, A’s player development, MLB Pipeline A’s, A’s 2026 outlook, A’s prospect deep dive, Locked On A’s podcast Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO...Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.