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Joe and Rick discuss the final home-stand of the Athletics miserable 2023 campaign and how the team's relocation efforts have created a challenge for parents that love the team in Oakland. What will it be like to go to a baseball game at the Coliseum for a final time? The guys also discuss the New Oakland core that is coming together on the field and how Zack Gelof continues to flash true star pot...

While the A's close out one of the worst season's in franchise history the youth movement is aiming to finish the campaign on a high note. Joe and Rick discuss the strong finish and the young guys bringing so much hope. The guys also discuss the recent claim from A's owner John Fisher that the team will lose nearly $40-million dollars in 2023 despite having one of the lowest payrolls in Major Leag...

A's owner John Fisher broke his media silence for the first time to address why he is taking the team to Las Vegas and why he says it didn't work to build a new ballpark in Oakland. Joe and Rick examine his comments and look at why he is choosing to speak now. The guys also kick around some possible places for the A's to play after the 2024 season if the Athletics aren't allowed to extend their le...

The guys discuss Zack Gelof's historic career start and how it's leading the way for the "New Oakland" lineups the A's are rolling out over the final weeks of the season. Rick and Joe also talk about the "good kind of problem" the A's like to talk about in having so many talented young players and trying to find a place for them all to play. And why some of the A's young pitchers are hitting a wal...

The A's continue to lean into the youthful rebuild and the "New Oakland" prospects are changing the vibes around the team over the final month and half. Zack Gelof making a major impact right away. The guys also look at how the Athletics will have to massage the roster to keep all of the young talent in the lineup and ensure guys like Lawerence Butler and Tyler Soderstram get enough playing time....

The A's signal their commitment to the youth movement and designated popular veteran Ramon Laureano for assignment, Joe and Rick discuss the fall out of the move and why it was time. They guys also talked about the opportunities up for grabs over the final months of the season.

As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches the Oakland A's are leaning further into their youth movement. The guys discuss the value of veterans on a young roster and how Zack Gelof has made such a smooth early transition to the Major Leagues. Rick and Joe also take a look at the success of the fan led protests in keeping the movement alive. Like and Subscribe to the Win or Hughes Podcast, new episodes...

As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches Rick and Joe look at what A's veterans could be on their way out of town and how the team can get creative in their deals to bring back better talent. The guys also discuss the "Unite The Bay" protest efforts in San Francisco to see if Giants fans will support A's fans efforts to keep the A's in the Bay Area. Listen and Subscribe to the Win or Hughes Podcast, a...

The A's are taking the next step in their roster rebuild calling up top prospects Tyler Soderstram, Zack Gelof, and Freddy Tarnok. The injection of young talent has already changed the energy and vibes around a team looking to snap a losing funk. Joe and Rick also talk about the fandom investing their passion into young players that may form the core of a baseball team in Las Vegas and Oakland May...

As the A's hit the All-Star Break Joe and Rick review the short list of what went right in the "First Half" for Oakland and what to expect after the break. They guys make the case for the A's to lean into the youth movement even more over the final months of the season. The guys also debate the merits of each team getting one All-Star and why the rule still has some value in trying to promote the...

Rick and Joe consider why the other MLB Owner may be so inclined to provide the A's a sweet heat deal in Las Vegas. The guys also explore their ideas of what comes next for A's fans if the team were to complete the move to Las Vegas and what it would take to stay an A's fan if the team leaves. The guys also debate which rookie standout is likely to represent the A's in this years All-Star Game. Li...

Joe and Rick relay their experience from the Reverse Boycott and how it stacked up against other memorable moments at the Coliseum. The guys also get into the latest on the A's relocation efforts and why things don't seem to be adding up as to why the A's feel they need to leave Oakland. Listen and Subscribe to the Win Or Hughes Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/winorhughes/ YouTube: / @vegasjoehu...

This Tuesday, June 13th, A's Fans are hosting the Reverse Boycott as they look to pack the Oakland Coliseum and show they are not the problem with what has gone wrong with professional baseball in Oakland! In this special edition of the Win or Hughes Podcast, Joe and Rick talked with Reverse Boycott organizer Stu Clary about where the idea come from and what they are hoping to accomplish. Listen a...

This Tuesday, June 13th, A's Fans are hosting the Reverse Boycott as they look to pack the Oakland Coliseum and show they are not the problem with what has gone wrong with professional baseball in Oakland! In this special edition of the Win or Hughes Podcast, Joe and Rick talked with Reverse Boycott organizer Stu Clary about where the idea come from and what they are hoping to accomplish. Listen a...

The A's have shifted stadium sites... AGAIN. The guys discuss why the team is having a hard time locking down their ballpark plans in Las Vegas and why the door may still be open for staying in Oakland. Rick and Joe also discuss the progress of the A's young players and who is worth watching beyond Esteury Ruiz, Ryan Noda, & Brent Rooker. New Episodes of Win Or Hughes Debut Every Monday: https...

The A's season continues to be a struggle but an impressive crop of rookies have emerged and brought some stability to the team. Joe and Rick also discuss how poorly the A's payroll investments have worked out and why it is important to follow the money on any potential news about a stadium deal in Las Vegas. New Episodes of Win Or Hughes debut on Monday's: https://rss.com/podcasts/winorhughes/ Yo...

The A's play their first game in Oakland since the team announced Las Vegas as the new focus for a potential stadium deal, Joe and Rick look at the A's fans protest and Major League Baseball's efforts to censor it. The guys also look at Brent Rooker's emergence as a middle of the order force, Shintaro Fujinami's move to the bullpen, and looming decisions for some of the A's few established veteran...

Joe and Rick explore whether the A's potential move to Vegas may be on shakier ground than originally believed. The guys explore if it's possible for Oakland to keep the A's and what those scenarios could look like. They also talk about the actual team on the field and if Shintaro Fujinami's time as a starter could be coming to an end. New Episodes of Win Or Hughes debut on Monday's: https://rss.c...

The A's drop the bombshell news they are shifting their focus from Oakland to Las Vegas as the future home of the Athletics, Joe and Rick grapple with the fallout of the announcement and how to handle the rest of the A's potential time in Oakland. Special edition of the Win Or Hughes Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/winorhughes/ YouTube: / @vegasjoehughes Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Joe and Rick discuss potential solutions to the Oakland A's early season pitching woes. The guys also discuss the steady improvement of Shintaro Fujinami, why Mason Miller is the most exciting A's pitching prospect since Rich Harden, and the emergence of Brent "The Bane of Baltimore" Rooker. New episodes of Win or Hughes debut every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcast: https://rss....

Joe and Rick explore some of the positive individual performances from the A's players as the team continues to struggle. How "The Notable" Ryan Noda has become the breakout star of the week. Also a look at how concerned the team should be about their starting pitching going forward. New Episodes of Win or Hughes debut every Monday and can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Joe and Rick look for the silver linings from the A's season Opening Series and Shintaro Fujinami's Major League debut. Rick shares his special Opening Day story and breakdowns why the lemonade at the Coliseum is underrated. New Episodes of @WinOrHughes debut every Monday or watch the video podcast anytime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCizX_DhmCzYOHLmKW7Bb3FQ

oe and Rick discuss the A's starting rotation for the 2023 Season and the expectations for rookie Kyle Muller. How the A's will deploy their roster versatility and why Opening Day still feels like a holiday. New Episodes of Win Or Hughes drop every Monday. Follow along and be sure to subscribe: @VegasJoeHughes

Joe and Rick discuss the success of the World Baseball Classic and how it's growing into an event to get excited for. Also who is the young A's player the guys are most excited to watch play in Oakland this season. New Episodes of Win Or Hughes drop every Monday.