AthleticsCast with Wayne Coy

It’s a solo episode this week as Tyler breaks down everything happening with the A’s as the 2025 season enters its final month. The focus is on the opener against Seattle, where 22-year-old right-hander Luis Morales impressed in just his fourth MLB game (third career start), tossing six innings of two-hit, one-run baseball with six strikeouts and no walks. Morales, the A’s No. 3 prospect, has rock...

We’re back in the KUBU Radio studio for Episode 22 of BLEAV in A’s! Tyler, Luke, and Devin break down the A’s recent win over the Twins, highlight Jacob Lopez’s strong outing, and discuss whether the Athletics might already have the best young core in Major League Baseball. From Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson to Shea Langeliers, Max Muncy, and top prospect Leo De Vries, this roster is loaded with eme...

In Episode 21 of BLEAV in A’s, Tyler and Devin are joined by Dodgers fan Jackson Lozano and Yankees fan Diego Almuina for a full MLB breakdown with fewer than 40 games left in the season. The crew discusses why so many teams—including the A’s, Giants, Dodgers, and Yankees—have been struggling, analyzing pitching woes, hitting slumps, and roster moves. We also dive into playoff races across the lea...

We’re back in the studio for BLEAV in A’s #20 ! Tyler and Devin break down the A’s recent games, including the win over the Rays where Jacob Lopez delivered a gem on the mound. We debate whether 2025 has still been a strong development year for the A’s — even if the standings don’t show it — with rookies Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson leading the AL Rookie of the Year race. Plus, we highlight promisi...

We cover the latest MLB standings and playoff picture, where the Astros, Blue Jays, and Tigers lead the American League divisions, and the Phillies, Brewers, and Dodgers lead the National League. We break down the AL and NL Wild Card races, including the A’s position 11 games back of the third spot, and discuss the debut of Giants rookie Drew Gilbert after being acquired from the Mets at the trade...

The A’s made the biggest move of the MLB Trade Deadline — and it might change the franchise forever. In Episode 18 of BLEAV in A’s, Tyler and Devin (with Luke on vacation) react to the massive trade that sent Mason Miller and JP Sears to the Padres in exchange for Leodalis De Vries, MLB’s No. 3 overall prospect, and three promising pitchers. It’s the kind of deal you rarely see at the deadline — a...

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the A’s have big decisions to make. In Episode 16 of BLEAV in A’s, Tyler, Luke, and Devin break down what the front office might do as July 30 approaches — including potential trades involving Luis Severino, Luis Urías, and Miguel Andújar. With the team sitting at 42–61 and the pitching staff near the bottom of the league, the A’s could look to sell off s...

The BLEAV in A’s crew is BACK live from the Beam City Sports Bar for Episode 17 — and this one’s all about one of the most jaw-dropping performances in MLB history Nick Kurtz went absolutely nuclear against the Astros: 6-for-6 4 home runs 8 RBIs 21 total bases Was this the GREATEST single-game performance ever? We dive deep into the numbers, compare it to legends like Lou Gehrig and Shawn Green, a...

A’s LEGEND JOINS THE SHOW! In this special episode of BLEAV in A’s, former MLB All-Star and fan-favorite Brandon Moss joins Tyler, Luke, and Devin for an unforgettable conversation about his time in Oakland and beyond. From clutch walk-offs to the electric 2012 run, Moss reflects on the biggest moments of his career and gives honest insight into what made those A’s teams so special. We dive into:...

The BLEAV in A’s crew is back for Episode 14! Tyler, Luke, and Devin recap a tough week for the Athletics — dropping three straight games (1 to the Guardians, 2 to the Rangers) — and dig into what might be the only bright spot of the season: Nick Kurtz. After hitting .583 this week and extending his hit streak to 9 games, the 22-year-old first baseman is putting up video game numbers. Is he alread...

The BLEAV in A’s crew is back for Episode 13! Tyler, Luke, and Devin break down the A’s 8–6 loss to the Guardians in Game 1, including JP Sears’ rough start, Brent Rooker’s 100th career homer, and a dramatic 9th-inning rally that fell just short. We also dive into the biggest question on every fan’s mind: Will the A’s break our hearts again by trading away young talent like Mason Miller? With a lo...

Was this the BEST MLB All-Star Game of all time?? On this week’s episode of Bleav in A’s, Tyler, Luke, and Devin break down a WILD All-Star Game that ended in a dramatic Home Run Derby swing-off, with Brent Rooker nearly stealing the show — again. We talk:  Rooker ROBBED in the Home Run Derby by 0.08 feet, His 3-run bomb in the All-Star Game, The insane new swing-off format that had fans going cra...

Brent Rooker is officially competing in the 2025 Home Run Derby — and we’re hyped! In this episode of BLEAV in A’s , Tyler, Luke, and Devin dive into the walk-off win over the Braves, the crushing 7–6 loss to the Blue Jays, and Rooker’s rise to All-Star and Derby fame. We also relive some of the best Derby moments in MLB history, from Cespedes to Hamilton to Vlad Jr., and close the show with our f...

Brent Rooker is an All-Star and the A’s dominate the Braves — BLEAV in A’s is back for Episode 10!  Tyler, Luke, and Devin dive into the A’s massive 10-1 win over Atlanta, highlighted by Lawrence Butler’s inside-the-park leadoff homer and Nick Kurtz’s first career grand slam. They also break down Jeffery Springs’ strong start, Jacob Wilson’s early injury, and predict which current A’s could be fut...

Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Month and Jacob Wilson is named the first-ever fan-elected rookie shortstop to start an All-Star Game — the A’s are stacking young stars! 🔥⚾ In this episode of BLEAV in A’s, Tyler, Luke, and Devin react to the A’s dominant 11-2 win over the Giants on the 4th of July, led by JP Sears, Brent Rooker, and bombs from Kurtz and Denzel Clarke. We also break down why the...

In Episode 8 of BLEAV in A’s , Tyler, Luke, and Devin react to a huge week for the Athletics — taking two of three from the Rays and officially calling up top prospect Colby Thomas. We break down Thomas’ first MLB hits, standout defense, and why he looks like a future star in Sacramento. We also go in-depth on Shea Langeliers’ return, Max Muncy’s clutch homer, and Mason Miller’s dominance in the c...

It’s Episode 7 of BLEAV in A’s and there’s a lot to unpack! The crew breaks down the A’s latest performances — including a 7-0 shutout win over the Yankees in Game 2, with JP Sears and Jack Perkins combining for a dominant outing on the mound. Nick Kurtz crushed his 12th home run of the year and Brent Rooker stayed hot with his 17th blast. We also recap the 3-0 Game 1 loss and the Tigers series, i...

In Episode 6 of BLEAV in A’s , Tyler Texeira, Luke Mitchell, and Devin Neel break down a heavy week in A’s news — and emotions are high. 💔 The A’s have officially broken ground in Las Vegas, and the guys ask the question on every fan’s mind: Is anyone actually happy about this? ⚾ They react to owner John Fisher’s Vegas comments, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s justification, and what this all mea...

In Episode 5 of Bleav in A’s , recorded live from the Beam City Sports Bar, the crew breaks down a strong week for the A’s — highlighted by Jeffery Springs’ dominant outing , another walk-off bomb from Nick Kurtz , and a much-needed win to open the Guardians series. Tyler, Luke, and Devin dive into the state of the A’s pitching staff , analyze whether this rotation is turning a corner, and look ah...

In Episode 4 of Bleav in A’s , we’re breaking down a wild stretch for the Athletics as they continue to turn heads across the league. The A’s walk it off against the Astros for their fourth straight win , with rookie slugger Nick Kurtz blasting a 2-run bomb to seal it in dramatic fashion. We also talk about Jacob Wilson leading all AL shortstops in All-Star voting , the A’s Top-10 ranked offense ,...

Live from the Beam City Backyard Bar, this episode of BLEAV in A’s covers a wild weekend in Kansas City — and the rise of a potential superstar in the making. Tyler Texeira, Luke Mitchell, and Devin Neel break down the A’s back-to-back wins over the Royals, highlight clutch performances from Max Muncy, Luis Urías, and Lawrence Butler, and take a deep dive into Jacob Wilson’s incredible rookie seas...

Denzel Clarke just made the catch of the year — and maybe one of the best of all time! In this episode of Bleav in A’s , hosts Tyler Texeira , Luke Mitchell , and Devin Neel react to Clarke’s insane wall-climbing robbery against the Angels that left even Stephen A. Smith and Tori Hunter in awe. We also recap the A’s recent series — including a tough extra-inning loss in Anaheim and a big win over...

Welcome to the first episode of BLEAV in A’s — hosted by Tyler Texeira alongside Luke Mitchell and Devin Neel! In this debut, we introduce ourselves and talk about how we became die-hard A’s fans. Then we dive into the latest A’s action and ask the big question: Can this team still go on a run? Topics covered: 👋 Our intros — how we each fell in love with baseball and the A’s ✅ A’s WIN 2 IN A ROW...

Wayne is back with a special Crossover Episode of AthleticsCast featuring a visit with Alex Espinoza and Hal "The Hot Dog Guy" Gordon from "The Rickey Henderson of Podcasts." Its no holds barred as they discuss all things A's and ponder the possibility of losing interest in something that has been so much a part of their lives. Definitely a wide-ranging and sometimes deeply emo...

Wayne's back with another (VERY personal) episode of AthleticsCast. His "Dear John Letter" for A's Owner John Fisher lays it all on the line. From the heart, holding back nothing to be sure the message is delivered. Dive deep into a contrast of styles between two men born within months of each other with very different trajectories and circumstances with an as yet to be determined conclu...