Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

A's visit Boston and historic Fenway Park in a three-game set looking to avenge last week's series in Sacramento, as the A's dropped two of three to the Sox. Can the A's continue the role of DreamCrushers.  Carlos Cortes’ story is the kind of baseball journey fans live for—long, winding, full of doubt, but ending in fireworks under the lights. A former SEC standout turned minor league grinder, Cor...

The A’s finished off their series against the Reds in style, pulling off a 7–4 win to secure the sweep at Sutter Health Park. Cincinnati came out swinging with early homers from Noelvi Marte and Will Benson, jumping to a quick 3–0 lead, but the A’s didn’t blink. Jacob Wilson sparked the comeback with a solo blast, Colby Thomas followed with a rocket of his own, and Brent Rooker tied things up with...

The A’s lit up the scoreboard in a wild 11-5 win over the Reds in West Sacramento, turning a tense matchup into a showcase of power and timing. Nick Kurtz crushed a 493-foot grand slam, the longest home run of the MLB season, igniting a late inning eruption. Brent Rooker and rookie Carlos Cortes also connected for homers, while Jacob Wilson delivered timely doubles that helped pull the game away....

First half of the game, and the A’s came out swinging. Lawrence Butler crushed a homer on the very first pitch Brady Singer threw, setting fire early. Singer tried to settle but Carlos Cortes joined the assault—homering off him in the third, and then doing it again in the eighth off a different pitcher. The A’s piled up the power with three solo homers, and despite Reds threats, never let anything...

JJ Bleday and Zack Gelof are learning the hard way right now, but that’s exactly what the A’s need if this young core is going to grow into something special. In this episode, we break down why the struggles matter—why Bleday’s adjustments at the plate and in center field are setting him up for long-term success, and why Gelof’s strikeout issues and injury setbacks don’t erase the tools that made...

After two straight shutouts, the A’s finally inhaled life and exhaled noise. Shea Langeliers cracked the seal with a first-inning homer, Nick Kurtz launched his 30th of the year to reclaim the lead, and Tyler Soderstrom ripped a two-run double to put the A’s back in front. Boston kept punching—tying it in the ninth—but the day belonged to the kids in West Sac.  In the bottom of the ninth, Lawrence...

The A’s offense looked like it took a vacation—permanently. After getting steamrolled 7-0 last night, they’re now staring down a Red Sox team with momentum, desperation, and a debuting pitcher on the mound. Connelly Early, the 23-year-old lefty, gets his first taste of the majors tonight—no pressure. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Springs is trying to keep the ship afloat for the A’s, but spoiler alert: that...

Garrett Crochet reminded everyone why he’s the ace Boston traded big for, weaving his magic over seven innings of smoke-and-mirrors-free pitching. No walks, just 10 whiffs, three hits allowed—he was surgical. He’s now at a league-best 15 wins, and tonight’s performance came on five days’ rest, a rhythm that might just line him up perfectly for that looming Wild Card push.  Meanwhile, the A’s looke...

A weekend in Anaheim, became a stage for the A’s offense to break free, unleash chaos, and showcase a young rotation that might just be the core of 2026’s success. Game 1 exploded in the third inning: down 4–2, the A’s sent 13 men to the plate in a seven-run outburst. JJ Bleday’s three-run homer ignited it, Lawrence Butler added a late solo shot, and Mason Barnett, after a shaky start, locked it i...

The A’s showed fight tonight—Jeffrey Springs turned in one of his better outings all year, carving through six innings and limiting the Cardinals to just two runs, according to manager Mark Kotsay's post game comments. But defense matters. Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom each lost balls in the lights, turning routine flyouts into four Cardinals runs. That’s baseball shorthand for "win goes ... s...

Luis Severino made his dramatic comeback from injury feel like a Hollywood script—quiet, efficient, unshakable. Five innings, three hits, just one walk, and the A’s led 1–0 courtesy of a slick RBI double by Nick Kurtz. It felt like momentum—for a moment.  Then came the sixth. With two outs, Iván Herrera crushed a two‑run go‑ahead homer that echoed through Busch Stadium. Miles Mikolas blanked the A...

The Athletics stormed Busch Stadium, delivering a masterclass in offensive domination. The fourth inning boiled over with fireworks: J.J. Bleday smacked a two-run homer, followed by Zander Gelof’s shot and then a majestic blast from Iván Herrera to reply back—just not enough to stem the tide. By the time the dust settled, the A’s had carved out an insurmountable lead stitching together an 11‑run m...

The A’s arrive in St. Louis bruised but not broken, fresh off a sweep at home by Texas that left more questions than answers. Rookie Luis Morales draws the nod for Game 1, facing former A’s ace Sonny Gray—about as poetic as baseball gets, pitting a rising arm against a familiar veteran. Athletics Nation Across the board, both franchises now find themselves clawing through the final weeks, trying t...

The A’s just got broomed by the Rangers, and Jacob deGrom was the ringleader. In his five innings of work, the former Cy Young winner looked like his usual dominant self—two hits, six strikeouts, zero chance for the A’s. This wasn’t some epic collapse, it was just the same tired movie on repeat: bad pitching, no hitting, and a lineup that looks allergic to contact.  The Rangers didn’t just sweep;...

The A’s handed the ball to rookie Mason Barnett for his much-anticipated major league debut, and let’s just say the Rangers weren’t interested in being polite. Barnett lasted four innings, giving up five runs on eight hits, a line that screams “welcome to The Show.” It wasn’t all bad news for the green and gold—Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler each went yard—but the damage was already done. Merril...

The A’s came into Friday night as the hottest team in baseball, but the Rangers reminded everyone that momentum only matters until someone crushes a hanging pitch. Jonah Heim and rookie Michael Helman each went deep, backing up a sharp outing from Jack Leiter, who struck out seven over six innings in the Rangers’ 5-2 win. The A’s had their moment in the third when Brent Rooker’s clutch double tied...

The A’s offseason is always buzzing, and on today’s Locked On A’s we’re breaking down which free agents could reshape this roster heading into 2026. With money to spend and glaring needs across the rotation and lineup, the question is whether the front office will shop the bargain bin again or finally take a big swing. We’ll dig into potential fits, from frontline pitching help to middle-of-the-or...

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...

In this episode of Locked On A's, we celebrate the team's recent success, including a sweep of the Detroit Tigers and their impressive 21-10 record since July 24th. The podcast highlights standout performances from players like Luis Morales, Zach Geloff, and Nick Allen. The host reflects on his initial skepticism about Morales and admits being wrong about the young pitcher's readiness for the majo...

The A’s pulled off one of their most thrilling wins of the season, a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very last pitch. From clutch at-bats to gutsy pitching, this was a full-team effort that showcased everything this squad is becoming: relentless, fearless, and flat-out fun to watch. The drama unfolded late, with the A’s delivering the kind of ninth-inning fireworks that lea...

By the sixth inning, the game looked like a snooze-fest—scoreless, no drama. Then Detroit struck. A two-run double by Pérez sent Carpenter and Greene sprinting home, setting the table. Moments later, Torres crushed a 417-foot homer over left-center and suddenly the Tigers weren’t just ahead—they were booming.  The A’s tried to claw back in the seventh. Thomas cracked a solo shot for some hope. The...

On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we welcome a brand-new voice in the world of Athletics baseball—Joe Grato, host of the A’s Day podcast. Joe brings a passionate, independent fan perspective to the mic, covering everything from the big-league roster in Sacramento to the rising stars across the A’s farm system. We dive into what inspired A’s Day, why now is the perfect time for fresh voices arou...

The atmosphere in Seattle on Sunday felt like a postseason preview, but it was the Mariners who seized the moment, blasting past the A’s 11–4. Logan Gilbert delivered the kind of performance that would terrify any October lineup, racking up a career-high 13 strikeouts in six innings. Meanwhile, Cal Raleigh stole the show at the plate, launching two homers—including his 48th and 49th of the season—...

This was no ordinary late-August matchup—it felt like October. At T-Mobile Park, the A’s and Mariners traded blows in a low-scoring duel that kept you on the edge. Darell Hernaiz delivered the first spark with an RBI single in the 4th, only to see Seattle draw level in the 6th on a massive 392-foot blast by Randy Arozarena.  Then the 10th hit, and the A’s turned it into extra-innings glory. Shea L...

The A’s ran headfirst into a buzzsaw Friday night as Bryan Woo delivered one of his finest starts of the season, holding them to just one hit over seven dominant innings in Seattle’s 3-2 victory. Brent Rooker provided the only damage against Woo with a solo shot in the first, but the right-hander didn’t allow another knock while striking out seven and showcasing ace-level command. Seattle’s bats e...