Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

The A’s dropped Game 2 in Sacramento with a thud—a 6-2 loss to the D-Backs headlined by defensive disasters, bad umpiring, and an emotional ejection from Mark Kotsay. JT Ginn couldn’t find the zone, the defense couldn’t hold the ball, and the umpire couldn’t locate a strike zone if it came with a GPS. The A’s gave Arizona extra outs, and they cashed in. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered the dagger, wh...

The A’s put on a complete performance in Game 1 against the D-Backs, riding a wave of dominant pitching and early offense to a 5-1 win. Jacob Lopez carved through five shutout innings, setting the tone with command and efficiency. But the real headline came in the sixth when 21-year-old top prospect Luis Morales made his long-awaited MLB debut. Morales flashed electric stuff, battled through traff...

The A’s didn’t just make noise—they dropped a thunderclap on the baseball world. In a 24-hour whirlwind, Mason Miller and JP Sears were shipped to the Padres in exchange for a monster haul headlined by Leo De Vries—the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball—and three more arms with electric upside: Brandon Nett, Henry Baez, and Eduarniel Nuñez. Oh, and Miguel Andújar? Flipped to the Reds for Kenya Hugg...

Several teams stun with a flurry of deadline deals, while others leave fans scratching their heads. Our hosts break down which clubs had a successful deadline, especially the teams that got multiple players without sacrificing top prospects. Plus, roster overhauls, trading away local favorites, spark frustration among some fanbases. Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves reshape the MLB la...

The unthinkable has happened: the A’s have traded Mason Miller, the flamethrowing face of their franchise and the most electrifying pitcher in baseball. On today’s Locked On A’s, we rip into the breaking news and unpack every ounce of the chaos. Was this a fire sale? A calculated rebuild move? Or front office malpractice? Miller’s departure sends shockwaves through the fanbase, but the return pack...

The A’s hold on for a tense 5-4 win over the Mariners behind a dominant start from Jeffrey Springs, two bombs from Miguel Andújar, and a clutch ninth inning from Jack Perkins. Brent Rooker nearly added a second homer of his own, while Darrell Hernaiz chipped in with a big blast of his own. From the lineup to the leather, the A’s looked sharp—and the win is real. But there’s one big question that f...

The A’s put together a complete performance in Sacramento, riding strong pitching, timely power, and a little flair from a fresh face to take down the Mariners 6-1. Luis Severino—possibly making his final start in an A’s uniform—shook off a shaky first few pitches and locked in, striking out six and showing why contending teams might be burning up David Forst’s phone. Brent Rooker delivered the bi...

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and what will they do— will they cannonballed into the seller’s pool? In this special Locked On A’s Deadline Day Live Show, we break down every possible move the front office could make . Did Miguel Andújar fetch a real return? Is Jeffrey Springs the most underappreciated arm on the block? And what in the world is the long-term vision here? We’re diving deep...

Seattle arrives in West Sacramento for the first game of a three‑game series tonight at Sutter Health Park, MLB’s temporary west‑coast home for the Athletics. The Mariners (56‑50) are chasing a wild‑card spot and bring momentum thanks to Cal Raleigh, who already has 41 homers and counting. On the mound is Luis Castillo (7‑6, 3.30 ERA), a dependable front‑line arm hoping to silence Sacramento’s buz...

The A’s entered Daikin Park with nothing to lose and everything to prove—and boy, did they prove it. J.T. Ginn spun six shutout innings in the finale, while Miguel Andújar and Shea Langeliers crushed first‑inning home runs to turn a sleepy Sunday into a triumphant exclamation point. Langeliers’ bomb marked his third straight game with a homer, capping off an impressive weekend display from the sud...

Nick Kurtz delivered a performance that will be talked about for generations. In a 15–3 blowout at Daikin Park, he became the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a single game, tying the all-time single‑game total‑bases record with 19 and racking up eight RBIs and six hits in six at-bats.  Three of his homers came to the opposite field off four different Astros p...

A breath of fresh Bay‑area air swept through the pages of history on July 24, 2025, when the A’s stunned the division‑leading Astros with a 5–2 win at Daikin Park. Luis Severino rediscovered his form with seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits while fanning eight—finally snapping a winless streak and calming what had been a tense mound situation for the A’s. The young Carlos Cortes added a...

Last night was a game that felt like déjà vu for frustrated. After falling behind early on Corey Seager’s 15th homer of the season, the team fought back behind Nick Kurtz’s RBI double in the sixth, With the scoreboard deadlocked at 1–1, rookie Jack Perkins held steady through 3 innings, setting the stage for a potential A’s rally. The tension was thick, the energy was high—and then the seventh hit...

The A’s came into Arlington hoping to flip the script. In postgame interviews, they talked grit and execution—but on the field, none of that showed. From the first inning, the Rangers jumped ahead, pummeling pitches that shouldn’t have been hittable and capitalizing on every mistake. A’s hitters looked like deer in headlights as Texas starter carved them up. Meanwhile, the bullpen reopened old wou...

Our panel analyzes current MLB playoff contenders and debate trade deadline strategies for bubble teams, questioning why some squads sell when they're just games out of contention. Who has what it takes to make a deep run in October? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplie...

The A’s dropped a frustrating one in Texas, falling 7-2 to the Rangers in a game that featured questionable strategy, costly missed opportunities, and the emotional gut-punch of losing Max Muncy to injury. Rookie Jacob Lopez looked sharp early, striking out four and keeping the Rangers off balance through three. But the wheels came off in the 5th as Texas pounced—Cody Freeman and Michael Helman bo...

The next ten games will either ignite the A’s 2025 playoff hopes or put them out cold. With a brutal stretch against the Rangers, Astros, and Mariners—three teams ahead of them in the AL West—the A’s must decide what they are: dark horse contenders clinging to life, or a young squad about to be gutted at the trade deadline. This episode breaks down what’s at stake in each of these ten games, why e...

The A’s showed exactly why the future is brighter than the neon lights of the Vegas Strip in an 8-2 beatdown of the Guardians. Denzel Clarke sparked the rally with an infield double and a triple, Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz both launched no-doubt home runs, and Shea Langeliers added an opposite-field blast in a relentless offensive display. Jack Perkins was the quiet hero, delivering three perfect...

The A’s returned from the All-Star Break hoping to flip the script in Cleveland, but it was more of the same against Slade Cecconi. The Guardians’ righty, who shut out the A’s back in June, nearly went the distance again—carving through the lineup with ease for eight dominant innings. Meanwhile, JP Sears got knocked around early, highlighted by Jonathan Rodriguez’s first career homer and some slop...

The A’s may not have a city on their chest—yet—but this past weekend in Atlanta proved they don’t need one to steal the spotlight. Brent Rooker mashed, Jacob Wilson dazzled, and the baseball world started to take notice of a team that refuses to be ignored. Meanwhile, with groundbreaking officially underway in Las Vegas, there’s a new kind of buzz around this franchise—something in the air that fe...

The second half of the baseball season is here, and the A’s head to Cleveland to take on the Guardians in a series that will set the tone for the final stretch. In today’s episode, we preview the matchup, spotlight key players to watch, and dive into what actually matters in the back half of 2025 for the green and gold. This isn't just about pitching matchups—it's about opportunity, identity, and...

Class is in session, and today we’re torching the tired narrative that John Fisher can’t afford his end of the A’s Las Vegas ballpark. In this episode, Booney breaks down the real math behind the $2 billion stadium project—backed by cold, hard numbers and actual financing sources. From the $380 million from the State of Nevada, to a $300 million loan from Goldman Sachs and U.S. Bank, to a $175 mil...

Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities. Support Us By Supporting O...

The A’s may have just pulled off the biggest upside swing of the 2025 MLB Draft—and they didn’t do it in the first round. They did it in the third, when they grabbed Oregon State outfielder Gavin Turley, one of the most explosive, toolsy, and athletic players in the entire class. In today’s episode, we break down Turley’s elite bat speed, raw power, defensive versatility, and why his development c...

On today’s fiery crossover episode of Locked On A’s and Locked On MLB, Booney and Sully bring the heat in a no-holds-barred debate that covers everything from the A’s misunderstood legacy to the brutal reality of baseball's changing landscape. Sully kicks things off with his signature blend of humor and historical context, breaking down why he loves chaos in baseball—whether it’s an inside-the-par...