Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

The streak is over , baby! After 11 straight gut-punch losses, the A’s finally punched back—and did it with some serious style. On a sunny Sunday in Philly, the green and gold pulled off a heart-thumping 5-4 win over one of the best teams in baseball, and the heroes of the day weren’t household names—they were fresh faces: Logan Davidson laced key hits, Willie MacIver called a brilliant game behin...

Ten straight gut punches. That’s what this losing streak feels like. Not just for the players, but for every fan who bleeds green and gold. Ten games without a win is more than a slump—it’s a test. A test of heart, of resilience, of whether this team is just a group of guys wearing the same uniform or something more. Because fighting as individuals? That’s what losing teams do. One guy can rake, a...

The A’s have hit rock bottom—again. Nine straight losses, morale in the gutter, and a non-existent fanbase. This team can’t hit with runners on, the bullpen’s coughing up leads like it’s a charity drive, and the rotation’s barely holding together with duct tape. But in the middle of all this mess, a glimmer of hope just kicked down the door: Denzel Clarke. The A’s finally called up their top outfi...

Nine straight losses. That’s the brutal truth. But the story isn’t over—not even close. In today’s crossover episode with Locked On Phillies , we turn the page on the pain and focus on what’s ahead: a three-game showdown in Sacramento that will test this A’s squad’s heart, fight, and identity. Are they just a team in a slump, or is this the moment they rise off the mat and punch back? We dig into...

This episode is a raw, unfiltered gut-punch — a 3AM, two-game, eight-loss reality check for the A’s. After watching every pitch of the latest back-to-back collapses, I dive into the mounting frustration and the deeper problem festering beneath the surface: this team is lifeless. I break down the defining moment of Tuesday night — a routine fly ball that fell between JJ Bleday and Lawrence Butler l...

The A’s dropped their sixth straight heartbreaker on Monday night, falling 4-3 to the Angels in Sacramento in a game that felt like a bad rerun. The A’s couldn’t cash in late. The bullpen held it close, but once again, the offense came up just short in the moments that mattered. The A’s had the tying run on in scoring position in the ninth but couldn’t deliver the big swing to flip the script. Mea...

The wheels came off late—again. Clinging to a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth, the A’s turned to Tyler Ferguson to slam the door and give the A's a shot at snapping their four-game skid. Instead, the Giants kicked that door off its hinges. A leadoff walk, a bloop single, and a well-placed grounder later, the game was tied. Then came the gut punch—a two-out RBI knock that gave San Francisco a...

The A’s head to San Francisco for a pivotal three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, closing out a brutal 19-game stretch that has tested their depth, grit, and identity. Sitting at 8-8 with the goal of going 9-10, the A’s need at least one win to hit the mark—and two to make a real statement. But standing in their way is a veteran Giants team built on pitching, defense, and discipline,...

In today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Booney breaks down a disaster at Dodger Stadium that started with promise and ended in a pile of smoldering wreckage. The A’s came out swinging against the Dodgers’ bullpen game, drawing early walks and scratching across a run thanks to Shea Langeliers’ opposite-field double. Max Schuemann even launched his first homer of the year to keep things close at 3–2, s...

The A’s rolled into Dodger Stadium last night and absolutely embarrassed the mighty Dodgers in Game 1, dropping an 11-1 bomb on L.A. like it was batting practice. Now, all eyes shifted to tonight’s matchup, where the A’s handed the ball to Gunnar Hoglund, the former first-rounder still trying to prove he belongs in a big-league rotation. It was a tall order—Hoglund’s got to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto...

On today’s episode of Locked On A’s , we ditch the prospect lists and bring you something far more valuable — results. Forget the rankings and the industry bias. We're spotlighting the Top 5 Minor League Performers in the A’s system based solely on production, not projections. These are the guys who are showing up and showing out — stacking extra-base hits, missing bats, and forcing their way into...

The A’s rolled into Dodger Stadium with nothing but grit, guts, and a few guys casual fans have never heard of—and then they took a blowtorch to the Dodgers' ego. Jacob Wilson led the charge with an unforgettable four-hit night, including two no-doubt homers that had LA fans heading for the exits before the seventh inning stretch. Wilson looked like a superstar in a lineup full of underdog swagger...

Are the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates making the right moves by firing their managers mid-season? With Bud Black and Derek Shelton out, the MLB landscape is shifting. Our hosts discuss the impact of these decisions on team dynamics and performance. Plus who are the top teams in baseball right now?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV...

The latest episode drops you straight into Hollywood vs. Hustle: your up-start 21-20 Athletics—just two measly games off the AL West lead—march into Dodger Stadium to stare down the defending champs who flaunt MLB’s best record (27-14) and a gaudy 15-3 fortress-level home mark. I bring in Jeff Snider of Locked On Dodgers to break down a marquee series duel—But money alone doesn’t fuel a dynasty; w...

The A’s just wrapped up another brutal series at their temporary home in Sutter Health Park, where wins have become as rare as affordable rent in the Bay Area. After dropping two of three to the Yankees—capped by a 12-2 Sunday beatdown that looked more like a spring training mismatch than a regular season showdown—the A’s now own the worst home record in all of Major League Baseball. The bats were...

The Yankees crashed the Sacramento party and handed the A’s a cold slice of reality in Game 1, flexing their October muscle with a 10-2 win that felt even more lopsided than the score. Osvaldo Bido danced through early trouble but couldn’t keep the Bronx bats quiet for long. Paul Goldschmidt and Jason Domínguez hit back-to-back solo shots in the third, and Domínguez—aka The Martian —kept orbiting...

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are rolling into Sacramento, and the A’s are waiting with smoke in their eyes. On tonight’s episode, we dive deep into the chaos of a Major League powerhouse showing up at Sutter Health Park — a setting that feels more like a proving ground than a ballpark. What does this matchup say about the state of the A’s, the direction of the franchise, and the undeniable...

On today’s Locked On A’s, Booney dives deep into the uncanny parallels between rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Yankees legend Derek Jeter. From both being selected sixth overall in the draft to their similar approaches at the plate—balanced, disciplined, and capable of hitting to all fields—Wilson is showing signs he might just be the A’s next cornerstone. Booney breaks down Wilson’s poise,...

Mark Kotsay just managed the worst game in the history of baseball, and Booney is here to torch every second of it. After a rage-filled drive back from Sacramento, he’s going live with a no-holds-barred breakdown of the baffling decisions that sent the A’s spiraling against the Mariners—while being surrounded by Seattle fans acting like they’ve got more rings than the Yankees. Spoiler alert: they’...

In today’s episode of Locked On A’s , Booney breaks down last night’s instant classic in Sacramento, where the A’s and Mariners delivered one of the most thrilling games of the season. From Luis Severino’s gritty start to Jacob Wilson’s ice-cold walk-off single in extras, this one had it all—momentum swings, clutch hits, and playoff-level drama. Booney takes you inning by inning through the emotio...

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's talk about slumps. How do new environments affect performance?   Tune in for expert analysis and engaging debates that promise to enhance your understanding of the evolving MLB season.  ...

The A’s returned home to Sacramento riding high off a 5-2 road trip—and immediately lit the fuse on an instant classic. In a back-and-forth battle with the first-place Seattle Mariners, the A’s traded punches all night, never blinking under pressure. Luis Severino gave them a solid start, Shea Langeliers went deep, and the offense clawed back after a four-run third from Seattle. The game saw clutc...

Today on Locked On A’s, we’re torching the gaslighting. Because once again, the national baseball media is doing what it does best: lying through its teeth about the A’s. Whether it’s parroting John Fisher’s talking points or pushing propaganda to justify a move nobody asked for, the spin cycle is in full effect. We’re diving into three stories today that the mainstream either won’t tell you, or w...

The A’s rolled into Miami and left with a series win, thanks to a gritty 3-2 victory capped off by a clutch ninth-inning rally. JP Sears was nails on the mound, spinning 6.1 strong innings and giving up just two runs on four scattered hits. The Marlins never got comfortable against the lefty, who mixed speeds, painted corners, and kept the fish flailing all afternoon. The A's bullpen slammed the d...

Gunnar Hoglund made his Major League debut in Miami and introduced himself to the baseball world with nothing short of a clinic. The former first-round pick shoved against the Marlins, showing pinpoint command, nasty off-speed, and a presence on the mound that screamed, "I belong." He didn’t just pitch—he embarrassed Miami’s lineup. The Fish looked helpless, flailing through six shutout innings li...