Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

On today’s Locked On A’s Pregame Show, we’re diving straight into the heart of the A’s departure from Oakland with a guest who’s got receipts. Zennie Abraham, former economic advisor to Mayor Elihu Harris and longtime expert on development in the city, joins us to break down exactly what went wrong. Was it all on John Fisher? Did the City of Oakland play a bigger role than they’ve let on? Zennie isn’t pulling punches — he’s here to give you the unfiltered truth about the politics, the money, and the missed opportunities that sent the A’s packing. Then we head south to Las Vegas with Ron Futrell, sports anchor at KLAS-TV, to get the pulse on what’s happening with the A’s supposed future home. Are people in Vegas actually excited? When is this stadium project going to move from headlines to hardhats? Plus, I’ll break down the latest injury updates across the organization, from the minor leagues to the big league club. This is a must-listen show for anyone who cares about the A’s, their future, and the truth behind the chaos.

The A’s finally snapped out of their nightmarish freefall, bulldozing the Minnesota Twins in a statement win that felt like a long-overdue exhale. After losing 20 of their last 21 games—and looking lifeless for most of it—the A’s didn’t just win, they erupted. The offense poured it on, the pitching held strong, and for the first time in weeks, there was actual joy in the dugout. It wasn’t just a win. It was a release of everything that’s been building: the frustration, the doubt, the pressure. The A’s didn’t sneak past Minnesota—they steamrolled them. Now the question becomes: was this a one-night spark or the start of a true turnaround? Booney breaks down the blowout, highlights the key players who stepped up, and dives into what this win says about the fight still left in this team. Sacramento was rocking, the bats were thumping, and for the first time in what feels like forever, the A’s gave fans something to cheer about. Don’t call it a comeback—yet. Do things start to turn?

The A’s are spiraling. After losing 19 of their last 20 games, they sit at 23-39, buried 10.5 games back in the AL West, and limping into Game 3 of a bizarre four-game set against the Twins in Sacramento. The bats have gone silent, the pitching’s unraveled, and the vibes? Absolutely in the gutter. This team started the season scrapping and clawing its way to respectability — but now it feels like they’re stuck in a recurring nightmare with no sign of waking up. The question on everyone’s mind: is this just a brutal cold stretch, or has the clock already struck midnight on the idea of 2025 being a turning point? On today’s Locked on A’s Postgame Show, we dive into whether the A’s showed any fight, or if this was just another lifeless chapter in a book nobody wants to keep reading. We break down the latest loss (or miracle win?), what the clubhouse energy feels like during a collapse of this size, and whether there’s any glimmer of hope left to hang on to. Can a minor league ballpark spark a major league turnaround? Probably not — but we’ll talk ourselves into it anyway, because that’s what being an A’s fan means.

The A’s took the field in Sacramento with their season teetering on the edge, looking to snap out of a brutal stretch that’s seen them flounder at home and fall further behind in the standings. But trading the Coliseum for a minor league ballpark didn’t magically fix anything. In tonight’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down every angle of the matchup against the Twins—what worked (if anything), what failed (probably plenty), and whether this experiment in Sacramento is a wake-up call or just another distraction from the bigger issues plaguing this team. We also zoom out and look at the big picture: the AL West standings, the Wild Card race, and where the A’s actually stack up now that we’re past the point of moral victories. Are they still clinging to relevance? Or are the numbers starting to tell a more painful truth? It’s time for a reality check—because no matter how much heart this team shows, the standings don’t lie, and the margin for error is officially gone.

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They’ve lost 17 of 18. The bats have gone silent, the bullpen’s been a mess, and the energy has flatlined. But let’s pump the brakes on the funeral procession, because this season? It’s far from over. We’re only 60 games in. That’s 102 left to play. One hot streak, one spark, one turnaround—and suddenly the vibe changes. Baseball seasons aren’t won or lost in May. This is a marathon, and the A’s aren’t out of the race just because they stumbled through one ugly mile. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we’re flipping the script. We’re talking about why there’s still reason to believe. Why there’s still fight left in this roster. Why this brutal stretch might just be the gut-check moment that wakes up a young team still finding its identity. If you’ve already given up, this podcast isn’t for you. But if you’ve got even a flicker of hope left—just enough to believe in a comeback—then buckle up. The ride’s just getting started.

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Coming off an absolute gut punch of an 11-1 beatdown in Houston, the A’s are staring down a major gut-check moment today After getting steamrolled by a lineup that looked like it was playing tee-ball, the A’s have a shot to punch back, split the series, and remind the Astros—and the rest of the league—that they’re not rolling over for anybody. Last night was ugly, no doubt. But baseball doesn’t give you time to sulk. It gives you 24 hours to get pissed off, regroup, and come back swinging. This is the kind of moment where you find out what kind of fight this team has. It’s easy to look sharp when you're winning—harder when you’re staring down one of the best lineups in baseball and trying to salvage a little pride in their house. The A’s need a response, not just to get back in the win column, but to make a statement: this rebuild isn’t soft, and this clubhouse isn’t here to be anybody’s punching bag. Let’s see if they’ve got that dog in them tonight.

After finally snapping an 11-game losing streak on Sunday, the A’s had a chance to build something—anything—against the Astros on Tuesday. Instead, they got bulldozed 11-1 in a game that looked like a carbon copy of the previous two weeks. So the question has to be asked: has anything actually changed? Or did Sunday’s win just give this team—and maybe even us—a false sense of hope? Because from the looks of it, the losing streak may be over, but the losing mentality is still alive and well. And then there’s Mark Kotsay. His postgame comments after Sunday’s win were meant to sound confident, but they raised more red flags than reassurance. Is he the right guy to lead this clubhouse? Is there too much acceptance of mediocrity within the organization? Maybe it’s time to stop pretending this is a sleeping giant and start considering the possibility that the A’s just aren’t that good. Are the expectations wrong? Or are we just refusing to accept the reality staring us in the face? Let’s dig into all of that today on Locked on A’s.

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 behind the plate and came through offensively, and Denzel Clarke? That dude looked like a walking highlight reel. This wasn’t just a win; this was a message. The kids are here, and they’re not just filling roster spots—they’re changing the tone. Now the question shifts from “When will the bleeding stop?” to “How do we build on this?” Because let’s be real: the AL Wild Card isn’t locked down yet. There’s room for a late charge if the A’s can stack some momentum behind this breakthrough. The schedule lightens up, reinforcements could be coming, and if the energy these call-ups brought can ripple through the clubhouse, don’t be surprised if the A's starts climbing. We’re breaking it all down—how this team turns one electric win into a much-needed run—and why this might’ve been the turning point in a season that’s far from over.

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, another can shove, but if it’s not connected—if there’s no trust, no fire, no unity—then it all falls apart. That’s what we’re seeing. A team full of effort, but short on cohesion. The weight of each loss doesn’t just sit on the scoreboard—it’s in the eyes, in the body language, in the silence of the dugout when it should be loud. But here's the thing about rock bottom—it forces clarity. The message couldn’t be clearer: you can’t win trying to be the hero on your own. The A’s need to stop playing like it’s every man for himself. They need to fight together. Back up the pitcher who gave up three early. Pick up the bat after a strikeout and make the next play matter. Rally in the dugout when things look bleak. Because when you fight as a team, losses start to sting differently—they become fuel. This stretch? It’s either the beginning of the collapse, or the moment they lock arms and say enough is enough. One spark can change everything. But they’ve got to light it together.

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 outfield prospect, the freak athlete with 70-grade speed, raw power, and the kind of upside that makes scouts drool. It’s the kind of move that signals—not a rebuild reset—but a potential reboot of energy, identity, and purpose. So what now? This episode, we break down how Clarke changes the dynamic immediately and what the A’s need to do to stop the bleeding. Do we ride the youth movement full throttle and start moving vets? Is this the spark that finally lights a fire under the clubhouse? Or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Either way, it’s time for Mark Kotsay and David Forst to pick a direction. Because nine losses in a row ain’t bad luck anymore—it’s a statement. And this front office better start answering back.

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 what went wrong, what still can go right, and why this weekend is bigger than the standings. We also get the view from the other side as the Phillies roll into town riding momentum and swagger. What can the A’s learn from a team that’s built for October? What matchups should fans watch for? And most importantly—how can the A’s rediscover their edge? This episode is about reckoning, resilience, and reality. It’s time to find out what this team is really made of.

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 like a metaphor for this roster: no communication, no urgency, no trust. I talk about how that one play symbolizes a team that doesn’t sell out for each other, that plays like individuals trying to look cool instead of a unit fighting to win. Then comes the real heat — Kotsay’s postgame pressers and Forst’s interview before the game that lit the match. Their soft tones and excuse-laden comments were the final straw. From Kotsay’s Sunday stroll demeanor after a seventh straight loss to David Forst’s calm acceptance of failure as a “rough patch,” this episode calls out the lack of fire from leadership and demands better. I rip into the idea of “saving Mason Miller’s bullets” while games are being flushed down the drain and warn against the organizational obsession with talking up prospects like Luis Morales while the current major league team is sinking. It’s not a hit piece — it’s a passionate call for this franchise to rediscover its identity. This isn’t a rebuild problem. It’s a heart problem. And if this team wants to turn it around, they don’t need more time — they need to start caring like it actually matters.

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. Meanwhile, the Angels did just enough to keep their win streak alive, using a three-run third inning and a clutch bullpen escape in the ninth to lock it down. The Halos, fresh off a sweep of the Dodgers, looked confident and composed while the A’s continue searching for answers. It's not panic time yet, but the frustration is building. The energy is slipping, and if someone doesn’t step up soon, this thing could spiral fast.

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 3-2 lead they wouldn't give back. Just like that, the A’s handed over another winnable game, and with it, the Giants walked off with a two-game sweep and full bragging rights in the Bay. The A's bullpen, which has been surprisingly solid most of the season, blinked in the biggest moment, and the offense once again couldn't muster a late response. It wasn’t just a loss—it was a missed opportunity to change the tone. And right now, that tone sounds a lot like silence.

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, led by ace Logan Webb, who toes the rubber in Friday’s opener with a 2.61 ERA and a bag full of ground-ball-inducing tricks. After two blowout losses to the Dodgers, this is a gut-check series for a young A’s club looking to reassert its fight. On today’s Locked on A’s Show we break down what makes the Giants tick, how their recent slide could open the door for an upset, and the keys for the A’s to take two of three from one of the most fundamentally sound clubs in baseball. From patient at-bats against Webb to lefty-on-lefty matchups and the importance of clean defense, we cover it all. Plus, we zoom out to look at where the A’s stand in the big picture—and why this weekend in San Francisco might just be the spark that lights the next chapter of the 2025 season.

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, showing that even the bottom of the lineup has some pop. But Osvaldo Bido? He gave it all back—and then some. After looking sharp against Ohtani to open the first, Bido melted like an ice cream cone on a summer sidewalk. He walked rookies, gave up missiles to Muncy, and handed the game over to Jason Alexander, who promptly turned it into a house fire. By the end of the third, it was 13–2, and the A’s were emotionally and physically face-down on the Dodger Stadium turf. Booney doesn’t sugarcoat the meltdown, calling out the brutal gap in talent between the two clubs, but also highlights the moments that still matter—Schuemann’s surprise homer, Langeliers’ clutch two-out knock, and how even in a blowout, there are lessons to take and frustrations to fire up a young squad. Plus, we preview the A’s next battle as they cross the bridge to face the Giants and Logan Webb, a groundball artist with a sinker that eats innings and dreams. Booney gives you the FanDuel angle, some Gametime hacks for last-minute ticket grabs, and all the real talk you need to keep your A’s fandom burning hot—even when the scoreboard turns cold.

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, the $325 million man and L.A.’s prized ace. On paper, this is a mismatch. But baseball doesn’t care about price tags, and after last night’s demolition derby, it’s clear the A’s aren’t showing up just to trade jerseys. For the Dodgers, tonight was all about pride. They were humiliated on their home field, and Yamamoto’s job is was to restore order and remind everyone why L.A. is considered a World Series favorite. But the A’s? They’re playing with house money and swagger. If Hoglund can keep his nerves in check and pound the zone, there’s no reason this A’s team—yes, that A’s team—can’t hang another crooked number on the Hollywood hype machine.

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 big-league conversation whether the national outlets are paying attention or not. This isn’t about who MLB Pipeline or Baseball America says is “next.” This is about who’s getting it done now. You’ll hear detailed scouting reports and sharp analysis on Colby Thomas’ offensive explosion, Luis Morales’ evolving arsenal, Gage Jump’s breakout debut, Henry Bolte’s raw tools vs. real progress, and a bonus name who might not be on anyone’s radar — but should be. This is the A’s farm through the lens of performance, not prospect pedigree. If you’re tired of reading lists and ready to find out who’s actually producing in 2025, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.