Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics
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MEET THE A'S NEXT WEAPON: Why Witherspoon's the Pick
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 MLB Draft is here, and on today’s show we’re all in on one name: Kyson Witherspoon. The right-hander from Oklahoma is exactly the kind of...
KOTSAY GAMBLE PAYS OFF: A's Steal a Thriller in Tampa
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s walked into Tampa and walked out with another dramatic extra-inning win, taking down the Rays 4-3 in a game that had everything—power, gri...
OUTRAGE: All-Star Game Voting System EXPOSED | Is It Time for RADICAL Change?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed? Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical ...
BUTLER BURIES TAMPA: A’s Outlast Rays in Thriller
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of their most exciting wins of the 2025 season, the A’s walked into Steinbrenner Field and stunned the Rays with a 6–4 victory that had eve...
DOLLAR STORE BOWL: Rays and A's Face Off in Tampa
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two teams. Two spring training ballparks. Two bottom-three payrolls. And yet… only one is competing like it belongs in October. In this special cros...
SEVERINO SHELLED: Yankees Bury Uninspired A's Team in Series Finale
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s wrapped up their series against the Yankees in the most humiliating way possible—by not showing up. In the rubber match, former Yankee Lui...
THE COBRA: A Farewell to Dave Parker
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Locked On A’s, we remember one of the most electrifying, awe-inspiring players to ever wear the green and gold—Dave Parker, a.k.a. The Co...
BRONX BEATDOWN: A's Flip the Script, Smack New York
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s bounced back in a big way in New York today, blanking the mighty Yankees 7-0 in a dominant Game 2 performance that reminded everyone this te...
Bronx Blues: A’s Shutout 3–0 by Yankees
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A's dropped Game 1 of this Bronx series 3–0, failing to crack New York’s pitching. The story: Mitch Spence surrendered four walks—and th...
THE DEATH OF MONEYBALL: The Dark Truth Behind Moneyball's Legacy
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Locked On A’s, we rip the green-and-gold curtain off the Moneyball myth and show you what’s really behind it: not a revolution,...
Detroit Dumps the A’s 8-0
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s got punched in the mouth by a journeyman arm from Korea and never recovered. In today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Booney breaks down a b...
MOTOWN MASTERPIECE: A’s Blank the Best
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s celebration time on Locked On A’s as the A’s pulled off a stunner in Motown! In today’s episode, we’re reveling in the Athletics’ 3-0...
The A’s Don’t Hate Losing—That’s the Real Problem
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s teased hope early in Detroit, jumping all over the best pitcher in baseball, Tarik Skubal. Brent Rooker launched a two-run bomb in the first...
ROLLING THE DICE: A's Begin Building Baseball's Boldest Ballpark
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First-half wrap-ups always bring reflection: who helped carry the team this far, and what adjustments are needed heading into the second half of the s...
WE ARE WHO WE ARE: A's 13-3 Collapse
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we dissect the most lopsided loss of the season as the A’s get torched 13–3 by a familiar face—former A...
NOT DEAD YET: Why Tonight’s Game Is the Most Important of the Homestand
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s have been through hell—an 11-game losing streak, a 9-game losing streak, losing 20 of 21 games—and yet here we are: just eight games out...
KURTZ WALKS IT OFF
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s just sent shockwaves through the AL West with a jaw-dropping 3-1 walk-off win over the first-place Houston Astros—and the hero of the nigh...
KURTZ GOES BOOM!!!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Locked On A’s Postgame Show, the green and gold came into Kansas City with one mission: wreck the Royals’ weekend and leave town with...
ROYAL FLUSH!: Lopez Lights Out in KC
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Lopez, who turned the mound into his personal playground. Lopez carved up Royals hitters like a Thanksgiving turkey, throwing six sparkling inni...
WITT VS. WILSON: Shortstop Showdown in KC
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two rising stars. Two very different storylines. Tonight in Kansas City, all eyes were on the shortstops as the A’s opened up a three-game set again...
PERKINS IS HIM: Schofield-Sam is Mashing & Basso Lurks
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brady Basso's journey back to the mound is more than a recovery—it's a masterclass in grit, patience, and unwavering belief. Today we are doing a de...
MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy: Who's Buying, Who's Selling?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their br...
Locker Room Culture, Franchise Chaos
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Booney is joined by Steven Harmon, host of Curveballs and Changeups, for a conversation that blends baseball ...
KOTSAY?!?!?!?!?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s dropped a heartbreaker in Anaheim Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to the Angels in a game that had “win” written all over it until Mark Kotsa...
LAS VEGAS GROUND BREAKING
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a fan of sports is supposed to be simple. It’s a place where people find joy, escape, and community. Whether your team is winning or rebuildin...
Kurtz Returns, Revenge Burns: A’s Start Crucial Series in Anaheim
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s are back on the upswing, winners of three of their last four, and they roll into Anaheim tonight with a chip on their shoulder and revenge o...
THE A'S MIGHT BE WAKING UP
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The vibes are shifting in Sacramento, and the A’s just made it official—taking 2 of 3 from the Baltimore Orioles and notching their first series w...
The Heart Behind the Hurt
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s came into tonight’s game riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak, looking to keep the good vibes rolling against a tough Orioles ...
SIGNS OF LIFE?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The vibes are shifting in Sacramento. After a stretch that felt like baseball purgatory—20 losses in 21 games—the A’s have ripped off back-to-ba...
THE TRUTH BEHIND THE A'S EXIT
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 receipt...
ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH!!!
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
DESPERATE FOR A PULSE
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Desperate in Sactown, A’s Search for a Spark
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CHAOS: Wild Card Expansion SHAKES UP Playoff Picture | Can Small Market Teams capitalize?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rang...
RELAX: Not As Bad As It Seems
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fune...
Has The 'Championship or Bust' Mentality POISONED Baseball Fandom?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenge...
GUT CHECK IN HOUSTON: Post Game Show
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
ROLLED!
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Inste...
THATA BOY KOTS: A's Snap 11 Game Skid
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
TEN LOSSES, ZERO SOUL?
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 game...
STATE OF THE A'S
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
BATTERED, NOT BROKEN: The Fight Starts Now
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
TOO COOL TO COMPETE: Are the 2025 A’s The Softest Team in MLB History?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAME SCRIPT, SAME PAIN: A’s Lose Sixth Straight
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FROM SPRINGS TO SORROW: A's Blow Lead, Drop Another
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ACE-OFF AT ORACLE
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CRIME SCENE LA
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bat...
THE FAB FIVE: A’s Farm Standouts
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
THIS AIN'T A MOVIE, THIS IS A MUGGING: A's Bury Dodgers and Their Payroll
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
MLB SQUAD: MLB's Managerial Landscape SHIFTS | Are the Dodgers Still the Team to BEAT?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
DAVID VISITS GOLIATH: A’s Face the World Champs in L.A.
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
SUTTER HELL PARK
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
DOMINGUEZ DOMINATES, WARREN WIPES 'EM OUT
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fel...
JUDGEMENT DAY
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SAME MOLD, DIFFERENT ERA: Is Jacob Wilson This Generation’s Derek Jeter
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. F...
Mark Kotsay Broke My Brain
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
THIS AIN’T A REBUILD
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
MLB SQUAD: Bullpen Rankings! Which Team's Relief Corps DOMINATES?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Instant Classic in Sac: A’s Stun Mariners in 11
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
VEGAS FANTASY
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A'S PUNCH BACK IN MIAMI: A'sTake Series with Late-Inning Magic
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
THE HOG SHOW: Gunnar Hoglund Just Introduced Himself
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-roun...
Better Not Sleep on Stowers & The Fish: Crossover with Host of Locked on Marlins, Jeremiah Geiger
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s head to South Beach riding momentum, but this is no time to get cocky—because Kyle Stowers and the Marlins are lurking with upset energy. ...
SPRINGS SILENCES RANGERS
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s just rolled into Arlington and took three of four from the 2023 champs like it was nothing. Jeffrey Springs, who had been catching heat afte...
ROOKER WAKES UP, RANGERS GO NIGHT-NIGHT
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s rolled into Arlington and punched the 2023 champs square in the mouth, taking down Nathan Eovaldi and the Rangers with a 7-1 statement win...
SNOREFEST: LIVE POSTGAME SHOW
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob deGrom did exactly what he’s paid $185 million to do—dominate a team that couldn’t hit water if it fell out of a boat. The Texas ace carve...
National League FLEXES Muscles in Power Rankings
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the Cubs' impressive start, analyzing their performance against top-tier teams and their potential for a deep playoff run. The...
LOCAL ROOTS, BIG TAKES: A Sacramento Native’s View on the A’s Future
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Locked On A’s, we’re bringing you the real story straight from Sacramento — not from the tourists, not from the Vegas dreamers — but ...
SHOWDOWN RELOADED: A’s Aim to Break the Rangers Again
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s are standing at a crossroads, and over the next 19 games, we’re going to find out exactly who they are. Are they the tough, resilient grou...
A’S VERSUS THE WORLD: Put Some Damn Respect on the A’s Name!
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s just dropped a series win like a thunderclap, and the league’s still pretending not to hear it. In this episode, we torch the tired narrat...
ROUND TWO IN SAC-TOWN: Previewing White Sox/A's
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover episode of Locked on A's and Locked on White Sox, hosts Boonie and Todd Welter discuss the recent performances of their respective t...
BASEBALL’S LAST RELIGION: The Church of the Unchosen
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we throw batting averages and box scores out the window and tap into what being an A’s fan is really about—...
OFTEN AND EARLY
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT WAS OFTEN AND EARLY FOR THE FIRST PLACE RANGERS AS THEY VISITED SACRAMENTO FOR GAME 1 OF A THREE GAME SET. TODAY ON LOCKED ON A’SROOKIE SENSATI...
THE FUTURE IS NOW: Special Guest Matthew Neverett, the Voice of the Aviators
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kurtz is coming, and the buzz for the A's is deafening. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the biggest A’s story of the wee...
MLB's Most CLUTCH Players REVEALED | Who Rises to the Occasion?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants keep the National League West race thrilling until the end? With the Dodgers and Padres neck-and-neck and the Gian...
EYES ON FIRST: Previewing the Texas Rangers Series
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday’s meltdown against Milwaukee? Yeah, toss it in the dumpster and light a match. The A’s are 10-12 and, given the chaos of this roster, th...
CULTURE MATTERS
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s dropped another one last night, and let’s not sugarcoat it—they got out-toughed. The Brewers just punched the A’s in the mouth early, ...
ALL EYES ON CHURIO: Special Guest Locked on Brewers Host Chuck Freimund Previews Series
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s just delivered their most complete performance of the 2025 season, steamrolling the White Sox 8-0 to secure a sweep in Chicago. It was loud,...
BIDO STEADY, BULLPEN BENDS, MILLER ENDS
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s just keep hanging around, don’t they? A Gritty win in Chicago tonight. Today on Locked on A’s!Two straight wins in Chicago, and while ...
SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: A's Drop 12, Soderstrom Drops the Mic
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Soderstrom is HIM. The 22-year-old first baseman didn't just show up to Guaranteed Rate Field—he owned the place. Soderstrom unloaded two thre...
STUNNER: Why Neither Shohei Ohtani, nor Aaron Judge are the MVP Favorites in the AL or NL
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There have been plenty of surprises to start the season and the storylines are starting to form. Who has had the best start to the season and who need...
VEGAS IS LISTENING: Lugnuts’ & Ports’ Broadcasters Talk A’s Next Gen Talent
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of the A’s doesn’t start in Las Vegas — it starts with the crack of the bat in Stockton and the snap of the mitt in Lansing. In this ...
SOUTHSIDE SHOWDOWN
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A's are in Chicago to face off against the White Sox in a battle between two teams trying to find something to feel good about. In this Locked On ...
A TALE OF SOCIETAL CLASS
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this no-punches-pulled episode, we tackle the raw truth behind the outrage over the Oakland A’s relocation—and spoiler alert: it’s not really...
STOPPING SOTO
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Previewing A’s vs. Mets Series Locked on Mets Host Ryan Finkelstein On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Ryan Finkelstein, host of Locked On Met...
KURTZ TIME???
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kurtz is smashing Triple-A pitching like a big-leaguer stuck in the minors, and after torching the PCL for a .386 average with six bombs in nine ...
MLB SQUAD SHOW: Whose start is legit and whose is not?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 MLB Season is fresh and new and the storylines are already forming. Hot starts, cold starts, torpedo bats, juiced balls and lots more! The ex...
SUTTER SMOKE AND MIRRORS
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL GUEST MATT GEORGE FROM LOCKED ON KINGS.The A’s are back home—or at least, their temporary home in Sacramento—for a six-game stretch agai...
FROM PETCO TO SACTO
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Locked on Padres Host Javier Reyes Joins us as we preview the series between the Padres and A’s.The A’s are riding high after taking two of three ...
Misery Loves Company: Previewing A's vs. Rockies Series with Locked on Rockies Host Paul Holden
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s head to the Mile High City for a showdown with the struggling Colorado Rockies, and we’ve got Locked On Rockies host Paul Holden joining t...
OAKLAND OR SACRAMENTO?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s have officially started their new chapter in Sacramento, but does it feel right? On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we dive deep into ...
SWEPT!!!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s wrapped up their three-game series against the Cubs at Sutter Health Park, and, well, it wasn’t pretty. Chicago completed the sweep with a...
Baseball on Trial: The A’s, Vegas & the Hall of Fame
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s are on trial, and our guest is here to lay down the law. Russell Christian, host of THE CASE FOR: A BASEBALL HALL OF FAME PODCAST, joins the...
FROM SEATTLE TO SAC: The A's Are Just Getting Started
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is back, and the A’s are making their long-awaited Sacramento debut! In this episode, we dive into the electric atmosphere surrounding Open...
Seattle Showdown: Can the A’s Seal the Deal?"
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s are on the verge of a statement series win in Seattle, holding a 2-1 lead as they head into the Game 4 finale against the Mariners. Can they...
BANG-ALIERS!!!: A’s Grind Out Another in Seattle
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s went into Seattle and showed exactly why this team refuses to roll over. Osvaldo Bido battled through some early turbulence, but once he set...
A’s Silence Seattle: Springs Shuts Down the Mariners!
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The A’s stormed into Seattle and delivered a statement win, shutting out the Mariners 7-0 behind a dominant performance from Jeffrey Springs. Spring...
GUTPUNCH!!!: Opening Day Post Game Reaction
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live post-game reaction from Opening Day in Seattle. The A's dropped a heartbreaker to the Mariners in a game where they were in control until the nin...
Preview of Opening Day VS. Mariners
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preview of Opening Day VS. Mariners Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...