Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

A's Swept By Yankees and John Fisher Keeps Making It Worse

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Yankees swept the A's away. But it is John Fisher who keeps putting his paws on the final week in Oakland and finding ways to make it worse. Not o...

A's Get Bombed By Yankees

22 Sep 2024

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The A's lost 10-0 to the Yankees. If they did not show up, the game would have been a forfeit and they would have lost 9-0. They should have stayed ho...

The Final Homestand in Oakland Has Begun

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's lost a tough extra inning game to Gerrit Cole and the Yankees. But this week is not about games. It is about saying good bye in the last ever ...

A's Win Clinches Division For Brewers

19 Sep 2024

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The A's did not rely on the long ball to top the Cubs on Wednesday. And their win eliminated Chicago and clinched the NL Central for the Brewers. Plus...

Las Vegas News and an A's Win

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember Las Vegas? The city the A's are supposedly moving to? Many contractors and potential vendors met in Las Vegas at an event celebrating the bui...

Could The A's Staying In Oakland Make Sense Financially?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing in the supposed move to Vegas is working. The money is not there for the stadium. The temporary home in Sacramento will be a frying pan. Scott...

Did The A's LOSE A Series To The White Sox? Yes

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's went to face possibly the worst team in MLB history... and they dropped 2 one run games to them. Time for the autopsy.For your next listen, ch...

A's Drop Finale To Astros

13 Sep 2024

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Brent Rooker hit a game tying homer in the 8th which put images of an A's sweep in Houston into every Oakland fan's head. Alas, they dropped the game....

A's Win In Houston Plus Neutral Playoff Games?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Rooker passed the 100 RBI mark and the A's took another nail biter in Houston. There may not be playoff games in Sacramento due to some tomfoole...

A's Officially Avoid 100 Losses and More with Bryan of Last Dive Bar

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's officially avoided a 100 loss season by topping the Astros thanks to a Daz Cameron catch and bunt. Meanwhile Bryan of Last Dive Bar is back to...

Celebrating All Things For A's Fans with Bryan of Last Dive Bar

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is no better place to express love for Oakland A's fandom than with Last Dive Bar. And Bryan of Last Dive Bar joins the show to discuss all thin...

The A's and Tigers Clash Over The Weekend

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's and Tigers clashed over the weekend. The A's took the opening game in a marathon thriller. The Tigers took the rest of the series in a let dow...

Reviewing Wins, Losses and Puppets In the Mariners Series

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's split their series with the Mariners. The A's dropped a nail biter in the finale and were blown out in Wednesday. But they won on Tuesday with...

Answering Locked on A's Viewer Questions

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of viewers have questions about the A's move to Vegas and how next year in Sacramento will work.Time to answer some questions!The A's have begun ...

Shea Langeliers Homers A's To Victory

03 Sep 2024

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Shea Langeliers homered twice including a walk off shot to give the A's a dramatic 5-4 win over the Mariners. Now they are inching closer to a season...

A's Drop Heartbreaking Game To Texas with Brice Paterik of Locked on Rangers

02 Sep 2024

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The A's had the lead with 2 outs and up 2 in the 10th with Mason Miller on the mound. What could go wrong? How about everything? Brice Paterik of Lock...

Beginning the A's Last Month in Oakland

01 Sep 2024

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The A's have begun their final month in Oakland. A's fans, embrace your team's quirkly culture.For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podca...

Brent Rooker Powers A's Past Texas

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A day after a brutal walk off loss in Cincinnati, the A's righted the ship in Texas. A pair of homers by Brent Rooker and a solid start from JP Sears ...

Dueling Chokes In Cincinnati with Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did either the Reds nor A's WANT to win the game on Thursday. In a bizarre back and forth game, the Reds walked off partly because of the events on Tu...

The A's Win A Pair Of Nailbiters In Cincinnati

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's did not look dominant in two games in Cincinnati. But thanks to homers by Butler, Schuemann and a pair from Smith, they are in position to swe...

Things Are Quiet Out Of Vegas Regarding the A's Stadium

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not a lot of news has come out of Vegas regarding progress on the A's stadium. That is odd because one would think that getting positive press and PR ...

A's Lose 2 Out Of 3 To Milwaukee

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday and Saturday, the A's were out played by a superior Milwaukee team. But they salvaged the finale with a well played team effort. For your n...

A's Take The Finale From The Rays

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's salvaged a win to split the series with Rays, thanks in part to a terrific defensive play from Daz Cameron. Now here come the Milwaukee Brewer...

The A's Lose Two Dumb Games To The Rays

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's got blanked by the Rays on Tuesday and got doubled up on Wednesday. They need to win on Thursday to salvage the series with a split.Plus honor...

A's Climb Out Of The Cellar With Win Over Tampa Bay

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's, behind Joe Boyle's brilliant performance, beat Tampa Bay. Mixed with the Angels loss, Oakland will go into late August in 4th place by themse...

A's Drop Extra Inning Thriller To Giants

18 Aug 2024

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The final Bay Bridge Game was played and it was a genuine thriller. The A's left the bases loaded twice as they split the series with the Giants.  F...

Jose Canseco's Legacy and the A's Tied For Fourth Place

18 Aug 2024

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Jose Canseco has was inducted into the A's Hall of Fame. Do not downplay the impact he had on the A's. Meanwhile, Oakland tied the Angels for Fourth P...

A's Win Finale And Take Series From Mets

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OMG! The A's came back from 5 runs down to win the game and the series from the Mets.For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepar...

A's Lose Badly to the Mets

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's got clobbered by the Mets and will go for the Rubber Match on Thursday.Plus some viewer responses and a clip of Melissa Lockard about stadiums...

A's Take Opener From Mets with Ryan Finkelstein of Locked on Mets

14 Aug 2024

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The A's slugged their way to a series opening win against the Mets. Do not take the A's lightly. Ryan Finkelstein of Locked on Mets knows that.Follow ...

Visiting Failed Locations For Proposed A's Stadiums

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where did the A's want to build a Bay Area ballpark? This episode visits sites in Oakland, Fremont and San Jose where stadiums were proposed but never...

What is the Happiest Moment in Oakland A's History?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What moment was the happiest for Oakland A's fans in their history? The 1972 World Series? Rickey's Records? The Streak? Let's talk about.For your nex...

Being Positive About the Sacramento A's with Bryan Berube of Sacramento A's Fanpage

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why be negative about the move to Sacramento? Bryan Berube of Sacramento A's Fanpage certainly isn't. And he has some ideas of how to make the move wo...

The 2025 Sacramento A's Schedule Has Been Released

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The schedule for the 2025 Sacramento A's has been released. And yes, that is what they should be called. The A's owner John Fisher is so stupid that h...

The A's Win Two Of Three From White Sox

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So the A's let the White Sox end their historic losing streak on their home lawn. But the Green and Gold did win the series and welcomed back Mason Mi...

Putting the Vaugue in Las Vegas

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everything is vague and murky in Las Vegas in terms of the funding of an A's ballpark that will probably never be built. For your next listen, check ...

Reviewing the A's and Dodgers Series

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's and Dodgers faced off for a weekend series. Oakland took game one but could not turn it into a series win. For your next listen, check out th...

The A's Should Leave Their Name In Oakland

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If and when the A's move from Oakland, they should abondon the name. When teams like the Orioles, Rangers, Twins, Brewers or Nationals changed their n...

Giants Blank A's In Last San Francisco Game

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Stripling was good but Logan Webb was better as the A's were blanked 1-0.The final two months of the Oakland A's has begun. Support Us By Suppor...

Brent Rooker Is Not Dealt and A's Slug Giants

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's did not deal away Brent Rooker and he homered in the opener against the Giants.Erceg and Blackburn were sent packing at the trade deadline. S...

Previewing the A's and Giants Series with Ben Kaspick

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the last time, the Oakland A's will go to San Francisco. Ben Kaspick of Locked on Giants joins the show to discuss the match up.Follow Ben on Twit...

Talking A's and Angels with Jon Frisch of Locked on Angels

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's took 3 out of 4 from the Angels. Both franchises are a mess. Can Sully and Jon Frisch of Locked on Angels make sense of it all?Follow Locked o...

The A's Top The Angels AGAIN Plus Some Questions

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Rooker powered the A's past the Angels to clinch a winning July. Plus answering Viewer Questions about Sacramento, the current team and PSL's in...

Mason Miller Injured and A's Top Angels

26 Jul 2024

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Mason Miller injured himself. Not a good look. But the A's won the game over the Angels anyway.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SupplyHouseSup...

The A's Take 2 Out Of 3 From The Mighty Astros

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The World Series could be the Astros vs the Phillies. Well the A's have beaten both of them this month!The A's took 2 out of 3 from the mighty Astros ...

It Is Always Sunny In Sacramento

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your pal Sully took a trip to Sacramento to watch a daygame. The results of the trip showed that the A's situation might be an even bigger disaster th...

A Wild Unpredictable Weekend Against The Angels

22 Jul 2024

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The A's had a wild weekend of prospects being hurt, the bats rampaging and nearly sweeping the Angels. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Suppl...

Remembering the 2014 A's Season

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10 years ago, the A's gave their fans a thrilling and frustrating season of incredible ups and downs and one bizarre trade. 2014 turned out to be the ...

It Turns Out It Gets Hot In Sacramento

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know it gets hot in Sacramento in the summertime? Evidently not many in the Oakland A's organization knew that.Also reviewing the A's draftpic...

Vince Cotroneo Dumped and MLB Players Doubt Vegas Move

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's can not do anything right. They did not renew the contract of beloved announcer Vince Controneo and made him tell the truth about the scenario...

The A's Win The Series In Philadelphia With A Blowout

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Phillies may have taken the day off, but the A's sure did not. Lawrence Butler and friends teed off with an 18 run outburst to bash into the All S...

A's Make The Phillies Sweat Over Two Games

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's looked strong in the first game win over the Phillies. And while they dropped the second game, the A's made Philadelphia work for it. Plus re...

Flopping in Fenway and On To Philadelphia

12 Jul 2024

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The A's Last Game in Fenway was a flop as the Red Sox ambushed the club. Could they catch a Phillies team napping?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor...

The A's Rebound for a Solid Win in Fenway

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's tied the series with the Red Sox thanks to Lawrence Butler's bat and effective pitching.Plus an easy to predict problem has occurred for the S...

Oakland A's Bashed In Boston

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's were up 2-0 before the Red Sox came to bat. Boston responded with 11 runs in 2 innings for a misleading 12-9 final.Plus honoring Mike Andrews ...

Philadelphia Kicking Tires For Brent Rooker

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Phillies need a power hitting outfielder. Oakland's All Star Snubbed slugger Brent Rooker could fit the bill. That plus Connie Mack and Fresno on ...

A's Win a Laugher and Drop 2 Heartbreakers Over The Weekend

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's played 3 memorable games against Baltimore... 2 heart breaking losses and one huge laugher of a win. The A's finished the winning home stand t...

A's Sweep Angels... Bring On The Orioles

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's answered the Angels sweep in Anaheim with a sweep of their own. The A's pitching is firing on all cylinders with the best record and run diffe...

Joey Estes Goes The Distance as the A's Shutout the Angels

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who needs a bullpen? The A's got a complete game shutout from Joey Estes and took the first two games of the Angels series. Now the A's are the best t...

A's Take The Opener From Anaheim

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's avoid another sweep by the Angels by winning the opener. A pair of homers led the way.Plus some roster moves have dumped a pair of big leaguer...

Oakland and Cincinnati as Potential Trade Partners with Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should the Reds and A's be looking to make a trade? Could Brent Rooker move to Cincinnati?What should the A's strategy be for the trade deadline? Jeff...

Reviewing the Oakland - Arizona Series

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's and the Diamondbacks faced off over the weekend. All started off well with the A's bats erupting for a game 1 win. Then they scored 1 run com...

Previewing the Arizona Series with Millard Thomas of Locked on Diamondbacks

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Diamondbacks are reeling. The A's are flopping. No better time to do an A's/Diamondbacks crossover with Millard Thomas, host of Locked on Diamondb...

A Day Off For The A's... Time to Reflect

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's had the day off... as did A's fans everywhere.Now is time to pause and reflect. What do we really want in the second half that is possible? An...

A's Get Swept in Anaheim as Runs are Taken Off The Board

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lowly Angels swept the A's away in a humiliating fashion. At least Armando Alvarez's hits have provided positivity.Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...

The A's Lose Again and the Mayor Was Hiding

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I do not believe Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was hiding because of the A's bad play, but it could not have helped.The A's bats remain dead and maybe brin...

A's Bats are Dead and Honoring 1974

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can the 1974 A's still play?The A's bats went dead in the final 2 games against Minnesota. Maybe the 1974 A's could do better in their current conditi...

A's Drop Final Game Against KC With Baserunning Blunders

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's had a shot at a sweep of KC. But some bad baserunning did them in. The Twins are coming into town next.And remembering Satchel Paige's cameo w...

A's Win Series Against KC... Looking at Recent Drafts

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Miguel Andujar and the A's finally won a series. Now they go for the Sweep against Kansas City.Poor A's drafts have put them in this mess partially. A...

Hallelujah... The A's Won A Game

19 Jun 2024

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The A's nightmarish 9 game losing streak is over. Maybe they can actually win a series against Kansas City. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax...

New Orleans Makes More Sense As A Baseball City Than Las Vegas

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the A's have to move, wouldn't a market like New Orleans, with deep rooted regional pride, sports fans and a place to play, make more sense than La...

The A's Get Swept in a Doubleheader... Losing Streak Reaches 9

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could the A's win a single game in their Sunday doubleheader? The answer was no. The A's dropped both games to the Twins, including an 8-7 agonizing n...

The A's Slide Keeps Going... Is There Any End In Sight?

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's losing streak continues with their third walk off loss in four games. There seems to be no end.Meanwhile remembering Dave Righetti's blink and...

The Oakland A's Slide Is Getting Frustrating

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's slide has been season destroying and hope crushing, especially with all of the close games they have played. But the A's are showing us someth...

Glories of Cooperstown and the Disgrace of Fisher

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your pal Sully is visiting Cooperstown, which should be a destination for A's fans and frankly anyone who loves baseball.On the opposite end of the ma...

The Games and Innings That Could Have Changed A's History

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the 21st century, the A's have lost 9 do or die postseason games that if they had won would have changed the trajectory of A's history. Let's take ...

Oakland's Love For The Raiders Cost Them The A's

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The city of Oakland seemed to lust after the Raiders. So much so that they ruined the Oakland Coliseum for them only to lose them again. The unhealthy...

A's Bats Are Shutout By Seattle

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is tough to win if you do not score any runs. It has been nearly a week since the A's scored more than one run in an inning and it came to bite the...

Joey Estes Dominates Seattle

06 Jun 2024

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Joey Estes took a perfect game into the 7th and led the A's to a much needed win over Seattle. It helped take the sour taste out of A's fans mouths af...

How San Jose Almost Gave The Bay To The A's

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

32 years ago today, voters in San Jose rejected Measure G. With that, the Giants time in the Bay Area looked over. The A's would have had the Bay Area...

Bad Luck Catches Up To The A's In Atlanta

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luis Medina pitched wonderfully in his season debut for the A's. He got the bad luck of facing Charlie Morton and the Braves. And of course more bad l...

The A's Unload on Sale and Win a Slugfest

02 Jun 2024

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It was not pretty, but we will take it.The A's put 8 runs on Chris Sale and eventually fell behind 9-8. But big offensive output by Miguel Andujar, Br...

Sully Looks To Blame People For The A's Heartbreaking Loss

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's lost to Jose Siri and the Tampa Bay Rays again, and this one was tough to handle.Sully blames his teacher's aide Chris. Plus figuring out who ...

A's Need To Tip Their Caps To Siri and the Rays

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's did just about everything right on Wednesday. But Jose Siri and the Rays came up big and walked off. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap.P...

Miguel Andujar Powers the A's To Victory

29 May 2024

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Miguel Andujar made his first real contribution to the A's season with a 3 run homer. Oakland held on to shutout the Rays 3-0 thanks in part to a soli...

All Too Familiar Loss in Oakland

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One bad inning once again dooms the A's who blew a chance to win the series against Houston.Will Brent Rooker be put on the trade block?Plus rememberi...

Mason Miller Has Not Lost A Step In The A's Victory

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Any worries that the A's closer Mason Miller has lost a step have gone away after the A's win over the Astros.The A's might already be looking for a w...

Rockies and A's Finish Bizarre and Thilling Series with Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's and Rockies played a wild 3 game series that included two extra innings thillers. Now the two teams having up and down seasons will carry on.P...

A Silver Lining For Staying in Sacramento

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's are moving. There is nothing anyone can do to stop that.But maybe a permanent move to Sacramento, plus a change in ownership for the A's and A...

Abraham Toro Powers A's To A Slide Busting Win

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's horrific losing streak came to a close in a dramatic victory over Colorado. The homers came often with Abraham Toro's 8th inning blast sealing...

The A's Horrific Road Trip Is Finally Over

20 May 2024

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The A's could not even take the lead in a single inning for over a week. The 8 game losing streak is pulling the A's further down the standings.Meanwh...

The A's Road Trip Is Spiraling

19 May 2024

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The A's road trip is turning into a disaster.Oakland has only one win in 9 games and they can not allign their pitching nor hittingMeanwhile, we celeb...

A's Bats Remain Dead In Awful Houston Series

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's are going into a nosedive as their bats have gone into a collective slump.Plus remembering Dusty Baker's cameo in Oakland.Support Us By Suppor...

How Did The A's Get Into This Mess?

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 1990's, the A's were the model organization drawing the second biggest crowds in the American League and about to have the Bay Area to th...

Astronomically Frustrating Start in Houston

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's lost a frustrating opener to a four game series in Houston. They need to figure out their pitching and quickly.They have let up 8 or more runs...

The A's Need To Rebound in Houston After Rough Weekend in Seattle

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's dropped 2 of 3 in Seattle and their pitching is coming apart at the seems. They need to rebound when they head to Houston and right the ship.P...

Max Schuemann Comes To Oakland's Rescue

12 May 2024

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Max Schuemann's bases clearing double gave the A's much needed breathing room in their slump busting win over Seattle.Plus remembering Matt Holliday's...

Public Money Nonsense and Upcoming Seattle Series

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The A's are about to start an important series with the Mariners. Meanwhile Rob Manfred is spouting nonsense about public money.Plus Dick Allen's came...

A's Bats Erupt But Fall One Run Of Sweeping Double Header

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shea Langeliers and the A's saw their offense explode in both games of the double header against the Rangers. But a last minute charge fell just a run...

A's Fans Get Whiplash From Their Bad Change In Fortune

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 24 hours after being 4 outs from a huge win, the A's have collapsed twice and are starting to look like the team everyone thought they would...