Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Agonizing Loss To Texas Puts A's On Their Heels
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's were a strike away from going to the 9th up by at least 2. Then the roof caved in.Corey Seager's home run spoiled an otherwise great night and...
Sully Witnesses A Downpour of Rain and Runs in Oakland
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the sky unloaded with rain, the A's bats unloaded on the depleted Marlins and powered their way back to .500.Sully was there for the whole thing...
White Sox Woes Sound Very Familiar To A's Fans
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The turmoil engulfing the White Sox sounds similar to what happened in Oakland. Will baseball allow it to happen again?The A's will start their series...
A's Sweep Pittsburgh And Dream of .500
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pitching, power and depth surged the A's to a clean sweep of the Pirates.Now as the calendar page has turned to May, the idea of the A's being a .500A...
The A's Enter May In Third Place and On A Winning Streak
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Bleday's two homers, the A's won the series with the Pirates and are now going for the sweep.And remembering Hideki Matsui's cameo with the ...
The A's Take The Series Opener From The Pirates
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's win the First Game of the Pittsburgh Series!If they A's can split the next two games, they will have yet another series win under their belt. ...
Another Weekend and Another Series Win for the A's
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's ambush the Orioles bullpen twice for another series win.Craig Kimbrel had a weekend he would want to forget but the A's once again won a rubbe...
How About Your Third Place Oakland A's?
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's won the opener in Baltimore after splitting the series in New York. They are not pushovers to anyone.Meanwhile we remember Willie McCovey's ca...
Giving A's Fans Agency with Dan Moore of The Ringer
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can fans get from protesting? Besides wearing a "Sell" shirt, does anything A's fans do matter?Dan Moore of the Ringer wrote the article about wa...
How A's Fans Changed the Narrative with Dan Moore of The Ringer
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's lost another rough one in New York. Could this be the start of a spiral.Guest host Sully has on writer Dan Moore from the Ringer.com. They tal...
A's Drop a Nail Biter in New York
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's have held the Yankees scoreless in all but 1 inning over 2 games. But the 4 run first inning sunk Oakland in the second game of the series.In ...
A's Shutout Yankees In The Bronx
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's got an impressive 2-0 victory to start the 4 game series against the Yankees. JP Sears provided the start. Zack Gelof provided the firepower. ...
A's Get Swept Out Of Cleveland
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's got swept out of Cleveland despite some timely hits and homers. The A's have Cleveland's number this year as Oakland is 1-6 against the Guardi...
Brutal Loss in Cleveland and Question Marks in Vegas
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's started off strong in Cleveland only to get pounded in the series opener.Meanwhile, questions in the Nevada constitution has caused a new snag...
Off To Cleveland... Plus 1981 Glory and What Could Have Been in 2005
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's begin a series against a tough Cleveland club. But they have the Bullpen to make some noise.Meanwhile, April 19 marks an anniversary for a glo...
Ruiz Powers The A's To The Win
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Esteury Ruiz powered the A's to a much needed win on April 17, which a bittersweet anniversary at the Oakland Coliseum. Plus guest host Sully reads v...
A's Lost A Tough One Plus Remembering Ken Holtzman
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's did not have their bats going and old friend Sonny Gray took care of business, 3-1.There is still hope for the Series but Tuesday is now impor...
The Oakland A's actually had a Winning Weekend
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's have now won three series in a row and are showing that, despite all of the offseason strife, are not pushovers. Guest host Sully breaks down...
A's Top The Champs... Savor It
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's just took 2 out of 3 from the champs. JP Sears took a no hitter into the 7th and the A's won yet another series. Savor this A's fans and put ...
The A's and the Sacramento Aftermath with Writer/Editor Melissa Lockard
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's lost a tough game in Texas. But hey! They are still ahead of the Astros! Guest host Sully from Locked on MLB invited writer/editor Melissa Lo...
Talking A's with Superfan and Stand Up Comedian Wes Hoffmann
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the last few decades, the A's have given their fans a lot of ups and downs. And Wes Hoffmann, a staple in the Bay Area comedy scene, has be...
Sacramento A's Thoughts With Matt George of Locked on Kings
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A's have found a Band Aid for their gaping wound. There still is no solution in Las Vegas, but at least they will be playing in Sacramento for a f...
John Fischer and the Oakland A's do not have a plan
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Fischer is moving the Oakland A's to Sacramento for a few season before moving them to Las Vegas. Guest host Sully, from Locked On MLB, lays out ...
MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Astros, Angels, Mariners, Rangers or A’s win the AL West?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB ...
After '24 Manfred Says A's Will Play "Somewhere In The West?!?"
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only fitting that during "Big Game" Week in Vegas, the Oakland A's situation is looking and feeling like a game of Monopoly that has no end. MLB Commi...
Oakland A's vs Nevada Teachers - On Like Donkey Kong!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crazy week in Oakland A's Land. Could MLB Commish Rob Manfred be running out of patience? PLUS Alexander Marks from Schools Over Stadiums lays out the...
Vegas Mayor Puts Another Log On A's Dumpster Fire!
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As football fans and the collective sporting world turns it's eye to Southern Nevada this week, Las Vegas Mayor Goodman has everyone talking about bas...
Hey, They Sold The Team! (wish It was ours)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who sold their team and what the heck happened to Wayne's Eye? Will the A's follow the lead of the Baltimore Orioles and sell to local ownership? Are ...
The Trop Is Closing. What's Next For The A's?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cue John Mellencamp! "the walls come tumblin down..." Not so fast. Even though Las Vegas' venerable Tropicana Hotel & Casino is going away, there are ...
A's, Trouble With The Truth?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne is back with another episode of "Locked On A's." More of your questions for A's Owner John Fisher. Many centered on his honesty in this process....
Holding A's Owner Fisher's Feet To The Fire
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fan's Fest is less than a month away. Our friends at Last Dive Bar & The Oakland 68's are planning a great time on February 24th celebrating ALL of Oa...
A's Looking For Buy-In (Literally)
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are Las Vegas locals and Nevadans buying what Oakland A's owner John Fisher is selling? Telltale signs that just might point to an answer. Fisher met ...
A's Owner Fisher Faces The Music In Vegas!
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's "Preview Las Vegas" was today at the brand new Fountainbleau Hotel & Casino. And if you were laying odds that Team...