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Locked On A"s - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

Wayne Coy, Locked On Podcast Network

Locked On A’s podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the A’s and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ayad Bunni, Locked On A’s podcast provides you daily insightful analysis of one of the youngest rosters in all of MLB to their upcoming move to Las Vegas. Locked On A’s takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the A’s locker room and all over MLB.  Locked On A’s podcast

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00:40:31

A'S PAYROLL EXPLAINED: When $15 Million Isn't $15...

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2025/08/19

The A’s payroll isn’t what it looks like on the surface. MLB uses three different definitions of money — Payroll (AAV), Annual Salary, and Annual Cash — and each one tells a different story. In this episode, we break down exactly how the A’s can claim they’re spending a certain number, while the actual cash handed to players can be far less. From signing bonuses to deferred money, we peel back the layers of the financial smoke and mirrors that define the A’s approach. This isn’t just about one

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00:33:05

UPRISING: Twins & A's COLLIDE in Battle of Struggling...

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2025/08/18

A's and Twins face off amid franchise turmoil. Can young talent salvage disappointing seasons? Host of Locked on A’s Booney and Host of Locked on Twins Brandon Warren break down the unexpected drama engulfing both the Athletics and Minnesota Twins. From ownership controversies to performance slumps, they analyze the factors reshaping these storied franchises. Key topics include the Twins' potential sale reversal, the A's relocation saga, and how injuries derailed Minnesota's promising start. The

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00:42:48

HEARTBREAK IN SACTO: A’s Fall in Extras to Angels

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2025/08/18

This one had all the makings of an instant classic. The A’s answered Jo Adell’s first-inning three-run blast with back-to-back homers from Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers in the third, tying the game at 3-3 and sending the Sacramento crowd into a frenzy. Lawrence Butler’s sixth-inning homer and Luis Urías’s clutch RBI single knotted things at 5-5, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. The A’s had every chance to win it in the ninth, loading the bases with two outs, but Butler popped out to the

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22 DAYS

Locked On A"s - Daily Podcast On The Athletics ·

2025/08/17

The 2025 A’s season swung from euphoria to disaster in the blink of an eye. On May 13, the team sat at 22-20 and looked every bit the part of a scrappy contender, riding the high of an 11-1 beatdown of the Dodgers behind Jeffrey Springs’ brilliance and Jacob Wilson’s breakout game. That night felt like a turning point, a signature win against baseball’s best that could launch a surprise run. Instead, it became the cruel peak of a mountain that collapsed beneath them. Over the next 22 days, the A’s

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00:42:42

Rookie on the Rise: Luis Morales Faces Angels’ Heavy...

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2025/08/17

The Athletics entered Saturday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Angels riding high after securing a 1-0 lead in the series, looking to build momentum despite their struggles this season. With Luis Morales set to take the mound for the A’s, fans were eager to see if the rookie pitcher, boasting a promising 1.93 ERA, could hold his own against a seasoned Angels lineup led by Taylor Ward and Zach Neto. The A’s offense, anchored by Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers, had been red-hot recently,

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00:49:23

ROOKIE RAKE: Kurtz & Thomas Go Yard as A’s Dominate 10-3

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2025/08/16

The A’s put on a complete performance in a 10-3 win over the Angels, powered by strong pitching and explosive offense. Jack Perkins set the tone early with five solid innings, racking up seven strikeouts while keeping the Angels in check. After Colby Thomas launched a three-run homer in the third, the A’s offense never looked back, giving Perkins the cushion he needed. The big blow came late, when rookie sensation Nick Kurtz crushed a three-run bomb in the eighth to put the game out of reach. Shea

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00:30:56

MLB SQUAD SHOW COLLAPSE: Big market teams STUNNING...

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2025/08/15

Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis?Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spark heated debate. Sully argues the current MLB economic structure pits

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00:47:21

ROUGH NIGHT: Rays Explode Early, A’s Can’t Catch Up

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2025/08/14

The Rays turned Game 3 into a showcase of power and precision, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a first-inning barrage that included a Josh Lowe ground-rule double and Junior Caminero’s thunderous line-drive double. Brandon Lowe added a massive 458-foot homer in the second, and the Rays kept the A’s reeling with timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and capitalizing on defensive miscues. Drew Rasmussen kept the A’s lineup off balance, while the Rays’ speed on the bases consistently put

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00:38:26

I DIDN'T HEAR NO BELL: Don't Quit on The A's Quite...

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2025/08/13

The Rays struggled to find momentum early in the game, with their batters consistently falling victim to Lopez's commanding presence on the mound. Tampa Bay's first three innings were marked by strikeouts and weak contact, as Lopez efficiently shut down any potential threats. The Athletics, on the other hand, managed to chip away at Baz's pitching with timely hits, including Thomas's clutch double in the second inning that brought Soderstrom home for an early lead. As the game progressed, the

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00:36:53

A'S FALL SHORT: Soderstrom’s Blast Not Enough in 7-4...

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2025/08/12

The A’s came out on the wrong end of a power surge Monday night, falling 7-4 to the Rays after Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero delivered back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning. Ryan Pepiot held the A’s to just one run through six-plus innings, with his only blemish coming on Shea Langeliers’ solo homer in the fifth. Christopher Morel and Josh Lowe each chipped in RBIs for Tampa Bay, while Nick Fortes’ two-run single in the second set the tone early. The A’s made it interesting late when Tyler

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00:34:28

WHY NOT US: 30-12 Over the Last 42 Games=Post Season

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2025/08/11

The A’s are staring down the final 42 games of the season with a playoff spot still in play—but the math is merciless. They’ll need to go 30-12 down the stretch, a .714 winning percentage, just to punch their ticket to October. Most fanbases would treat that as a funeral march, but this team doesn’t do pity parties. They do fight. They’ve already shown they can beat anyone, anywhere, and with a rotation settling in, an offense that’s suddenly found its bite, and a bullpen that’s figuring out how to

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00:41:15

WILLIE MAC!!!!: Ninth-Inning Dagger in Baltimore, A's...

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2025/08/11

In a dramatic 3-2 win over the Orioles, the A’s turned Camden Yards into their personal stage for late-game chaos. Trailing 2-1 in the ninth, Darell Hernaiz worked a leadoff walk before Gio Urshela singled to put the tying run aboard. That’s when pinch runner Lawrence Butler decided stop signs were merely suggestions, blowing past third base coach Eric Martins on Willie MacIver’s laser double down the left-field line. The relay from Gunnar Henderson beat Butler home, but catcher Alex Jackson fumbled

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00:37:59

THE JACK HAMMER: Perkins Lockes it Down, Offens Blows...

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2025/08/10

Jack Perkins didn’t just win his first big league game—he did it with style, shutting down the Orioles after a rocky first inning. Gunnar Henderson’s early three-run homer could have rattled a rookie, but Perkins responded by retiring 18 of the next 19 batters he faced, pumping 94-96 mph heat deep into his 84-pitch outing. It was the kind of performance that makes you think the A’s might have something special in the 25-year-old right-hander. Meanwhile, the offense treated Camden Yards like a

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01:05:36

SUGANO STIFLES A'S : Ginn Struck Out Nine in 3-2 Loss

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2025/08/09

Baltimore made the early statement tonight—Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle drilled back-to-back homers in the very first inning, accounting for two of the Orioles’ only three hits yet enough to give them a lead they never let go. Behind them, starter Tomoyuki Sugano wove a masterpiece—seven innings of quiet control that kept the A’s off-balance. When the ninth rolled around, Keegan Akin slipped in to slam the door, delivering a flawless save and sealing a gritty 3–2 win. This episode will

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00:35:12

MLB SQUAD SHOW: Playoff Race Heats Up: Contenders,...

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2025/08/08

The Milwaukee Brewers are on fire, boasting a 41-15 record in their last 60 games. Can they maintain this momentum into October? Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the Brewers' success, including unexpected contributions from players like Isaac Collins. The American League playoff picture remains murky, with teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, and Astros vying for position. Which AL team has the most complete roster? The hosts debate the strengths and weaknesses of bubble teams, including

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00:35:12

LOPEZ LOCKED IN: A's Take Series in Washington

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2025/08/07

Jacob Lopez took the mound for the A’s today, delivering yet another standout performance. Lopez went 7.2 innings, allowed 3 hits, 0 Runs, Struck Out 10 and did not walk anyone after throwing 114 Pitches. A Career Outing for Lopez who has now not allowed a run in his last 17 Innings. This was another calm masterpiece from a starter who's quietly climbing toward ace status. Offensively, The A’s did their part early: Colby Thomas blasted his first career home run in the second, Shea Langeliers

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00:37:48

HEARTBREAK: Abrams Walk Off A's

Locked On A"s - Daily Podcast On The Athletics ·

2025/08/07

Cade Cavalli’s return to the mound after 1,076 days felt like a movie moment—and he pitched like he meant it. He fired 4⅓ scoreless innings, struck out six, and reminded everyone exactly why he was once one of the franchise’s most tantalizing prospects. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Springs gave the A’s early hope, retiring 15 straight Nationals before the bottom of the sixth flipped the script. That change came via a leadoff solo shot from Riley Adams to knot it at 1–1. The real exclamation point came in the

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00:33:05

SHEA SHINES: A's Stun Nats 16-7 Behind Langeliers'...

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2025/08/06

A seismic shift hit Nationals Park on August 5, 2025: Shea Langeliers debuted in the leadoff spot and blasted three home runs in front of stunned Washington pitching, joining Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud as the only catchers ever with multiple 3‑HR games—and the only two to do it from the leadoff spot all-time. Langeliers finished with five hits and four runs scored in a historic 16–7 A’s rout, supported by a 24-hit eruption—their most since September 2019. JJ Bleday chipped in

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00:36:29

LEO LANDS IN LANSING: Special Guest Jesse Goldberg...

Locked On A"s - Daily Podcast On The Athletics ·

2025/08/05

A's farm system buzzing with potential. Is the next MLB superstar hiding in Lansing? Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, breaks down the A's top prospects, from tranquilo shortstop Leo De Vries to fireballing pitchers Kenya Huggins and Steven Echavarria. The discussion covers Tommy Tanks White's power development, Gustavo Rodriguez's meteoric rise through the minors, and outfielders Rodney Green Jr. and Ryan Lasko's tools. Goldberg-Strassler offers insider insights on each

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00:33:44

WELCOME BACK JJ: JJ Bleday's Perfect Night Wasted in...

Locked On A"s - Daily Podcast On The Athletics ·

2025/08/04

The A’s wrapped up their series against the D-Backs in Sacramento with a hard-fought 6-4 loss that saw Jack Perkins make his first MLB start. The rookie had some flashes but also ran into trouble early, and the A’s couldn’t overcome a relentless Arizona lineup led by Alec Thomas and Blaze Alexander. Despite giving up three runs in the second inning, the A’s clawed back behind a two-run single from Nick Kurtz and a solo home run from JJ Bleday, but the bullpen couldn't keep it close enough

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