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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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00:39:06

TRADE CHIPS? Shea or Rooker: Who Brings More Back?

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2026/01/23

The A’s are finally in a position they haven’t been in for years: they have players other teams actually want. This episode zeroes in on the uncomfortable but necessary question—who on the current roster is most tradeable, and who would bring back the biggest haul? The conversation centers on two names that keep popping up in front-office circles: Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker. One plays the toughest position on the field with power and control years attached. The other hits the ball like it owes

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00:28:00

BET ON MCNEIL: Jeff McNeil Isn't a Highlight Reel,...

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2026/01/22

Jeff McNeil joins Locked On A’s for one of the biggest interviews of the year, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from a two-time All-Star and batting champ who built his career by being the hardest out in baseball. McNeil talks about almost becoming a professional golfer, the infamous rain-soaked U.S. Amateur that pushed him toward baseball, and how a late start turned into a Major League career built on contact, discipline, and pure competitiveness. From never hitting a homer in college to winning

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00:33:44

THANK YOU NOLAN? Nolan Arenado Blocks Trade to A's

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2026/01/21

The Nolan Arenado saga didn’t just end in Arizona — it almost ended with the A’s pulling off one of the boldest moves of the offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal, the A’s and Cardinals actually had a deal in place, with the A’s willing to take on more money than the Diamondbacks to get it done. That’s not a rumor. That’s not fan fiction. That’s real front-office intent. The only thing that killed it? Arenado himself, using his no-trade clause to steer toward teams he felt had a better shot at

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00:28:00

REPORT CARD TIME: How Did The A's Really do This Off...

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2026/01/20

This episode is all about honesty, not optimism. The A’s offseason gets graded like a final exam — what worked, what didn’t, and what fans are pretending not to see. No participation trophies, no “wait and see,” just a clear-eyed breakdown of whether this winter actually moved the franchise forward or just shuffled the furniture. With Aaron (That Bootleg Huy) and Sam (Straight A’s) on the panel, the grades come with debate, pushback, and a whole lot of truth serum. From there, the focus shifts to

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00:28:00

STOP CRYING!: Baseball Didn't Get Unfair---Fans Got Soft

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2026/01/20

The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker and suddenly half the baseball world acts like the sport has been personally wronged. This episode cuts through the whining and calls out how soft the conversation around competition has become. Spending money to win is not cheating, it’s not unfair, and it’s not ruining baseball—it’s the job. Instead of demanding more from their own teams, fans have chosen the easier route: crying about the Dodgers for actually trying. This show lays out why that mindset is weak, lazy,

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00:28:00

A’s Hall of Fame 2026: Why Holtzman, Korach, and...

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2026/01/18

Every franchise has its inner circle—the names that don’t just show up in box scores but live in the muscle memory of the fanbase. This episode puts the spotlight on who should be next when the A’s open the doors to their Hall of Fame in 2026. Three names rise above the rest: Ken Holtzman, Ken Korach, and Mark Ellis. One was a bulldog on the mound during championship runs, one has been the soundtrack of generations of A’s baseball, and one quietly defined professionalism and toughness up the middle

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00:30:38

TRUST KOTSAY?: Is Mark Kotsay the Right Man for the...

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2026/01/17

Managing a rebuilding baseball team is like captaining a ship in a storm—you don’t get credit for staying afloat if you never reach land. This episode digs into Mark Kotsay’s tenure with the A’s and asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: is he the right guy for the job as this team starts demanding real results? We break down what Kotsay was hired to do—develop players, keep the clubhouse together, and survive lean years—and whether he’s actually delivered on those promises when it matters

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00:32:51

ROLE CALL: Defining the A’s Most Important Role

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2026/01/16

Every good baseball team has stars, but great teams have answers. Not just talent, but roles. When the game tightens, the lights get brighter, and the season starts to lean on you, somebody has to grab the wheel. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the most important question facing the A’s right now: who actually fills the roles that win games? Not who looks good on paper, not who sells jerseys — but who you trust when everything’s on the line. We go position by position and moment by

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00:29:02

QUIET THREATS: What the A’s See in Colby Thomas and...

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2026/01/15

Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes aren’t just names on a depth chart—they represent two very different paths the A’s are trying to balance right now. Thomas brings patience, power, and a modern offensive profile that fits how the league actually works in 2026. Cortes brings contact, versatility, and a grinder’s edge that managers quietly love. The question isn’t if they belong—it’s how they’re used, and whether the A’s are ready to commit to what each player does best instead of forcing them into tidy

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00:28:00

SPIDER-MAN: Why Denzel Clarke Is the A’s Most...

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2026/01/14

Denzel Clarke didn’t just arrive in the majors — he exploded into the spotlight. Making his debut on May 23, 2025, the 25-year-old center fielder carved out highlight reels with jaw-dropping defensive plays that had fans and opponents alike double-taking. Clarke’s glove quickly became must-watch television, earning multiple Play of the Week honors and robo-calls from broadcasters every time he climbed a wall or sprinted down a gap. Those spectacular grabs weren’t flash — they backed up elite

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00:30:54

JACOB'S LADDER

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2026/01/13

Jacob Lopez didn’t come into 2025 with hype, headlines, or prospect-list shine — and by the end of the season, none of that mattered. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down Lopez’s full 2025 campaign, why his numbers tell a better story than the radar gun, and how he quietly worked his way into being a legitimate rotation piece. From his ability to miss bats without elite velocity to the stretches where he flat-out carried starts, this was the year Lopez showed he belongs. Looking ahead to

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00:28:00

NO SLOW STARTS!

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2026/01/12

The A’s 2026 schedule isn’t just a list of games — it’s a stress test. Early road trips, tough opponents, and very little margin for error make one thing clear: this team cannot afford a slow start. In today’s show, we break down why April and May matter more than ever, how momentum shapes belief inside the clubhouse, and why starting strong changes everything from roster decisions to trade-deadline strategy. Think of it like a road trip at the start of a new job — first impressions stick, whether

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00:35:51

WHO'S ON THIRD?

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2026/01/11

Third base has felt like the A’s biggest unfinished puzzle this winter — a carousel spinning without a clear winner. Coming out of 2025, the team left spring training with an open job at the hot corner that still hasn’t been firmly claimed, and it’s turning into one of those “weakness that didn’t get fixed” storylines. GM David Forst has publicly said he’s comfortable choosing from inside the clubhouse, and honestly, that tells you everything: they didn’t go chase a veteran third baseman because

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00:36:03

BUTLERS RECKONING: Why 2026 is Butler's Line in the Sand

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2026/01/10

Lawrence Butler came into 2025 spring training with momentum, expectations, and a real chance to cement himself as part of the A’s long-term core. Instead, the year unraveled. This episode walks step by step through Butler’s season — from the optimism of spring, to early warning signs, to a regular season that never quite found its footing. The swings, the approach, the confidence — it all drifted, and by the end of the year the gap between what Butler was supposed to be and what he actually was had

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00:28:00

CONTRACT DETAILS: The Details Change Everything

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2026/01/09

The Tyler Soderstrom contract details are out — and once you actually read the fine print, everything changes. On today’s Locked On A’s, we break down why this extension isn’t just about locking up a cornerstone player, but about how the structure of the deal quietly reshapes the A’s entire offseason. This isn’t a reckless splash or a PR move. It’s a calculated contract that gives the A’s flexibility, cost certainty, and leverage — the kind of move serious teams make before they start adding. That

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00:28:00

FANTASTIC LIES

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2026/01/07

This episode of Locked On A’s cuts straight through the noise surrounding the A’s trademark situation and exposes how a routine legal process was twisted into a weaponized lie. What’s being pushed online isn’t confusion—it’s misinformation fueled by anger, pile-ons, and a mob that knows most people won’t push back. We break down why this story was never about fans “owning” a name, never about incompetence, and never about a franchise in chaos. Using the actual USPTO documents, we show exactly why

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00:28:00

HINDSIGHT: Revisiting the Kyler Murray Draft

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2026/01/07

This episode looks back at one of the most misunderstood draft picks in modern A’s history: selecting Kyler Murray in the first round. We break down why the pick was never reckless, how the A’s fully understood the football risk, and why betting on elite athletic upside was the right process even if the outcome didn’t land on a baseball field. From the signing bonus to the Heisman Trophy, we walk through the exact moment leverage shifted, why the NFL’s financial and structural advantages made

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00:25:57

A’S TRADEMARK MESS: Why the A’s Can’t Own Their Name...

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2026/01/06

The A’s just ran head-first into a wall most pro teams never even see. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics”—twice—calling the name too descriptive to trademark. Translation: the government says it sounds more like directions on Google Maps than a brand. Today’s show breaks down why the refusal is technically correct, why it feels insane for a 100-plus-year MLB franchise, and how bad timing—not bad law—is the real villain here. We’ll

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00:28:27

RISING SUN: Shotaro Morii, The Next Chapter in...

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2026/01/06

This episode of Locked On A’s dives deep into two very different — but equally important — paths inside the A’s farm system. First, we break down the rise of Japanese two-way sensation Shotaro Morii, an 18-year-old who skipped NPB, signed directly with the A’s, and spent 2025 adjusting to American baseball in Arizona. From his advanced plate discipline and power flashes to the deliberate decision to delay his pitching debut, we explain who Morii is, what he showed in his first pro season, and why

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00:28:00

THE CASE FOR KADE: How the Aviators’ Pitcher of the...

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2026/01/05

Three prospects. Three very different paths. One big question: which one changes the future of the A’s the most? This episode is a pure upside play, diving into a pitcher who already knows what October baseball feels like in Triple-A, a burner wreaking havoc on the bases in High-A, and a switch-hitting teenage catcher learning the hardest job in baseball. This isn’t about hype clips or box-score watching. It’s about projection, risk, and why the A’s development model quietly keeps churning out real

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