Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

First day of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando buzzed with the kind of off-season energy that makes you feel like baseball just rebooted for 2026. Club execs, agents and front-office types flooded the hotel lobbies, ready to strike deals — a familiar scene if you’ve ever seen a bunch of grown-ups fighting over toys. Most of the chatter today centered on upcoming big events: the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery (scheduled for Tuesday) and the looming 2026 Rule 5 Draft (on Wednesday), which quietly define much of the offseason’s roster chess. Looking ahead to the Rule 5 Draft, expect a few clubs to swing for upside rather than immediate production. The draft exists for a reason: to prevent teams from hoarding young players in the minors while other clubs are willing to give them a real shot. I predict most picks this year will be bullpen arms and high-upside bench bats — typical Rule 5 fare — but a couple of teams might go bold and grab a young hitter with a chance to stick as a backup outfielder or part-time corner bat. If history is any guide, a few names could surprise come late 2026. MLB Winter Meetings, Winter Meetings Day 1, MLB Draft Lottery, Draft Lottery 2026, Rule 5 Draft Predictions, A’s Rule 5 Targets, MLB Offseason News, Baseball Winter Meetings Orlando, MLB Rumors 2025, A’s Podcast, Locked On A’s, MLB Breaking News, Baseball Offseason Updates, MLB Trades and Rumors, A’s Draft Strategy, MLB Front Office Moves, Rule 5 Sleeper Picks, MLB Prospects 2026, A’s Rebuild Strategy, MLB Hot Stove Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STADIUM FINANCING?: Why Is Fisher Selling the Earthquakes? The episode opens with a hard look at the Nevada money maze and the question fans keep whispering: Is everything actually okay with the Las Vegas stadium financing? When a billionaire suddenly unloads his MLS franchise like it’s last season’s inventory, people notice—and John Fisher parting with the Earthquakes sends up every flare on the Strip. We dig into why an owner chasing a “new era” of baseball in Vegas would cash out of another sports property now, what that signals about liquidity, risk, and priorities, and how it ties back into the stadium’s fragile funding structure. If the ballpark is a castle, the financing is the sand—and today, we kick hard at that foundation to see what moves. Then the show pivots to the quieter, but still telling, baseball note of the day: the Osvaldo Bido era is officially done, with the Braves scooping him up and leaving the A’s to shrug and move on. It’s a reminder of the churn, the inconsistency, and the constant push-pull between development and patience inside this franchise. We wrap with a rapid-fire tour through your questions and comments—everything from skepticism about ownership decisions to theories on roster moves to pure, unfiltered A’s-fan energy. The audience shows up swinging, and we take every pitch, high and tight, because that’s what this show is built on: transparency, honesty, and telling it like it is, even when it stings. A’s stadium financing, Las Vegas ballpark, Vegas A’s news, John Fisher selling Earthquakes, Earthquakes sale explained, Vegas stadium update, Nevada stadium funding, A’s relocation news, Las Vegas MLB project, Osvaldo Bido Braves, Bido signs with Braves, A’s roster moves, A’s free agency updates, A’s fan questions, A’s podcast, Locked On A’s, Booney A’s show, MLB relocation debate, Vegas sports news, A’s impact on Vegas Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasFor your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO...Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we torch the embarrassing backlash Dallas Braden has received from a toxic slice of A's fans—yes, the same fans who once wept with him as he hugged his grandmother after throwing a perfect game. Now? They’re mocking that moment. That’s right. The most emotional, human highlight in A's history has been twisted into a punchline by the very people who used to call it sacred. Why? Because Braden didn’t torch his career on live TV to appease a pitchfork mob. We break down the absurdity, the hypocrisy, and the sheer stupidity of turning on the only person who’s consistently defended the franchise while still having something to lose. We’re not pulling punches here. This isn’t just fan frustration — this is a case study in how a fanbase eats itself alive. From the silence of those who should have defended him to the loudmouths who think loyalty means blind rage, we go in on all of it. If you think booing Braden makes you a hero of the resistance, this one’s for you. If you’re sick of watching a loyal guy get smeared for refusing to be performatively angry, this one’s really for you. Dallas Braden, A’s Experience, Oakland A’s, A’s fans backlash, Dallas Braden perfect game, MLB fan toxicity, Oakland A’s relocation, John Fisher A’s, A’s to Las Vegas, A’s fans drama, A’s sellout backlash, Dallas Braden grandma, MLB perfect games, A’s fan meltdown, Oakland baseball, Dallas Braden response, A’s broadcaster hate, MLB relocation, A’s podcast, Locked On A’s Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Locked On A’s digs into the question fans debate every single winter: does spending money in the offseason actually lead to winning? Booney dives into 28 years of MLB payroll rankings and postseason results, from the playoff expansion of 1995 through 2024, and the numbers tell a story that’s far more chaotic than the conventional wisdom. High-payroll teams are consistent October participants, but low-budget underdogs sneak in nearly a third of the time. And when you total everything up? Exactly half of all postseason teams came from the “expected payroll tier”—a perfect 50/50 split that blows apart the idea that money automatically buys winning. But the episode goes deeper than numbers. Boon explains why analytics, spreadsheets, and salary structures miss the human element that actually determines success. Spending creates opportunity, but only if teams spend on the right players—the glue guys, the clubhouse leaders, the unselfish grinders who elevate a roster. Big payrolls full of “metrics darlings” flame out every year, while smarter, balanced teams find their way to October. This is the truth about MLB spending that nobody wants to admit—and it has major implications for the A’s as they move into their next chapter. A's, Athletics, Locked On A's, MLB payroll, MLB spending, MLB offseason, MLB free agency, MLB winter meetings, MLB analytics, Moneyball, baseball payroll analysis, MLB postseason trends, MLB salary rankings, MLB competitive balance, big market teams, small market teams, A's offseason strategy, baseball statistics, MLB team building Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s Fan Experience officially opened its doors, and John Fisher used the moment to lay out his vision for the franchise’s future—from the Vegas ballpark model to the kids-first strategy meant to build a new generation of fans. This episode dives deep into everything Fisher said, everything he implied, and everything he avoided. We walk through his comments room by room, from the elephant statue to the cube to the stadium replica he insists is “just a small tidbit” of what’s coming. It’s a moment designed to rebrand the team, reset the narrative, and convince an entire city that 125 years of A’s history now belongs to them. But there’s another layer: winter meetings kick off next week, meaning the words Fisher chose matter even more right now. When he talks about spending, about keeping young talent, about being “on time and on budget,” these aren’t just PR lines—they’re clues to how the front office plans to operate when the market heats up. This episode breaks down the promise, the pressure, and the timing. Because between the launch of the Fan Experience and the storm that winter meetings always bring, the A’s are stepping into a defining stretch—and Fisher just gave us the script. A's Fan Experience, A's Fan Experience Las Vegas, John Fisher interview, A's stadium update, A's Las Vegas ballpark, A's move to Vegas, A's future in Vegas, A's news, A's podcast, Locked On A's, A's stadium construction, A's stadium timeline, A's owner comments, A's Vegas franchise, A's offseason 2025, MLB Winter Meetings 2025, A's Winter Meetings preview, A's roster moves, A's young core, Nick Kurtz A's, Denzel Clark A's, Brent Rooker A's, Lawrence Butler A's, A's prospects, Las Vegas baseball, MLB Vegas, A's relocation, Aviators A's connection, Vegas sports news, A's update Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is Booney stepping right into the comment section with the mic on. He takes on your trade proposals, free-agent wish lists, and “just go get this guy” fantasies one by one — from Nolan Arenado and Jonah Heim to Devin Williams, Gregory Soto, and more. The names make sense, the ideas are smart, and the passion is real… but Booney walks through the math, the no-trade clauses, the extension realities, and the cost in prospects that people tend to gloss over. It’s not a hit piece on the fanbase; it’s a tough-love film session where he explains why some of these fun ideas hit a wall the second you get into dollars, years, and what the A’s actually have to give up. From there, he zooms out to the bigger picture: who the A’s really are as a franchise right now, and why that matters more than any individual name you drop into the comments. Booney lays out the history from the glory days to the profit-first era, explains why last year’s spending was about revenue sharing and grievance avoidance, not a philosophical change, and digs into the Sacramento stay, the Vegas future, and why “we are who we are” until ownership proves otherwise. Along the way he still makes the case that this current roster is a legit playoff contender, pushes for smart extensions over reckless splashes, and invites fans into the Subtext community to keep the arguments rolling — louder, smarter, and with a little more edge. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Locked On A's, Booney Locked On A's, A's podcast, Athletics podcast, Sacramento A's, Las Vegas A's, A's fans, John Fisher, A's ownership, MLB offseason, MLB winter meetings, A's free agency, A's trade rumors, Nolan Arenado trade, Devin Williams rumors, Gregory Soto A's, Gregory Santos scouting, Cattell Marte trade, JoJo Romero trade, Joe Ryan trade, Sean Newcomb contract, A's bullpen by committee, A's starting rotation, A's prospects, Leo De Vries, Braden Nett, Henry Bolte, Brett Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Sacramento baseball, Vegas baseball, MLB revenue sharing, small market baseball, A's Subtext, Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network, SSSEN, GameTime sponsor, FanDuel sponsor For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s have never pretended to shop in the luxury aisle, but they have developed one of the strangest habits in modern baseball: signing fading stars who used to be great and hoping that greatness magically reappears. It began with Frank Thomas turning back the clock in 2006, a season so miraculous it convinced the front office they’d found a cheat code. But that one spark lit a decade-plus of misfires—Piazza’s broken shoulder, the 40-year-old Thomas encore nobody needed, Giambi’s return that ended with a release, and Nomar’s bittersweet farewell tour. Even Hideki Matsui’s brief stop carried more sentiment than substance.Then there was Bartolo Colón—the outlier so absurd it almost justified the experiment, until the reality of 2024 crashed in with Ross Stripling and Alex Wood battling ERAs like boss fights they couldn’t win. This episode breaks down the entire timeline, exposes the trend for what it was, and explains why leaning on aging veterans never built anything lasting. It’s a funny, honest, unfiltered trip through the A’s greatest hits from the senior playlist—and a clear-eyed look at why it’s time to stop chasing yesterday’s stars. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A's, Athletics, Moneyball, MLB, Frank Thomas, Mike Piazza, Jason Giambi, Nomar Garciaparra, Hideki Matsui, Bartolo Colon, Ross Stripling, Alex Wood, baseball analysis, MLB history, veteran players, aging stars, A's roster, A's podcast, Booney, Locked On A's, MLB podcast, baseball breakdown For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO...Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanksgiving morning deserves more than parades and preheating the oven — it deserves a live, unpredictable, wildly entertaining A’s show filled with fan energy. Today’s special holiday edition of Locked On A’s brings exactly that. Booney goes live with his signature mix of humor, honesty, and that proud “we’re-building-a-monster” swagger. Fans flood the chat with questions, comments, trade ideas, rants, love letters, and emotional damage from years of baseball whiplash. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s holiday-themed chaos at its finest. Along the way, surprise guests may pop in, adding to the beautiful disorder that only a Thanksgiving live show can deliver. Booney also dishes out his official NFL Pick of the Day — a simple, no-fluff breakdown of the game that matters most to your wallet this holiday. And the show closes with something A’s fans rarely get from the baseball world: gratitude, optimism, and a reminder that this fanbase is built different. It’s a Thanksgiving special with heart, humor, and a whole lot of attitude. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas.Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonasA's, Athletics, Sacramento A's, Las Vegas A's, Locked On A's, A's podcast, A's live show, Thanksgiving baseball show, MLB Thanksgiving, A's fan questions, A's trade rumors, A's prospects, Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson, MLB offseason, NFL pick of the day, Thanksgiving NFL pick, Booney, Locked On A's Thanksgiving, A’s Thanksgiving special For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO...Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A’s fans are buzzing as Nolan Arenado trade rumors swirl—could the A’s land another aging star, or is this just more front office chaos? Booney breaks down MLB.com’s surprise inclusion of the Athletics among top landing spots for Arenado, with JD Hafron revealing why the Cardinals are ready to move on. Hear insider insights on Arenado’s declining power, his no-trade clause, and whether his California roots could tempt him to Sacramento—especially if an extension is on the table. The conversation heats up with a look back at the missed opportunity of Sonny Gray, dissecting the A’s pitching strategy, trade assets, and value in the current market. The episode finishes with a bold blueprint for transforming the franchise: extending core prospects like Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and Tyler Soderstrom to rebuild trust and ignite the Athletics' fanbase. Will the A’s finally commit to building a future worth rallying around? Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Las Vegas A's, Las Vegas Athletics, Sacramento A's, Athletics News, Athletics Rumors, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Brendan Donovan, Miles Mikolas, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langoliers, MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Offseason, Locked On Athletics, Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, baseball news, baseball podcast, MLB rumors, Arenado trade, Athletics extension For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For one chaotic, glorious stretch, Booney storms into the general manager’s office and treats it like a battlefield. With only 20 minutes to reshape the franchise, he demands frontline starters, elite defenders, extensions for the young core, and a payroll plan that would make accountants reach for the emergency whiskey. It’s part fantasy, part therapy, part hostage situation — and entirely Booney. From dreaming big with Zac Gallen to wrestling Cincinnati for Ke’Bryan Hayes, this episode captures the exact blend of ambition, delusion, urgency, and swagger every A’s fan wishes their front office showed just once. The drama builds as Booney lays out his entire blueprint to John Fisher, pitching a future built on smart risk-taking, aggressive spending, and betting big on the next generation. Extensions for Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, and Jacob Wilson. Sensible bullpen reinforcements with Gregory Soto. A savvy buy-low arm in Tyler Mahle. And just when it seems like Fisher might actually buy the plan, the hammer drops — Booney’s boldest 20-minute GM era ends the only way it could: with the owner firing him mid-sentence. It’s loud, unfiltered, funny, and painfully revealing… everything Locked On A’s is built for. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A's GM for a day | Booney GM episode | A's offseason plans | A's roster moves | A's extensions | Nick Kurtz extension | Tyler Soderstrom extension | Jacob Wilson extension | Tyler Mahle A's | Gregory Soto A's | Ke'Bryan Hayes trade | Zac Gallen trade | A's payroll 2026 | A's front office | John Fisher A's | A's Sacramento era | Vegas 2028 A's | Locked On A's | MLB offseason moves | MLB GM roleplay | A's prospects | A's rebuild | A's franchise plan | MLB trades | MLB free agency | A's podcast | A's YouTube show | Sacramento baseball | Las Vegas A's future For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A’s fans, is the waiting finally over? Booney demands the A’s abandon half measures and ignite the offseason with a statement signing—questioning whether the A’s will keep shopping the clearance rack or finally secure a true difference-maker to anchor the franchise. The debate heats up as Jeff Carr joins to break down the Ke'Bryan Hayes trade rumors: is Hayes’ elite glove enough to overlook his power outage, and will the Reds actually move their Platinum Glove third baseman?The intrigue continues as Daynen Biggs spotlights Zac Gallen’s free agency. Could the A’s outbid the Diamondbacks and Tigers for an ace who could reset the rotation and the team’s trajectory? Contract speculation, salary realities, and the complicated market left by Gallen’s shaky 2025 add drama to the A’s decision. Can bold front office aggression finally reshape the A’s future, or will hesitation keep this rebuild stuck in neutral?Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Las Vegas A's, Athletics, A's News, A's Rumors, MLB News, MLB Rumors, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suarez, Diamondbacks, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Reds News, Reds Rumors, Locked On A's, Locked On Reds, Locked On Diamondbacks, baseball trades, MLB offseason, MLB free agency, MLB podcast, baseball analysis, fan podcastFor your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s are staring down a turning point: new city, new stadium, new fans—and the same old skepticism. But what if they flipped the narrative before they even touched Vegas dirt? This episode dives deep into why it actually makes sense for the A’s to go all-in on free-agent ace Zac Gallen, even if it means ponying up $100 million. We break down Gallen’s value, the comps, the market dynamics, and why a marquee signing could be the credibility jolt this franchise desperately needs. We’re not talking fantasy—we’re talking strategy. We’ll show you how teams like Arizona, Seattle, and Texas used ace signings to accelerate turnarounds. We’ll also expose why Vegas isn’t just a relocation—it’s a marketing war, and the A’s need a frontman on the mound. Buckle up for bold takes, hard numbers, and why Zac Gallen in green-and-gold might be the smartest overpay the A’s could make. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A's free agency 2025, Zac Gallen A's rumors, Las Vegas A's, MLB free agency predictions, Zac Gallen contract, A's offseason moves, Athletics Las Vegas, MLB pitching market 2025, MLB hot stove 2025, A's rotation rebuild, MLB ace contracts, MLB offseason rumors, Zac Gallen Vegas, Athletics pitching staff, MLB bold predictions, Athletics roster moves, MLB team rebuilds, MLB starting pitcher market For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Boras looms large as the Athletics weigh their future—can the A’s finally lock down franchise cornerstones like Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, or will history repeat itself? Booney spotlights how player agency dynamics and Boras’s notorious negotiation tactics could force the A’s to break spending habits, with the team’s Sacramento-to-Vegas transition and revenue-sharing rules adding pressure to spend on real roster talent. Get insider breakdowns of rising A’s prospects from the Arizona Fall League, as Booney assesses Nathan Detmer’s struggles, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s breakout, Tommy “Tanks” White’s defensive improvements, and Ryan Lasko’s offensive surge. Will the A’s invest in a true core or risk losing its brightest stars to bigger markets? This episode challenges every narrative about the A’s, their finances, and their commitment to winning in baseball’s new era. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Las Vegas Athletics, Las Vegas A's, A's news, A's rumors, Sacramento A's, A's, Nick Kurtz, Shay Langeliers, Scott Boras, Lawrence Butler, Brett Rooker, Luis Severino, Nathan Detmer, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Tommy Tank, Tommy White, Ryan Lasko, Max Muncy, MLB prospects, Athletics rebuild, MLB contract news, Athletics offseason, baseball rumors, A's prospects, MLB arbitration, Athletics future For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The A’s didn’t whisper their intentions—they blasted them through a megaphone. JJ Bleday, the Opening Day center fielder for the past two seasons, has been designated for assignment after another up-and-down year that teased promise but delivered frustration. His defense cratered, the strikeouts spiked, and the bat never stabilized long enough to justify a $2.2 million arbitration tag. Instead, the club turned the page decisively, opening the door for defensive dynamo Denzel Clarke to take over center field duties in 2026. And just like that, a former top-10 pick becomes another cautionary tale of potential that never found a permanent home. But while one chapter ends, three far bigger ones begin. Braden Nett, Junior Perez, and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang all lock in 40-man roster spots—three prospects whose very presence signals the franchise’s accelerating shift toward a long-term core. Nett brings strikeout electricity and real starter upside if the command sharpens. Perez has thunder in his bat and took a huge step forward in 2025. Zhuang quietly logged 145 innings with elite control and an above-average changeup. These aren’t filler picks. These are future pieces. And the A’s are letting the league know exactly who they’re building around. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A’s DFA JJ Bleday, JJ Bleday designated for assignment, A’s roster moves, A’s 40-man roster, Rule 5 Draft protection, Braden Nett added, Junior Perez added, Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang added, A’s prospects, A’s news, A’s breaking news, A’s center field, Denzel Clarke, MLB DFA news, A’s offseason, A’s rebuild, A’s future core, Sutter Health Park, A’s outfield changes, A’s player development For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode hits at the heart of one of the most important days of the baseball calendar: Forty-Man Judgment Day. The A’s stood at a crossroads and finally acted like a franchise that understands the stakes, protecting Junior Pérez, Braden Nett, and Daniel Susac instead of gambling their future away. We break down why this trio represents power, pitching, and cornerstone talent the A’s can’t afford to lose, and how their protection signals a shift toward building an actual long-term core. No more duct-tape rosters, no more hoping nobody notices your best prospects—this is the first real sign of a team choosing direction over chaos. From there, we take you into the Rule 5 Draft in plain English, explaining how it works, why teams poach unprotected talent, and how close the A’s came to watching another club scoop up players who should be part of their next era. We close by spotlighting Pérez’s thunder, Nett’s strikeout arsenal, and Susac’s franchise-level upside, showing how this “big three” defines the next five years. If today is any indication, the A’s aren’t hiding from their future—they’re staking their claim. And with the offseason chaos just beginning, this special live show sets the tone for what’s coming next. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A’s 40-man roster deadline, A’s Rule 5 Draft, Junior Pérez, Braden Nett, Daniel Susac, A’s prospects, A’s offseason, A’s rebuild, A’s roster moves, A’s analysis, A’s news, A’s podcast, Las Vegas A’s, Sacramento A’s, MLB Rule 5 Draft, MLB roster deadline, A’s protection list, A’s young core, A’s future, Locked On A’s Live For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Trade Rumors dropped their 20th anniversary Top 50 Free Agent Predictions, and for the first time in years, the A’s were more than an afterthought. Six players — from home-run destroyer Eugenio Suárez to former heartbeat-of-the-rotation Chris Bassitt — were projected by at least one MLBTR analyst to land in green and gold. These aren’t fringe depth arms or quadruple-A fliers. These are real, role-changing targets that would immediately strengthen the middle of the order, stabilize the rotation, and inject velocity into a bullpen desperate for late-inning muscle. Today’s episode breaks down what each of these six players would bring, why their fits make sense, and what it says about the A’s growing reputation as a rising team with a young core worth joining. It’s not just about predictions — it’s about the national baseball world accidentally admitting what’s been obvious all year: the A’s aren’t rebuilding anymore. They’re assembling. They’re forming an identity. And for once, the free-agent conversation includes them for all the right reasons. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas A’s Free Agency, A’s Offseason, MLB Trade Rumors A’s, Athletics Free Agents, Eugenio Suarez A’s, Chris Bassitt A’s, Seranthony Dominguez A’s, Gregory Soto A’s, Tyler Mahle A’s, Willi Castro A’s, A’s 2026 roster, A’s predictions, MLB offseason 2025, A’s bullpen upgrades, A’s rotation outlook, A’s power bat targets, Desert Dynasty, A’s rebuild ending, A’s young core For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oakland Athletics fans face a harsh reckoning—grief and outrage won’t reverse decades of decline or bring the team back to the Bay. Is it time to move past heartbreak and accept a new reality in Vegas? Booney and guest Pete Turner lay bare the myth of the “victimized A’s fan,” exposing how denial, misplaced blame on John Fisher, and low attendance fueled the team’s exit. They challenge listeners: are you building the future or clinging to the ashes? Key insights spotlight the Athletics’ long-standing ownership and stadium struggles, fan accountability, and the psychological operations that shaped public opinion during the move. Turner explains why Las Vegas offers a fresh start—highlighting corporate backing and passionate baseball support. The episode sparks debate on the value of resilience, honest fandom, and the need to grow beyond nostalgia. Don’t miss this unfiltered breakdown of the A’s next chapter and what it means for true baseball fans.Oakland A's, Athletics, Oakland Athletics, Las Vegas A's, A's move, John Fisher, A's relocation, Oakland A's news, Oakland A's rumors, MLB relocation, MLB news, A's Las Vegas stadium, baseball fanbase, Oakland A's fans, Will Clark, Mitch Williams, Mark Bedine, Bay Area baseball, Locked On A's, A's podcast, Pete Turner, Booney, MLB podcast, Sacramento A's, A's future, A's Vegas news For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Athletics fans seize the spotlight as the Clubhouse gives voice to passionate debate: can the A’s turn late-season momentum into true contention in 2026? From strategic signings to trade rumors and the impact of young stars like Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and Tyler Soderstrom, optimism battles caution—especially with a looming 2027 lockout threatening the future of Major League Baseball. Booney leads a candid roundtable featuring Aaron Cameron, Coach Fonz Fonseca, and Salty Tom as they dissect infield upgrades, bullpen priorities, and the evolving roster. Will GM-style moves bring a division crown, or does owner posturing signal turbulence ahead? With comparisons to historic A’s squads and sharp insights on free agent targets like Eugenio Suarez and Adam Frazier, this fast-paced discussion offers the most unfiltered analysis of the A’s playoff aspirations and baseball’s labor storms. Las Vegas A's, Sacramento Athletics, A's news, A's rumors, Athletics roster, MLB news, MLB lockout, A's fan podcast, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, Max Muncy, Lawrence Butler, Brent Rooker, Denzel Clark, Jamie Arnold, Sonny Gray, Eugenio Suarez, Adam Frazier, bullpen, MLB CBA, A's prospects, Sacramento A's, Vegas A's, 2026 A's roster, MLB offseason, baseball analysis For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A's fans face an identity crisis as team owner John Fisher becomes the “final boss” of their emotions. Has rage stunted A’s fandom, or can the focus shift back to prospect excitement and on-field hope? Booney examines how Fisher’s lack of engagement has turned fan obsession into free advertising and emotional rent. Are fans ready to reclaim their passion and let young stars like Leo Devries, Nick Kurtz, and Jack Perkins drive the narrative? Booney highlights the rising pipeline of A’s prospects, the rebuilding roster, and the impending arrival of a new ballpark, challenging listeners to break free from infrastructure rage and rediscover baseball joy. Key topics include fans’ transformation into experts on civic policy, the impact of Fisher’s perceived villainy, and why celebrating homegrown talent signals a new era. Don’t miss this bold call to embrace the future of Athletics baseball—no rent, no villain, just momentum. Las Vegas A's, Sacramento Athletics, John Fisher, A's news, A's rumors, Locked On A's, MLB news, MLB rumors, Nick Kurtz, Leo Devries, Gage Jump, Jack Perkins, Athletics prospects, A's fans, MLB relocation, Oakland A's owner, Athletics rebuild, baseball podcast, A's baseball, A's draft, Las Vegas A's future, A's highlights, Athletics updates For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A’s fans celebrate as Nick Kurtz clinches the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year—unanimously. Can Kurtz’s power at first base anchor a true franchise resurgence? His electrifying rookie campaign (.290 average, 36 homers, 1.002 OPS) features historic moments, including a record-setting four-homer game. Jacob Wilson’s steady defense and contact hitting earn him second in voting, while Luis Morales quietly lands a ballot spot, signaling deep promise within the A’s prospect pool. Booney spotlights the A’s young core and compares Kurtz’s debut to legends like Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco. The show covers Arizona Fall League standouts Tommy White, Ryan Lasko, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, dissecting their stats and MLB readiness. With the A’s rebuild gathering momentum, which rookie will become the next cornerstone? Don’t miss this energized breakdown of the A’s rising stars and the team’s shifting trajectory in the American League. Nick Kurtz, Las Vegas A's, Athletics, AL Rookie of the Year, Jacob Wilson, Luis Morales, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Walt Weiss, Ben Grieve, Bobby Crosby, Houston Street, Andrew Bailey, Tommy White, Max Muncy, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Ryan Lasko, Denzel Clark, Corey Avant, Blake Pontes, Will Johnston, Nathan Detmer, MLB prospects, Las Vegas Athletics news, Las Vegas A’s rumors, A's prospects, Arizona Fall League, MLB rookies For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.