A'S YOUTH REVOLUTION: The Rise of Morales, Lopez, and Soderstrom

This episode of Locked On A’s dives deep into the 2025 report card—where breakout bats and surprise arms defined the season. Tyler Soderstrom gets high marks across the board after evolving into a legitimate Gold Glove candidate in left field, while Luis Morales showed flashes of ace potential that could anchor the rotation for years. From Jeffrey Springs’ adjustment to Sacramento’s hitter-friendly park to Jacob Lopez’s shocking emergence as a dominant mid-rotation arm, Booney and company hand out honest grades and bold predictions heading into 2026. 

But it’s not just about the mound. The guys debate whether Carlos Cortez is quietly forcing his way into the A’s infield picture and if Hogan Harris—yes, Hogan Harris—could take over as closer. Plus, a look around baseball’s next expansion cities: Salt Lake City vs. Portland. It’s an episode packed with fireballers, defensive gems, and a few surprise GPA scores that’ll have fans ready for the next chapter in Vegas. 

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