The vibes are shifting in Sacramento. After a stretch that felt like baseball purgatory—20 losses in 21 games—the A’s have ripped off back-to-back wins, and this one came at the expense of the streaking Baltimore Orioles. The usual suspects were at it again: Lawrence Butler swung the big stick, Jacob Wilson kept showing why he belongs, and Brent Rooker reminded us that he’s still the engine of this lineup. But the moment of the night? Denzel Clarke defied gravity with one of the most jaw-dropping, run-saving catches you’ll ever see. It wasn’t just a highlight—it was a statement.

So now the question isn’t “Can the A’s stop losing?”—it’s “Is something brewing here?” This team suddenly looks loose, fired up, and ready to punch back. The body language is different, the energy is contagious, and for the first time in weeks, they look like a team that believes again. Are we witnessing the start of an improbable run? We’re breaking it all down on today’s Locked On A’s—and trust us, you’re gonna want to ride this wave with us.

On today’s Locked On A’s Pregame Show, we’re diving straight into the heart of the A’s departure from Oakland with a guest who’s got receipts. Zennie Abraham, former economic advisor to Mayor Elihu Harris and longtime expert on development in the city, joins us to break down exactly what went wrong. Was it all on John Fisher? Did the City of Oakland play a bigger role than they’ve let on? Zennie isn’t pulling punches — he’s here to give you the unfiltered truth about the politics, the money, and the missed opportunities that sent the A’s packing.

Then we head south to Las Vegas with Ron Futrell, sports anchor at KLAS-TV, to get the pulse on what’s happening with the A’s supposed future home. Are people in Vegas actually excited? When is this stadium project going to move from headlines to hardhats? Plus, I’ll break down the latest injury updates across the organization, from the minor leagues to the big league club. This is a must-listen show for anyone who cares about the A’s, their future, and the truth behind the chaos.

The A’s finally snapped out of their nightmarish freefall, bulldozing the Minnesota Twins in a statement win that felt like a long-overdue exhale. After losing 20 of their last 21 games—and looking lifeless for most of it—the A’s didn’t just win, they erupted. The offense poured it on, the pitching held strong, and for the first time in weeks, there was actual joy in the dugout. It wasn’t just a win. It was a release of everything that’s been building: the frustration, the doubt, the pressure. The A’s didn’t sneak past Minnesota—they steamrolled them. Now the question becomes: was this a one-night spark or the start of a true turnaround? Booney breaks down the blowout, highlights the key players who stepped up, and dives into what this win says about the fight still left in this team. Sacramento was rocking, the bats were thumping, and for the first time in what feels like forever, the A’s gave fans something to cheer about. Don’t call it a comeback—yet. Do things start to turn?

The A’s are spiraling. After losing 19 of their last 20 games, they sit at 23-39, buried 10.5 games back in the AL West, and limping into Game 3 of a bizarre four-game set against the Twins in Sacramento. The bats have gone silent, the pitching’s unraveled, and the vibes? Absolutely in the gutter. This team started the season scrapping and clawing its way to respectability — but now it feels like they’re stuck in a recurring nightmare with no sign of waking up. The question on everyone’s mind: is this just a brutal cold stretch, or has the clock already struck midnight on the idea of 2025 being a turning point? On today’s Locked on A’s Postgame Show, we dive into whether the A’s showed any fight, or if this was just another lifeless chapter in a book nobody wants to keep reading. We break down the latest loss (or miracle win?), what the clubhouse energy feels like during a collapse of this size, and whether there’s any glimmer of hope left to hang on to. Can a minor league ballpark spark a major league turnaround? Probably not — but we’ll talk ourselves into it anyway, because that’s what being an A’s fan means.

The A’s took the field in Sacramento with their season teetering on the edge, looking to snap out of a brutal stretch that’s seen them flounder at home and fall further behind in the standings. But trading the Coliseum for a minor league ballpark didn’t magically fix anything. In tonight’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down every angle of the matchup against the Twins—what worked (if anything), what failed (probably plenty), and whether this experiment in Sacramento is a wake-up call or just another distraction from the bigger issues plaguing this team. We also zoom out and look at the big picture: the AL West standings, the Wild Card race, and where the A’s actually stack up now that we’re past the point of moral victories. Are they still clinging to relevance? Or are the numbers starting to tell a more painful truth? It’s time for a reality check—because no matter how much heart this team shows, the standings don’t lie, and the margin for error is officially gone.

MLB playoff race heats up as underdogs challenge favorites. Are the Dodgers and Astros locks for October, or could surprising contenders like the Rangers and Pirates shake things up?

Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze current playoff positions, potential fallers, and intriguing statistics. The hosts debate the Twins' chances, the Mariners' struggles, and the impact of the expanded wild card on smaller market teams. Baltimore's pitching woes and the Rockies' historically bad start take center stage, while Cleveland's no-hitter drought raises eyebrows.

Discover which teams might defy expectations and make a late-season push. Will the Cardinals find their October magic once again?

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They’ve lost 17 of 18. The bats have gone silent, the bullpen’s been a mess, and the energy has flatlined. But let’s pump the brakes on the funeral procession, because this season? It’s far from over. We’re only 60 games in. That’s 102 left to play. One hot streak, one spark, one turnaround—and suddenly the vibe changes. Baseball seasons aren’t won or lost in May. This is a marathon, and the A’s aren’t out of the race just because they stumbled through one ugly mile.

On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we’re flipping the script. We’re talking about why there’s still reason to believe. Why there’s still fight left in this roster. Why this brutal stretch might just be the gut-check moment that wakes up a young team still finding its identity. If you’ve already given up, this podcast isn’t for you. But if you’ve got even a flicker of hope left—just enough to believe in a comeback—then buckle up. The ride’s just getting started.

Is winning the World Series the only measure of success for the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers or really any team? This episode challenges that notion, exploring the idea that a "perfect season" in MLB might be more about providing fans with an exciting summer.

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