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For decades, the A’s have been treated like baseball’s favorite punchline — not because of what’s actually happening, but because of the story that keeps getting told about them. In this episode, we rip apart the half-truths, fear-based narratives, and recycled talking points that have followed this franchise since the first post-Haas selloff. From stadium “can’t fit” myths to funding scare tactics to selective outrage, we expose how a few loud voices turned confusion into certainty — and clicks into credibility — while never bothering to show the receipts.  This is about more than a ballpark. It’s about what happens when misinformation becomes the product and fans become collateral damage. We walk point-by-point through what’s real, what’s been twisted, and what’s been flat-out wrong — and why the truth actually gives this franchise something it hasn’t had in years: a fair shot. Say what you want about the A’s. Criticize, question, doubt — that’s all fair. But lying? That ends today  a's vegas stadium, athletics relocation, las vegas baseball stadium, a's move to vegas, a's stadium truth, athletics vegas ballpark, john fisher a's, mlb relocation news, las vegas mlb team, a's future vegas, athletics ownership, a's stadium financing, a's media lies, brodie brazil a's, david samson a's, mlb stadium deals, vegas sports stadium, a's fanbase, athletics rebuild, mlb business news  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.

Ten Minutes of Reality strips away the noise and forces an honest look at the A’s story without spin, slogans, or sides. This episode is about how modern sports discourse has turned into loyalty tests instead of conversations, and why simply questioning the narrative now gets you labeled. Booney challenges that mindset, explaining why thinking for yourself is not betrayal — it’s responsibility. The episode then reframes the A’s spending debate through a real-world lens: risk, return, and future value. Just like buying Apple when it looked dead, Netflix before streaming ruled, or a house in 2008, every decision is a calculated transfer of assets. Owners, fans, and critics are all running the same math — just at different scales. You don’t have to agree, but you should understand. Ten Minutes of Reality, Locked On A’s, A’s spending, Athletics relocation, A’s business analysis, John Fisher A’s, MLB ownership debate, A’s Vegas stadium, A’s relocation truth, MLB business side, A’s payroll debate, Athletics move to Vegas, A’s fans discussion, MLB franchise finances, Sports business reality 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 made their move, and now the real debate begins. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the Jacob Wilson extension and ask the uncomfortable question nobody else is asking: did this deal protect the franchise more than the player? We look at the timing, the financial structure, and the long-term implications — and why “security” for a young star can sometimes come at a massive hidden cost. It’s a contract that feels good today, but could sting tomorrow, and we’re laying out exactly why.  Then we shift to the pitching side of the rebuild and take a hard look at whether the A’s should target Marcus Stroman — and what type of starting pitcher this team truly needs if it’s serious about winning now and building for Vegas. Is a veteran sinkerball arm the missing piece, or is this another short-term patch that delays the real solution? We connect the dots between payroll strategy, roster timelines, and the identity this team is trying to build — and why the next starting pitcher signing might matter even more than the Wilson deal.  jacob wilson extension, jacob wilson contract, a's jacob wilson, a's offseason, a's payroll, a's rotation, a's starting pitcher, marcus stroman a's, marcus stroman free agency, a's pitching needs, a's rebuild, las vegas a's, a's roster 2026, mlb contract extensions, mlb free agency, mlb starting pitchers, mlb offseason, locked on a's, mlb podcast, baseball analysis  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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 years, fans were told the same story: the A’s were cheap, unwilling, and incapable of paying their own players. Tonight’s episode rips that myth apart with real numbers, real contracts, and real business logic. This isn’t about emotions or loyalty — it’s about stadium economics, revenue structure, and why the Coliseum made long-term extensions financially unsafe even when money technically existed. From $24 average tickets to a membership model built on discounts, the old venue capped revenue and killed confidence in the future.  Now, everything has changed. Sacramento’s limited inventory, premium pricing, and sold-out season ticket base have flipped the math overnight. The A’s didn’t suddenly “grow a heart” — they found pricing power and cash-flow confidence for the first time in years. This episode breaks down how venue structure controls payroll, how attendance collapse drained tens of millions in local revenue, and why the extensions you’re seeing now were never realistic before. The truth is finally out — and the receipts are undeniable.  A's payroll, Athletics payroll, why the A's can spend now, A's extensions, Tyler Soderstrom contract, Jacob Wilson contract, A's Sacramento move, A's stadium finances, Oakland Coliseum economics, MLB revenue sharing, A's season ticket revenue, why the A's couldn't spend, A's relocation analysis, MLB stadium revenue, how teams pay players, A's business model, Sacramento A's, A's rebuild, MLB small market teams, A's future Vegas  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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 just locked in one of the smartest bets in baseball, agreeing to a seven-year, $70 million extension with shortstop Jacob Wilson, plus a club option for an eighth season. This isn’t nostalgia spending or panic money — this is the A’s identifying a franchise piece and acting like it. Wilson went from the sixth overall pick in 2023 to an All-Star by 2025, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting behind teammate Nick Kurtz. That’s not coincidence. That’s a core forming in real time.  Wilson’s game is built to last. He hits for average, controls the strike zone, and almost never gives pitchers a free out. A .311 average and a microscopic strikeout rate in today’s swing-and-miss league makes him the baseball equivalent of a cheat code. This deal buys stability at shortstop, credibility in the clubhouse, and proof that development actually leads to commitment. The A’s didn’t just extend a player — they extended the timeline, and the rest of the league needs to adjust.  jacob wilson, jacob wilson extension, jacob wilson contract, a's jacob wilson, a's extension, a's breaking news, a's young core, a's shortstop, mlb contract extension, mlb breaking news, nick kurtz, a's rebuild  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.

Maxfield Lane and Owen Riley from Down on the Farm pull up to Locked On A’s and basically do what most prospect coverage refuses to do: make it make sense. They break down their project Oyster Analytics—a model built to translate messy minor league data into plain English: what are the odds a prospect becomes a contributor, a regular, or a star? Along the way, we hit the big-picture stuff fans actually argue about—WAR and why defense can hijack it, why park-adjusted hitting stats matter, and why wRC+ (a stat that estimates run production and adjusts for league/park) is one of the cleanest ways to compare hitters across different environments.  Then it gets fun: the guys go prospect-by-prospect on the A’s system and don’t do the lazy “everybody’s a future All-Star” thing. Leo De Vries gets the full love letter—age, level, and how rare it is to climb while improving. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer profiles more like a high-contact super-utility weapon unless the power shows up. Henry Bolte is pure chaos: elite base-stealing efficiency, loud exit velocities, but too many strikeouts and too many ground balls. And Junior Perez? The AAA numbers pop, but the question is whether it’s real growth or just the PCL turning hitters into superheroes. If you want prospect talk that’s sharp, honest, and doesn’t sound like it was written by a calculator, this is the one.  Locked On A's, Athletics, A's, A's prospects, A's farm system, A's minor leagues, A's player development, Leo De Vries, Leo Devries, Jacob Wilson, Henry Bolte, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Kuroda-Grauer, Junior Perez, Maxfield Lane, Owen Riley, Down on the Farm, Oyster Analytics, prospect rankings, MLB prospects, minor league baseball, MiLB, prospect analysis, player comps, player comparisons, prospect projections, analytics, sabermetrics, WAR, WRC+, OPS+, spring training, Rule 5 eligible, stolen bases, exit velocity, strikeouts, launch angle, ground ball rate, A's 2026, Las Vegas baseball, Sacramento baseball  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.

Spring Training is not a charity event. It’s a pressure cooker where every single roster spot is earned, not gifted — and not one of these 31 non-roster invitees is guaranteed anything. No safety nets. No promises. Just cages, bullpens, early mornings, and front-office stopwatches. Most of these guys will be gone before fans even learn their numbers. But one — maybe two — could force the A’s hand and turn a temporary locker into a permanent address.  This episode is about survival, not sentiment. Who actually has a path? Who can hit enough, defend enough, or throw hard enough to make the decision uncomfortable for the people cutting checks? Because the A’s are not handing out feel-good stories — they’re hunting for value, edge, and upside. And the truth is simple: if you don’t take a job from someone, you’re not making this team.  The A’s, A’s Spring Training 2026, A’s non roster invitees, A’s roster battles, A’s opening day roster, A’s prospects 2026, A’s spring training storylines, A’s camp battles, A’s farm system, A’s roster projection, A’s rebuild, A’s youth movement, A’s Vegas era, A’s Sacramento season, Locked On A’s, Booney, MLB spring training 2026, breakout A’s players, A’s depth chart, A’s pitching competition, A’s position battles, MLB roster cuts, spring training sleepers  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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 power rankings dropped, and the A’s landed at No. 18—right in that uncomfortable middle ground where lazy takes go to hide. Today’s show starts by breaking down why the A’s are slotted there, what the rankings get right, and where they completely miss the plot. This isn’t about disrespect for the sake of being mad online; it’s about context. Young cores don’t climb rankings overnight, but the foundation here is real, and being 18th says more about perception than trajectory.  From there, the conversation shifts to what a successful season actually looks like—no vibes, no moral victories, no “they played hard” nonsense. Real benchmarks. Real progress. Real answers about development, consistency, and whether this team is truly moving toward being a problem instead of a project. We close by diving into viewer questions and comments, tackling everything from expectations to roster decisions, because the smartest conversations around this team are happening with the people watching every night—not in a power rankings spreadsheet.  MLB Power Rankings, A's MLB Power Rankings, A’s ranked 18th, MLB power rankings reaction, Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, A’s rebuild, A’s season expectations, A’s 2025 outlook, A’s young core, A’s roster breakdown, A’s benchmarks, A’s fan questions, A’s analysis Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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 on Locked On A’s, we start with one of the most disrespectful snubs of the offseason: Tyler Soderstrom getting left off MLB Network’s Top 100 list. A guy who just put up borderline All-Star production, finished near the top of the league at his position in WAR, and is still in his early-20s somehow isn’t “top 100” while half the list is built on name value and vibes. We break down why this isn’t just a miss — it’s a perfect example of how the A’s still get treated like a small-market rumor instead of a real team with real stars.  Then we shift into front office mode and rank the A’s biggest remaining needs this offseason, from pitching depth to late-inning relief to whether they need one more veteran bat for the Sacramento run-up. We close with the latest rumors floating around the league and what actually makes sense for this roster versus what’s just fan fiction. Bottom line: the A’s are closer than people realize, and the national media still hasn’t caught up.  Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, Athletics baseball, Tyler Soderstrom, MLB Network Top 100, A’s offseason, A’s rumors, A’s needs, MLB Top 100 snubs, Sacramento A’s, Las Vegas A’s, A’s roster, MLB offseason 2025, A’s rebuild, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, MLB rankings, A’s live show  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.

2025 was supposed to be about patience, development, and surviving the noise. Instead, it turned into one of the most emotionally chaotic and unexpectedly electric seasons this franchise has had in years. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, Booney counts down his personal Top 10 games of the 2025 season, starting with the chaos wins and building all the way up to the instant classics. From Nick Kurtz hitting four home runs in Houston, to Shay Langoliers launching a 450-foot grand slam, to Jacob Wilson turning into a certified walk-off machine, this episode is a full-blown highlight reel of the moments that made this season feel alive. These weren’t just wins — they were swings in momentum, nights that changed the vibe of the entire year, and proof that this core already knows how to show up when the lights are brightest.  But this episode isn’t just nostalgia — it’s about meaning. Booney zooms out and connects the dots between these games and the bigger picture of what the A’s are becoming. The wild part? Some of the most iconic wins were followed by brutal losing streaks, reminding us exactly why baseball hits different. One night you feel like you’re watching the future, the next you’re free-falling. And yet, through all of it, the same names kept popping up: Kurtz, Wilson, Langoliers, Butler, Soderstrom. The takeaway is simple and powerful — 2025 didn’t feel like a fluke. It felt like the foundation of something real, something dangerous, and something that’s only getting started heading into 2026.  Locked On A’s, A’s podcast, A’s highlights, A’s 2025 season, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Shay Langoliers, A’s walk off wins, Top 10 MLB games, MLB rebuild, A’s future, Sacramento baseball, MLB young core, A’s prospects, A’s best games, MLB season recap, A’s Nick Kurtz home runs, Jacob Wilson walk off, Locked On Podcast Network, MLB storytelling  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Turbo Tax  For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket Money  Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON  FanDuel  If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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 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 him money and has proven it’s not a fluke. Both have value. The question is whose value peaks higher—and when.  This isn’t about tearing anything down for the sake of it. It’s about leverage. Catchers who can hit are rare, like finding a decent parking spot at a sold-out ballpark. Right-handed power bats who can change a game with one swing also don’t grow on trees. We break down contract control, age, positional scarcity, and timing—because timing is everything. Trading the wrong guy at the wrong time is how rebuilds turn into reruns. Trading the right guy at peak value is how you steal prospects before the rest of the league realizes what just happened.  a's trade rumors, shea langeliers trade value, brent rooker trade value, a's roster analysis, mlb trade deadline, a's rebuild, a's front office strategy, mlb catcher trade market, mlb power hitter trade value, locked on a's, athletics trade candidates, mlb trade analysis, a's future roster, mlb roster construction, a's baseball news  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... 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.  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 Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  TurboTax  Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.  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.

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 a batting title, his story is a reminder that there’s more than one way to dominate this sport.  Now in green and gold, McNeil breaks down why this A’s roster excites him, how modern pitching has turned hitters into survivalists, and why his old-school approach still works in a game obsessed with power. He dives into bat technology, his first big league hit, culture inside winning clubhouses, and what it means to bring edge, versatility, and professionalism to one of the youngest lineups in baseball. This isn’t just an interview — it’s a tone-setting moment for the A’s.  jeff mcneil, jeff mcneil interview, jeff mcneil a's, locked on a's, a's podcast, a's baseball, athletics podcast, jeff mcneil trade, a's second baseman, jeff mcneil batting champ, mlb interviews, mlb podcast, a's lineup, mlb hitters, jeff mcneil highlights, a's offseason, sacramento a's, mlb analysis, baseball podcast  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  TurboTax  Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.  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 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 October. And that’s the real story here: the A’s tried. They weren’t bargain hunting. They weren’t dumpster diving. They went shopping in the luxury aisle.  So what does that tell us? The A’s are officially in “act like a real franchise” mode heading into the Vegas timeline. Third base is the last obvious hole in an otherwise dangerous young lineup, and even a 35-year-old Arenado would’ve raised the floor immediately over Max Muncy. But this also exposes the reality check: players still don’t fully buy the playoff pitch, the temporary ballpark doesn’t help, and the AL Wild Card path is a bloodbath compared to the NL. The interest was real, the money was real, the ambition was real — but credibility still has to be earned. This episode breaks down what the failed Arenado deal actually means, why it matters, and where the A’s go next at third base.  Athletics, A's, Nolan Arenado, Arenado trade, A's rumors, MLB trades, MLB rumors, St Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ken Rosenthal, A's third base, Max Muncy, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Lawrence Butler, Tyler Soderstrom, A's rebuild, Las Vegas Athletics, MLB offseason, trade deadline, A's podcast, Locked On A's  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  TurboTax Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.  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 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 the projected 2026 A’s starting lineup and why this roster looks far more real than the national conversation admits. Who’s locked in, who’s still auditioning, and why the foundation is sturdier than people think. The show closes by torching the tired take that the Dodgers are “bad for baseball,” calling out fan insecurity, selective outrage, and why spending money isn’t ruining the sport — whining about it is.  A's offseason grade, A's offseason analysis, A's 2026 lineup, A's starting lineup 2026, A's rebuild, A's roster breakdown, MLB offseason grades, Dodgers bad for baseball, Dodgers payroll, MLB competitive balance, Locked On A's, Athletics baseball, MLB offseason discussion, baseball podcast, MLB hot takes  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... J oin 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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  TurboTax  Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.  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 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, and completely backwards, while reminding everyone that professional sports aren’t built for comfort—they’re built for winning.  From there, the episode flips the spotlight where it belongs: on ownership. The Dodgers aren’t breaking rules, they’re exposing teams that refuse to invest, hide behind excuses, and still expect loyalty. This isn’t a competitive balance problem, it’s an effort problem. The show closes by embracing the Dodgers as the league’s necessary villain, arguing that baseball is better when someone sets the bar high—and worse when fans would rather complain than compete. If watching a team try to win makes you mad, that’s not a Dodgers issue. That’s a you issue.  dodgers kyle tucker, kyle tucker dodgers, dodgers signing kyle tucker, mlb dodgers payroll, dodgers super team, mlb competitive balance, dodgers spending money, mlb unfair dodgers, baseball fans complaining, dodgers hate narrative, mlb ownership spending, dodgers buying championships, is mlb unfair, modern baseball fans  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...  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.  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  Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  TurboTax  Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. FanDuel is officially in Playoff Mode. So visit FanDuel — an Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL — and grab your Profit Boost Pack every NFL playoff game day.  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.