Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

• Has The 'Championship or Bust' Mentality POISONED Baseball Fandom?

  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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Trade Coffee Right now, Trade is exclusively offering our customer 50% off your one-month trial at drinktrade.com/LOCKEDONMLB.   Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!   Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com!   Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.   FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.   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)    

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• GUT CHECK IN HOUSTON: Post Game Show

  Coming off an absolute gut punch of an 11-1 beatdown in Houston, the A’s are staring down a major gut-check moment today After getting steamrolled by a lineup that looked like it was playing tee-ball, the A’s have a shot to punch back, split the series, and remind the Astros—and the rest of the league—that they’re not rolling over for anybody. Last night was ugly, no doubt. But baseball doesn’t give you time to sulk. It gives you 24 hours to get pissed off, regroup, and come back swinging. This is the kind of moment where you find out what kind of fight this team has. It’s easy to look sharp when you're winning—harder when you’re staring down one of the best lineups in baseball and trying to salvage a little pride in their house. The A’s need a response, not just to get back in the win column, but to make a statement: this rebuild isn’t soft, and this clubhouse isn’t here to be anybody’s punching bag. Let’s see if they’ve got that dog in them tonight.

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• ROLLED!

  After finally snapping an 11-game losing streak on Sunday, the A’s had a chance to build something—anything—against the Astros on Tuesday. Instead, they got bulldozed 11-1 in a game that looked like a carbon copy of the previous two weeks. So the question has to be asked: has anything actually changed? Or did Sunday’s win just give this team—and maybe even us—a false sense of hope? Because from the looks of it, the losing streak may be over, but the losing mentality is still alive and well. And then there’s Mark Kotsay. His postgame comments after Sunday’s win were meant to sound confident, but they raised more red flags than reassurance. Is he the right guy to lead this clubhouse? Is there too much acceptance of mediocrity within the organization? Maybe it’s time to stop pretending this is a sleeping giant and start considering the possibility that the A’s just aren’t that good. Are the expectations wrong? Or are we just refusing to accept the reality staring us in the face? Let’s dig into all of that today on Locked on A’s.

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• THATA BOY KOTS: A's Snap 11 Game Skid

  The streak is over, baby! After 11 straight gut-punch losses, the A’s finally punched back—and did it with some serious style. On a sunny Sunday in Philly, the green and gold pulled off a heart-thumping 5-4 win over one of the best teams in baseball, and the heroes of the day weren’t household names—they were fresh faces: Logan Davidson laced key hits, Willie MacIver called a brilliant game behind the plate and came through offensively, and Denzel Clarke? That dude looked like a walking highlight reel. This wasn’t just a win; this was a message. The kids are here, and they’re not just filling roster spots—they’re changing the tone.Now the question shifts from “When will the bleeding stop?” to “How do we build on this?” Because let’s be real: the AL Wild Card isn’t locked down yet. There’s room for a late charge if the A’s can stack some momentum behind this breakthrough. The schedule lightens up, reinforcements could be coming, and if the energy these call-ups brought can ripple through the clubhouse, don’t be surprised if the A's starts climbing. We’re breaking it all down—how this team turns one electric win into a much-needed run—and why this might’ve been the turning point in a season that’s far from over.

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• TEN LOSSES, ZERO SOUL?

  Ten straight gut punches. That’s what this losing streak feels like. Not just for the players, but for every fan who bleeds green and gold. Ten games without a win is more than a slump—it’s a test. A test of heart, of resilience, of whether this team is just a group of guys wearing the same uniform or something more. Because fighting as individuals? That’s what losing teams do. One guy can rake, another can shove, but if it’s not connected—if there’s no trust, no fire, no unity—then it all falls apart. That’s what we’re seeing. A team full of effort, but short on cohesion. The weight of each loss doesn’t just sit on the scoreboard—it’s in the eyes, in the body language, in the silence of the dugout when it should be loud.But here's the thing about rock bottom—it forces clarity. The message couldn’t be clearer: you can’t win trying to be the hero on your own. The A’s need to stop playing like it’s every man for himself. They need to fight together. Back up the pitcher who gave up three early. Pick up the bat after a strikeout and make the next play matter. Rally in the dugout when things look bleak. Because when you fight as a team, losses start to sting differently—they become fuel. This stretch? It’s either the beginning of the collapse, or the moment they lock arms and say enough is enough. One spark can change everything. But they’ve got to light it together.

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