Locked On A’s podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oakland A’s and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Wayne Coy, Locked On A’s podcast provides you daily insightful analysis of one of the youngest rosters in all of MLB to their upcoming move to Las Vegas. Locked On A’s takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the A’s locker room and all over MLB. Locked On ...
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Bay Area sportswriter Alex Espinoza and Coliseum hot dog vendor Hal Gordon bring you Oakland A's coverage by speaking with reporters, die-hard fans, community leaders, decision-makers and more. The Greatest of All Podcasts aka G.O.A.P.
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A Wild Unpredictable Weekend Against The Angels
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The A's had a wild weekend of prospects being hurt, the bats rampaging and nearly sweeping the Angels. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. Booking.com The right stay can make you a fa…
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10 years ago, the A's gave their fans a thrilling and frustrating season of incredible ups and downs and one bizarre trade. 2014 turned out to be the last legitimate shot for an Oakland title. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical j…
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Did you know it gets hot in Sacramento in the summertime? Evidently not many in the Oakland A's organization knew that. Also reviewing the A's draftpicks and remembering Jeff Burroughs time in Oakland. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or ele…
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Vince Cotroneo Dumped and MLB Players Doubt Vegas Move
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The A's can not do anything right. They did not renew the contract of beloved announcer Vince Controneo and made him tell the truth about the scenario. Plus a scathing LA Times article shows players not thrilled or convinced by the supposed Vegas move. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get par…
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The A's Win The Series In Philadelphia With A Blowout
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The Phillies may have taken the day off, but the A's sure did not. Lawrence Butler and friends teed off with an 18 run outburst to bash into the All Star Break. Plus welcome the latest members of the A's in the Draft. Episode Notes 10 years ago, the A's gave their fans a thrilling and frustrating season of incredible ups and downs and one bizarre t…
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A's Make The Phillies Sweat Over Two Games
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The A's looked strong in the first game win over the Phillies. And while they dropped the second game, the A's made Philadelphia work for it. Plus remembering the 1911 title. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast sh…
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Flopping in Fenway and On To Philadelphia
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The A's Last Game in Fenway was a flop as the Red Sox ambushed the club. Could they catch a Phillies team napping? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch Fix With Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who under…
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The A's Rebound for a Solid Win in Fenway
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The A's tied the series with the Red Sox thanks to Lawrence Butler's bat and effective pitching. Plus an easy to predict problem has occurred for the Sacramento move... one that could be fixed if baseball had an actual commissioner. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax …
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Ep. 97 - Carmichael Dave is skeptical about A's to Sacramento
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Longtime Sacramento radio host Carmichael Dave joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's proposed move to Sacramento. We learn why Dave is skeptical about the A's playing at Sutter Health Park, Vivek Ranadive bailing out his friend John Fisher, A's vs. Kings situations, and the possibility …
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The A's were up 2-0 before the Red Sox came to bat. Boston responded with 11 runs in 2 innings for a misleading 12-9 final. Plus honoring Mike Andrews and wondering why there is no noise from the Las Vegas front. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1…
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Philadelphia Kicking Tires For Brent Rooker
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The Phillies need a power hitting outfielder. Oakland's All Star Snubbed slugger Brent Rooker could fit the bill. That plus Connie Mack and Fresno on the latest episode. Episode Notes The A's played 3 memorable games against Baltimore... 2 heart breaking losses and one huge laugher of a win. The A's finished the winning home stand taking 4 of 6. Su…
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A's Win a Laugher and Drop 2 Heartbreakers Over The Weekend
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The A's played 3 memorable games against Baltimore... 2 heart breaking losses and one huge laugher of a win. The A's finished the winning home stand taking 4 of 6. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch…
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The A's answered the Angels sweep in Anaheim with a sweep of their own. The A's pitching is firing on all cylinders with the best record and run differential in July. How could the A's fortunes be different if some big deals had worked out better for them? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from …
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Joey Estes Goes The Distance as the A's Shutout the Angels
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Who needs a bullpen? The A's got a complete game shutout from Joey Estes and took the first two games of the Angels series. Now the A's are the best team in baseball for July! Plus remembering a wild A's marathon from 1988. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax profession…
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The A's avoid another sweep by the Angels by winning the opener. A pair of homers led the way. Plus some roster moves have dumped a pair of big leaguers. And recalling a wild A's and Angels game from 50 years ago. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call …
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Oakland and Cincinnati as Potential Trade Partners with Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds
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Should the Reds and A's be looking to make a trade? Could Brent Rooker move to Cincinnati? What should the A's strategy be for the trade deadline? Jeff Carr of Locked on Reds joins the show to talk about potential deals. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jefffcarr Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a…
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The A's and the Diamondbacks faced off over the weekend. All started off well with the A's bats erupting for a game 1 win. Then they scored 1 run combined over Saturday and Sunday to cough the series up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-…
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Previewing the Arizona Series with Millard Thomas of Locked on Diamondbacks
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The Diamondbacks are reeling. The A's are flopping. No better time to do an A's/Diamondbacks crossover with Millard Thomas, host of Locked on Diamondbacks. Follow Millard Thomas on Twitter @creatorthomas24 Episode Notes The lowly Angels swept the A's away in a humiliating fashion. At least Armando Alvarez's hits have provided positivity. Support Us…
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Ep. 96 - Last Dive Bar x Oakland Ballers preview Coliseum Day at Raimondi Park
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman and Last Dive Bar co-founder Bryan Johansen join Alex and Hal to preview Saturday's Coliseum Day game at Raimondi Park. We discuss the Ballers' relationship with the A's, the fun stuff on tap for the 1:05 first pitch, the goals of the Ballers org…
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The A's had the day off... as did A's fans everywhere. Now is time to pause and reflect. What do we really want in the second half that is possible? And what are we hoping for the 2025 season? The A's will play the unpredictable Diamondbacks plus remembering the two memorable Oakland cameos of Don Baylor. Episode Notes The lowly Angels swept the A'…
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A's Get Swept in Anaheim as Runs are Taken Off The Board
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The lowly Angels swept the A's away in a humiliating fashion. At least Armando Alvarez's hits have provided positivity. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Booking.com The right stay can make you a fan of a…
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The A's Lose Again and the Mayor Was Hiding
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I do not believe Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was hiding because of the A's bad play, but it could not have helped. The A's bats remain dead and maybe bringing anyone up from the farm can help. How could they be worse with Colby Thomas having some at bats. Meanwhile, remembering the moments when the A's were in limbo after Philadelphia and Kansas City.…
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Can the 1974 A's still play? The A's bats went dead in the final 2 games against Minnesota. Maybe the 1974 A's could do better in their current condition. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Booking.com The…
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A's Drop Final Game Against KC With Baserunning Blunders
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The A's had a shot at a sweep of KC. But some bad baserunning did them in. The Twins are coming into town next. And remembering Satchel Paige's cameo with the A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch…
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A's Win Series Against KC... Looking at Recent Drafts
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Miguel Andujar and the A's finally won a series. Now they go for the Sweep against Kansas City. Poor A's drafts have put them in this mess partially. And honoring Bob Trice, the first African American A's player. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1…
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The A's nightmarish 9 game losing streak is over. Maybe they can actually win a series against Kansas City. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch Fix With Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands …
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Ep. 95 - Mike The Hot Dog Mayor talks Ballers baseball
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Mike "The Hot Dog Mayor" Davie joins the pod to discuss how it feels to follow in the footsteps of Hal "The Hot Dog Guy" Gordon. We discuss the impact of Hal's mentor Jimmy Graff, the old school and intimate vibes at Raimondi Park, the future of the Ballers in Oakland and the hardest pa…
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New Orleans Makes More Sense As A Baseball City Than Las Vegas
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If the A's have to move, wouldn't a market like New Orleans, with deep rooted regional pride, sports fans and a place to play, make more sense than Las Vegas? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch Fix …
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The A's Get Swept in a Doubleheader... Losing Streak Reaches 9
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Could the A's win a single game in their Sunday doubleheader? The answer was no. The A's dropped both games to the Twins, including an 8-7 agonizing nightcap loss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch…
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The A's Slide Keeps Going... Is There Any End In Sight?
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The A's losing streak continues with their third walk off loss in four games. There seems to be no end. Meanwhile remembering Dave Righetti's blink and you miss it cameo in Oakland. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get y…
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The Oakland A's Slide Is Getting Frustrating
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The A's slide has been season destroying and hope crushing, especially with all of the close games they have played. But the A's are showing us something... there will always be 7,000 people who will show up. Plus, I bet you forgot Willie Horton was on the A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do …
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Glories of Cooperstown and the Disgrace of Fisher
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Your pal Sully is visiting Cooperstown, which should be a destination for A's fans and frankly anyone who loves baseball. On the opposite end of the magic of the Hall of Fame lies the disgrace of John Fisher. Players surveyed think the A's are the worst organization in MLB. How will that attract new players? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! P…
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The Games and Innings That Could Have Changed A's History
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In the 21st century, the A's have lost 9 do or die postseason games that if they had won would have changed the trajectory of A's history. Let's take a painful walk down memory lane. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get …
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Oakland's Love For The Raiders Cost Them The A's
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The city of Oakland seemed to lust after the Raiders. So much so that they ruined the Oakland Coliseum for them only to lose them again. The unhealthy obsession with keeping the Raiders in Oakland may have cost them the A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. He…
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It is tough to win if you do not score any runs. It has been nearly a week since the A's scored more than one run in an inning and it came to bite them in the 3-0 loss to Seattle. Brayden Ewasko and Carter Fuerst of Locked on Blue Jays join the show to discuss the upcoming series with the Blue Jaus. Follow Brayden on Twitter @Brayden5Ewasko Follow …
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Joey Estes took a perfect game into the 7th and led the A's to a much needed win over Seattle. It helped take the sour taste out of A's fans mouths after losing the tight game on Tuesday. Meanwhile the A's are hoping to play neutral site games while in Las Vegas. Has the honeymoon ended before they even left the East Bay? Support Us By Supporting O…
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How San Jose Almost Gave The Bay To The A's
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32 years ago today, voters in San Jose rejected Measure G. With that, the Giants time in the Bay Area looked over. The A's would have had the Bay Area to themselves. What happened? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get yo…
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Bad Luck Catches Up To The A's In Atlanta
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Luis Medina pitched wonderfully in his season debut for the A's. He got the bad luck of facing Charlie Morton and the Braves. And of course more bad luck hit the team when a bunch of cheap hits became big doubles. There is no way to blame the team when they did nothing wrong. Meanwhile remembering Ed Figueroa's short cameo in Oakland. Support Us By…
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The A's Unload on Sale and Win a Slugfest
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It was not pretty, but we will take it. The A's put 8 runs on Chris Sale and eventually fell behind 9-8. But big offensive output by Miguel Andujar, Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann takes the day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedo…
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Ep. 94 - Oakland Ballers co-founder Bryan Carmel previews June 4 home opener
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Oakland Ballers co-founder Bryan Carmel joins Alex and Hal to discuss the franchise's first couple of weeks and to preview the June 4 home opener. We discuss the rapid progress at Raimondi Park in West Oakland, the 'Built By Oakland' theme for the season, the Oakland 68s eager to welcom…
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Sully Looks To Blame People For The A's Heartbreaking Loss
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The A's lost to Jose Siri and the Tampa Bay Rays again, and this one was tough to handle. Sully blames his teacher's aide Chris. Plus figuring out who was the best #34 in Oakland A's history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your fi…
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A's Need To Tip Their Caps To Siri and the Rays
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The A's did just about everything right on Wednesday. But Jose Siri and the Rays came up big and walked off. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap. Plus what could have been for Jay Howell's career. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 of…
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Miguel Andujar made his first real contribution to the A's season with a 3 run homer. Oakland held on to shutout the Rays 3-0 thanks in part to a solid start from Mitch Spence and more Miller Magic. The A's could enter June avoiding the cellar, which nobody thought was possible. Plus honoring Paul Lindblad. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! St…
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One bad inning once again dooms the A's who blew a chance to win the series against Houston. Will Brent Rooker be put on the trade block? Plus remembering the strange transition year that was the 1987 A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $…
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Mason Miller Has Not Lost A Step In The A's Victory
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Any worries that the A's closer Mason Miller has lost a step have gone away after the A's win over the Astros. The A's might already be looking for a way out of Las Vegas while they are in Oakland. Meanwhile Utah might still be lusting over the Oakland A's. Plus remembering Davey Lopes and the revolving door of legendary second basemen who played i…
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Ep. 93 - Scott Braun discusses John Fisher's failure with MLB
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Scott Braun of Foul Territory TV joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's situation and owner John Fisher, who he called the "worst face in the entire sport and one of the worst sports owners of all time." We discuss his growing platform on Foul Territory TV, MLB's role in allowing the A's…
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Rockies and A's Finish Bizarre and Thilling Series with Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies
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The A's and Rockies played a wild 3 game series that included two extra innings thillers. Now the two teams having up and down seasons will carry on. Paul Holden of Locked on Rockies joins the show to talk about the series and the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ib…
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A Silver Lining For Staying in Sacramento
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The A's are moving. There is nothing anyone can do to stop that. But maybe a permanent move to Sacramento, plus a change in ownership for the A's and Angels, could lead to a potential shift in fortune for the Athletics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the c…
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Abraham Toro Powers A's To A Slide Busting Win
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The A's horrific losing streak came to a close in a dramatic victory over Colorado. The homers came often with Abraham Toro's 8th inning blast sealing the deal. Meanwhile a decision in Nevada moved one of the obstacles for the Las Vegas Stadium away. There are still many to come. I am not rooting against success in Las Vegas. I just think it is unl…
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The A's Horrific Road Trip Is Finally Over
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The A's could not even take the lead in a single inning for over a week. The 8 game losing streak is pulling the A's further down the standings. Meanwhile, remembering Joe Morgan with the A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONMLB when you do…
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