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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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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Wayne Coy, host of Bleav Network's Athletics Cast, joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's relocation efforts. We talk about the team's future, the upcoming summer events like Roots vs. Earthquakes, MLB's billionaire owners chasing public handouts, Hal gets emotional talking about A's fan…
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The A's win the First Game of the Pittsburgh Series! If they A's can split the next two games, they will have yet another series win under their belt. Take the A's for granted at your own risk. The stadium in Las Vegas might be getting closer to being funded. Zack Gelof is on the IL. And remembering Tommy John's cameo in Oakland. Support Us By Supp…
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The A's ambush the Orioles bullpen twice for another series win. Craig Kimbrel had a weekend he would want to forget but the A's once again won a rubber game. Meanwhile, Rich Gossage's cameo with the A's is remembered. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one …
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The A's won the opener in Baltimore after splitting the series in New York. They are not pushovers to anyone. Meanwhile we remember Willie McCovey's cameo with the 1976 A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next fl…
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What can fans get from protesting? Besides wearing a "Sell" shirt, does anything A's fans do matter? Dan Moore of the Ringer wrote the article about ways fans protests can get at least something done that the fans want. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Follow Dan Moore on Twitter @DmoWriter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get …
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The A's lost another rough one in New York. Could this be the start of a spiral. Guest host Sully has on writer Dan Moore from the Ringer.com. They talk about his article about fan protests, especially in situations like the A's are facing now. And more importantly, they talk about how fans have helped shift the narrative regarding the move to Las …
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The A's have held the Yankees scoreless in all but 1 inning over 2 games. But the 4 run first inning sunk Oakland in the second game of the series. In the latest installment of Stars you forgot were in Oakland. Today, we look back at Dock Ellis' firey cameo with the A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get all your Mother’s Day gift…
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The A's got an impressive 2-0 victory to start the 4 game series against the Yankees. JP Sears provided the start. Zack Gelof provided the firepower. But it was a coming out party for Mason Miller as he dominated the Yankees for the save. In the latest installment of Stars you forgot were in Oakland. Today, we look back at Mike Piazza's odd cameo w…
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The A's got swept out of Cleveland despite some timely hits and homers. The A's have Cleveland's number this year as Oakland is 1-6 against the Guardians and 8-8 against everyone else. An early game against the Yankees will begin to show whether or not this is a blip against a solid foe or the beginning of a downturn. Meanwhile we start a new segme…
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The A's started off strong in Cleveland only to get pounded in the series opener. Meanwhile, questions in the Nevada constitution has caused a new snag in the Las Vegas move. And what could have been with Billy Ball in the 1980s. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your…
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The A's begin a series against a tough Cleveland club. But they have the Bullpen to make some noise. Meanwhile, April 19 marks an anniversary for a glorious moment for the 1981 Oakland A's. Plus guest host Sully remembers what could have been with the last sensible stadium proposal in Oakland. Read the article about the proposed 2005 ballpark. http…
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Esteury Ruiz powered the A's to a much needed win on April 17, which a bittersweet anniversary at the Oakland Coliseum. Plus guest host Sully reads viewer responses. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.c…
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The A's did not have their bats going and old friend Sonny Gray took care of business, 3-1. There is still hope for the Series but Tuesday is now important. Meanwhile, former A's great Ken Holtzman died. His legacy might not have been as famous as his Hall of Fame counterparts, but he was critical for Oakland in winning 3 straight World Series titl…
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The A's have now won three series in a row and are showing that, despite all of the offseason strife, are not pushovers. Guest host Sully breaks down the Friday walk off win, the Saturday close loss and the amazing comeback win on Sunday. Plus he encourages fans to come out to the ballpark and cheer on this team and have fun with them while you can…
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Vital Vegas founder Scott Roeben joins Alex and Hal to share his inside information about the A's and Sin City. Roeben tells us why he thinks the A's have a 90 percent chance to stay in Sacramento, how John Fisher and the A's have no support in Las Vegas, the future of the Tropicana Lot…
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The A's just took 2 out of 3 from the champs. JP Sears took a no hitter into the 7th and the A's won yet another series. Savor this A's fans and put bitterness aside to go to a game. You will miss this team after it has gone. Follow Sully on Twitter @sullybaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygenius Check life insurance off your to …
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The A's lost a tough game in Texas. But hey! They are still ahead of the Astros! Guest host Sully from Locked on MLB invited writer/editor Melissa Lockard of The Athletic to the show to discuss the Sacramento/Vegas move and the aftermath of the announcement. Follow Melissa on Twitter @melissalockard Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Policygeni…
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Throughout the last few decades, the A's have given their fans a lot of ups and downs. And Wes Hoffmann, a staple in the Bay Area comedy scene, has been there to witness it all. Whether he was in the stands for the World Series or following their minor league teams in Modesto or Stockton, Wes has been loyal to his green and gold all of these years.…
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The A's have found a Band Aid for their gaping wound. There still is no solution in Las Vegas, but at least they will be playing in Sacramento for a few years. Matt George of Locked on Sacramento Kings joins the podcast to talk about the bizarre turn of events and how the capital of California can handle big league baseball. Follow Matt George on T…
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John Fischer is moving the Oakland A's to Sacramento for a few season before moving them to Las Vegas. Guest host Sully, from Locked On MLB, lays out the reasons Fischer is seemingly making things up as he goes for the A's future. This move to Sacramento is a huge disservice to A's fans but it also points to the lack of a plan. How does this news a…
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Kyle Madson from ESPN 1320 radio in Sacramento joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's move to Sacramento, which was announced by A's owner John Fisher and Kings/River Cats owner Vivek Ranadive on 4/4/24. We discuss Kyle's perspective as an A's fan working in Sacramento, the Vivek-Fisher …
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Alex and Hal discuss Tuesday's upcoming meeting between the A's and Oakland about the Coliseum lease, whether the A's-to-Sacramento rumors are legit and recap the Opening Day boycott in the parking lot. Follow @RickeyBlog RickeyBlog.com YouTube Twitter Instagram Venmo…
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Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Alex and Hal are joined by the Oakland 68s, a supporter group that organizes itself around the A's, Roots, Soul and Ballers sports teams in The Town. Oakland 68s president Jorge Leon, VP Anson Casanares and treasurer Todd Saran preview Thursday's Opening Day boycott in the parking lot, …
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We discuss Schools Over Stadium's efforts to get a referendum, litigation against A's owner John Fisher, Daly's history with the Fisher family as a former SF Supervisor, and a donor who has pledged to match up to $100,000 of Opening Day donations on March 28. Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com. Follow @RickeyBlog RickeyB…
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The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the A…
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'Summer of Sell' documentary co-creators Gabriel Cullen and Jared Isham join Alex and Hal to discuss their ongoing efforts to capture the A's stadium saga. We talk about the Oakland Roots and Soul being approved to play their 2025/26 games in the Coliseum, John Fisher's affiliation with Town FC, Fisher's funding gaps in Vegas ... and how a shell co…
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Stadium financing expert Neil deMause of FieldOfSchemes.com joins Alex and Hal to discuss the latest set of Las Vegas Ballpark renderings from the A's. We give our impressions of the "spherical armadillo", talk about John Fisher's financing plan, whether Utah is a real threat and more. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.rickeyblog.com/ YouTube: h…
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Last Dive Bar co-founders Bryan Johansen and Paul Bailey join Alex and Hal to talk about the 2024 Fans Fest in Oakland and what's on tap for the #SummerOfBoycott. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the epic weekend at Jack London Square, get some hints about what to expect for the Opening Day boycott and hear how LDB almost got in legal trouble wit…
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Alex and Hal revive the G.O.A.P. with ABC7's Casey Pratt to discuss this past weekend's epic 2024 Fans Fest at Jack London Square. We talk about the huge effort put on by the Oakland 68s and Last Dive Bar, what's next in stadium saga, get Casey's latest intel on Las Vegas and preview the Opening Day boycott. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.ric…
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Only fitting that during "Big Game" Week in Vegas, the Oakland A's situation is looking and feeling like a game of Monopoly that has no end. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred seems to be ready to cash out and head to bed. PLUS "Schools Over Stadiums" spokesman Alexander Marks in Part Two of his chat with Wayne about their just-filed lawsuit and Nevada B…
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Crazy week in Oakland A's Land. Could MLB Commish Rob Manfred be running out of patience? PLUS Alexander Marks from Schools Over Stadiums lays out the particulars on where things are right now with their newly filed lawsuit and their quest to get a ballot referendum on public funding for the A's potential Las Vegas stadium. All that and much more o…
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As football fans and the collective sporting world turns it's eye to Southern Nevada this week, Las Vegas Mayor Goodman has everyone talking about baseball. Nevada teachers file a lawsuit to stop the A's from building their Tropicana site stadium with public funds, Opening Day ticket deals and "Fan's Fest" in Oakland and oh yeah, Spring Training st…
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Who sold their team and what the heck happened to Wayne's Eye? Will the A's follow the lead of the Baltimore Orioles and sell to local ownership? Are you holding your breath (might wanna re-think that) PLUS "Fan's Fest," in Oakland, "The Summer Of Sell" & much more on this episode of "Locked On A's." Radio veteran and lifelong Athletic Supporter, "…
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Cue John Mellencamp! "the walls come tumblin down..." Not so fast. Even though Las Vegas' venerable Tropicana Hotel & Casino is going away, there are still challenges between now and actual demolition. Wayne shares that along with details on Ken Rosenthal's timely and thought provoking column in "The Athletic." PLUS updates on the "Schools Over Sta…
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Wayne is back with another episode of "Locked On A's." More of your questions for A's Owner John Fisher. Many centered on his honesty in this process. PLUS The National Sports Media's coverage of the A's potential relocation is beginning to resonate on a local level in Las Vegas and the Bay Area. Will it affect the way it all does or doesn't go dow…
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Fan's Fest is less than a month away. Our friends at Last Dive Bar & The Oakland 68's are planning a great time on February 24th celebrating ALL of Oakland's Sports Teams including the A's, of course. One Athletics hero from days gone by was invited and sadly, will have to miss it because of other obligations. Jerry Blevins sent a heartfelt video m…
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Are Las Vegas locals and Nevadans buying what Oakland A's owner John Fisher is selling? Telltale signs that just might point to an answer. Fisher met the press this week in Vegas. What was their reaction? When it comes to one Review Journal writer, you already know the score. Wayne calls out Mick Akers for playing "Spin To Win" AND Oakland prepares…
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The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's "Preview Las Vegas" was today at the brand new Fountainbleau Hotel & Casino. And if you were laying odds that Team Prezzie Dave Kaval would be doin' the talkin' for the Oakland A's, your chips would be gone. Instead, suddenly "always available" Athletics owner, John Fisher did the deed. First in an onstage Q&A an…
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With "Vital Vegas" reporting the Oakland Athletics hopes of building a new ballpark on the Tropicana Site in Las Vegas may be fading fast, questions abound. Speculation is rampant and it sure seems like the wheels could be falling off the bus, Gus. Just in time for the Athletics' Las Vegas "Coming Out Party" with the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesda…
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The Oakland A's are desperately seeking a home for 2025 and until at least 2028's potential relocation to Las Vegas. Today, Athletics owner John Fisher, President Dave Kaval and their vagabond delegation took a guided tour of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Could that be their temporary home? Or would it be one of several? PLUS with the January 1…
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The A's have had lots of Stars and Superstars in their 55+ years playing in Oakland. Narrowing down to the 3 best at each position is no easy task but Wayne & his special Co-Host, his son Ian Coy are up for it. Today, in the final installment of this five-part series, its time to rank the Right & Left Handed Relief Pitchers and the Greatest Manager…
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The A's have had lots of Stars and Superstars in their 55+ years playing in Oakland. Narrowing down to the 3 best at each position is no easy task but Wayne & his special Co-Host, his son Ian Coy are up for it. Today, its time to rank the oh-so valuable Utility Players plus the Right Handed & Left Handed Starting Pitchers. Do you agree with the pic…
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No doubt about it, Oakland A's fans are deep into Winter with no end in sight. Wayne discusses the emotional state that he and many others are experiencing while the A's to Las Vegas saga trudges along. Plus an excerpt from Vegas PBS' "Nevada Week" that finds four of the area's finest journalists discussing the history and trajectory of the whole a…
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Wayne is once again joined by A's Historian Jeff Leader to discuss all things Athletics. Did you know the A's were the team that made hitting homers cool, long before some guy called The Babe started swattin' em? Plus, a look at some of the "Ones That Got Away." great players that either were or coulda been Athletics and Jeff has a serious bone to …
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In the beginning, there was Connie Mack and The Philadelphia A's. Wayne's guest is Athletics expert and Historian; Jeff Leader. He lays out how the team started and became one of the American League's first juggernauts only to then have them stripped to the studs, become one of the worst teams of all time and then become great again (sound familiar…
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The A's have had lots of Stars and Superstars in their 55+ years playing in Oakland. Narrowing down to the 3 best at each position is no easy task but Wayne & his special Co-Host, his son Ian Coy are up for it. Today, its time to rank the Outfielders, Left, Center & Right. Do you agree with the picks? If not, how do you see it? PLUS MLB is messing …
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The A's have had lots of Stars and Superstars in their 55+ years playing in Oakland. Narrowing down to the 3 best at each position is no easy task but Wayne & his special Co-Host, his son Ian Coy are up for it. Today, its Third Base, Shortstop and Designated Hitter. Do you agree with the picks? If not, how do you see it? PLUS the Oakland A's Social…
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The A's have had lots of Stars and Superstars in their 55+ years playing in Oakland. Narrowing down to the 3 best at each position is no easy task but Wayne is up for it. Today, its Catcher, First and Second Base. Do you agree with his picks? If not, how do you see it? PLUS Athletics owner John Fisher is bringing his art with the A's to Vegas and D…
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The A's continue to stockpile arms with two Free Agent Pitchers signing this week. Plus an update on the possible 2024 Nevada ballot referendum from Alexander Marks with "Schools Over Stadiums" and Wayne and L/O/A listeners share their stories of meeting Athletics players through the years. All that & more on this episode of "Locked On A's." Radio …
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The Oakland A's cop to announcing their intent to move after all and tell Alameda County that they do indeed, intend to pay up. Owner John Fisher is a big GAP Inc stock seller and Baseball America ranks the best of the Athletics farm system and projects who will be starting in 2027. All that and more on this episode of "Locked On A's." Radio vetera…
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