Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics

• DEAR SANTA: LOCK UP THE CORE

  If the A’s want one thing for Christmas, it’s not vibes, it’s not patience, and it’s definitely not another “wait and see.” It’s extensions. This episode opens by laying out the case for locking up the core right now: Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, and Jacob Wilson. Four players. Four pillars. This is how real teams are built—early commitments, cost certainty, and a message to the clubhouse and the league that the A’s aren’t just collecting talent, they’re keeping it. Waiting only makes it more expensive and more insulting. You don’t rent a foundation; you pour concrete. The show then pivots to two moves that signal where this organization might actually be headed. First, the Mark Leiter Jr. signing—a clear “we’re not punting innings” move that adds a real arm with real experience to a bullpen that needed stability, not scratch-offs. Then comes the bigger picture conversation: the Buss brothers potentially investing in the team. What that means, what it doesn’t, and why even the idea of outside money matters. This episode connects the dots between payroll decisions, ownership signals, and whether the A’s are finally serious about acting like a franchise instead of a placeholder. A's, Athletics, A's baseball, MLB, Major League Baseball, Locked On A's, A's podcast, A's YouTube, Nick Kurtz, Nick Kurtz extension, Tyler Soderstrom, Tyler Soderstrom contract, Shea Langeliers, Shea Langeliers extension, Jacob Wilson, Jacob Wilson contract, A's core, A's young core, A's rebuild, A's future, A's offseason, A's roster, Mark Leiter Jr, Mark Leiter Jr signing, A's bullpen, Buss brothers, Buss brothers investment, A's ownership, A's payroll, A's extensions, MLB extensions, A's live show, A's news, A's rumors 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. For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

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• READING BETWEEN THE LINES: What the Forst–Townsend Interview Really Means for the A’s Future

  The A’s kick off the offseason with the signing of veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr., sparking debate over his role and impact. Is this a smart bullpen upgrade or just another move that fails to excite fans? Booney scrutinizes Leiter Jr.’s pitching stats, contract value, and how this acquisition stacks up against more dynamic targets like Gregory Soto.Booney uncovers the front office’s approach to long-term extensions for young stars Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and Shea Langeliers. Are the A’s lowballing their future core, or setting the stage for a franchise turnaround in Vegas? The conversation highlights the A’s budget challenges, draft strategy, and the lingering frustration over recent trades and missed opportunities. Get the unfiltered truth about the Athletics’ current trajectory and what it means for 2028 and beyond.Las Vegas Athletics, Las Vegas A's, Athletics news, Athletics rumors, MLB news, MLB podcast, Mark Leiter Jr., Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Gregory Soto, Osvaldo Bido, Gio Urshela, Luis Urias, Jose Leclerc, Tyler Mahle, David Forst, A's offseason, A's extensions, A's draft, Vegas A's, Athletics bullpen, Locked On Athletics, Locked On A'sJoin 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. For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

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• WHAT JUST HAPPENED: Rule 5 Shocker: Why the A's Gave Up a 97 MPH Strikeout Arm

  The A’s kicked off the 2025 Rule 5 Draft by grabbing right-handed flamethrower Ryan Watson—an experienced Triple-A reliever with a 95 mph fastball, a whiff-heavy slider, and the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that screams “major league bullpen help.” But just minutes after landing him, they flipped him to the Red Sox for 23-year-old infielder Justin Riemer, a high-OBP contact bat with zero power and a versatile glove. It was a whiplash-inducing sequence that left A’s fans scratching their heads: why burn a Rule 5 pick on a guy you’re not going to keep, especially one who struck out over 28% of hitters last year in the PCL? Turns out, this was a Moneyball move through and through. Riemer is a classic front office pet project—an OBP savant with more walks than strikeouts, elite pitch recognition, and the potential to be a dirt-cheap utility guy in a couple years. No roster crunch, no 26-man obligation, just pure A’s efficiency. But it also means giving up a nearly MLB-ready bullpen arm in Watson, who was Boston’s target all along. So did the A’s just get fleeced—or are they playing a longer game, betting that Riemer’s bat control has more long-term value than another replaceable middle reliever? Depends on whether you believe in swing rates or spin rates. Las Vegas A's, A's Rule 5 Draft, Ryan Watson, Justin Riemer, A's trade news, Red Sox Rule 5, MLB Rule 5 Draft 2025, Athletics prospect analysis, Boston Red Sox trade, A's farm system, Ryan Watson scouting report, Justin Riemer highlights, Rule 5 MLB 2025, A's roster moves, MLB prospect trades, Moneyball A's, Athletics bullpen, Red Sox prospects, A's player development, Watson Riemer trade 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.For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

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• ROCH AT #1?: The A’s 6.55% Path to the Greatest Infield Ever Built

  The air feels electric as the MLB Draft Lottery ticks closer to liftoff, and the A’s stroll in with a 6.55% chance to flip their entire future with one lucky bounce of a ping-pong ball. It’s a slim percentage on paper, but today it represents the doorway to something outrageous: the possibility of drafting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, a player whose glove, instincts, and leadership scream cornerstone. As we cover the lottery live, the show leans into the tension, the math, the stakes, and the very real chance that the A’s could be one pick away from assembling the most exciting young infield the franchise has ever fielded. Kurtz at first. Wilson at second or third. Cholowsky at short. It’s not a dream sequence—it’s what 6.55% of fate could deliver. Once the results roll in and the dust settles, we break down the lottery outcome, what it means for the A’s trajectory, and how it reshapes the front office’s plans for July. Then we turn the page toward the 2026 MLB Draft, previewing the early board and spotlighting the names most likely to land in the A’s crosshairs—players whose tools, makeup, and developmental timelines align with the franchise’s timetable for returning to contention. Whether the A’s land Cholowsky today or slide into a different slot, this episode frames why the future is still wide open, still thrilling, and still pointed toward a young core that could redefine the organization in the years ahead. draft lottery, mlb draft lottery, a's draft lottery, roch cholowsky, ucla shortstop roch cholowsky, a's number one pick, 2025 mlb draft, 2026 mlb draft preview, a's future stars, nick kurtz, jacob wilson, a's prospect analysis, mlb prospects 2026, a's rebuild, a's live show, locked on a's draft lottery, a's draft preview, cholowsky scouting report, draft lottery results, a's baseball news 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. For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

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• WINTER MEETINGS: A's Shake Up the Lobby on Day 1

  First day of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando buzzed with the kind of off-season energy that makes you feel like baseball just rebooted for 2026. Club execs, agents and front-office types flooded the hotel lobbies, ready to strike deals — a familiar scene if you’ve ever seen a bunch of grown-ups fighting over toys. Most of the chatter today centered on upcoming big events: the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery (scheduled for Tuesday) and the looming 2026 Rule 5 Draft (on Wednesday), which quietly define much of the offseason’s roster chess. Looking ahead to the Rule 5 Draft, expect a few clubs to swing for upside rather than immediate production. The draft exists for a reason: to prevent teams from hoarding young players in the minors while other clubs are willing to give them a real shot. I predict most picks this year will be bullpen arms and high-upside bench bats — typical Rule 5 fare — but a couple of teams might go bold and grab a young hitter with a chance to stick as a backup outfielder or part-time corner bat. If history is any guide, a few names could surprise come late 2026. MLB Winter Meetings, Winter Meetings Day 1, MLB Draft Lottery, Draft Lottery 2026, Rule 5 Draft Predictions, A’s Rule 5 Targets, MLB Offseason News, Baseball Winter Meetings Orlando, MLB Rumors 2025, A’s Podcast, Locked On A’s, MLB Breaking News, Baseball Offseason Updates, MLB Trades and Rumors, A’s Draft Strategy, MLB Front Office Moves, Rule 5 Sleeper Picks, MLB Prospects 2026, A’s Rebuild Strategy, MLB Hot Stove 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. For those of you on video we send you to the first ever 24/7 National Locked On Podcast Network YouTube channel. On audio make sure you make your 2nd listen Locked On MLB. 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

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