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Today on Locked On A’s, we’re bringing you the real story straight from Sacramento — not from the tourists, not from the Vegas dreamers — but from a true local who’s lived it. Booney sits down with “Gebby,” a born-and-raised Roseville native, a diehard A’s fan, and a guy who still proudly holds A’s season tickets in the middle of the chaos. From wild nights at Arco Arena to random run-ins at Sutter Health Park, we dive deep into what it really feels like to live through the A’s rollercoaster — from dominance to uncertainty — while staying all in on the Green and Gold. Gebby brings heat with strong, unfiltered takes on Sacramento’s sports soul, what loyalty looks like today, and why moving a team isn’t as simple as billionaires want you to think.

Plus, we swap stories from the 90s tech boom, what it was like working together in the Silicon Valley madness, and even dig up the legendary tale of Gebby’s one career at-bat in college baseball. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel some righteous anger, and most of all — you’ll remember why real fans don’t flinch when the world tells them to move on. This isn’t just another episode — it’s a rally cry for every A’s fan still standing tall. Grab your coffee (or your beer) and settle in: Locked On A’s is bringing the fire, every single day.

The A’s are standing at a crossroads, and over the next 19 games, we’re going to find out exactly who they are. Are they the tough, resilient group we saw battling in the Mariners and Rangers series, and again yesterday with that electric walk-off win against the White Sox? Or are they the young, immature team that folded against Milwaukee and the Cubs, playing sloppy and soft when the pressure mounted? One thing is crystal clear — there are no easy nights ahead. With matchups looming against the Rangers, Marlins, Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants, this stretch will either expose the A’s or forge them into a team nobody wants to face down the line. It’s time for the truth.

For the A’s to survive this brutal gauntlet, it’s simple: tighten the defense, get long outings from the starting rotation, manage the bullpen wisely, and manufacture runs with smart, aggressive baseball. JP Sears must pitch deep and set the tone, Mason Miller has to slam the door late, and young bats like Darell Hernaiz need to stay hot and spark the offense. There’s no room for excuses, no time for growing pains. By the time these 19 games are over, we’ll either be talking about the Oakland A’s as a young powerhouse making noise — or shaking our heads at a team that wasn’t ready for prime time. The defining moment is here.

The A’s just dropped a series win like a thunderclap, and the league’s still pretending not to hear it. In this episode, we torch the tired narratives, break down the statement series win, and call out the national media for sleeping through another A’s uprising. It wasn’t luck, it wasn’t fluke—it was dominance in all phases, from the mound to the box. We dig into the pitching performances that set the tone, the bats that silenced doubters, and the fire this team keeps playing with while everyone else keeps checking relocation headlines instead of the scoreboard.

But we’re not stopping at game recaps. We’re turning the spotlight on the disrespect that fuels this roster daily. Why does this team keep getting treated like background noise when it keeps playing like a playoff problem? We talk clubhouse edge, underdog energy, and the players who are rewriting scouting reports in real time. If you’re still sleeping on the A’s, this episode is your wake-up call. And if you’re already on board? Buckle up—this ride’s just getting rowdy.

In this crossover episode of Locked on A's and Locked on White Sox, hosts Boonie and Todd Welter discuss the recent performances of their respective teams. They analyze key players like Tyler Soderstrom and Edgar Caro, exploring their potential and impact. The hosts delve into the A's struggles with effort and defense, as well as the White Sox's challenges with hitting. They also touch on roster moves, including the A's call-up of Nick Kurtz and the White Sox's pitching rotation. The conversation provides insights into both teams' strategies, player development, and expectations for the upcoming series in Sacramento. The hosts offer candid assessments of their teams' strengths and weaknesses, giving listeners a comprehensive look at two MLB franchises in transition.

On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we throw batting averages and box scores out the window and tap into what being an A’s fan is really about—grit, grind, and the unbreakable bond between a team and its believers. Host Booney rips the mask off the myth of polished baseball and reminds the world that the A’s aren’t a brand—they’re a belief. From the heartbreak of ownership apathy to the glory days under Walter Haas, this episode is a tribute to the loyal, the overlooked, and the unshakably proud. If you've ever been counted out, this one hits home.

Then we shift from raw emotion to raw talent, spotlighting Justin Sterner, the waiver-wire weapon who's quietly become one of the nastiest arms in the A’s bullpen. Booney takes a victory lap for calling Sterner’s breakout before spring training even hit full stride. And just like with Sterner, there's another name you need to know before the hype train leaves the station—Cole Conn. A 12th-round pick and switch-hitting catcher with a stat line that screams "watch me," Conn is kicking down doors in High-A with the kind of bat and leadership you can’t teach. This episode is a shot of truth, passion, and green-and-gold pride you won't hear anywhere else.

IT WAS OFTEN AND EARLY FOR THE FIRST PLACE RANGERS AS THEY VISITED SACRAMENTO FOR GAME 1 OF A THREE GAME SET. TODAY ON LOCKED ON A’SROOKIE SENSATION NICK KURTZ HAS ARRIVED IN SACRAMENTO AND IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE HIS MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT TOMORROW NIGHT. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? THAT IS A LITTLE BIT LATER. MY GOAL FOR THIS SERIES WAS NOT WINS OR LOSSES, RATHER EFFORT AND ATTITUDE.DID WE GET ANY BETTER TONIGHT OR WAS IT MORE OF THE SAME? I WILL GET TO THAT IN JUST A BIT. FIRST, IT WAS THE RANGERS EARLY AND OFTEN TODAY AS THEY HIT A’S STARTER HARD FROM THE GET GO.

Nick Kurtz is coming, and the buzz for the A's is deafening. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the biggest A’s story of the week—the call-up of 2024 No. 4 overall pick Nick Kurtz, who’s expected to make his MLB debut Wednesday. To give us the inside scoop, we bring in the man who’s had a front-row seat to Kurtz’s rise: the voice of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, Matthew Neverett. From Kurtz’s makeup to his swing to how he handles elite velocity, Matt gives us the truth on whether this dude is ready to mash in The Show. But that’s not all.

The Aviators are rolling in the early goings—first place in the PCL—and they’re not doing it with smoke and mirrors. Grant Holman is shoving, and Daniel Susac, the former Arizona standout and recent PCL Player of the Week, is showing exactly why he was a first-rounder. We dive into how deep this Aviators team is, how close they are to helping the A’s, and what it all means for the A’s rebuild, catching fire sooner than people think. If you’re not watching Vegas, you’re missing the future—period.