The Las Vegas A’s Podcast — part of the House Always Wins Media Network

Who Makes the A’s Opening Day Roster? Spring Surprises & Position Battles

In Episode 3 of All On Green, Booney fills in for Big Stud as the crew breaks down a jam-packed week of A’s spring training storylines. From the battle for the final rotation spot to whether Mark Kotsay’s bullpen strategy will hold up, nothing is off limits. The guys dive deep into Morales’s inconsistencies, Severino’s WBC showing, and what the pitching staff needs to fix before Opening Day.
Robbie closes out the show with his complete 2026 MLB season predictions — calling division winners, MVPs, Cy Young favorites, Rookie of the Year contenders, and even a few betting locks for team win totals. It’s a mix of insider A’s talk, league-wide perspective, and the kind of strong takes that make All On Green essential listening for every baseball fan.
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The Next Great A’s Infield? Advanced Analytics Breakdown of A’s New Infield Core

In this episode of Budget Baseball, hosts Sammy Meadows and Quinlan Sweeney take a deep dive into the A’s infield — breaking down every key piece from Shea Langeliers to Nick Kurtz, Jeff McNeil, Jacob Wilson, Max Muncy, and more. The guys use advanced analytics and Baseball Savant data to uncover why Langeliers could be a breakout catcher, how Kurtz is evolving into a complete hitter, and why McNeil’s veteran presence could quietly stabilize this young roster.
From hard-hit charts to swing discipline breakdowns, Sammy and Quinlan analyze what’s real improvement versus what’s spring training noise. They debate lineup construction, defensive upside, and which players like Darell Hernaiz, Andy Ibáñez, and Zack Gelof could shape the A’s infield identity in 2025. This episode blends stats, scouting, and sharp insight — the perfect mix for fans who love smart baseball talk on a budget.
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THE MYTHS OF WALTER HAAS

This morning’s All In Before 10 A’s Morning Show dives straight into the heart of the Oakland Athletics’ forgotten financial history. We unpack how Walter Haas Jr.’s celebrated tenure—often painted as the franchise’s golden age—was actually built on tens of millions in losses and corporate subsidy, not sustainable profitability. When he sold the team in 1995 for a seemingly “discounted” $85 million, that figure wasn’t generosity; it reflected years of red ink, a collapsing Coliseum lease, and inherited liabilities that made the A’s one of baseball’s toughest business jobs.
Booney breaks down how new owners Steve Schott and Ken Hofmann walked into a financial nightmare that no amount of goodwill could fix, exposing the structural problems that have followed every A’s regime since. From the broken stadium economics to decades of civic debt and shrinking local revenue, this episode dismantles the myth that “spending more” could’ve saved Oakland baseball. The A’s story isn’t about cheap owners—it’s about a system that never worked without someone bleeding cash to keep the lights on.
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When Baseball Gets Personal: Umpires, Showboating & Retaliation

In this episode of The Climb, Ben and Mike dig deep into the madness of the World Baseball Classic and the art of the strike zone. They break down controversial calls, inconsistent umpiring, and the eternal battle between pitchers and hitters over that elusive lower-edge strike. The conversation turns personal as they recall their own days learning each umpire’s habits, how confidence earns calls, and how hitters need to adapt fast—or face the consequences.
The guys then switch gears for unfiltered clubhouse talk on baseball’s unwritten rules: bunting during a no-hitter, retaliation pitches, sign stealing, and even showboating etiquette. Between wild stories of bench-clearing incidents, catcher collisions, and personal run-ins, Ben and Mike pull back the curtain on what really goes on between the lines. It’s raw, real baseball talk from two guys who lived it—no filters, no fluff.
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The Sleeper Pick Nobody's Talking About: Jacob Lopez

In this episode of Where Stats Meet Instinct, host Sam breaks down a surprisingly encouraging spring training for the Oakland A’s. From Luis Severino rediscovering his velocity and command on the World Baseball Classic stage to Jacob Lopez flashing front‑of‑the‑rotation stuff, Sam revisits his early‑season predictions and explains why both pitchers could lift the A’s staff from average to formidable. He dives into the details—velo jumps, pitch mix adjustments, and the mental edge that comes with big‑game adrenaline—all while separating hype from sustainable improvement.
Beyond the veterans, Sam spotlights the wave of A’s prospects lighting up camp—names like Leo DeVries, Henry Bolte, and Gage Jump—plus unheralded hitters like Michael Stefanik who just keep performing. With the offense leading MLB in nearly every major spring category and young arms showing legitimate promise, Sam makes the case that Oakland might be quietly building something special. This one’s packed with eye‑opening stats, scouting insight, and pure baseball instinct heading into Opening Day.
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A's Legendary Broadcaster Ken Korach on Baseball's Past & Future

In this special episode, longtime A's radio broadcaster Ken Korach joins us from spring training in Arizona for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable 35-year career behind the mic. Ken shares his thoughts on how baseball has evolved—from the emphasis on velocity and analytics to the return of small ball—and reflects on iconic moments like Stephen Vogt's walk-off in the 2013 ALDS, which he calls the best pure game he's ever called. He opens up about his father, who lived to 105 and saw Babe Ruth and Josh Gibson play, and how those firsthand stories shaped his love for the game's history and traditions.
Ken also discusses the state of modern baseball, his optimism for the A's young talent like Joey Estes, Henry Bolte, and Leo DeVries, and what it takes to break into sports broadcasting. He pays tribute to legends like Bill King and Ricky Henderson, shares memories of the unforgettable 2000s A's teams, and explains why he believes radio remains the heartbeat of a franchise. Whether you're a lifelong A's fan or a baseball lover curious about the craft of broadcasting, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and genuine passion for the game.
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Can the A’s Offense Carry The Rotation?

The A’s have turned spring training into a slugfest — 26 home runs in one week, 10 runs a game, and a lineup that refuses to slow down. In this week’s Habit Hunters A’s Podcast, host Tim “Hobbs” Burns breaks down an unreal offensive stretch featuring Shea Langeliers’ three-homer day, Tommy White’s seven-RBI explosion, and wave after wave of young hitters forcing their way into the spotlight. From McNeil to Muncie, Leo De Vries to Stefanic, the bats are alive and the competition for roster spots is heating up fast.
But it’s not all sunshine and bombs. The A’s pitching staff is spiraling in the opposite direction — high ERAs, constant traffic, and too few mound visits at the right time. Hobbs dives deep into the good, the bad, and the worrying trends: what Kotsay’s choices mean, who’s ready for the rotation, and which relievers might not survive cutdown time. If you want the real pulse of A’s camp — the habits, the highlights, and the heartbreak — this is the episode to catch.
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The Bold Bullpen Strategy That Could Define the A’s Season

With Opening Day creeping closer, this episode of Where Stats Meet Instinct takes a hard look at one of the strangest and most fascinating parts of the A’s roster: the bullpen. Sam breaks down a relief corps that does not have a true closer, may not have anyone reach double-digit saves, and seems built to function more like a moving puzzle than a traditional late-inning script. Instead of handing the ninth inning to one guy and calling it a day, the A’s appear ready to attack games with matchups, flexibility, and a lot of relievers being asked to cover more than three outs. It is unconventional, it is uncomfortable, and it might actually be the smartest thing they can do with the arms they have.
The episode also dives into the individual names that could shape whether this thing works or blows up in spectacular fashion. Sam breaks down Hogan Harris as a key left-handed weapon, explains why Mark Leiter Jr. could quietly become the most overworked man in America, and looks at the upside and volatility of arms like Scott Barlow, Justin Sterner, Michael Kelly, Elvis Alvarado, Tyler Ferguson, and Luis Medina. The talent is real, but so is the danger, because this bullpen has one giant red warning light blinking over it: walks. If enough of these arms throw strikes, the A’s could build a sneaky strength out of chaos. If not, this thing could turn every late lead into a horror movie with cleats.
 
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