Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Opening Day Drama: A's Roster Shocks, Betting Picks & Season Outlook
The Las Vegas A’s Podcast — part of the House Always Wins Media Network
The Las Vegas A’s Podcast — part of the House Always Wins Media Network — is a daily, multi-show podcast platform built for fans who want more than surface-level baseball talk. Hosted by Booney, a lifelong A’s fan known for his passionate, unfiltered voice, the network was created with one goal: give the A’s story the space it deserves. This franchise isn’t just about box scores anymore. It’s about roster construction, prospect development, stadium politics, relocation economics, franchise history, and the passionate community that surrounds the green and gold. Instead of cramming all of that into one rushed daily show, the House Always Wins network breaks it into focused lanes—each show built to dive deeper into the conversations that matter most.
With 10 shows already launched and more on the way, the network delivers layered coverage every single day. Fans get morning shows that set the table for the day in A’s baseball, pregame breakdowns that explain matchups in plain English, and postgame shows that actually unpack what decided the game instead of yelling about one inning. Beyond the diamond, the network explores the full ecosystem surrounding the franchise—prospect pipelines from Stockton to Las Vegas, deep dives into stadium financing and relocation news, historical re-watch broadcasts that overlay modern analytics onto classic A’s games, and dedicated shows that cut through misinformation with facts and context.
The House Always Wins isn’t designed as a single voice dominating the conversation. It’s built as a house with many rooms, where passionate hosts bring different perspectives and expertise to the microphone. Some shows lean analytical, breaking down player performance and roster strategy. Others focus on the business side of baseball, explaining complex topics like stadium funding or ownership decisions in clear language. There are shows dedicated to prospects, community impact, and even causes tied to the A’s organization, ensuring stories that deserve attention actually get the spotlight they deserve.
This network is also built on the belief that great voices deserve opportunities. The House Always Wins Media Network actively creates lanes for talented storytellers, analysts, and broadcasters who love the A’s and want to contribute to the conversation. Instead of one microphone trying to carry the entire narrative of the franchise, the network creates a media ecosystem where every show has a purpose, every host has a voice, and every fan can find the lane that fits how they follow baseball.
If you’re an A’s fan who wants deeper conversations, smarter analysis, and passionate coverage that refuses to treat the franchise like an afterthought, you’re in the right place. This is independent, community-driven media built by fans who care about the future of the team and the culture around it.
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Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Welcome to Full Count Degenerates where hosts Booney and Billy break down Opening Day MLB matchups with sharp takes, bets, and parlays. In this episode they discuss key lines and pitchers across the slate and share favorite plays like Giants +1.5, Dodgers over, and a two-team parlay.Billy also offers a “dead bolt lock,” explains his thoughts on bullpens and game environments, and finishes with actionable picks listeners can use for Opening Day.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Ben, Mike, and new guest Jim Brickey Jr. share candid stories about growing up in baseball, the sacrifices they made, and the emotional toll when the game doesn’t deliver the future they expected.
From junior college and pro camps to opening-day nerves, roster politics, and how modern changes in the sport affect players’ identities, this episode is a raw look at what it costs when a lifelong dream doesn’t quite come true.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Host Boonie returns with a brisk A's morning reset: coverage plans, a critique of opening day scheduling, and a deep dive into Nick Kurtz's contract situation—why an extension with the A's feels inevitable and how a potential lockout changes the math.Also: network show lineup updates, live watch-party plans, and a call to subscribe and join the community for daily A's analysis and interaction.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Hosts and guests break down the final days of A's spring training, roster moves (including Colby Thomas), lineup debates, Denzel Clark's defensive importance, Lawrence Butler's readiness, pitching outlook, and manager Mark Kotze's decision-making — all while forecasting the A's chances in the AL West and the franchise's future as it transitions toward Las Vegas.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tim Burns (Hobbs) reviews the A's spring training week, recapping standout performances like Luis Severino's strong start and Shea Langeliers' power surge, while noting offensive timing issues and bullpen inconsistency.The episode covers player trends, key moments—big hits, stolen bases, and clutch innings—plus roster decisions and ownership/stadium updates shaping fan sentiment.Ending with a cautious but optimistic outlook, Hobbs previews the regular season and what to watch as the A's prepare for Opening Day in Toronto.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
The episode breaks down the Athletics' likely 26-man Opening Day roster after spring training, explaining roster choices like Colby Thomas being optioned, Carlos Cortez and Daryl Hernandez finding bench roles, and how the team plans to rotate playing time for Butler, Rooker, McNeil, and Abanéz.It also reviews bullpen decisions—why Luis Medina and JT Ginn made the club over others—and the starting rotation order, including Luis Morales drawing the No. 3 spot in Toronto, matchup reasoning, and the shorter leash the A's may give struggling pitchers early in the season.
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
This episode rips past the surface-level optimism and digs into what actually matters: patterns. Not vibes. Not hope. Patterns. The A’s came into the week riding momentum, scoring runs like a team possessed, only to slam into reality with inconsistent offense and a pitching staff still flirting with disaster. What looks like a “decent week” on paper starts to unravel when you zoom in—base runners everywhere, pitch counts climbing, and a lineup that suddenly forgot how to grind at-bats. This isn’t panic—it’s pattern recognition. And patterns don’t lie.
On the mound, the story gets even louder. Jeffrey Springs looks like a weapon. Aaron Civale flashes dominance. But then you hit the brick wall—Luis Morales and JT Ginn, two arms that currently inspire more anxiety than confidence. Add in questionable in-game decisions and a bullpen approach that feels like spinning a roulette wheel, and suddenly you’re not talking about results—you’re talking about sustainability. This episode breaks down who’s trending up, who’s trending toward Triple-A, and why the small details right now will define whether this team competes… or collapses when it actually counts.
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
There’s a difference between throwing names on a lineup card and actually engineering runs. This episode dives straight into that chaos. Sammy Meadows and Quinlan Sweeney break down what the “perfect” A’s lineup should look like—not just for show, but for survival over 162 games. From the jump, they challenge the idea that lineup order doesn’t matter, arguing that while the impact might seem small, those tiny edges stack up fast—especially late in games when bullpens take over and matchups turn into chess moves.
At the center of it all? One brutal truth: everything revolves around maximizing damage while protecting your best bat. The discussion circles around how to unleash the full force of hitters like Nick Kurtz while using guys like Lawrence Butler, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom to create pressure from top to bottom. Whether it’s stacking power, spreading out contact hitters, or manipulating matchups against lefties and righties, this isn’t about tradition—it’s about building a lineup that punches back every inning. And if it works? This offense doesn’t just compete—it overwhelms.
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ALL IN BEFORE 10: The A's Morning Show
Welcome to The House Always Wins: A’s Morning Live, hosted by Booney — your daily wake-up call for Las Vegas A’s coverage. This is not background noise. This is your morning reset. Every weekday, we go live to break down what actually matters: last night’s game, today’s matchups, roster battles, prospects on the rise, front office moves, payroll talk, and the business behind the green and gold. If something big happens, we’re on it. If someone’s spinning nonsense about the A’s, we’re calling it out.
Booney brings energy, sharp opinions, and straight talk. No watered-down takes. No fake outrage. Just honest breakdowns, real numbers, and the kind of passion that built this fanbase in the first place. Think of it like your morning sports talk show — but built specifically for A’s fans who want more than box scores.
We’ll mix game analysis, player development updates, stadium talk, financial realities, and live chat interaction so you can start your day informed and fired up. Whether you’re heading to work, hitting the gym, or just pouring your first cup of coffee, this is where the A’s conversation begins.
Subscribe, turn on notifications, and jump into the live chat. The desert era is here. And every morning, we’re all in.
BUDGET BASEBALL
Two former ballplayers. Two engineering minds. One obsession: figuring out how the A’s can squeeze every ounce of value out of a baseball roster.
Budget Baseball is a smart, no-nonsense A’s podcast hosted by former college players Sammy and Quinlan — now engineers who still see the game the way they did between the lines. Every episode blends real baseball instincts with analytical thinking to break down what’s actually happening on the field and inside the roster decisions that shape the A’s.
This show lives where spreadsheets meet dirt-stained cleats. Sammy and Quinlan dive into series previews, post-series breakdowns, player development, roster construction, lineup optimization, and advanced analytics — all through the lens of two guys who understand both the numbers and the game itself. Expect deep dives into player profiles, honest debates about lineup decisions, and the kind of analysis that comes from people who’ve actually stood in the batter’s box and then gone home to build models to explain what they just saw.
If you’re an A’s fan who loves smart baseball conversation, analytics that actually make sense, and passionate discussion about how to build a winning roster on a budget, this is your show.
New episodes cover:
• A’s series previews and recaps
• Player breakdowns and development trends
• Lineup and roster construction strategy
• Analytics explained in plain English
• Honest opinions, debates, and plenty of A’s vibes
Because in baseball — and especially with the A’s — the smartest teams win by doing more with less.
⚾ Subscribe for weekly episodes of Budget Baseball.
THE HABIT HUNTER
Hosted by Tim Byrnes
A’s Trends, Tells, and Tendencies
Every team has patterns. Every player has habits. The trick is spotting them before the box score tells the story.
The Habit Hunter is a weekly deep-dive podcast hosted by columnist Tim Byrnes, where the focus isn’t just what happened with the A’s — it’s why it happened. Each episode breaks down the hidden patterns inside the game: hitting approaches, pitching mechanics, defensive reads, and the subtle tells that separate players who are locked in from players who are fighting their swing.
Byrnes approaches baseball like a detective studying film. Is a hitter starting his swing a split-second late? Is a pitcher tipping a breaking ball with a slight arm change? Why is a center fielder getting bad jumps on fly balls? These are the habits that quietly decide games long before the final score.
Every Monday afternoon, The Habit Hunter hunts down the trends shaping the A’s season:
• Who’s heating up at the plate — and why
• Which hitters are struggling with sliders or off-speed pitches
• Pitching mechanics that signal dominance… or trouble coming
• Defensive instincts, jumps, and positioning trends
• The small tendencies that reveal big answers
Baseball is a game of repetition. The players who succeed build good habits. The players who struggle fall into bad ones.
The Habit Hunter finds them all.
Subscribe and follow the show so you never miss an episode.
Because once you see the habits… you can’t unsee them.
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THE CLIMB
Two kids. One field. A thousand games before dinner.
Ben and Mike grew up the way a lot of boys do — grass stains on their jeans, dirt packed into their cleats, and big-league dreams that felt as real as the sunburn on their necks. They weren’t just playing baseball. They were building a life around it. Travel ball. High school lights. College bus rides that smelled like sweat and sunflower seeds. The slow, grinding climb into the minors, where the crowds get smaller but the dream somehow gets louder.
This podcast tells the full story — not just the highlights, but the long van rides, the 0-for-4 nights, the ice packs, the self-doubt. It’s about friendship forged in dugouts. It’s about chasing something most people quietly let go of at 12 years old.
And it’s about that day.
The day a coach shuts the door.
The day the phone doesn’t ring. The day someone looks you in the eye and says, “You’re not good enough.”
That moment hits like a fastball you never saw coming. It’s the part of the baseball story nobody puts on a trading card. But it’s real — and it happens to almost everyone who dares to chase the game all the way to the edge.
Ben and Mike take you through it all — the joy, the ego, the grind, the heartbreak, and the weird freedom that comes after the dream ends. Some episodes will have you laughing about clubhouse chaos and bus-league disasters. Others will sit heavy in your chest. Because this isn’t just a baseball story.
It’s about identity.
It’s about growing up.
It’s about what happens when the only thing you’ve ever wanted slips through your fingers.
Fun. Honest. A little raw. Sometimes brutal.
This is the story of the climb — and the fall — told by the only two guys who lived it side by side.
WHERE STATS MEET INSTINCT
Where Stats Meet Instinct is your A’s baseball show for people who don’t want either extreme: not the “just vibes, bro” crowd… and not the “let me read you a spreadsheet in monotone” crowd either.
Host Sam (Straight A’s) blends real coaching/scouting experience with clear, simple stats to tell you what’s actually happening on the field—and why it’s happening. Think of it like art: the numbers are the sketch (the outline), and the eye test is the paint (the details that bring it to life). Every episode builds a complete picture: what the metrics say, what the player’s body and approach say, what opponents are trying to do, and what it all means for the A’s today—and where they’re going next.
Expect rotation breakdowns, lineup and matchups, player development, prospects, strategy, and honest takes without the fluff. If you want A’s coverage that respects the data and respects the game, you’re in the right place.
Subscribe for weekly episodes, drop your questions in the comments, and let’s talk A’s baseball.
ALL ON GREEN
Two guys. One roulette wheel. And every chip pushed straight to the center of the table.
ALL ON GREEN is the new A’s podcast hosted by Rob Wilson and Andrew “Stud” Taylor, dropping every Wednesday and Sunday evening. This isn’t polite, surface-level baseball talk. This is real conversation from fans who actually watch the games — breaking down what just happened, who showed up, who didn’t, and what it really means for the A’s moving forward.
Each week, Rob and Stud dig into the most recent series and weekly action — handing out praise where it’s earned and calling out performances that need to be better. No sugarcoating. If a bat carried the lineup, you’ll hear about it. If a bullpen arm melted down, you’ll hear about that too. They’ll also give a quick look ahead to the next matchup so you know what to watch for before first pitch.
And then there’s Stud’s specialty: series prop picks and gambling angles. He’ll break down smart betting opportunities in plain English — explaining the reasoning behind each pick so even casual fans understand the value. Think of it like reading the table before placing your chips.
The show doesn’t stop at the big-league roster. ALL ON GREEN also shines a light on rising prospects inside the A’s organization and college players who fit what this team needs long term. If you care about the future as much as the present, this is where those conversations happen.
If you believe the A’s are building something worth betting on, this podcast is for you.
🎲 New episodes every Wednesday & Sunday evening. Subscribe, hit notifications, and go ALL ON GREEN.