100 LOSSES ARE STARING THE A’S IN THE FACE— HOBBS HAS HAD ENOUGH

The A’s continue searching for answers after another frustrating series loss, and this time Hobbs has plenty to say. Despite encouraging performances from starters J.T. Ginn and Jacob Lopez, the same painful pattern keeps showing up — strong pitching wasted by bullpen breakdowns, questionable decisions, and an offense that disappears at the worst possible moments. The A’s were in position to win close games against the Reds, but once again the bullpen turned promising nights into disappointing losses. On this episode of The Habit Hunter, Tim “Hobbs” Burns breaks down the biggest problems facing the A’s, including the handling of young pitchers, the confidence crisis impacting relievers, Nick Kurtz’s injury situation, the Colby Thomas trade, and why certain players are thriving while others appear lost. Hobbs also examines the recent struggles of Carlos Cortez, the continued inconsistency of the lineup, and why the A’s keep repeating the same mistakes. With the possibility of a 100-loss season becoming more realistic, Hobbs asks the uncomfortable questions A’s fans are thinking — and he is not holding back.