OVERHAUL NEEDED: A's Bullpen MELTDOWN Costs Win vs. Zach Wheeler & Philadelphia Phillies

Athletics’ bullpen woes cost them a winnable game against the Philadelphia Phillies, raising urgent questions about the team’s playoff ambitions. Can the A’s compete with their current late-inning arms, or is a major bullpen overhaul necessary to keep their postseason hopes alive? Kyle Morrison breaks down the Athletics’ 6-3 loss, spotlighting Jacob Wilson’s hitting streak, Tyler Soderstrom’s power, and Jeffrey Springs’ solid start. The episode scrutinizes bullpen struggles, the impact of recent trades—including Mason Miller’s departure—and debates front office decisions on roster construction. Discussion shifts to potential trade targets like Aroldis Chapman and Devin Williams, the pressing need to recall Michael Kelly and Elvis Alvarado, and memories of the Philadelphia A’s historic dynasties featuring Connie Mack, Jimmy Foxx, and Lefty Grove. Will the A’s address glaring bullpen weaknesses? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.