STATE OF THE A'S

The A’s have hit rock bottom—again. Nine straight losses, morale in the gutter, and a non-existent fanbase. This team can’t hit with runners on, the bullpen’s coughing up leads like it’s a charity drive, and the rotation’s barely holding together with duct tape. But in the middle of all this mess, a glimmer of hope just kicked down the door: Denzel Clarke. The A’s finally called up their top outfield prospect, the freak athlete with 70-grade speed, raw power, and the kind of upside that makes scouts drool. It’s the kind of move that signals—not a rebuild reset—but a potential reboot of energy, identity, and purpose. So what now? This episode, we break down how Clarke changes the dynamic immediately and what the A’s need to do to stop the bleeding. Do we ride the youth movement full throttle and start moving vets? Is this the spark that finally lights a fire under the clubhouse? Or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Either way, it’s time for Mark Kotsay and David Forst to pick a direction. Because nine losses in a row ain’t bad luck anymore—it’s a statement. And this front office better start answering back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.