SUTTER SMOKE AND MIRRORS

SPECIAL GUEST MATT GEORGE FROM LOCKED ON KINGS.The A’s are back home—or at least, their temporary home in Sacramento—for a six-game stretch against two of the best teams in baseball: the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets. But after getting swept by the Cubs in their first series at Sutter Health Park, questions are already swirling. On this episode, I break down what I saw firsthand during those first two games, and it wasn’t just about the box score. The energy was flat, the crowd was disinterested, and the entire vibe felt like a team in limbo, not one embracing a fresh start. Sacramento, a city known for passionate sports fans, didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet—and that disconnect is impossible to ignore.Joining me is Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento, who’s been reporting from Sutter Health and watching this all unfold. We dive into whether the media is fueling the negative narrative—or just calling it like it is. Are the real baseball fans getting cheated out of a true big-league experience, or is this criticism of the A’s relocation chaos totally fair? It’s a brutally honest conversation about what happens when a team has no identity, no clear direction, and no real home. And hey, maybe the A’s come out swinging this week and flip the script. Or maybe… this story goes a lot deeper than just a bad opening series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.