The Las Vegas A’s Podcast — part of the House Always Wins Media Network

Sam recaps the A’s week: taking series wins, Jacob Wilson’s shoulder injury and a likely short-term replacement at shortstop, and Henry Bolte’s call-up after an incredible minor-league hot streak. He explains roster challenges in the outfield, playing-time dilemmas, and how Bolte might be used. Sam also previews the upcoming draft, discusses the A’s recent drafting strategy of safe college hitters and potential targets around pick No. 8, and explains why pitching is risky early in the draft. He closes with the team’s outlook heading into the Cardinals series.

The baseball gods finally stopped teasing A’s fans and delivered the call everyone saw coming: Henry Bolte is heading to the big leagues. After turning Triple-A pitching into a crime scene all month, the A’s No. 5 prospect officially forced the organization’s hand. We’re talking absurd numbers here: a .595 average to start May, a cartoonish 1.741 OPS, five bombs, and a weekend where Bolte basically treated professional pitching like a batting practice machine. When you go 12-for-12 over a weekend, you’re no longer “developing.” You’re sending management a certified eviction notice from Triple-A. Tonight on Budget Baseball LIVE at 7:00 PM on YouTube, Quinlan and Sammy break down what Bolte’s arrival means for the A’s lineup, who could lose playing time, and whether this is the spark this club desperately needs to make a serious postseason push. We’ll dive into his improved plate discipline, his game-changing speed, his defensive versatility, and why his promotion could completely reshape the outfield picture. Plus: what happens if Jacob Wilson lands on the IL, whether Lawrence Butler needs a reset, and why this might be the move that changes the trajectory of the season. In short: the A’s just plugged a lightning bolt into the roster. Now we find out what it powers.

Episode 11 breaks down the A's 40-game mark at 21-19, discussing streakiness, AL West context, and key upcoming series. Hosts analyze Jacob Wilson's injury, Henry Bolte's promotion and impact, lineup juggling (Gelof, Muncy, Hernaiz), and pitching performances from Lopez, JT Ginn, and Jeffrey Springs. The episode also covers prospects (Leo DeVries, Jamie Ardo), roster questions, and matchups against the Cardinals and Giants, finishing with optimism about the rotation, bullpen, and a call to enjoy the A's current momentum.

On this May 11 episode Jesse Goldberg Strasser joins to break down Lansing’s roller‑coaster series at South Bend, Nathan Detmer’s dominant outing, and the pitching rotation shakeups. They discuss prospect development and roster strategy — Stephen Echevarria, Zane Taylor, Jackson Finley, Henry Bolte, Bobby Boser, Jacob Wilson’s injury, and how teams balance patience with pushing prospects forward.

In this episode the host breaks down the A's 2-1 loss to the Orioles, with focus on Jacob Wilson's likely injury and potential IL stint, struggles in hitting, lineup debates over Butler, Bolte, Kurtz and Hernes, and what the team needs moving forward as they prepare for a crucial homestand against the Giants and Cardinals.

The A’s came home from a brutal Philly-Baltimore road trip sitting two-and-a-half games up in the AL West, and Hobbs is officially sounding the alarm for the rest of baseball. This episode of Habit Hunter breaks down a gritty series win over the Orioles that showed something the A’s haven’t consistently had in years: real pitching stability. Hobbs dives deep into the numbers behind the rotation turnaround, the reduction in walks, and the biggest trend changing the season — starters finally keeping the team alive instead of detonating games by the third inning. Jacob Lopez continues flashing both promise and warning signs, Luis Severino battles through another frustrating outing, and Mitch Spence… well, “Mr. Foot Traffic” still exists in spirit through Mark Leiter Jr. chaos. At the plate, the stars are beginning to separate themselves from the pack. Shea Langeliers is turning into a full-blown superstar before everyone’s eyes, Nick Kurtz keeps stacking quality at-bats like a veteran ten years older, and Brent Rooker is slowly dragging himself out of the Mendoza Line graveyard one loud RBI at a time. Hobbs also unloads on the team’s horrifying strikeout totals, questionable bullpen usage, and the obsession with trying to squeeze “one more out” from exhausted pitchers. Add in ABS drama, Jacob Wilson’s scary injury, reverse-jinx wizardry from Booney, and a roll call that paints the picture of a first-place club learning how to win ugly, and this episode feels like the moment the A’s stopped being a cute story and started looking dangerous.

The A’s came into Baltimore and played the kind of baseball that makes contenders sweat. Early pressure, shutdown pitching, clean defense, and one gigantic swing from Brent Rooker turned this into a wire-to-wire 6-2 win over the Orioles. Nick Kurtz looked like a future superstar again, stacking doubles, stealing third like a maniac, and constantly creating chaos. Shea Langeliers kept driving runs in, Civale carved through Baltimore’s lineup with poise, and the bullpen slammed the door shut after one late Orioles push. This wasn’t lucky baseball. This was controlled violence disguised as fundamentals. On tonight’s LAST CALL: A’S POSTGAME, we break down why this win felt bigger than just another tally in the standings. The A’s dictated the pace from the first inning and never let Baltimore breathe. We’ll dive into Rooker’s missile to right field, Kurtz continuing to look like the centerpiece of the franchise, and why this pitching staff suddenly has swagger. Plus: the bullpen scare in the eighth, the defensive execution that changed the game, and why opposing fanbases are starting to realize this A’s team is no longer the easy target people thought it would be. Baltimore learned the hard way: these dudes fight.

The A’s didn’t stroll into Baltimore tonight wearing tuxedos and playing smooth jazz. They walked in with steel-toed boots and survived a nine-inning alley fight. After getting bottled up early by Kyle Bradish, the offense finally cracked the game open in the fifth inning behind clutch at-bats from Max Schuemann, Lawrence Butler, Zack Gelof, and the massive swing from Nick Kurtz, whose two-run triple flipped the entire night on its head. That was the moment the game changed. The A’s stopped playing reactive baseball and started dictating the tempo against one of the toughest lineups in the American League. And then came the stress. Of course it came with stress. Because nothing involving the A’s bullpen is allowed to feel normal. Jeffrey Springs and the relief corps spent the late innings trying to navigate around Adley Rutschman, Pete Alonso, and a Baltimore lineup that kept threatening to rip the game away. Mason Miller wasn’t there riding in on a white horse tonight, so the A’s had to win the hard way — with strikeouts, ugly outs, and enough nerve to survive a ninth inning that felt like somebody trying to parallel park a shopping cart downhill. Last Call goes LIVE at 10:45 on YouTube to break down one of the grittiest wins of the season

Episode 1 of Half Truth, Full Ledgers cracks open the shiny promise of Sacramento’s Major League Baseball dreams and exposes the math that kills them. The show dives into why expansion in 2026 isn’t about fandom or market potential — it’s about which city is willing to hand over the largest public subsidy. From Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, other cities are shoveling hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars into ballpark projects, while Sacramento’s financial cupboard is bare. We explore the ghosts of the Golden 1 Center debt, the politics of billionaire welfare, and the cold, historical truth that no modern MLB team has been born without government money. It’s part economic autopsy, part civic therapy, and fully drenched in receipts, history, and the kind of truth MLB execs wish you’d ignore. Sacramento may have heart, but it doesn’t have the ledger.

The Phillies series felt like three entirely different movies smashed together into one baseball fever dream. Hobbs opens this episode of Habit Hunter by unloading on the A’s disastrous series opener — a game filled with baffling lineup choices, young pitchers left exposed, and an offense that rolled over so fast Christopher Sanchez probably thought he was throwing batting practice. From Carlos Cortez riding the bench despite hitting nearly .400, to Tyler Ferguson being tossed into the fire after struggling in Vegas, Hobbs tears apart the decision-making that helped fuel a brutal 9-1 collapse. Then came another late-game meltdown where momentum completely flipped after questionable bullpen management and lineup moves that left fans screaming into the void. But baseball is weird, beautiful, and occasionally drunk. Just when the series looked ready to bury the A’s, the bats detonated in a 12-1 demolition of Philly. Shea Langeliers returned from paternity leave and immediately launched a “dad strength” homer, Brent Rooker mashed, Jacob Wilson crushed one, and JT Ginn delivered the kind of outing that reminds everyone why this rotation still has serious upside. Hobbs breaks down the trends emerging from the series — the alarming habits, the encouraging signs, and why the A’s may still be trending upward despite the frustration. It’s passionate, hilarious, brutally honest baseball therapy for A’s fans who survived the roller coaster.

The A’s didn’t just beat the Phillies. They kicked the front door down in the first inning and never looked back. Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker launched absolute missiles before some fans had even found their seats, Lawrence Butler kept the pressure on, Jacob Wilson went deep, and Zack Gelof looked like a man possessed. By the time the dust settled, the A’s had hung 12 runs on Philadelphia and turned one of baseball’s toughest environments into a stunned library. The Phillies came in expecting a series fight. Instead, they got steamrolled by an A’s lineup swinging like it had a personal vendetta against baseballs. Tonight at 9:00 PM LIVE on YouTube, Sam hosts a massive edition of Where Stats Meet Instincts breaking down every angle of this statement win. From J.T. Ginn carving through the Phillies lineup like a steak knife through warm butter, to the explosive offensive approach that buried Philly before they could breathe, this show dives into the numbers, the momentum, and the growing reality nobody wants to admit: the A’s are becoming dangerous. The stats tell one story. The instincts tell another. And both are screaming the same thing tonight — this team is starting to believe it can punch anybody in the mouth.

The A’s looked like they were about to steal a gritty road win in Philadelphia. Jeffrey Springs gave them exactly what you want from a veteran starter — calm, efficient baseball against one of the toughest lineups in the league. Nick Kurtz continued to look like a future monster in the middle of the lineup, Jacob Wilson drove in another run because apparently the kid forgot how to stop hitting, and Tyler Soderstrom launched another homer that sounded like it offended the baseball itself. Through seven innings, the A’s had Zack Wheeler frustrated, the Phillies crowd quiet, and the game exactly where they wanted it. Then baseball turned into a horror movie. The eighth inning was a complete organizational faceplant. Questionable bullpen management, defensive breakdowns, and one brutal throwing error by Jeff McNeil opened the floodgates and the Phillies stampeded through them like shoppers at a Black Friday sale. Jack Perkins had been dominant, then suddenly stayed in just a little too long while the game unraveled pitch by pitch. The Phillies scored four runs, the crowd woke up, and the A’s offense had no answer late despite loading the bases in the ninth. This wasn’t just a tough loss. This was the kind of loss that sticks to your ribs because the A’s controlled this game for most of the night and still walked away empty-handed.

This episode of Where Stats Meet Instinct doesn’t sugarcoat anything—the A’s aren’t a good team right now. But that’s not the story. The story is growth. A brutal start to the Cleveland series pushed fans to the edge, but what followed mattered more than the losses. The response. A young team, still learning how to win, punched back in Game 3 and reminded everyone that development isn’t pretty—it’s loud, uneven, and sometimes frustrating. Think of it like a rookie boxer taking hits early, then suddenly landing one clean shot that changes the tone of the fight. That’s where this team is living right now. From there, things get interesting. The front office makes a low-risk, smart depth move bringing back Jonah Heim, while the bigger conversation shifts to roster evolution. Zach Gelof at third base? Henry Bolte knocking on the door? That’s not tinkering—that’s a potential identity shift. And then comes the wild card: a bold, outside-the-box pitching solution built around “piggyback” starters to protect a worn-down bullpen. It’s unconventional, a little risky, and honestly… kind of brilliant. This episode lives in that tension between logic and instinct—where real growth happens.

Jack Perkins doesn’t sound like a guy trying to survive in the big leagues—he sounds like someone quietly taking it over. In this laid-back but revealing conversation from Philadelphia, Perkins pulls back the curtain on what life really looks like for a pitcher caught between roles. Starter? Reliever? Closer-in-waiting? The answer: yes. What stands out isn’t just his flexibility—it’s the mindset. Whether it’s a clean inning or a bloop-hit nightmare, Perkins keeps coming back to one thing: trust the process. That’s not cliché talk—it’s survival. Because in a game where one bad call or one weak hit can flip everything, the only thing you control is your response. And right now, his response is turning heads. But here’s where it gets interesting—the evolution. Perkins breaks down pitch sequencing like a chess player thinking three moves ahead, explains how a sharpened changeup unlocked his entire arsenal, and doesn’t shy away from the mental grind that comes with proving you belong. He talks about learning from failure instead of dodging it, why rushing prospects can backfire, and what it’s like staring down giants like Aaron Judge. This isn’t just a player interview—it’s a blueprint for how a young arm becomes a late-inning problem. And if you’re paying attention, you can see it happening in real time.

The Ports didn’t just survive a matchup with the first-place Fresno Grizzlies—they walked out with a split and a statement. On this episode of The Port Report, Tim Fitzgerald peels back the layers of a Stockton club that’s starting to look a lot more dangerous than people expected. Facing a loaded Fresno squad headlined by top prospect Ethan Holiday, the Ports didn’t blink. Instead, they leaned into what’s quietly becoming their identity: pitching that throws strikes, limits damage, and keeps them in every single game. It’s not flashy—it’s effective. And at this level, that’s how you build something real. But here’s where it gets interesting: how much does age actually matter in Low-A? It’s one of those debates that sounds simple until you really look at it. Older players are supposed to dominate, younger guys are supposed to “learn”—but baseball doesn’t follow scripts. Tim dives into why performance, not birth certificates, should drive the conversation. Some guys are ahead of the curve, some are catching up, and some are forcing the organization to make decisions faster than expected. If you’re trying to get a real feel for the A’s pipeline—not just hype, but substance—this is the episode that connects the dots. Live at 11:00 AM. Bring your questions, because the future isn’t waiting.

The pipeline isn’t just alive—it’s loud, it’s productive, and it’s starting to demand attention. This week’s Lugnuts Weekly turns into a full-on showcase of why the A’s future might be closer than people think. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler breaks down a statement series against Dayton, and right at the center of it is Devon Taylor—the second-round bat out of Indiana who just refuses to cool off. The guy isn’t “adjusting to pro ball”… he’s attacking it. Meanwhile, Zane Taylor—no relation, just chaos—quietly shoved 5.2 innings of shutout ball like it was a casual bullpen session. Two Taylors, two completely different skill sets, same result: headaches for opposing teams and a growing buzz around Lansing. And because it wouldn’t be Lugnuts Weekly without it, Jesse brings back his fan-favorite “Thumbnail of the Week”—a snapshot of the system that tells you exactly where things are trending. If you care even a little about where the A’s are headed, this is where you tune in. It’s not just box scores—it’s context, it’s development, it’s the early signs of something real building under the surface. Live at 9:30 PST, questions flying in the chat, and Jesse steering the ship like always. You want to know who’s next? This is your roadmap.

The numbers don’t lie, but they don’t always tell the full story either—and that’s exactly where Hobbs steps in. This episode of Habit Hunter peels back the surface of a frustrating series loss and reveals something far more important: this team didn’t quit. While the pitching staff lit matches and poured gasoline on innings, the lineup quietly started to come alive. The A’s scratched, clawed, and finally showed signs of becoming the offensive force they were supposed to be. Think of it like a car with a blown tire still somehow hitting 80 on the freeway—that’s where this team is right now. But here’s the truth Hobbs doesn’t sugarcoat: bad habits are still running the show. Late pitching changes, sloppy base running, and predictable meltdowns aren’t “just part of the game”—they’re patterns. And patterns, if left unchecked, become identity. The good news? Guys like Zack Gelof are stepping up, and the bats are forcing opponents to pay attention again. The A’s may have dropped the series, but they didn’t lose themselves—and that’s the kind of trend that can flip a season.

This wasn’t chaos. This wasn’t luck. This was control. The A’s grabbed the lead early—thanks to a tone-setting blast—and from that point forward, they played like a team that already knew how the story would end. Even when Cleveland tried to make noise, there was no panic, no unraveling. Just clean pitching, solid defense, and an offense that kept stacking pressure inning after inning. The 5th inning slammed the door shut for good, with Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof going back-to-back, turning a comfortable lead into a message. What stood out wasn’t just the scoring—it was how easy the A’s made it look. They didn’t need a miracle inning or a last-second hero. They built the lead, protected it, and then expanded it like a team that’s starting to understand exactly who they are. Pitching stayed in control, the bullpen handled its business, and Cleveland never got a real foothold. This is what good teams do—they don’t just win, they control the script from the first pitch to the last out.

This one started with hope and ended with people staring into the distance. The A’s jumped out early behind a two-run blast from Shea Langeliers and later built a 3-1 lead, looking ready to punch back after yesterday’s disappointment. Langeliers stayed scorching hot with two home runs, Nick Kurtz kept finding hits, and the offense did enough early to put pressure on Cleveland. For five innings, this looked like a team ready to respond. Then baseball turned into a horror film. The fifth inning cracked the foundation, and the late innings demolished the house. Cleveland scored four in the fifth, added one in the sixth, three in the seventh, three more in the eighth, and two in the ninth. That’s a 12-run avalanche while the A’s pitching staff sprayed walks, hit batters, wild pitches, and bad vibes everywhere. The bullpen door opened and apparently so did the floodgates. Two straight games where things unraveled badly, and now the A’s need answers fast before this series becomes a full-blown crime scene.

The best hitter in the A’s lineup is forcing teams to change their game plan, and that might be the biggest compliment of all. Nick Kurtz continues to draw walks at a record pace as opposing pitchers would rather give him first base than let him damage them at the plate. On today’s All In Before Ten, we break down why teams are pitching around Kurtz, why it proves he’s already one of the most dangerous bats in the lineup, and what the A’s need to do to make opponents pay for avoiding him. We’re also diving into the viral Las Vegas Black Fire rumor — are the A’s really changing their name or is this just internet nonsense? Plus, we introduce David Casper and the brand new show joining the House Always Wins Media Network. We’ll recap last night’s frustrating opening game loss, preview today’s matchup, and look ahead at the upcoming road trip. Join us LIVE on YouTube at 8:30 for your favorite A’s morning show!

David Casper returns for a brand-new Weekend Walk-Off, and he arrives with the energy of a fan who knows something special is brewing. The A’s are playing winning baseball, stacking series victories, fighting back from deficits, and showing the kind of grit that good teams need. Casper dives into the rise of Carlos Cortes, who has stepped in during Brent Rooker’s absence and looked like he belongs from day one. With Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz, and a lineup that can create chaos one through nine, the A’s suddenly look less like a fun surprise and more like a real threat in the American League West. Then the show takes a nostalgic turn as Casper opens up his treasure chest of A’s bobbleheads and relives memories of legends like Jason Giambi, Mark McGwire, Dennis Eckersley, Tim Hudson, Matt Olson, Coco Crisp, Sean Doolittle, Mark Kotsay, and more. It’s part baseball history lesson, part fan therapy session, and part reminder that the green and gold tradition runs deep. Past stars, present momentum, and future hope all collide in one episode. In short: vibes are immaculate, first place is real, and the A’s are must-watch television again.

LAST CALL: A'S POSTGAME

The A’s are no longer a cute surprise story. They are becoming a serious problem for the rest of the American League West. In this episode of Habit Hunter, Hobbs breaks down another series win after the A’s took two of three from Kansas City and flexed in the finale. He dives into the club’s biggest emerging trend: resilience. Whether it’s bouncing back from a brutal extra-inning loss, answering opponent runs immediately, or piecing together bullpen innings like duct tape on a race car that somehow still wins, this team keeps finding ways to stack victories. Hobbs also spotlights the players driving the charge. Carlos Cortez is becoming must-watch television, Nick Kurtz is chasing baseball history with his absurd walk streak, Jacob Wilson and Shea Langeliers are hit machines, and the lineup suddenly has depth with attitude. On the mound, Luis Severino may have found his groove, while injuries to Jeffrey Springs and the rotation create fresh concerns. This episode is equal parts celebration and warning shot: the A’s are building habits that good teams build — and the division should be nervous.

A brand-new special edition of Where Stats Meet Instincts is loaded from first pitch to final take. Sam opens the show by breaking down the A’s series against the Royals—what worked, what didn’t, and what the results really mean moving forward. Was it missed opportunity, growth in disguise, or a little of both? Sam dives into the numbers, the momentum swings, and the players who either helped themselves or left fans yelling at the screen. Baseball can be cruel: one bad inning can feel like a tax audit. Then Booney crashes the party for the debate fans can’t stop talking about: Leo De Vries versus Joshua Kuroda-Grauer. Future superstar upside or better right-now player? Ceiling versus floor. Flash versus polish. The sparks fly as both sides make their case. To close the show, Sam turns the page and previews the upcoming series against the Guardians, outlining key matchups, danger zones, and how the A’s can come out ahead. It’s insight, arguments, laughs, and hard truths—the way baseball talk should be.

The A’s handled business again, beating the Royals 6-3 and taking the series with the kind of performance that says this club is no fluke. Kansas City jumped out early, but the response was immediate and loud. Shea Langeliers was a doubles machine, collecting extra-base hits like they were giveaway items. Nick Kurtz delivered the biggest early thunderbolt with a two-run double that flipped the game, and the lineup kept applying pressure all afternoon. This wasn’t a lucky bounce win. This was organized chaos, hard contact, and relentless traffic on the bases. On the mound, Jeffrey Springs battled through trouble, Luis Medina and the bullpen took it from there, and the late innings were locked down like a bank vault. Mason Miller gets headlines, but this bullpen deserves flowers too. The A’s are now stacking wins, stacking confidence, and stacking evidence that the league underestimated them. While some people are still waiting for a collapse, the A’s are too busy collecting series wins. Funny how that works.

Tuesday night felt like one of those games that gets under your skin. The A’s had Kansas City exactly where they wanted them. Aaron Civale gave them five strong innings, the bullpen mostly slammed the door, and Jacob Wilson delivered the early RBI knock. Then came the sixth-inning Salvador Perez homer, and later the 10th-inning thunderclap from Bobby Witt Jr. A tight, winnable game suddenly became a 4-1 extra-inning gut punch. To make it sting even more, the A’s loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th and couldn’t cash in. That’s baseball’s version of leaving the casino with chips still on the table. Now comes the response game. Luis Severino gets the ball against Michael Wacha as the A’s try to halt Kansas City’s four-game heater and protect first place in the AL West. We’ll break down whether Severino can rediscover his form, what Tyler Soderstrom’s injury status could mean for the lineup, and why Nick Kurtz continues to show elite patience even during an 0-for-4 night. Good teams don’t let one brutal loss become two. Tonight is about proving the A’s know the difference between a stumble and a slide.

Sam is back with another sharp-edged episode of Budget Baseball: Where Stats Meet Instincts, diving into the A’s frustrating 4-1 extra-innings loss to the Royals. This wasn’t a blowout—it was one of those baseball knife fights where one swing changes everything. Sam breaks down Bobby Witt Jr.’s crushing three-run homer, explains why the A’s failed to capitalize on quality at-bats, and why “making pitchers work” only matters if you cash in. He also gives credit where it’s due: Aaron Savale delivered exactly what you need from a veteran starter—five scoreless innings and a chance to win. Then the show gets spicy. Sam digs into the growing Carlos Cortes debate and explains why the numbers—and the eye test—say he needs everyday at-bats. He also highlights Jacob Wilson’s rapidly improving defense at shortstop, a development that could reshape the A’s infield long-term. Add in thoughts on Brett Harris, lineup construction against lefties, bullpen usage, and what comes next against Michael Wacha, and you’ve got a classic Budget Baseball episode: smart, honest, and never afraid to call it like it is.

With Opening Day creeping closer, this episode of Where Stats Meet Instinct takes a hard look at one of the strangest and most fascinating parts of the A’s roster: the bullpen. Sam breaks down a relief corps that does not have a true closer, may not have anyone reach double-digit saves, and seems built to function more like a moving puzzle than a traditional late-inning script. Instead of handing the ninth inning to one guy and calling it a day, the A’s appear ready to attack games with matchups, flexibility, and a lot of relievers being asked to cover more than three outs. It is unconventional, it is uncomfortable, and it might actually be the smartest thing they can do with the arms they have. The episode also dives into the individual names that could shape whether this thing works or blows up in spectacular fashion. Sam breaks down Hogan Harris as a key left-handed weapon, explains why Mark Leiter Jr. could quietly become the most overworked man in America, and looks at the upside and volatility of arms like Scott Barlow, Justin Sterner, Michael Kelly, Elvis Alvarado, Tyler Ferguson, and Luis Medina. The talent is real, but so is the danger, because this bullpen has one giant red warning light blinking over it: walks. If enough of these arms throw strikes, the A’s could build a sneaky strength out of chaos. If not, this thing could turn every late lead into a horror movie with cleats.   A's bullpen, A's bullpen 2026, Athletics bullpen, A's closer, A's closer committee, A's bullpen by committee, A's Opening Day roster, A's Opening Day 2026, A's relief pitchers, Hogan Harris, Mark Leiter Jr, Scott Barlow, Justin Sterner, Michael Kelly, Elvis Alvarado, Tyler Ferguson, Luis Medina, A's roster breakdown, A's pitching analysis, A's bullpen analysis, A's podcast, Where Stats Meet Instinct, A's spring training, A's relievers, A's bullpen strategy, A's baseball, Las Vegas A's podcast, A's news, MLB bullpen analysis, Athletics podcast