A's To Z Podcast

It has been a crazy week for the A's with multiple games being postponed, acquiring LaStella from the Angels, a positive COVID test and plenty of uncertainty. Plus what to make of the double header losses to the Astros.

The A's find a way to overcome large 9th inning deficits in games 1 and 2 vs the Giants and then the bats explode in game 3. James Kaprielian makes his big league debut after Burch Smith heads to the IL. And what are the expectations for the next 4 games vs the Diamondbacks?

Sean Manaea and Mike Fiers struggle in their outings vs the Angels. Bats start hot on Monday's game but bullpen can't hold lead. And the ruling comes down from MLB; 6 game suspension for Ramon.

A's sweep the Astros, homestand and extend their win streak to 9 games. pitching continues to carry this team but the bats are starting to wake up. And tempers flare in Sunday's game leading to a benches clearing scuffle.

The A's finish off their sweep of the Rangers to extend their win streak to 6 as they get ready to take on the Astros. Matt Olson and his mustache stay hot as he homers for the 3rd time in 2 games. And what to make of Ryan Christenson situation.

The A's took 3 of 4 from Seattle and then got off to a grand start at home against the Rangers. Jesús Luzardo shines in his first big league start. And the A's are off to a good start led by the pitching staff that touts the 3rd best ERA in the American League.

The A's have found a way to win some close games without the help of their offense. The pitching and especially the bullpen has been critical in the early part of the season. And are the A's in the elite teams category?

Zak and Rob give their thoughts on whether a full 60 game season is possible. Is it time to be concerned about the A's offense? And could a 4 game series vs the Mariners be just what the doctor ordered?

Khris Davis is off to a very rough start, with a 60 game season how long is his leash? What can we expect from the rotation moving forward? And who has stood out offensively in the early part of the season?

The first MLB game in 2020 gets shortened due to rain, and honestly how else could a crazy and weird season start? What the hell is going on with the new playoff format? And have you ever wished for an opposing teams player to get injured?