I caught up with some of the expected key figures for Oakland in 2019, including their (expected) Opening Day Starter, a potential leadoff candidate, and their dominant closer. These clips are just portions of longer interviews you'll see on NBC Sports California in the upcoming season.

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In 2018, the A's posted 97 wins - more than any team in the National League. They surprised many in making the playoffs... but where does that set expectations entering the 2019 season? We catch up with Bob Melvin inside his Spring Training office at Mesa, Arizona.

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Five things to know about the Sharks & the NHL Trade Deadline:

1- Not a glaring "need" for San Jose

2- Smaller additions can be BIG

3- A veteran forward RENTAL is most likely

4- Strength in youth has kept San Jose contending

5- Feb 25th... a huge day for Erik Karlsson

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There are some potential sweeping changes on the horizon for Major League Baseball, including:

• A three-batter minimum for pitchers

• A universal designated hitter

• A single trade deadline before the All-Star break

• A 20-second pitch clock

• The expansion of rosters to 26 men, with a 12-pitcher maximum

• Draft advantages for winning teams and penalties for losing teams

• A study to lower the mound

• A rule that would allow two-sport amateurs to sign major league contracts

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I asked for your questions & comments via Twitter, and wow, there was a lot of great stuff to sort through on this episode! 20 topics including:

• Marleau retiring a Shark?

• Too many NBA jerseys?

• The Sonoma A's?

• The Raiders to San Francisco?

• Gondola clarifications in Oakland

• Will the Sharks make a trade deadline move?

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Joined by colleague Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) to discuss the 2019 Oakland A's over some beverages from Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA). Where is this team headed after a 97-win campaign last season, which would have been the BEST record in the entire National League.

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My television colleague Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) joins me to discuss the past, present & future of Howard Terminal's planned ballpark. Plus, why building a gondola is smart regardless of the stadium, and our sentimental feelings for planned conservation at the Coliseum. All while downing some great drinks from Altamont Beer Works (Livermore, CA)!

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Crazy how time flies, as the Sharks have only 30 games remaining in their regular season. So what do we know about this team in their first 52, and what does it mean headed down the final stretch? The video version of this podcast is also available at:

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Despite a loss last night which ended their 7-game win streak, the San Jose Sharks have still won 16 of their last 22, and sustained a long enough run to let us know they're for real. HOW did they turn things around after a slow start? And WHAT does that mean for the February 25th trade deadline? Should Doug Wilson go searching for additions?

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At around the halfway point of San Jose's regular season, I thought it would be good timing to sit down with the Sharks Head Coach. Here’s the full conversation including insights on Karlsson’s surge, Thornton’s health & Pavelski’s “tread”.

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