Yesterday’s meltdown against Milwaukee? Yeah, toss it in the dumpster and light a match. The A’s are 10-12 and, given the chaos of this roster, that’s almost impressive. But there’s no time to lick wounds—first place Texas is rolling into town, and this Rangers team isn’t just good on paper anymore. They’ve got the bats, the bullpen, and the bravado to back it up. On today’s episode, we break down where the A’s stand after the Brewers series and how the A’s patchwork pitching staff will need to rise up against one of the deepest lineups in the league. It’s a challenge, sure—but one the A’s better embrace if they want to keep pace in the AL West.

We dive deep into what makes the 2025 Rangers dangerous again: a healthy Corey Seager and Josh Jung anchoring the infield, Adolis García still doing his one-swing-damage thing, and even a patched-up rotation led by Jacob deGrom and Marvel-prospect-turned-MLB-wildcard Kumar Rocker. Oh, and Patrick Corbin is… still breathing. But hey, the A’s won’t see Eovaldi, so there’s a sliver of hope. We size up the matchups, spotlight the key arms, and ask the million-dollar question: can the A’s hang with the big boys this week, or will Texas stomp their way through another series? Let’s get into it.