The second half of the baseball season is here, and the A’s head to Cleveland to take on the Guardians in a series that will set the tone for the final stretch. In today’s episode, we preview the matchup, spotlight key players to watch, and dive into what actually matters in the back half of 2025 for the green and gold. This isn't just about pitching matchups—it's about opportunity, identity, and whether the A’s will play spoiler or surprise. 

But first—we need to talk wishlist. From moving on from Luis Severino to promoting key prospects, there’s plenty the A’s can do to shift momentum. And yes, we break down the numbers: 41–57, 11 games back in the Wild Card. Long shot? Of course. Impossible? Not yet. I refuse to have my offseason in July—and today, I’ll show you why you shouldn’t either. A’s second half preview, Oakland A’s trade deadline, A’s vs Guardians preview, Luis Severino trade rumors, A’s Wild Card chances, A’s prospects call up, MLB second half breakdown, AL Wild Card race 2025, Oakland A’s podcast, Locked On A’s, A’s fan breakdown, Oakland Athletics rebuild, A’s playoff hopes, Booney podcast, A’s baseball 2025

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