Tyler Soderstrom is HIM. The 22-year-old first baseman didn't just show up to Guaranteed Rate Field—he owned the place. Soderstrom unloaded two three-run nukes in a 12-3 demolition of the White Sox, giving him a league-leading eight home runs on the year. Not Aaron Judge. Not Mike Trout. Not Shohei Ohtani. Tyler freaking Soderstrom is sitting on top of the MLB home run leaderboard. The A’s jumped all over Chicago pitching like it stole something, piling up 12 runs and leaving no doubt who the hotter team was. 

In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down Soderstrom’s absolute tear and what it means for a franchise that's suddenly not just scrappy—they’re dangerous. We’re talking statement wins, big bats, and the kind of swagger that makes you believe this team isn't just punching up—they're looking to take over. We also look at what’s fueling this offensive surge, spotlight other breakout performances, and ask the question nobody else seems ready to: Is this A’s team for real? Spoiler alert—hell yes, they are.