The vibes are shifting in Sacramento, and the A’s just made it official—taking 2 of 3 from the Baltimore Orioles and notching their first series win since May 4. Sunday’s win wasn’t just another W in the scorebook—it was a statement. After a brutal stretch of losses, the A’s showed fight, heart, and that signature underdog swagger we’ve been dying to see. This wasn’t luck. This was growth. This was grit. This was a team that refused to roll over, and for the first time in weeks, it felt like the start of something.

And the timing? Couldn’t be better. Nick Kurtz—The A’s brawny, left-handed masher—makes his return in the series opener against the Angels, bringing a jolt of power and purpose to the heart of the lineup. And if that’s not enough to get you fired up, lefty arm Brady Basso is back in action on a rehab stint in Stockton. The cavalry isn’t coming—they’re already here. The A’s aren’t waiting for next year, or for some mythical rebuild finish line. They’re building the thing right now, piece by piece, brick by brick.

So if you’ve been hanging on through the storms, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the emotional high of this series win, what it means for the team’s psyche, and why this moment could be a turning point in the season. No, the standings don’t lie—but neither does the energy in that dugout right now. A’s fans, your patience is being rewarded. Let’s talk about how it all came together, why this matters more than you think, and why this team isn’t done surprising people just yet.