Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about what's next for the A's in the offseason with so many decisions to be made. Marcus Semien and Liam Hendriks are the 2 biggest names the A's have to try to bring back. Semien seems more likely, but it could be his last chance for a big pay day. Lots of decisions to be made about the bullpen and starting staff. What to expect from AJ Puk next season and what role will he play? Will they bring back Frankie Montas or go look for someone else in their minor leagues or free agency? And there could be possible changes in the front office and coaching staff, so there is a lot of big decisions coming up for the A's.

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman discuss the Astros winning Game 4 11-6 and eliminate the A's from the Playoffs. Fast start by the A's bats, but a Josh Reddick homerun robbing catch gave the Astros some momentum. The A's bullpen just ran out of gas and the Astros got a lot of clutch hits in some great at bats. Laureano really stepped up at the end of the series showing a lot of leadership.

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman break down the A's comeback Game 3 win vs the Astros 9-7 to avoid elimination and play another game on Thursday. The A's hit 5 homers and rally late in the game. Ramon Laureano gave an emotional speech in the dugout in the 6th inning and the it lite a fire under the team immediately. They scored 3 in the 7th and 2 in the 8th to go ahead. Closer Liam Hendriks came in the game in the 7th and went 3 innings to get the win for the A's. Game 4 on Thursday with Frankie Montas on the mound and is another do or die game for Oakland. 

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman break down the Astros winning Game 2 of the ALDS vs the A's 5-2 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Best of 5 Series. Khris Davis continues to stay hot with another homer, but the A's outfielders bats continue to be ice cold. Astros shut things down after 5 innings. George Springer stays red hot with 2 homeruns in Game 2. And they preview Game 3 with Jesus Luzardo starting in the do or die game for the A's.

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman discuss the Astros beating the A's in Game 1 of the ALDS 10-5. Astros were aggressive at the plate and the A's infield defense struggled. Seminen error in the 6th inning opened the floodgates for the Astros. One positive was that Khris Davis looks to have found his swing after he smacked another homer in todays game. And they preview Game 2 on Tuesday.

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman preview the upcoming ALDS match-up vs the Houston Astros. The series will be played at Dodgers stadium and all the games are during the day, so the ball might be flying. Chris Bassitt gets the call for the A's in the opener. Astros veteran lineup with postseason experience could cause some problems this series. And they talk about how this series could come down to the bullpens and that is a big advantage for the A's.

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman break down the A's huge Game 3 victory over the White Sox to advance to the next round of the Playoffs for the first time since 2006. Rocky start, but the A's were patient at the plate to fight back into the game and the bullpen was good enough to get it done. Hendriks came in and shut the door and his stuff was electric, even after throwing almost 50 pitches the day before. Semien, Pinder and Murphy came up with clutch big hits to help the offense. A's head to LA to take on the Houston Astros starting Monday

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman break down the A's huge Game 2 win 5-3 over the White Sox on Wednesday. Chris Bassitt went 7 strong and only gave up 1 run and handed it off to the bullpen to close it out. Hendricks had some issues, but Diekman saved the day to end the game and tie the series. The Game 3 starters are unknown as of time of recording the podcast, but they debate who would be the best choice for the A's. And they talk about how maybe Khris Davis has found his swing after a big homer in Game 2. 

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman preview the upcoming 1st round playoff series vs the Chicago White Sox. White Sox have a very young and powerful lineup and have 2 very good starting pitching. A's are gonna need their starting pitching and bullpen to lead them. A's hope to turn on the switch after a rocky last week or so. And they talk about how a few current A's players who used to play for the White Sox could be big keys to the series for Oakland

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about the A's clinching the AL West Division title, but couldn't really celebrate it. Frankie Montas last start showed them that its unclear what his role will be with the team in the playoffs. He probably won't make another start, but could be used out the bullpen. And they both give out their A's regular season awards for this shortened crazy season.

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