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 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 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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