Soph & Mia React to THIS Week's Biggest Trending Drama

Kotsay's Days Are NUMBERED After This A's Meltdown!

The latest Habit Hunter doesn't pull any punches. Hobbs tears into another frustrating A's series, questioning whether the biggest problem isn't talent—but a culture that's becoming comfortable with losing. From questionable managerial decisions and failed fundamentals to missed opportunities with runners in scoring position, every game is examined through the lens of habits that are keeping the club from turning the corner. Along the way, Hobbs also highlights bright spots like Tommy White's emergence, JKG's toughness, and encouraging outings from Jeffrey Springs and parts of the bullpen. But this episode is about far more than wins and losses. Hobbs asks the difficult questions every fan is asking: Is the team's identity slipping away? Are players buying into a passive culture? And what changes must happen before the move to Las Vegas if the organization hopes to become a contender? Passionate, opinionated, and unapologetically honest, this is one of the most emotional episodes of Habit Hunter yet. Subscribe for weekly baseball breakdowns and let us know in the comments if you think the Fire Kotsay movement is justified.

Soph & Mia React to THIS Week's Biggest Trending Drama

Mia and Soph are back for Episode 2, bringing the perfect mix of baseball knowledge, fan perspective, humor, and completely unfiltered opinions. The duo starts by celebrating the A’s finally ending a losing streak before diving into one of baseball’s biggest modern debates: sports gambling. Is betting making fans smarter about the game, or is it turning every pitch into an emotional roller coaster? Mia and Soph discuss their own experiences, the pressure of putting money on sports, and why gambling can make fans celebrate wins while losing their minds over losses. The conversation continues with some classic baseball debates: what feels better, a walk-off home run or a walk-off single? Are stadium hot dogs better than nachos? Are day games or night games the ultimate baseball experience? The pair also creates imaginary A’s reality shows, deciding which players would dominate Survivor, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Dancing With The Stars. From baseball celebrations and MLB trying to control player personalities to the funniest “most punchable faces” list in baseball, Mia and Soph prove that baseball is better when fans bring the passion, jokes, and chaos.

FUTURE ROTATION PIECE? Zane Taylor is Coming

The Lansing Lugnuts may have uncovered another future piece of the A’s pitching puzzle, and this week on Lugnuts Weekly, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler breaks down why Zane Taylor’s dominant five-scoreless-inning performance could be a turning point in his development. Beyond the box score, Jesse explains how Taylor’s fastball/changeup combination is becoming a legitimate weapon, why his ability to attack right-handed hitters is the biggest development, and whether comparisons to pitchers like Logan Webb and Sonny Gray make sense for the young right-hander. Booney and Jesse also dive into the rise of Ben Hanson, the strength of the Lugnuts pitching staff, the prospects who have changed the most since Opening Day, and why Steven Echavarria might be one of the most untouchable arms in the A’s farm system. Plus, the conversation goes beyond prospects with a deep discussion on what makes a great manager, clubhouse culture, leadership, trade deadline possibilities, and which Lugnuts players could become the next breakout names A’s fans are talking about one year from now.

Wilson Delivers Again

The A's opened their road trip with one of their most complete victories of the season, knocking off the Diamondbacks 5-2 behind timely hitting, shutdown bullpen work, and another big night from Jacob Wilson. Wilson put the A's on the board with a fifth-inning home run before the offense exploded for three insurance runs in the seventh, capitalizing on aggressive baserunning, clutch hitting from Max McNeil, and a costly Arizona wild pitch. Jeffrey Springs gave the A's exactly what they needed, battling through six innings before handing the game over to a bullpen that never blinked. On tonight's Last Call, we'll break down why this win felt bigger than just another game in July. Is Jacob Wilson becoming the heartbeat of this lineup? Did Max McNeil provide the spark the offense desperately needed? We'll analyze the outstanding relief work from Luis Medina, José Suarez, and Hogan Harris, discuss the defensive moments that nearly changed the game, and explain why this may have been one of the A's cleanest team victories in weeks. Plus, we'll take your calls, reactions, and answer the biggest question: is this the start of another winning stretch?

One Weekend, Two Completely Different A's Teams | Here's Why

The A's somehow packed an entire season's worth of emotions into one weekend. After suffering one of the most embarrassing losses in franchise history with a 23-4 blowout, they responded with a dominant 15-1 victory behind JT Ginn and an offense that finally looked alive. Was Saturday the turning point fans have been waiting for, or just another tease from one of baseball's most unpredictable teams? Tonight, Hobbs breaks down every major storyline from the series, including the bullpen meltdown, coaching decisions, roster moves, and whether the organization's culture is finally starting to change.