Why the A's Still Have a Second-Half Run Left in Them

DISASTER! A's Lose 10th Straight After 23-4 Humiliation vs Nationals | Last Call LIVE

The A's didn't just lose Friday night—they were completely overwhelmed. Washington pounded out 21 hits, Andrés Chaparro drove in eight runs with two home runs, and the Nationals rolled to a staggering 23-4 victory. The loss stretches the A's skid to 10 straight games, drops them to 41-56, and raises even more questions about a club that has now lost 14 of its last 15. Rookie Gage Jump flashed swing-and-miss stuff with eight strikeouts, but once he exited, the bullpen unraveled in spectacular fashion, surrendering 19 runs over the final 5⅓ innings. On tonight's LIVE edition of Last Call A's Postgame, Booney breaks down what has become the most embarrassing stretch of the season. Is this simply a team going through growing pains, or are we watching a roster that has completely fallen apart? We'll discuss the pitching collapse, Tommy White's first major league hit, Tyler Soderstrom and Shea Langeliers providing the only offensive highlights, what this 10-game losing streak says about the direction of the franchise, and where the A's go from here. Join the conversation live at 11:30 PM as the fans take center stage.

Did the A's Quietly Win the 2026 MLB Draft?

The MLB Draft is more than a list of names—it's a window into how an organization plans to win. Sam breaks down why Drew Burress headlines a draft class built on proven college production, why Mason Edwards, Gabe Gackle, and Jacob Dudan could reshape the future of the A's pitching staff, and which late-round sleepers deserve your attention. Plus, what Scott Emerson's departure means, why Tommy White's promotion matters, and why the second half of the season is all about player development. If you want to understand where the A's are headed—not just where they've been—this episode is for you.

FEAR SELLS: MLB's Billion Dollar Bluff

Tonight on Last Call, we're pulling apart the labor fight threatening to define baseball's offseason — the expiring CBA, the owners' first salary cap proposal since 1994, and the $441 million gap Rob Manfred says separates the two sides. We'll break down what MLBPA's Bruce Meyer means when he calls the cap "institutionalized collusion," why All-Star Game locker rooms from Mike Trout to Paul Skenes are pushing back, and what a lockout would actually mean for your team's offseason plans. But we're not here just to panic with everybody else. We'll walk through why history says the loudest headlines rarely match what actually happens — and lay out the receipts on TV deals, attendance records, and franchise valuations that make a lost 2027 season far less likely than the doom-posting would have you believe. Bring your questions, bring your skepticism, and bring a drink — last call starts at 8 sharp.

The A's Finally Fired Scott Emerson... Here's Why It Had To Happen

The All-Star Break gave A's fans something they've desperately wanted—change. Kobe and Nick react to Scott Emerson's firing, Aaron Civale being designated for assignment, the selection of Drew Burress in the MLB Draft, Tommy White's promotion, and Rob Manfred's embarrassing draft announcement. They also recap All-Star Weekend, debate MLB's marketing failures, and discuss whether the A's can salvage anything from the second half.

66 Games Left. 8 Games Back. Why Hope Is Still Alive for the A's

The A's enter the second half with 66 games remaining and sitting eight games out, and while plenty of people have already declared the season over, baseball has never been a sport that follows the script. Every season reminds us that hot streaks, cold streaks, injuries, trades, and momentum can completely reshape a playoff race in just a few weeks. Tonight, we're putting emotions aside and taking an honest look at whether the A's still have a legitimate path back into contention. This special edition of Last Call isn't about blind optimism—it's about refusing to quit on a season that fans waited months to experience. We survived the long offseason, counted down every day of Spring Training, and watched everyone else play meaningful baseball while waiting for Opening Day. Eight games is a challenge, but it isn't impossible. Tonight we'll build a realistic roadmap, identify what has to happen, and remind every member of A's Nation why giving up in July has never been what baseball is about.