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

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.

Same Story

The A’s had a chance to change the narrative. Instead, they added another chapter to the same frustrating story. After showing signs of life earlier in the week, the A’s returned to their losing ways Sunday afternoon, falling 5-2 to the Washington Nationals and extending their Sacramento misery with their 10th consecutive series loss at Sutter Health Park. Jacob Lopez battled through four-plus innings, but CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews delivered the knockout punch with back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning, turning a competitive game into another reminder of where this team still falls short. On tonight’s Last Call: A’s Post Game Live, we break down another missed opportunity, the continued struggles at home, the offensive inconsistency, and why the A’s keep finding themselves on the wrong side of close games. Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson provided some positives, but moral victories don’t show up in the standings. The A’s now head to Arizona searching for answers as the losses pile up and the question becomes louder: how much longer can this team keep repeating the same mistakes?

THE DROUGHT IS OVER! J.T. Ginn Flirts With History as the A's End 10-Game Nightmare

After ten straight losses, the A's didn't just win—they delivered a baseball beatdown. J.T. Ginn turned in the best start of his young career, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Nationals finally broke it up with a lone single. Ginn attacked hitters from the opening pitch, striking out batters, pounding the strike zone, and giving a desperate club exactly what it needed: an ace-like performance that completely changed the mood around this team. While Ginn dominated on the mound, the offense finally exploded. The A's piled up 14 unanswered runs, launching home runs from Jacob Wilson, Colby Cortes and Tyler Soderstrom while Shea Langeliers, Jeff McNeil, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and the rest of the lineup kept the pressure on all night. Is this the game that finally resets the season, or just one unforgettable night after ten straight losses? We'll break down Ginn's breakout performance, the offensive eruption, and what this victory could mean moving forward on Last Call: A's Post Game Live.