Melissa Lockard & Alex Coffey talk about how the A's have looked so far in their first 9 games of the shortened season. The bats look like they might be close to coming out of their early slump. Jesus Luzardo will make his first major league start on Tuesday and what to expect. And how the Green and Gold need to just not hit the panic button and just go out and play their brand of baseball. To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

Melissa Lockard & Alex Coffey discuss the Rockies sweeping the 2 game set vs the A's at the Coliseum and how the A's bats were the main reason why. Khris Davis continues to struggle and they talk about what he's working on to get out of it. And they talk about Jesus Lazardo getting back to form and hopefully rejoining the starting rotation soon. To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

Melissa Lockard & Alex Coffey break down the A's taking 3 out of 4 from the Angels in Oakland. The bats and gloves looked a little rusty at first, but turned things on at the end of the series. Burch Smith has been a nice surprise so far for the Green and Gold.

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey give their thoughts on the A's opening day roster and how there is some question marks in the starting rotation with some guys not ready to go

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey talk about Bob Melvin's decision to name Frankie Montas the A's opening day starter. They also talk about what they think of the rest of the rotation could look like with the bullpen playing a big role in things

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey break down the A's 2020 schedule after having a little time to find the highs and lows of the shortened season for the Green and Gold.

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey talk about the A's starting pitching rotation depth and options they have heading going into the season with a few possible question marks heading into the opener.

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey talk about A's Pitcher Jake Diekman crushing baseball on the delays in getting back testing results and how if it's not figured out in time things are gonna shut down.

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey talk about how the A's Summer Camp has been delayed due to slow Covid-19 testing results. David Forst is very upset and putting the blame on MLB on all the issues. They discuss how this could put the A's behind in training for the beginning of a possible season at the end of July

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey break down the A's trading Jorge Mateo to the Padres and how that will effect the final 30 man roster

Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey break down the A's 60 man player pool and what guys could make an impact with the big club when the season starts at the end of July

Baseball is back!!! Melissa Lockard and Alex Coffey discuss how the A's plan to build a roster to combat the new 60 game MLB season.

Maxwell talks about how people don't see him as baseball player. How things have changed for him since he took a knee back in 2017. Maxwell's thoughts on Jackie Robinson day in baseball. And his thoughts on NFL quarterback Drew Brees recent comments in regards to taking a knee during the National Anthem.

The rare time of no sports but so much going on in America. The idea of cancelling the season and the huge concerns around it. Cutting minor league contracts. And the potential release of a thousand minor leaguers.

Evan Drellich stops by to talk about the back and forth going on between the MLBPA and the owners. Is money the only thing holding a deal back? And more cuts and furloughs come down from the A's, much to the ire of fans and minor league players.

What will the A's do with Marcus Semien? Can the A's find a way to up the payroll without shovels in the ground for a new ballpark? And who might the A's look to extend outside of Semien and the Matts?

Alex Coffey stops by to talk about her article on Dave Stewart, Franklin Barreto, and the A's deferring their rent payment to the City of Oakland

Jeremy Frank stops by to talk random stats, interesting new rule proposals, and fun baseball hypotheticals.

Blake Snell and Trevor Bauer speak out about players having to take another pay-cut while increasing their risk for getting the Caronavirus. Why the framing of this proposal puts the players in a tough spot. And talking about Alex Coffey's new piece on Sandy Koufax and Dave Stewart.

2004 AL ROY and current Stockton Ports manager Bobby Crosby stops by to talk about the differences in Minor League Baseball from his playing days to now. Which coach does he try to model himself after? And his most memorable at bat in his rookie season.

Stockton Ports play by play announcer Alex Jensen stops by to talk about calling a no hitter, working with Ken Korach, being his own biggest critic, and more.

NBC Sports host, Brodie Brazil, stops by to talk about changes in the media landscape, what he is most looking forward to about the 2020 A's, and more.

A's pitching coach Scott Emerson stops by to talk about the young starters in the rotation, the psychology of being a pitching coach and more.

Baseball writer Katie Woo stops by to talk Minor League Baseball, MLB The Show, and more.

The Athletic's Melissa Lockard stops by to talk about the OOTP baseball simulation, upcoming MLB draft, and more.