Luis Severino lit the match, and the Giants poured gasoline. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the 7-2 loss where Severino once again fell flat—4.1 innings, five earned runs, and three free passes later, the A’s were buried before they could blink. We dive deep into every missed opportunity, including two brutal double plays from Tyler Soderstrom, and explain how a promising start turned into a fire drill. From Nick Kurtz’s continued emergence to the bullpen’s attempt to stop the bleeding, we cover the full arc of a game that quickly spiraled out of control.

We also ask the hard questions: What’s the point of spending $22 million if it buys you disaster? Why is the front office targeting broken pitchers like it’s strategy? And what does this say about the broader culture inside this clubhouse? Plus, shoutouts to Justin Sterner and Hogan Harris for doing their jobs—something Severino still hasn’t figured out. The series is tied 1-1, but this loss leaves a mark. We’ve got raw takes, real accountability, and no excuses. Tap in.

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The A’s turned a holiday week matchup into an early fireworks finale, steamrolling the Giants 11-1 behind a dominant outing from JP Sears, a home run of mythological proportions from Denzel Clarke, and a relentless offensive onslaught that sent Justin Verlander to the showers before he could finish his fourth inning. Sears, meanwhile, spun six scoreless innings, giving up just three hits, two walks, and striking out six. When he exited, the game wasn’t just in hand—it was in a headlock. Denzel Clarke provided the exclamation point in the 6th with a 471-foot missile to left-center, clocked at 108.5 mph off the bat—a ball so annihilated it may require a NASA report. Kurtz and Butler also chipped in with RBIs, and by the time the 7th inning stretch rolled around, it was 11-0. Final score: A’s 11, Giants 1. Sears dominated, the offense erupted, and Denzel Clarke launched one into orbit. Just another loud, proud night in Sacramento—for the team that never got the memo they were supposed to fade. '

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Eighty-nine games into the 2025 season, it’s time to ask the uncomfortable question—are the A’s actually better than they were in 2024, or are we just fooling ourselves? In this episode of Locked On A’s, we put the two rosters under the microscope and go position by position, comparing starters, stats, bullpen usage, team records, vibes—everything. It’s not just about wins and losses (though those numbers are eye-opening); it’s about how the culture has shifted, who’s stepped up, and where this team is actually headed. Spoiler alert: some of the answers might surprise you.

We’ll dive deep into key upgrades (yes, there are some), regression candidates, and whether the 2025 version of the A’s has turned the corner or is just spinning its wheels in a shinier package. From Kurtz’s presence in the middle of the order to the bullpen’s unexpected rise, we peel back every layer. If you’ve been riding with this team through the storm, this episode is your checkpoint. It's not about blind optimism—it's about truth, growth, and holding this organization to the standard it claims to chase.

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