About this episode
Every good baseball team has stars, but great teams have answers. Not just talent, but roles. When the game tightens, the lights get brighter, and the season starts to lean on you, somebody has to grab the wheel. In this episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the most important question facing the A’s right now: who actually fills the roles that win games? Not who looks good on paper, not who sells jerseys — but who you trust when everything’s on the line. We go position by position and moment by moment: the clubhouse leader who sets the tone, the hitter you want at the plate with the season on the line, the starter who stops losing streaks, and the reliever you hand the ball to without blinking. We also dive into the unsung game-changers — the best glove, the toughest at-bat, the smartest baserunner, and the catcher who quietly runs the entire operation. This isn’t fantasy baseball. This is real baseball, real pressure, and real answers the A’s need if they want to take the next step. a's, locked on a's, athletics baseball, a's roster breakdown, a's leadership, a's clutch players, a's clutch hitter, a's starting pitching, a's bullpen, a's defense, a's best glove, a's power hitters, a's on base percentage, a's baserunning, a's catcher, mlb team roles, baseball team roles, how teams win baseball games, mlb analysis, mlb 2026 outlook Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Follow the show on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok: @lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday f
