Jason Burke

Jason Burke

Jason is the host of the Locked on A's podcast, and the managing editor of Inside the A's. He's a new father and can't wait to take his son to his first baseball game at the Coliseum. 

Jun 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of an Oakland Athletics hat and glove on the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Oakland Ballers Sign Former Oakland A's Minor Leaguer

T.J. Czyz was released by the Oakland A's on July 27, and signed by the Oakland Ballers just a few days later.

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Jun 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Will Klein (36) pitches during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

New Oakland Pitcher Will Klein to Join A's in San Francisco

Hard-throwing righty Will Klein has a similar profile to Lucas Erceg when the A's acquired him.

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Apr 23, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Blackburn, Erceg Missing Out on History

With Paul Blackburn going to the New York Mets, and Lucas Erceg headed to the Kansas City Royals, each will now miss the final game at the Oakland Coliseum.

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Jul 26, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA;Oakland Athletics pitcher Lucas Erceg (70) throws against the Los Angeles Angelsduring the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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A's Trade Erceg to the Royals

Lucas Erceg now finds himself in the middle of the playoff hunt in joining the Kansas City Royals.

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Jul 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels  Luis Guillorme (15) under a shade structure made from a gatorade towel in the dugout during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Relocation

A's Putting a Price on Shade in Sacramento

In an email that went out to A's fans, the team boasted of some offerings that will be available in Sacramento, and there was an emphasis on shady and temperature-controlled areas.

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Jul 3, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Frankie Montas Gets Added Bonus With Recent Trade

Frankie Montas established himself as a big-league starter as a member of the Oakland Athletics

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Jun 26, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA;  Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (70) pitches during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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A's Reliever a Fit for the Phillies?

The Philadelphia Phillies are firmly in playoff contention. Now they're just looking to make some additions to put them in a better spot to win the World Series. A's RHP Lucas Erceg would be a good fit.

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Ballers Off to Slow Start in Second Half

The Oakland Ballers had plenty of off-the-field news break over the weekend, but here we talk about what was accomplished on the field over the past week.

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BOURNE   07/13/23   John Spikerman of Falmouth dives safely into second as Josh Kuroda-Grauer of Bourne takes the throw.
Prospects

Where A's Draftees Rank in Latest System Evaluation

The Oakland A's made some intriguing picks in the MLB Draft, so where do they rank in the latest system reshuffling?

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Jun 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman J.D. Davis (38) reacts after striking out to end the top of the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Yankees DFA J.D. Davis

Just over a month after the New York Yankees acquired J.D. Davis from the Oakland A's, they have DFA'd him.

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Jul 25, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA;  Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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A's Reluctant to Trade Brent Rooker

The Oakland A's may not make a big splash at the Trade Deadline, but they could end up surprising some people.

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May 10, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis (14) throws to first base against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Rangers won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
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More A's Legends Set to Attend "Alumni Sunday"

The Oakland Athletics have announced more former players set to attend "Alumni Sunday" in coming weeks

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