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Jason Burke

Jason Burke

Joined: Oct 16, 2022

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. 

Sep 21, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) talks to the media in the dugout before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Relocation

Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch on Final Game at the Oakland Coliseum

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a lot of history with the Oakland A's and the Coliseum. He made his big-league debut here, and has come in as an opposing manager for years. On Sunday, Hinch said goodbye.

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Lugnuts' Will Simpson prepares to bat against Michigan State in the first inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.
Prospects

Recent A's Draftee Off to Huge Start in Double-A

Oakland A's first base prospect Will Simpson is off to a huge start in Double-A Midland.

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Sep 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Detroit Tigers' Ace Believes There Should be a Team in Oakland

Detroit Tigers ace and AL Cy Young frontrunner Tarik Skubal recently said that he believes there should be a baseball team in Oakland.

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Josh Leslie of the Oakland Ballers points to the crowd
News

Oakland Ballers Make Playoffs in Inaugural Season

The Oakland Ballers are headed to the Pioneer League postseason, and will be facing a familiar foe in the first round.

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Aug 30, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (25) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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Brent Rooker is Batting Over .300

After a 3-for-5 night against the Detroit Tigers, Oakland A's DH Brent Rooker is a .300 hitter into September

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Sep 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Brown (center) reacts as right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) and catcher Shea Langeliers (23) dumps water and Gatorade after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
News

Oakland A's Walk Off, Again, in Front of Energetic Fans

The Oakland Athletics walked it off yet again on Friday night, with Seth Brown playing the hero for the second time in four days.

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Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; A general view of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum as seen from fan seating section 317 before a major league baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Relocation

The A's Sounds of Summer Will be Very Different in 2025

Oakland A's pre-and-postgame host Brodie Brazil announced that he will not be returning for the 2025 season.

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Feb 27, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Janson Junk against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
News

A's DFA Former New York Yankees Draftee After History-Making Outing

The Oakland A's have DFA'd Janson Junk following his performance in his team debut on Wednesday night.

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Jun 25, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman CJ Alexander (40) runs to first base in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Prospects

A's Claim Infielder From Kansas City Royals

The Oakland Athletics have claimed a minor league infielder from the Kansas City Royals, hoping that he could become an option for the club at the hot corner.

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Aug 31, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder Matt Chapman runs to the dugout after scoring a run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
News

San Francisco Giants Sign Matt Chapman to Extension

The San Francisco Giants have signed third baseman Matt Chapman to an extension that will likely run the rest of his career.

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Josh Leslie of the Oakland Ballers points to the crowd
News

Ballers Lose Big, Still Looking to Clinch Postseason Spot

The Oakland Ballers are on the verge of clinching a postseason spot, but after their loss to the Yolo High Wheelers on Tuesday, they're still looking to make things official.

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Sep 4, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling (48) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Relocation

Ross Stripling on Playing Big-League Games in a Minor-League Park

Oakland A's pitcher Ross Stripling has some experience playing big-league games in a minor-league park, having done so as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2020.

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