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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. 

Jul 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) celebrates his three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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Should the A's Trade Brent Rooker?

The Oakland A's aren't fighting for a postseason berth in 2024, but they're building towards the future. Is Brent Rooker a part of that future?

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Jun 9, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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Phillies Keeping an Eye on Brent Rooker

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking at adding a big bat to their lineup

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Jun 26, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller (19) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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Oakland A's Flamethrower Named to All-Star Team

Mason Miller will be the Oakland A's All Star representative in Texas.

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Jul 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Relocation

Baltimore Orioles Reflect on Final Series at Oakland Coliseum

This weekend is the final time the Baltimore Orioles will play the A's at the Oakland Coliseum

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Jun 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (25) reacts after hitting a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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Brent Rooker Deserves an All-Star Nod

The Oakland A's presumed All Star will be closer Mason Miller, but DH Brent Rooker should also be on the roster in Texas, and he has the stats to back it up.

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Feb 24, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Jordan Groshans (84) catches a fly ball during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Jordan Groshans Off to Hot Start in A's System

The Oakland A's return from the New York Yankees in a recent deal is off to a hot start in the minors

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Lugnuts' Henry Bolte hits a home run against Michigan State in the fourth inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.
Prospects

Oakland A's Have a Top-20 MLB Prospect in Updated Rankings

According to the latest MLB prospect rankings, the Oakland A's have three top-100 prospects

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Jul 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; The third base with an “Independence Day” logo during the seventh inning between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

A's Affiliate Obliterates Opposition with 24-Run Outburst

Henry Bolte, Denzel Clarke, Daniel Susac and the gang had an offensive explosion on Thursday night.

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Feb 26, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Adam Oller (36) throws in the third inning of a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Former A's Pitcher Hits Free Agency

When the Guardians signed this player, it looked like he'd get a good opportunity to reach his potential.

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Jul 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes (68) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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Estes Praises A's Fans After Big Start

Oakland A's starter Joey Estes made sure to thank the fans after his stelar performance.

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Jul 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes (68) reacts after striking out Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward for the final out of a complete game shutout at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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Joey Estes Tosses a Maddux

One of the pitching prospects the Atlanta Braves have traded away is turning into a solid starting pitcher.

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A's Historic Baseball Lands in Oakland

The ball that Zack Gelof launched over the wall in Arizona over the weekend for the 9,000th home run in Oakland history is back at the Coliseum

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