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The Oakland Athletics finished 64-98, placing fourth in the AL West behind the historic 81-win Houston Astros. With Sam Fuld declining the president role and injuries derailing the season, we analyze the roster's potential.

Key topics include the catching depth of Jonah Heim and Shea Langeliers, the infield uncertainty with Zack Gelof and Max Muncy, and the young pitching staff featuring Jeffrey Springs and Hunter Bigge. We also discuss the impact of the robot umpire system on batting strategy.

Our projections suggest a 75-win improvement for 2027 if Springs returns to health. This episode covers the executive search for Taylor Smith, the Gelof lawsuit, and the silver linings for a non-playoff team.

In this episode: Division Standings & Executive Changes · Roster Strengths & Question Marks · 2027 Win Projection & Outlook.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/ath/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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