THE HUNT IS OVER.

162 games. A final record of 64–98. And one last trip into the woods for THE HABIT HUNTER.

In the 2026 SEASON FINALE, Tim “Hobbs” Burns closes the book on a season that gave A’s fans just about everything imaginable—young players worth believing in, maddening situational hitting, a pitching staff that surrendered home runs at an alarming rate, bullpen disasters, questionable managerial decisions, flashes of real promise and plenty of moments that could only happen to the A’s.

But this finale is about much more than Game 162.

Who actually earned a place on the 2027 roster?

Did Lawrence Butler’s monster finish change the conversation? What did Henry Bolte and Zack Gelof show down the stretch? Is Jeff McNeil worth bringing back? Which young players deserve another opportunity—and which pitchers should never make us watch this movie again?

And then there is Mark Kotsay.

After a 64–98 finish, Tim unloads on the decisions that frustrated him throughout the season and asks the question hanging over the organization as the offseason begins: should Kotsay remain the manager?

But late in the finale, THE HABIT HUNTER becomes something completely different.

Tim reveals something he has secretly been doing in every episode throughout the entire season.

Hidden inside Habit Hunter have been Easter eggs—quotes from people who inspired him, philosophers and teachers, favorite movies, legendary sports moments and pieces of his own life.

There was a reason for all of them.

And that reason is bigger than baseball.

This is the final Habit Hunter of the 2026 season.

One last hunt.

One hell of a ride.

And maybe, after hearing Tim's revelation, you'll want to go back to Episode 1 and start hunting for what he left behind.

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Who stays for 2027?

Who goes?

And how many Habit Hunter Easter eggs can YOU find?