The 2025 MLB Draft is almost here, and the A’s are on the clock with the 11th overall pick. In this jam-packed episode of Locked On A’s, Booney breaks down the top prospects expected to be available when the A’s makes its selection. From dynamic college bats like Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill to power arms like Oklahoma’s Kyson Witherspoon, we cover the scouting reports, comps to current MLB players, and why each guy could be a franchise-altering pick. There’s also a deep dive into team needs – spoiler alert: it’s pitching, pitching, and more pitching – and how that could shape the front office’s draft board.

But it doesn’t stop with Round 1. We dig into potential second-round steals at pick #48, sleepers who could pop in the fourth and fifth rounds, and the impact of not having a third-rounder this year. Whether it’s high-upside prep bats like Xavier Neyens or college standouts like Max Belyeu and Luke Stevenson, Booney lays out a roadmap of what the A’s could (and should) do over all 20 rounds. You’ll get the comps, the analytics, and the front-office mindset behind every possible move.

Plus, we set the stage for tonight’s 9:00 PM LIVE show, where you – the fans – get to jump in and play GM. Bring your bold predictions, favorite prospects, and draft hot takes to the table. This isn’t just a preview – it’s a war room simulation with the most diehard A’s fans on the planet. Subscribe now, smash that like button, and let’s draft the future of the green and gold together.

On this Christmas Day episode of Locked On A’s, we slow everything down to tell a story baseball already tried to forget. Gunnar Hoglund’s journey isn’t about hype or prospect rankings — it’s about survival. From his rise at Ole Miss and the gut punch of Tommy John surgery, to years of rehab and waiting, Hoglund finally reached the majors on May 2, 2025 in Miami. And when the moment came, he didn’t flinch. Six dominant innings. No walks. Total control. A debut that proved he belonged and hinted at something bigger. For one night, the dream wasn’t theoretical — it was real.

Then baseball did what it always does. The injury came. The season ended. The noise disappeared. While the sport moved on, Gunnar Hoglund was left in rehab rooms, fighting the quiet battle that defines so many careers. This episode isn’t a victory lap — it’s a reflection. A Christmas Day reminder that resilience doesn’t trend, that comeback stories don’t always come with fireworks, and that some of the most important work in baseball happens when nobody is watching. Gunnar Hoglund hasn’t thrown his last meaningful pitch — and this is why his story still matters.

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The Jeff McNeil trade didn’t just land — it detonated takes everywhere. So we’re going LIVE again to sort through the noise, the reactions, the overreactions, and the parts people are completely missing. This second Locked On A’s show is about context: why the Mets moved him, why the A’s pounced, and why a deal that looks “quiet” on paper can shake up a roster fast. This isn’t a highlight chase. It’s a pressure move.

We’ll unravel what McNeil actually changes on the field, how he affects lineup construction, defensive flexibility, and clubhouse tone, and why this signals a very specific direction for the A’s right now. If you want the real baseball reasons — not timeline theater — this is the episode. We’re cutting through the chaos and telling it straight.

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