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Jason Burke

@ByJasonB

Managing Editor at @insidetheas, @stanfordRTable. New A's podcast coming soon

 Sacramento, CA
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Joined June 2009
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A's first offseason move? Add another outfielder to the mix. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
A's Acquire Nate Eaton From Red Sox in Odd Move

A's Acquire Nate Eaton From Red Sox in Odd Move

The Athletics are looking to build up their depth this offseason, and their first trade certainly did that, but not in an area of need.

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A's outright six players (community post) roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
A's Outright Six Players - Community Post

A's Outright Six Players - Community Post

The following A’s players have cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas: Right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Joey Estes, and Geoff Hartlieb; catcher Brian Serven; infielder Michael...

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First trade of the off-season. The Red Sox trade Nate Eaton to the Athletics
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Congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers!
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A's mailbag is open! roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
A's Mailbag! - Community Post

A's Mailbag! - Community Post

With the offseason about to officially begin, what questions are on your minds for this winter? Comment below your concerns about the lockout, the direction for the team, and everything in between! 

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What happens to the A's starting rotation if Severino declines his player option? roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
What Happens to the A's Rotation if Severino Walks?

What Happens to the A's Rotation if Severino Walks?

Luis Severino's player option decision is due soon, and it will send the A's toward either a rotation with depth or a search for reliable starters.

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The A's answer at second base isn't Jazz Chisholm Jr. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Isn't the Answer at Second Base for the A's

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Isn't the Answer at Second Base for the A's

Second base is the one open spot on the A's roster, but a projected six-year, $128 million contract and strikeout-heavy numbers make Chisholm a tough sell.

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Who should lead off for the A's in 2027? roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Who Should Lead Off for the A's in 2027?

Who Should Lead Off for the A's in 2027?

Henry Bolte thrived leading off the final six weeks of the 2026 season, but heading into 2027, Zack Gelof may be the answer.

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Luis Severino's $22 million player option may be to good to pass up as decision looms. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Luis Severino's $22 Million Option May Be Too Good to Pass Up

Luis Severino's $22 Million Option May Be Too Good to Pass Up

Severino's market value is projected at well below what he'd be guaranteed to receive from the Athletics.

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Max Muncy underwent surgery on his left knee, but is expected to be back for camp. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
A's Max Muncy Undergoes Left Knee Surgery

A's Max Muncy Undergoes Left Knee Surgery

The procedure sets up a return in camp, but a crowded position-player group clouds Muncy's path to the roster.

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Max Muncy underwent successful left knee surgery on Friday with Dr. Mike Banffy. He will begin rehabilitation immediately for a full return at Spring Training 2027.
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Will Donovan Walton have a spot on the A's in 2027? roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Does Donovan Walton Have a Place on the A's Roster in 2027?

Does Donovan Walton Have a Place on the A's Roster in 2027?

Walton's bat, lack of options, and left-handed swing make a roster case for him, while his defensive grades leave his spot far from guaranteed.

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Elvis Alvarado began the season with a rough April and ended the year as a closer option. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Elvis Alvarado Turned a Rough April into a Potential Closer Audition By Season's End

Elvis Alvarado Turned a Rough April into a Potential Closer Audition By Season's End

The A's hard-throwing right-hander seemed to be following a familiar path early in the season, but when he made his return in June, Alvarado looked more like their closer.

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Three A's prospects who will make their MLB debuts in 2027. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Three A's Prospects Who Will Debut in 2027

Three A's Prospects Who Will Debut in 2027

Devin Taylor, Jamie Arnold, and Braden Nett will be the next A's prospects in line to make their debuts, though all three will have hurdles to clear before that dream becomes a reality.

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A's owner John Fisher hinted at a new direction for the club earlier this week. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
John Fisher Hints at A's New Pitching Direction

John Fisher Hints at A's New Pitching Direction

At Taylor Smith's introductory press conference, A's owner John Fisher spoke about developing pitchers rather than relying on free agents.

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Three A's prospects who will make their MLB debuts in 2027. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Three A's Prospects Who Will Debut in 2027

Three A's Prospects Who Will Debut in 2027

Devin Taylor, Jamie Arnold, and Braden Nett will be the next A's prospects in line to make their debuts, though all three will have hurdles to clear before that dream becomes a reality.

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A's owner John Fisher hinted at a new direction for the club earlier this week. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
John Fisher Hints at A's New Pitching Direction

John Fisher Hints at A's New Pitching Direction

At Taylor Smith's introductory press conference, A's owner John Fisher spoke about developing pitchers rather than relying on free agents.

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Davis Warren within striking distance of Stanford's first 3,000-yard passing season since 2018. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/st…
Davis Warren Within Striking Distance of Stanford's First 3,000-Yard Season Since 2018

Davis Warren Within Striking Distance of Stanford's First 3,000-Yard Season Since 2018

The last time the Cardinal had a 3,000-yard passer, Tavita Pritchard was in his first season as offensive coordinator.

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You and a friend decide to split a pizza. There are eight slices. You each get four. That's not MLB's "50/50" revenue split. MLB's proposing they just get to call some of the slices "non-pizza" and only *then* split the pizza. So they get 5 or 6 slices and you get 2 or 3.
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For Taylor Smith and Mark Kotsay, building their relationship, and the vision for the A's, is the next step. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…
Mark Kotsay, Taylor Smith to Begin Forging Relationship to Lead A's

Mark Kotsay, Taylor Smith to Begin Forging Relationship to Lead A's

After weeks of uncertainty over his future, Kotsay appears to have a fresh start under Smith, and both say their relationship will be key to the A's next chapter.

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