The Seamheads: A show about the Oakland Athletics

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How Do The A's Look With A Week Left Of The Season Heading Into The Playoffs Sep 21, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about how the A's look heading into the postseason with only a week left in the regular season. They take 2 of 3 from the Giants and the pitching really looks ready to roll for the playoffs. Jake Lamb has been a huge addition with his glove and his bat since the A's signed him after Chapman went down. They talk about how the A's seem very loose and really enjoy each other and playing in Oakland. And they give a preview of the upcoming series vs the Dodgers.
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Craziness In Seattle, Giants Come To Oakland & A's Farm Director Ed Sprague Joins The Show Sep 18, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman are joined by A's Farm Director Ed Sprague to talk about everything that is going on at the alternate site in Oakland. He talks about who has looked good, who has surprised and how things operate day to day in San Jose.
All the craziness of the bad air quality in Seattle and A's having to play a doubleheader is discussed. MLB seems to have made a mistake in playing the doubleheader since they moved the games in Seattle the next day. The Giants come to Oakland and they break down possible pitching matchups and if they think Jesus Luzardo should be the #1 pitcher to start in the playoffs.

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A's Have A Tough Weekend With Major Injuries Sep 14, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about the A's tough weekend with big injury news. Matt Chapman is out for the season with hip surgery and Chad Pinder strained his hamstring and was placed on the IR with his return unknown. They have signed former D-backs 3b Jake Lamb to hopefully fill in at 3b and provide some pop. Hopefully Khris Davis can find himself and get the bat going to fill up some of the gap with Chapman out. And they talk about how impressive Sean Murphy has been looking lately.
To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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A's Take 4 Of 5 From The Astros, But Where Do They Stand With A Few Weeks To Go Sep 11, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about the A's taking 4 of 5 from the Astros this week. Where do the A's stand with a playoff spot pretty much locked up? They talk about how the A's have some similarities to the Giants World Series teams. The A's just seem to do just enough to win and do it in a very workman like fashion. And they talk about how the upcoming games vs the NL West are going to be very interesting.

To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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Chris Bassitt Shines During Tough Week On & Off The Field For The A's Sep 08, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about an interesting week of baseball for the A's. From Covid positive tests postponing games, to injuries, to bad replay reviews, Chris Bassitt came thru with a gem Monday night to beat the Astros. We get an update on injuries to Aj Puk and Matt Chapman. And they break down the strangeness of replay in baseball and how it seems to always go against the A's.

To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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A's Postseason Outlook, Possible MLB Playoff Bubble & Is Luzardo Ready To Be A Playoff Ace Sep 03, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about another few days with out baseball for the A's after taking some games off because of a positive Covid test. They are scheduled to get back on the field on Friday vs the Padres. The outlook for the postseason looks good, but there are some question marks with the starting rotation. They talk about a possible playoff bubble down in so cal for AL teams and if they will effect the A's or not. And they talk about if they think Jesus Luzardo is ready to step up to be the ace in the playoffs to lead them to the World Series.
To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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Crazy Times For The A's- Postponed Games, Positive Tests, Trades & Injuries Sep 01, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about all the craziness that has gone on with the A's in the few days. From games being postponed, to a positive Covid-19 test that suspended a few games, a couple injuries and to top it off with a few trades before and on deadline day. The A's traded with the Rangers for pitcher Mike Minor and with the Angels for Tommy La Stella. How will these new players fit in with the A's and if they gave up too much for both guys?

To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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What To Expect From Sean Manaea The Rest Of The Season Aug 26, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman talk about the progression of Sean Manaea so far this season. He seems to struggle to get thru 5 innings every outing and that could be an issue in the postseason. The question is whether he break thru and throw more pitches and go deeper into games. And they break down catcher Jonah Heim getting called up, starting and getting his 1st big league hit.

To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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Midway Season Review- What Do The A's Need To Do To Improve The Team To Make A Deep Playoff Run Aug 24, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman discuss the A's midday season review. They lead the AL in wins and have a 99% chance of making the playoffs. What have been some of the strengths and weaknesses of the first half so far. What possible trades should they make to upgrade the infield and pitching staff to propel them to a deep postseason run. And what to expect from the upcoming roadie to face the Rangers and Astros.
To read everything A's, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/athletics/

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Should The A's Upgrade Their Pitching At The Trade Deadline To Make A Deep Playoff Run? Aug 19, 2020

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Melissa Lockard & Steve Berman discuss the A's struggles down in Arizona after losing 2 games to the D-backs. Pitching has struggled and the bats have struggled early in games. With the starting pitching being so inconsistent, should the A's be active at the Trade Deadline to bolster the starting rotation and maybe the bullpen. They each list a few possible trade candidates for the A's to trade for and a few are just across the Bay. And the A's bring up pitcher Paul Blackburn kind of clouds things about where he might pitch or if someone in the rotation is injured
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