@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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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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Takeaways from Taylor Smith's introduction as A's president of baseball operations. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

Taylor Smith Introduced as A's New President of Baseball Operations

Smith addressed how he'd build a roster for the A's new ballpark in Las Vegas, while owner John Fisher left open the possibility of also hiring a general manager.

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The A's introduced Taylor Smith today, and he discussed roster construction, addressing the team's pitching, and his assessment of the club. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

Taylor Smith Introduced as A's New President of Baseball Operations

Smith addressed how he'd build a roster for the A's new ballpark in Las Vegas, while owner John Fisher left open the possibility of also hiring a general manager.

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John Mozeliak said that the Angels will be hiring a full-time GM for the 2027 season. It won't be him. He said that process is still in its early stages. They haven't interviewed anyone yet. Mozeliak said the new manager would be hired after the GM.
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David Forst has the opportunity to do something very funny.
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The A's introduced Taylor Smith today, and he discussed roster construction, addressing the team's pitching, and his assessment of the club. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

Taylor Smith Introduced as A's New President of Baseball Operations

Smith addressed how he'd build a roster for the A's new ballpark in Las Vegas, while owner John Fisher left open the possibility of also hiring a general manager.

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John Fisher's comments on Mark Kotsay at today's press conference seem to hint at the manager's status for next season. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

Mark Kotsay Mentioned by John Fisher - Community Post

During the introductory press conference for new president of baseball operations Taylor Smith, A's owner John Fisher also took a moment to mention Mark Kotsay, who was in attendance but off camera. 

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Mark Kotsay gets a shoutout from John Fisher, saying he has done "a tremendous job."
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