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

 Sacramento, CA
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The A's trade for Eaton should make a couple of players nervous. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

A's Trade for Eaton Should Make Two Players Nervous

Nate Eaton is out of options, which could create a roster squeeze for Denzel Clarke and Carlos Cortes.

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Travel, time zones, or tough opponents? Tavita Pritchard weighs in on Stanford's road woes. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/st…

Travel, Time Zones, or Tough Opponents? Tavita Pritchard Weighs in on Stanford's Road Woes

After being outscored 150-17 on the road this season, Stanford head coach Tavita Pritchard explains how he tries to separate road problems from a brutal schedule.

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A’s decline options on McNeil, Springs, freeing up some payroll space. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

A's Decline Team Options on Springs, McNeil, Freeing Up $28 Million

The decisions open up payroll space, but how much the A's spend on pitching may hinge on Luis Severino's $22 million player option.

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The A’s have declined the club options on infielder Jeff McNeil and left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs for the 2027 season.
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A’s outright six players to begin offseason. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

A's Outright Six, Including Part of the Return From the Mason Miller Trade

The Athletics trimmed their roster to start the offseason, but Henry Baez and Johnathan Rodríguez could still be part of the team's plans moving forward.

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How Nate Eaton fits with the A's (and he'll have to). roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

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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Three A's have officially elected free agency. roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

Three A's Officially Elect Free Agency

Jonah Heim and Mark Leiter Jr. each brought niche skills to the A's in 2026.

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Thursday's injury update for Stanford vs. Louisville has some movement. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/st…

Stanford Injury Report — Thursday Update - Community Post

Here is the updated injury report for Stanford and Louisville. Darius Davis, Nico Brown, Lonnie McAllister III, Lasiah Jackson, and Charlie Eckhardt have all gone from probable to no longer listed on...

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Great question from the A's mailbag: When will the perception of the A's change? roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

A's Mailbag: When Will Free Agents Stop Seeing the A's as a Team to Avoid?

With just one more season left in Sacramento before the A's move to Las Vegas, when will the team begin to be in the mix for a higher level of free agent?

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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

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

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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A's mailbag is open! roundtable.io/sports/mlb/ath…

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?

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

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?

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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