Bleav in A's

Bleav in A’s is your dedicated podcast for all things Athletics, hosted by baseball analyst Tyler Texeira. From player breakdowns and trade rumors to game recaps and organizational insight, Tyler delivers in-depth coverage of the A’s as they navigate the AL West and the franchise’s evolving future. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or following the A’s relocation journey, this podcast keeps you informed and locked in all season long.

  1. Kyler Murray Back to the A’s? + ESPN’s Top 100 MLB Players

    6 DAYS AGO

    Kyler Murray Back to the A’s? + ESPN’s Top 100 MLB Players

    In this episode of BLEAV in A’s, Tyler Texeira, Luke Mitchell, Alec Dennett and Devin Neel discuss the possibility of Kyler Murray returning to baseball after comments from Athletics GM David Forst saying the organization would be open to the former first-round pick exploring a return. Murray was drafted ninth overall by the A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft but chose to pursue an NFL career instead. With Murray now an NFL free agent, the conversation turns to whether a return to baseball could actually happen and what that would mean for the Athletics. The episode also covers ESPN’s Top 100 MLB players list for the 2026 season, including four Athletics players making the rankings. Tyler, Luke, Alec and Devin react to Nick Kurtz coming in at No. 29 along with Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, and Jacob Wilson making the list. The discussion expands to other teams as well, including reactions to players from the Giants and Red Sox appearing on the rankings. Later in the episode, the conversation turns into a heated debate about Derek Jeter and his place among the greatest shortstops of all time. Devin argues that Jeter is overrated due to his defensive metrics, while Tyler makes the case that Jeter remains the greatest shortstop in MLB history based on his career accomplishments, leadership, and postseason success. The guys also briefly touch on the upcoming World Baseball Classic and Team USA entering the tournament as the betting favorite. Topics in this episode include: Kyler Murray potentially returning to baseball with the Athletics Athletics GM David Forst comments on Murray’s future ESPN Top 100 MLB Players for 2026 Athletics players ranked on the list Giants and Red Sox players on the rankings Derek Jeter all-time shortstop debate World Baseball Classic odds and Team USA outlook Host: Tyler Texeira, Devin Neel, Luke Mitchell, and Alec Dennett Follow the show and hosts: Tyler Texeira – @tylertexx Devin Neel – @devneel Luke Mitchell - @lukem.itchell Alec - @alecdennett Beam City Sports – @beamcitysports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  2. MLB Playoff Race Is Insane!

    26/09/2025

    MLB Playoff Race Is Insane!

    Recorded in the KUBU Radio studio, Episode 28 of BLEAV in A’s dives into the A’s late-season surge and the wild playoff race unfolding across Major League Baseball. The crew recaps the A’s two big wins against the Astros: Game 1: A 5–1 victory behind Jeffery Springs, who tossed five innings of three-hit, one-run baseball to improve to 11–11 with a 4.11 ERA. RBIs came from Cortes, Hernaiz, Soderstrom, and Jacob Wilson. Game 2: A dominant 6–0 shutout as Luis Severino earned the win, throwing 6.1 innings of three-hit ball with five strikeouts and one walk (now 8–11, 4.51 ERA). Shea Langeliers hit his 31st home run with two RBIs, Tyler Soderstrom added his 25th homer with two RBIs, and Brent Rooker drove in two more. With one more game left in the Astros series and three games remaining against the Royals, the A’s sit at 75–83, eliminated from playoff contention but embracing the spoiler role. The hosts also break down the chaotic MLB playoff picture: AL West: Mariners have clinched, while the Astros are 1 game back in the Wild Card chase. AL East: Yankees and Blue Jays have clinched playoff spots; Red Sox trail by 3 games. AL Central: Guardians lead with the Tigers just 1 game back. NL races: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers, and Padres have clinched spots, with multiple teams still battling for the final Wild Card positions. Finally, Tyler, Luke, and Devin share their predictions for how the postseason brackets will shake out and wrap the show with their Favorite A’s Memory segment. A’s Record: 75–83 | Eliminated from playoff contention | 4 games left Hosted by Tyler Texeira, Luke Mitchell & Devin Neel Bleav in A’s | Bleav Podcast Network | KUBU 96.5 FM Sacramento Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Instagram & TikTok: @beamcitysports Tyler: @tylertexx Luke: @lukem.itchell Devin: @devneel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    14 min
  3. Will the A's Make the Playoffs Next Year?

    21/09/2025

    Will the A's Make the Playoffs Next Year?

    Episode 27 of BLEAV in A’s covers a busy week of baseball news and the final stretch of the 2025 MLB season. The crew reviews the A’s latest action at Fenway Park: Game 1: A’s defeated the Red Sox 2–1 behind Jeffery Springs’ four solid innings and a strong relief appearance from Mitch Spence. Tyler Soderstrom delivered a pinch-hit RBI and Brett Harris went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Game 2: Boston walked off in the 10th inning for a 5–4 win. Darrell Hernaiz drove in three runs and Lawrence Butler added an RBI, but the A’s left six men on base. With the A’s record now at 72–81 and officially eliminated from postseason contention, Tyler, Luke, and Devin shift the focus to the league-wide playoff race. They analyze the standings across both leagues: AL West: Astros lead with the Mariners just 0.5 games back and Rangers 5 games out. AL East: Blue Jays on top, Yankees 4 games back, Red Sox 6 back. AL Central: Tigers lead with Guardians 4.5 back. NL divisions and both Wild Card races, including the Cubs, Padres, Mets, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Giants battling for the final spots. Finally, the hosts debate whether the A’s young core, led by Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Luis Morales, and Jacob Wilson, can develop quickly enough to make a serious run at the playoffs next year. They preview the upcoming final nine games and wrap up the show with their weekly Favorite A’s Memory segment. A’s Record: 72–81 | Eliminated from playoff contention | 9 games left Hosted by Tyler Texeira, Luke Mitchell & Devin Neel Bleav in A’s | Bleav Podcast Network | KUBU 96.5 FM Sacramento Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Instagram & TikTok: @beamcitysports Tyler: @tylertexx Luke: @lukem.itchell Devin: @devneel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

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Bleav in A’s is your dedicated podcast for all things Athletics, hosted by baseball analyst Tyler Texeira. From player breakdowns and trade rumors to game recaps and organizational insight, Tyler delivers in-depth coverage of the A’s as they navigate the AL West and the franchise’s evolving future. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or following the A’s relocation journey, this podcast keeps you informed and locked in all season long.

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