The A’s Don’t Hate Losing—That’s the Real Problem

The A’s teased hope early in Detroit, jumping all over the best pitcher in baseball, Tarik Skubal. Brent Rooker launched a two-run bomb in the first, then Denzel Clarke—yes, that Denzel Clarke—crushed his second big league homer to give the A’s a 4-2 lead. But as quickly as optimism sparked, it was extinguished just as fast. Luis Severino, supposed to be the veteran presence in this rotation, got lit up for seven runs in five innings. And once again, the A’s unraveled the same way they have all season—bad pitching, worse defense, and a dugout that looks like it’s already showered and on the bus by the sixth inning. By the seventh, the game devolved into a blooper reel. Clarke and Butler nearly crashed into each other in right center on a routine fly ball like two Little Leaguers who missed the last cutoff drill, not the first time this season. Then came the baserunning disaster class: Soderstrom and Wilson thrown out at second down three runs in the seventh. And through it all, Lawrence Butler kept slamming his helmet and bat like a middle schooler denied extra screen time. Passion? That’s what the broadcast crew tried to call it. But let's call it what it is: undisciplined, unchecked frustration that mirrors a team that’s given up pretending it cares. The deeper issue isn’t just the mistakes—it’s the fact nobody seems to care enough to fix them. You won’t hear Martin Gallegos press Mark Kotsay postgame. You won’t see any accountability from the front office. And while the fans grind through every loss, the people in charge treat this like a spring training split squad game. The A’s have built a culture where losing is just the norm, not a problem. And until someone inside that clubhouse or front office decides enough is enough, don’t expect anything to change. This isn’t a rebuild. It’s a surrender in slow motion. #Athletics #SacramentoAs #LasVegasAs #MLB #AthleticsBaseball #BrentRooker #DenzelClarke #LuisSeverino #LawrenceButler #MarkKotsay #A’sPostgame #MLBHighlights #DetroitTigers #ALWest #A’sLiveShow #BaseballPodcast #LockedOnAs #MLBRecap #A’sRant #FireMarkKotsay #MLBAccountability #A’sFans #GreenCollar #A’sCulture #MLBNews #BaseballBreakdown #BaseballErrors #A’sBlowLead #Skubal #MLB2025 #RebuildOrRot Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Rugiet Ready is a next-gen prescription treatment designed to amplify arousal in the brain and boost blood flow. Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONMLB and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get 15% off today. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Supply House Join the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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