# CAN’T CLOSE: Athletics’ Bullpen WOES Continue, Nick Kurtz WELL BEHIND in AL 1B ASG Race

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Podcast: [Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-a-s-daily-podcast-on-the-athletics-1052957)
Published: 2026-06-17T14:34:46+00:00
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Athletics fans are getting restless as bullpen meltdowns continue to spoil big games, even while Nick Kurtz and Zach Gelof shine on offense.

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