# ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: Sacramento Athletics STUN MLB as Playoff Odds SOAR approaching Memorial Day

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-05-25T14:39:36+00:00
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Are the Athletics poised for a shocking playoff push as Sacramento’s adopted team? Sully breaks down the A’s improbable rise to first place in the AL West, dissecting their creative pitching moves, clutch hitting, and the bizarre saga of their cityless identity. With Mark Kotsay’s squad outpacing the Mariners and Rangers, questions swirl about where and for whom the A’s would host potential postseason games—and whether MLB brass are prepared for the logistics and symbolism of playoff baseball in Sutter Health Park. Key segments include Aaron Judge’s dramatic walk-off for the New York Yankees, Kenley Jansen’s ongoing meltdown for the Tigers, and the Cubs’ deepening woes after a home sweep by the Astros. Paul Francis Sullivan also spotlights fan reactions, discusses the pressure on Craig Counsell and Jed Hoyer, and challenges listeners with a trivia question on MLB’s modern triples leaders. Is this the launch of an underdog legend in Oakland—or Sacramento?

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