The A’s Growing Core & A Few Favorite Baseball Things From 2025

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss a few late December moves including another extension for an A's position player with Tyler Soderstrom agreeing to a long-term deal, Ryan O'Hearn's new pact with the Pirates, Pete Fairbanks' move to Miami, and a few of their (and your) favorite moments and stories from the 2025 season. 

Rundown

2:55 Tyler Soderstrom Signs Seven-Year, $86M Extension with A's

6:57 How Good is the A's Position Player Core?

17:40 Ryan O’Hearn to the Pirates

23:32 Has Pittsburgh Done Enough to Enter Wild Card Picture?

29:24 Pete Fairbanks Joins the Marlins

34:58 Is a Busy January on Tap for the Marlins' Front Office?

42:47 A Few Highlights From 2025

56:04 Zach Eflin, Hunter Harvey, Reds Outfield Additions, Sean Newcomb & Ricky Tiedemann Health Update

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