PITCHING LAB: A's Name Cam Castro as GM, Aiming to DOMINATE Pitching Development Like Brewers

Athletics shake up their front office with the hiring of Cam Castro as general manager, signaling a bold commitment to player and pitching development. With Castro’s roots in the Milwaukee Brewers’ acclaimed pitching lab and a proven track record in player performance, are the A’s positioning themselves to replicate Milwaukee’s recent World Series-winning formula? The conversation focused on this transformative move, the shift toward younger, tech-savvy leaders like Taylor Smith and Castro, and what it means for the A’s organizational strategy moving forward. The discussion explored implications for the Athletics’ young core, the club’s willingness to invest in infrastructure, and pointed questions about ownership’s approach compared to previous regimes. Additional coverage includes the Seattle Mariners' eye-catching hire of Jason Kanzler as manager, the youth movement sweeping MLB leadership, and the wide-open race in the American League West. Can these bold hires vault the A’s back into playoff contention? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.