STADIUM FINANCING?: Why Is Fisher Selling the Earthquakes? The episode opens with a hard look at the Nevada money maze and the question fans keep whispering: Is everything actually okay with the Las Vegas stadium financing? When a billionaire suddenly unloads his MLS franchise like it’s last season’s inventory, people notice—and John Fisher parting with the Earthquakes sends up every flare on the Strip. We dig into why an owner chasing a “new era” of baseball in Vegas would cash out of another sports property now, what that signals about liquidity, risk, and priorities, and how it ties back into the stadium’s fragile funding structure. If the ballpark is a castle, the financing is the sand—and today, we kick hard at that foundation to see what moves. Then the show pivots to the quieter, but still telling, baseball note of the day: the Osvaldo Bido era is officially done, with the Braves scooping him up and leaving the A’s to shrug and move on. It’s a reminder of the churn, the inconsistency, and the constant push-pull between development and patience inside this franchise. We wrap with a rapid-fire tour through your questions and comments—everything from skepticism about ownership decisions to theories on roster moves to pure, unfiltered A’s-fan energy. The audience shows up swinging, and we take every pitch, high and tight, because that’s what this show is built on: transparency, honesty, and telling it like it is, even when it stings. A’s stadium financing, Las Vegas ballpark, Vegas A’s news, John Fisher selling Earthquakes, Earthquakes sale explained, Vegas stadium update, Nevada stadium funding, A’s relocation news, Las Vegas MLB project, Osvaldo Bido Braves, Bido signs with Braves, A’s roster moves, A’s free agency updates, A’s fan questions, A’s podcast, Locked On A’s, Booney A’s show, MLB relocation debate, Vegas sports news, A’s impact on Vegas Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Get Sully’s take on MLB! He has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO ... 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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable 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) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
