Jason Burke

Jason Burke

Joined: Jul 26, 2024

Jason has been covering the A’s at various sites for over a decade, and was the original host of the Locked on A’s podcast. He also covers the Stanford Cardinal as they attempt to rebuild numerous programs to prominence.

Dec 13, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington Huskies cornerback Leroy Bryant (0) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Boise State Broncos wide receiver Chase Penry (13) in the second half of the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) celebrates a first down against Ohio State during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Jan 21, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Talana Lepolo (10) brings the ball up court abasing the Oregon State Beavers during the fourth quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; General view of the hat, glove and sunglasses of Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the Pros

The Chicago Cubs could be looking to make a big change to the roster this winter

Jul 30, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Kansas City Royals hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the Pros

The Royals have been dangling this former Stanford star for months, and now they may have some incentive to get a deal done.

Courtney Ogden, Stanford Cardinal

Women's Basketball

Stanford has secured their signature win for the year, beating their first ranked team of the season

Nunu Agara attempts a shot against Tennessee at Maples

Women's Basketball

Stanford women's basketball dropped a heartbreaker to No. 19 Tennessee, but showed plenty of promise in defeat.

White Stanford helmet with red lettering

Recruiting

Stanford football is busy making moves over the past week, with the latest being a new QB that had previously committed to Vanderbilt.

Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders helmet on the field during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Football

Some have been questioning Stanford's hiring of Tavita Pritchard on Friday, but players and coaches of the Washington Commanders had nothing but nice things to say

Oct 18, 2008; Pasadena, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Tavita Pritchard (14) calls an audible during 23-20 loss to the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images

Football

Stanford has their man at head coach, hiring the Washington Commanders' QB coach

Sep 28, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Buffalo Bulls at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Football

Jim Mora has been a highly rumored fit with Stanford, but he's headed elsewhere. Now who will be coaching the Cardinal?

Feb 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of NCAA Pac 12 basketballs on the court at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Lara Somfai has been off to an incredible start in her freshman season with the Stanford Cardinal

Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Micah Ford (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Get the latest oddsmakers’ insights on Stanford vs. Notre Dame, including predictions, trends, and what could decide this marquee showdown

Jan 20, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Talana Lepolo (10) shoots against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Stanford women's basketball is on the brink of being ranked, and is also collecting Player of the Week nods. The Cardinal are coming.

Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Micah Ford (20) gestures to the crowd after a first down during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Following Stanford's huge win over Cal, interim head coach Frank Reich spoke with the media to break down this monumental win