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.

Brady Reynolds and Charlie Bates celebrate

Basketball

Pitt played extremely well in their upset win over Stanford to kick off the ACC tournament.

Mar 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) shoots the ball against NC State Wolfpack guard Paul McNeil Jr. (2) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Basketball

Will Stanford make it into the NCAA tournament? It may take a run in the ACC tournament to ensure their spot.

Mar 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) reacts after scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Basketball

Stanford may have just played their way into the NCAA tournament.

Jan 24, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; General view of warmups prior to the game between the Stanford Cardinals and the California Golden Bears at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Stanford wants to be playing their best in March, and started off the month with a blowout win over Clemson

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford tight end Sam Roush (TE21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

The Detroit Lions may be a logical landing spot for the Stanford tight end.

Feb 22, 2026; Livigno, Italy; Ailing Eileen Gu of the People's Republic of China reacts after her run during the women's skiing halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Livigno Snow Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Olympic Sports

A pair of Stanford undergrads took home medals in Milan on Sunday

Feb 14, 2026; Livigno, Italy; Ailing Eileen Gu of China reacts after her first jump in the women's freestyle skiing big air qualification during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Livigno Snow Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Olympic Sports

With every medal that Eileen Gu collects, the more controversy seems to follow.

Cardinal in the NFL

The New York Jets could be all over this former Cardinal

Feb 14, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) goes to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Isaac Carr (7) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball

The freshman has been extremely impressive all season long.

Mar 1, 2025; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal catcher Luke Lavin (11) and first baseman Rintaro Sasaki (3) laugh before the game against the Xavier Musketeers at Sunken Diamond. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Softball/Baseball

Stanford baseball made a huge statement with their win over No. 24 Arizona in the opener.

Jan 17, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) looks on against the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Basketball

Stanford is on the cusp of making it to the NCAA tournament—all they need to do is pick up some key victories over the next three weeks. Here is a look at their path

Jul 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater (15) celebrates a two run home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the Pros

The Detroit Tigers are adding a depth option that is the type of player that good teams have on their rosters

Jason Burke

Joined: Jul 26, 2024

Stanford Baseball Rallies Late, Salvaging Some ACC Revenge

Why Stanford is Batting Rintaro Sasaki Leadoff, and How the Experiment is Going

Stanford's ACC Tournament Exit Could Be a Hidden Blessing

Kyle Smith Makes Blunt NCAA Tournament Case For Stanford Cardinal

Basketball

What Went Wrong in Stanford's ACC Tournament Loss to Pitt

Basketball

Stanford March Madness Resume Tracker: What Cardinal Needs to Make NCAA Tournament

Basketball

Stanford Bubble Watch: Did Upset Win Over NC State Put Them in the NCAA Tournament?

Women's Basketball

Stanford Women's Basketball Earns Early Matchup With Miami in ACC Tournament

Cardinal in the NFL

Stanford Tight End Impressed with Detroit Lions After Informal Meeting

Olympic Sports

Eileen Gu Breaks Olympic Record with Halfpipe Performance

Olympic Sports

Stanford's Eileen Gu Makes History, Blocks Out Noise at Milan-Cortina Olympics

Cardinal in the NFL

Two Reasons Why Stanford's Top Draft Prospect is a Fit For the New York Jets

Ebuka Okorie Makes History with Stanford

Three Takeaways From Stanford's Huge Statement Win Over Arizona to Open the Season

Stanford Men's Basketball's Path to March Madness Begins Tonight

Former Cardinal with Specific Skill Set Lands with Detroit Tigers