THE HOG SHOW: Gunnar Hoglund Just Introduced Himself

Gunnar Hoglund made his Major League debut in Miami and introduced himself to the baseball world with nothing short of a clinic. The former first-round pick shoved against the Marlins, showing pinpoint command, nasty off-speed, and a presence on the mound that screamed, "I belong." He didn’t just pitch—he embarrassed Miami’s lineup. The Fish looked helpless, flailing through six shutout innings like they were still in Spring Training. This wasn’t just a debut; it was a message to every national pundit who still pretends the A's don't matter. 

And if that wasn’t enough salt in the wound, former Marlin JJ Bleday returned to Miami and torched his old squad like he had something personal to prove, which he probably did. He racked up extra-base hits, scored runs, and reminded the Marlins why they were wrong to give up on him. Timely hits up and down the A’s lineup sealed the deal in a win that was as dominant as it was satisfying. This wasn’t a fluke, it wasn’t cute—it was A's baseball. And if you’re still sleeping, Hoglund just gave you a wake-up call with heat and a hammer.