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.

Jan 2, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Seattle U Redhawks center Austin Maurer (34) dunks the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 80-72 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

May 7, 2026; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Stanford Cardinal players celebrate after defeating the Louisville Cardinals in the eighth inning during the ACC Softball Tournament at Palmer Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Softball/Baseball

Stanford softball

Softball/Baseball

Teddy Tokheim, Stanford

Softball/Baseball

Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) during the second half against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Basketball

The mock drafts are in, and for Ebuka Okorie, first round or back to Stanford may come down to a single week in Chicago.

Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver CJ Williams (3) catches a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Stanford had multiple players selected in the NFL Draft for the first time since 2023. This could be a sign of things to come in the Tavita Pritchard era.

Feb 14, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Tre'von Spillers (25) handles the ball defended by Stanford Cardinal forward Oskar Giltay (15) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball

Stanford basketball is down one key big-man after he commits to UConn.

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal cornerback Collin Wright (6) gestures after a California Golden Bears incomplete pass during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Stanford Wright is looking like a late-round draftee, but he has some terrific intangibles that will make him a tantalizing option.

Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Sam Roush (86) runs after a catch against UCLA Bruins linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (2) during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Sam Roush is heading to the Chicago Bears, so let's take one last look at his under-appreciated Stanford career.

Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Sam Roush (86) during the third quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Tight end Sam Roush is headed to the NFL, so here is everything you need to know about his journey.

Michigan State's Inếs Sotelo, left, pressures Nebraska's Britt Prince during the first quarter on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in East Lansing.

Recruiting

Stanford has plucked their first transfer of the offseason, with Inés Sotelo out of Michigan State.

Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal players take possession of the axe after the game against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Football

Cal is kicking off the name calling early this year.

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Lauren Betts poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the Pros

For the second straight year, the Washington Mystics selected a player that began her college career at Stanford.

Chloe Clardy, Stanford

Women's Basketball

Not only will they be without a key player on the roster, but she's transferring within the ACC to UNC.

Taryn Kern, Stanford Softball

Softball/Baseball

After being one of the best players in college softball for the past four years, Stanford's Taryn Kern will be heading to the AUSL.

Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) during the second half against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

These projections could end up leading to a return to Stanford.