A's Podcast

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Vasgersian, 3x World Series Champion, Bobby Evans and the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Tim Mead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Former A's Manager, Ken Macha, Former A's Pitching Coach, Rick Peterson and 1976 Cy Young winner, Randy Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend rejoiced over the announcement of fans returning to the Coliseum in 2021 (:50). He was joined by A’s President, Dave Kaval (14:50), Former MLB GM and MLB Network Analyst, Jim Duquette (21:50), Danny Vietti of CBS Sports (34:20), 1996 Rolaids Reliever of the Year and Reds Analyst, Jeff Brantley (55:40), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:08:00), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:23:25), Ray Fosse (...

On the March 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the news of fans returning to the ballpark in April (1:40). He was joined by A’s President, Dave Kaval (15:45), Angels TV analyst and World Series Champion, Mark Gubicza (27:35), A’s Outfielder, Seth Brown (40:50), A’s Manager, Bob Melvin (50:35), Roxy Bernstein 1:23:15), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:38:15) and Dominic Cotroneo (2:02:10...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Manager Bob Melvin discuss the start of Spring Training, protecting pitchers heading into 2021, the offseason moves made by the team, Mark Canha in the leadoff spot and the plans for A.J. Puk in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Buddy Reed’s hot start to Spring Training (2:40), the Triple-A season potentially being delayed by a month (14:30), the Cubs going old school (59:00) and the A’s pitching staff heading into 2021 (1:04:05). He was joined by Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs (27:40), Ray Fosse (1:23:30), A’s utfielder Buddy Reed (1:55:20), Cardinals writer...

On the March 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the A’s and Reds Spring Training game (4:25) and how the use of video by players has changed (1:29:10). He was joined by A’s Historian, David Feldman (31:05), A’s First Baseman, Matt Olson (1:07:35), former MLB GM and MLB Network Radio Analyst, Jim Duquette (1:41:30), former Rolaids Reliever of the Year and Reds Analyst, Jeff Brantle...

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten players who had multiple stints for the Oakland Athletics. Let us know who your top ten players with multiple stints for the A's are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the fifth installment of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, we take you on the journey of former A’s great and one-third of the Big Three, Barry Zito. From winning the Cy Young award to becoming an author and musician, Zito’s rise to fame is detailed, but the odyssey to find true happiness after baseball is far less known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend reacted to the draft EIR (1:00) and the idea of Mark Canha hitting leadoff for the A’s in 2021 (18:10). He was joined by Tom House (36:45), Ray Fosse (51:05), Vince Cotroneo (1:29:20), Jesus Luzardo (1:49:00), Mike Fiers (1:58:15), Trevor Rosenthal (2:07:30), Chris Bassitt (2:16:50) and Mark Canha (2:28:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Mark Canha as a leadoff hitter (6:25), the expectations for Jed Lowrie in 2021 (25:00) and the release of the EIR report in Oakland (1:18:45). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein (42:10), Brewers PxP voice, Jeff Levering (58:45), President of the A’s, Dave Kaval (1:25:35), Mark Canha (1:57:40) and Chris Bassitt (2:21:45). Learn more...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval gives an update on the Waterfront Ballpark, the draft EIR report released on Friday, the beginning of Spring Training and fans returning to the ballpark in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Sean Murphy returning to A’s Spring Training (4:40) and the importance of Yusmeiro Petit to the A’s clubhouse (13:00). He was joined by Vince Cotroneo (26:10), the PxP voice of the Pirates, Greg Brown (57:05), Ray Fosse (1:21:00) and new A’s Reliever, Trevor Rosenthal (2:08:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

On the February 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s first full day of Spring Training (4:35), what Mike Fiers means to the A’s (1:18:20) and the situation in Seattle with the Mariners (1:47:30). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (29:20), A’s right-handed pitcher, Mike Fiers (1:08:30), The tv PxP voice of the Dodgers, Joe Davis (1:28:20), A’s lefty, Jesus Luzardo (1...

On the fourth installment of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, we take you on the journey of former A's great, Tim Hudson. From the Alabama-Georgia border to the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame, Hudson's winding adventure to stardom is one to admire. Learn how Tim Hudson's mentality fueled his Major League career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s new acquisitions of Trevor Rosenthal and Mitch Moreland (3:00) and what the baseball might look like in 2021 (1:14:10). He was joined by Susan Slusser, to preview the 2021 season for the San Francisco Giants (31:00), A’s Reliever, Lou Trivino (1:02:00), Ray Fosse (1:20:45), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:49:20) an...

Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s acquisition of Elvis Andrus (3:30), the baseball change in 2021 (27:25), the Rays' new pitching strategy for 2021 (40:30) and the PECOTA projections for 2021 (55:50). He was joined by Elvis Andrus (1:05:30), Jed Lowrie (1:15:50), Shooty Babitt (1:24:00), Ray Fosse (1:45:15), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (2:19:50) and Dr. Meredith Wills (2:34:10). Learn more about you...

On the February 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s acquisition of Adam Kolarek (4:30), the Rays' new pitching strategy (10:30) and which uniform the Athletics need to bring back (1:13:10). He was joined by A’s president Dave Kaval (27:25), the radio PXP voice of the Padres, Jesse Agler (56:20), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:19:20), Roxy Bernstein (1:47:00) and what the ba...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval gives an update on the Waterfront Ballpark, the 2021 season and the Coliseum as a vaccination site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the return of Jed Lowrie (2:45), the 2021 PECOTA projections (44:45) and the A’s bullpen going into 2021 (2:36:50). He was joined by Jed Lowrie (16:50), the TV voice of the Colorado Rockies, Drew Goodman (29:50), David Feldman (55:30), Ray Fosse (1:23:30) and A’s general manager David Forst (2:19:50). Learn more about your ad ch...

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the 2021 offseason for the A's, the start of Spring Training in Mesa, the A's acquiring Elvis Andrus, the re-signing of Jed Lowrie and A's depth heading into the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend broke down the A’s trade with the Texas Rangers (:50) and if the baseball will be different in 2021 (1:11:25). He was joined by Matt Kawahara, who covers the A’s for the San Francisco Chronicle (30:30), new A’s Shortstop Elvis Andrus (59:20), Diamondbacks broadcaster, Tom Candiotti (1:25:00), A’s Scout, Shooty Babitt (1:53:50) and Susan Sl...

On the February 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s acquiring Elvis Andrus from the Texas Rangers for Khris Davis (:50). He was joined by Elvis Andrus (16:55), Martin Gallegos, who covers the A’s for MLB.com (30:15) and Evan Grant, who covers the Texas Rangers for the Dallas Morning News (43:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend reacted to the Trevor Bauer signing by the Los Angeles Dodgers (:50) and Nolan Arenado being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals (14:10). He was joined by Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (26:40), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (43:50), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (1:03:10), new A’s left handed pitcher, Cole Irvin (1:20:40), Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports California (1:33:30), Ken...

On the February 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to Trevor Bauer signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and what it means for baseball (:50). He was joined by A’s Pre and Postgame Live host, Brodie Brazil (27:40), Twins Writer for the Athletic, Dan Hayes (55:00), Glen Kuiper (1:23:25), Josh Phegley on his decision to retire (1:48:10) and former San Francisco Giants GM, Bobby Evans...