A's Podcast

On the July 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of the 2020 season (9:30) and compared Franklin Barreto to one of the greatest hitting second baseman of all-time (25:50). He was joined by A's Historian, David Feldman (28:25), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:13:00), Ray Fosse (1:34:40), the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:02:40) and 2x A...

On the June 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why the A’s are one of five teams that can benefit from the 60 game schedule (19:20) and he was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:20), Richard Justice of MLB.com (1:10:25), Chris Rose of the MLB Network (1:30:15), Ken Korach (1:48:45) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic (2:28:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

On the June 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the best streaks in 60 games (54:35), The 2020 A’s vs the 2001 A’s (1:47:15) and the 2020 season win totals for every team (2:14:50). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (31:00), Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (1:05:45), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year and Braves Bench Coach, Walt Weiss (1:27:35), A’s President, Dave Kaval (1:57:20) and...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval talks about the 2020 season, the expectations on the team, Spring Training 2.0 & the latest on Howard Terminal Waterfront Ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend celebrated the return of baseball in 2020 (1:00) and how getting out to a slow start can’t happen this year (25:05). He was joined by 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark (38:10), Terry Steinbach (49:15), Ray Fosse (1:02:00), Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (1:30:10), Dave Dravecky (1:48:25), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (2:08:05), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year, Walt Weiss (2:24:25) and Hal...

On the June 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend rejoiced over the return of baseball (1:00), How a slow start could end the season early (46:30) and the biggest storylines for the 2020 season (1:23:20). He was joined by Thomas Wolf, the author of The Called Shot on Babe Ruth (32:00), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:00:20), Ray Fosse (1:31:45), MLB Network Host, Matt Vasgersian (2:05:15)...

On the June 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed his idea for the Hall of Fame (1:08:20) and the latest on the 2020 MLB season (1:59:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (25:50), 1989 NLCS MVP Will Clark (1:30:35), Terry Steinbach (2:14:10) & Steve Vucinich (2:35:05). All joined to reflect on the 1989 World Series between the A's and San Francisco Giants. Learn more about...

A's infielder Tony Kemp and Taj Tashombe, the A's VP of government affairs discuss Juneteenth, the +1 Effect and the Multiplying Good One in a Million Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the 30 for 30 on ESPN “Long Gone Summer” (:56) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (35:15), the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack (59:40), Former A’s Scouting Director and Former Cardinals GM, Walt Jocketty (1:15:05), Carney Lansford (1:29:05), Ray Fosse (1:44:45), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (2:16:50) and Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (2:40:40). Learn more about your ad ch...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Carney Lansford, Walt Jocketty, the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten mid-season moves by Billy Beane. Let us know your top ten mid-season moves by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend & VP of Stadium Operations at the Coliseum, Dave Rinetti, celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics and Dave's career with the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news on the 2020 season (1:20) and was joined by Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (30:50), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:00:45), Ray Fosse (1:29:55), A’s GM David Forst (2:06:15) and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (2:36:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's general manager David Forst discussed the return of scouts, how this season will be different than any other and the 2020 MLB Draft for the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity takes an inside look at the A's 2020 draft class with A's scouting director Eric Kubota, as well as A's scouts Chris Reilly and Jim Coffman, who scouted the A's fourth and fifth round draft picks this year, Dane Acker and Stevie Emanuels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Steve Soderstrom, the Father of Tyler Soderstrom, MLB.com Draft Analyst, Jonathan Mayo, ESPN Analyst, Kyle Peterson and ESPN College Baseball Analyst, Mike Rooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's first round pick, Tyler Soderstrom, Turlock High School Coach, Sean Gilbert, A's second round pick Jeff Criswell and his Head Coach at Michigan, Erik Bakich and Head Coach at Georgia Tech, Danny Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Brad Ziegler, Steve McCatty and Mike Norris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Rod Carew, Steve Phillips, Doug Glanville and former SF Giants GM, Bobby Evans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped “Long Gone Summer” (2:15), revisited Mark McGwire’s comments last September before going into the A’s Hall of Fame about the 98 home run race (20:35) and the latest on the 2020 MLB season (57:20). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:55), the director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack (1:05:30), Carney Lansford (1:30:55), Walt...

On this episode, A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity takes an inside look at the A's 2020 draft class with A's special assistant and former scouting director Grady Fuson, as well as A's scouts Rich Sparks and Jemel Spearman, who scouted the A's second and third round draft picks this year, Jeff Criswell and Michael Guldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's manager Bob Melvin discuss the A's 1st round draft pick, Tyler Soderstrom, the differences in pitchers now compared to when Bob played, the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks and Bob's success vs Randy Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the A’s 1st round pick of Tyler Soderstrom of Turlock High School (:57) and was joined by Tyler Soderstrom (4:55), Steve Soderstrom, Father of Tyler (17:55), A’s 2nd round pick, Jeff Criswell & Erik Bakich, the coach of the Michigan Wolverines baseball team (31:25), MLB.com draft analyst, Jonathan Mayo (37:45), ESPN College Baseball analyst, Kyle Peterson (53:15), Danny Ha...

On the June 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the 2020 MLB Draft for the Oakland Athletics (4:10) and was joined by Kyle Peterson, College Baseball Analyst for ESPN (34:10), Bob Melvin (58:15), Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com (1:22:50), A’s 1st round pick, Tyler Soderstrom (1:55:40) and the Head Coach of Georgia Tech Baseball, Danny Hall (2:26:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...