A's Podcast

On the March 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new deal between the players and the league (:56), potentially expanding the playoffs (18:30) and previewed the season for the San Diego Padres (1:10:50). He was joined by A’s Historian Dave Feldman, discussing the top ten one-season wonders in A’s History (32:20), Luis Tiant (1:00:05) and Padres Broadcaster, Tony Gwynn Jr (1:2...

Chris Townsend discussed if the defensive shift is hurting the game (1:45), which players will see a decrease In home runs in 2020 (27:50) and if we could see expanded playoffs in 2020 (36:05). He was joined by Dallas Braden (59:05), Dick Callahan (1:11:10), Ray Fosse (1:20:30), Luis Tiant (1:46:45), Mike Ferrin (1:57:10), Dave Flemming (2:16:20) and Tony Gwynn Jr (2:29:20). Learn more about your...

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 1 season wonders in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your top ten 1 season wonders in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and former Rangers pitcher now Rangers pre & postgame host, Mike Bacsik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dallas Braden, Ray Fosse and the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 25 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed when the season could start for Major League Baseball (:56), the recent injury to Noah Syndergaard (18:45) and which players could see a decrease in their home runs in 2020 (46:50). He was joined by Dave Flemming of the San Francisco Giants (33:25), The voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (56:35) and the face of the franchise, Ray...

On the March 23 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the defensive shift and if it is still good for the game (4:00), the players who could see a decrease in home runs in 2020 (56:50) and started previewing the NL West heading in 2020 with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1:10:05). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (33:25), Dallas Braden (57:55) and Diamondbacks Broadcaster, Mike Fer...

Many know Mark Canha as the bat flippin' guy for the Athletics. What isn't known is the journey of how Mark Canha went from a powerhouse High School in San Jose, to the University of California, to almost walking away from the game. In the 3rd episode of the Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, you'll learn about the Bay Area native's rise to the Major Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

On the special edition of A's Cast, Chris Townsend was joined by the President of the Oakland Athletics, Dave Kaval, to discuss the latest news and updates from the A's and Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Robbie Grossman, Sean Manaea, Bob Nightengale from USA Today and Melissa Lockard from The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Lou Trivino, Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Former Dodgers GM now Sharks Scout Ned Colletti and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and Cody Elias discuss the Athletics biggest position battles during Spring Training, pitch framing and if we could see the return of the stolen base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Marcus Semien, Liam Hendriks and Mike Fiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dodgers Manager, Dave Roberts, Dodgers President, Stan Kasten, Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network & the Athletic, Pedro Gomez of ESPN and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dallas Braden, Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr, Aviators manager Fran Riordan and Grady Fuson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend previewed the A's and Royals from Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. He was joined by Alex Jensen and Scott Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 9 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A's second base competition (:56), Barry Bonds' comment about being exiled from baseball (14:50) and Ramon Laureano as a breakout player in 2020 (1:10:10). He was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com (29:25), Rangers pre & postgame host Mike Bacsik (1:16:15) and Glen Kuiper (1:43:50).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Chris Townsend previews A's and Rangers from Surprise Stadium in Arizona. He was joined by Alex Jensen, Mike Fiers and Grady Fuson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ray Fosse and Vince Cotroneo preview A's and Brewers from Hohokam Stadium. They were joined by Sean Manaea, Robbie Grossman and Frankie Montas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Ray Fosse preview A's and Mariners from Peoria. They were joined by Bob Melvin, Nick Allen, Scott Emerson and Alex Jensen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Ken Korach in the booth (1:20), Brad Baliukjian, author of the Wax Pack (23:40), Robbie Grossman (40:45), Mike Fiers (1:07:05), Marcus Semien (1:29:30), David Forst (1:52:50), Matt Chapman (2:25:50) and Steve Vucinich (2:43:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed A’s Cast Live being in Mesa for Spring Training (:56) and was joined by Sandy Alomar Jr (6:00), Franklin Barreto (9:30), Lou Trivino (11:45), Matt Olson (16:05), Grady Fuson (22:40), Pedro Gomez of ESPN (30:15), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (43:00), Former Dodgers GM and Sharks Scout Ned Colletti (59:00), Ray Fosse (1:12:15), Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (1:40...

Oakland A's general manager David Forst discussed A.J. Puk and when he could return, the second base job, how the team plans on handling Jesus Luzardo in 2020 and Liam Hendriks' remarkable turnaround since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich discuss Spring Training, the 2020 Oakland Athletics compared to teams prior and his relationship with Billy Beane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Dominic Cotroneo preview the A's and Reds from Hohokam Stadium. They were joined by Matt Chapman and Marcus Semien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices