A's Podcast

Mateo makes his debut. Rules changes changing A's strategy. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss Jorge Mateo making his Spring Training debut and the new rule changes regarding mound visits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fowler the favorite for Opening Day in centerfield? Manaea dealing with back issues. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss Dustin Fowler impressing in camp so far and Sean Manaea working through back issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Melvin and General Manager David Forst address reporters at the Cactus League Media Day. Melvin talks about the team’s young core group of players (:30) and why he feels good about his team (1:55). Forst discusses if the team is still looking to make more moves (2:44) and the overall health of the team (3:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans are excited to see the two Matts playing at the corners. MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and A’s reporter Jane Lee discuss why the team is happy to have Matt Olson and Matt Chapman for a full season and take a look at the battle to make the starting rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Matt Chapman win a gold glove at third base in 2018?  MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss Chapman’s defense and why fan should be excited about the team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Moss is back in Oakland. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the trade that brought Moss and Ryan Buchter to Oakland as well as the team expanding the netting around the ballpark as a safety precaution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the A's top prospects ready to make an impact? Will Jed Lowrie and Franklin Barreto battle it out at second? MLB.com's Dani Wexleman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the club's top prospects' potential impact in the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Khris Davis be the everyday designated hitter in Oakland? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the adjustments that Davis will have to make to fill his new role and where Chad Pinder could fit into the 2018 lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Athletics hit for more power in 2018? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee run down the list of players that could improve their power output from last season and discuss the team's free-admission regular-season game against the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland has a lot to be excited about in 2018. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics radio play-by-play broadcaster Ken Korach talk about the team's young nucleus and the addition of Haley Alvarez as the first female scouting coordinator within the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland was able to add a player to their lineup, trading for outfielder Stephen Piscotty. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics radio play-by-play broadcaster Ken Korach talk about the team acquiring Piscotty and why he wanted to return to the Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yusmeiro Petit signed a two-year deal with the Oakland Athletics. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss Petit's versatility as a reliever who can also start and if the team can pull off a trade for Stephen Piscotty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Khris Davis in line for a long-term deal in Oakland? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss if the team is ready to hand out an extension to the slugging Davis and break down what the team hopes to add during the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does Jake Smolinski fit into the team's plans for 2018? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what type of role Smolinski could play in the outfield and the hiring of Matt Williams as the team's third-base coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com takes a listen back to the most exhilarating plays and can't-miss moments from the Athletics' 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Matt Olson develop into one of the best first baseman in the league? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and A's reporter Jane Lee talk about what kind of numbers Olson could produce in a full season in the Majors and why the team needs to add more athleticism this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland fans are excited about their young power-hitting middle of the lineup as they look toward 2018. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Athletics reporter Jane Lee break down why their offense could be in a for a great season next year and discuss if the team will look to add some veteran arms to their pitching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The A's are hopeful that the growing pains suffered by this year's starting rotation will help their young staff down the road. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Athletics reporter Jane Lee break down the performance put in by Sean Manaea and Daniel Mengden in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The A's produced a lot of excitement in Oakland with a ton of walk-off wins this season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and A's reporter Jane Lee discuss how hitters like Matt Olson and Khris Davis were able to produce big power numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletics caused quite a stir in Oakland with a multitude of come from behind victories. MLB.com recaps the most memorable moments of the season with a look back at 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Mengden struck out eight over seven scoreless innings as the Athletics defeat the Rangers in their 2017 season finale, 5-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jed Lowrie got his 48th double and Renato Nunez connected on a home run, but this was not enough to catch the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Manaea went 6 2/3 innings for his 12th win while Ryon Healy's two-run single in the 6th put the Athletics ahead for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Canha's solo homer won the Oakland finale in the 9th, and Matt Joyce led the A's with a career-high 3 doubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Khris Davis matched his career high (42), but Seattle rallied with a four-run 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices