A's Podcast

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview 2024 Opening Day from the Coliseum. They were joined by JD Davis, Zack Gelof, and Mark Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Opening Day Roster (17:00), the excitement around Zack Gelof in 2024 (59:50) and 2024 predictions on who will lead the A's in each category (1:03:45). He was joined by A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:50), A's Third Baseman, J.D. Davis (31:40), David Rinetti (48:50), A's G...

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the excitement heading into the 2024 season, Lawrence Butler making the roster, the injuries suffered during Spring Training, J.D Davis joining the club, plan for Esteury Ruiz and the progression of Mark Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss Opening Day, the A's starting pitchers, new pitchers in the bullpen, expectations for the season, the growth from last year and telling players that they made the roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Multimedia Journalist, Jessica Kleinschmidt, brightens your morning with the latest news on the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball. For this episode, Jess and A's Producer, Ray Jensen, preview Opening Day 2024 (1:45), share their thoughts on the A's roster (8:50) and reveal bold predictions for the season. (54:09)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Vince Cotroneo, Johnny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the A's and Giants exhibition game from Oracle Park. They were joined by Ross Stripling, Darell Hernaiz, Scott Emerson and Susan Slusser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Bob Melvin might solve some of the issues for the Giants (10:10), the A's final exhibition game & lineup (14:50) and an update on the Shohei Othani situation (1:08:50). He was joined by Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (30:30) and World Series champion & Giants analyst fo...

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the Bay Bridge series between the A's and Giants. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Darell Hernaiz and Hoy Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's Pitcher, Ross Stripling (1:10), Giants Pitching Coach, Bryan Price (11:45), the tv voice of the A's on NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar (34:50) and A's infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:19:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (1:00), Trevor Gott’s UCL tear (4:40) and the Shohei Ohtani story (7:15). He was joined by Robert Murray of FanSided (32:05), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (54:05), Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (1:10:10), Cubs and ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (1:32:40), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:46:00) and former catcher and MLB Network R...

On the March 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (2:20), Trevor Gott's injury and the A's bullpen (5:55), Shohei Ohtani story (8:25) and seven outlandish predictions for 2024 (1:05:35). He was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com (33:45) & A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:33:0...

On the March 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Dodgers win vs the Padres in Seoul (1:10), the current aces in baseball (15:35), Scott Boras and the MLBPA (19:45) and why he is excited about the 2024 A's (1:18:30). He was joined by Chris Gimenez of MLB Network Radio (30:00), Cubs & ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (57:00...

On the March 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the new rules for 2024 & Blake Snell signing with the Giants (3:45), why this was a bad offseason for a lot of players (18:20), Alex Wood named the A's Opening Day Starter (56:35) and Chris Bassitt's comments on velocity in baseball (1:20:40). He was joined by Jim Callis of M...

On the March 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed JD Davis signing with the A's (9:55) and the 2024 A's and beyond (46:00). He was joined by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (29:05), Robert Murray of FanSided, who broke the JD Davis signing (56:20) and A's broadcasters Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow (1:24:10). Learn more about...

Chris Townsend discussed why the A's should have Lawrence Butler on the Opening Day roster (1:10) and the 2024 win projections for the A's and several other clubs (14:05). He was joined by World Series champion and Diamondbacks broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (42:50), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (51:55), Dodgers broadcaster, Tim Neverett (1:12:50) and A's Director of Player Development, Ed Sprague...

On the March 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Spring Breakout (4:00), two big takeaways from A's camp so far (10:40) and players being held down in the minor leagues (34:25). He was joined by A's Director of Player Development, Ed Sprague (19:10) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (38:15). Learn more about your ad choice...

On the March 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the number of injuries in Spring Training & the A's (3:25), Dylan Cease being traded to the Padres (7:45) & how baseball can learn from the NCAA Tournament in growing the sport more (1:13:50). He was joined A's Multimedia Reporter, Jessica Kleinschmidt (33:05) and A's broadca...

On the March 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Darell Hernaiz could start the season for the A's at shortstop (9:30), MLB wins projections (36:40) and why baseball doesn't like change (1:07:15). He was joined Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett to preview the 2024 season for the club (16:45) and A's broadcaster, Johnny D...

On the March 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the A's lineup today could be the Opening Day lineup (4:30), why Spring Training stats matter (12:25) and the Aledmys Díaz injury and how it could shape the roster (52:20). He was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (27:45) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:22:...

On the March 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why Lawrence Butler needs to be on the A's Opening Day Roster (3:50), the increase in elbow injuries in baseball (51:15) and how baseball is behind other sports in free agency (1:17:35). He was joined by World Series Champion and Diamondbacks broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (27:25...

On the March 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the ties between the A's and Brewers ahead of Big League Weekend (10:10), why he is excited for JJ Bleday (11:55) and the 80-game suspension for Noelvi Marte of the Reds and long-term contracts (50:00). He was joined Brewers broadcaster, Jeff Levering (31:40), Fran Riordan, Ma...

On the March 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mike Trout and what makes him an all-time great (1:40), MLB's Spring Breakout and the A's prospects participating (12:35) and why the number of innings by starters has to increase in 2024 (1:15:15). He was joined by the Pitching Ninja (31:25), A's broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (...

On the March 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Josh Donaldson calling it career (1:30), the recent injury to Luis Medina (9:10) and the one number that could help the A's in 2024 (19:10). He was joined by Josh Donaldson (42:10), Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com previewing the Angels (58:25) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:...

On the March 4 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how baseball has handled tanking by teams (1:30), JP Sears' outing vs the Rangers (14:10), the A's Opening Day Starter (22:10) and if baseball is righting itself after the Bellinger and Chapman contracts (27:50). He was joined by C. Trent Rosencrans of the Athletic to preview...

Chris Townsend was live at Spring Training ahead of Cactus League play and sat down with Paul Blackburn (2:45), Alex Wood (15:40), Brent Rooker (24:15), Seth Brown (30:05), Lucas Erceg (40:00), Nick Allen (54:20), Kyle Muller (1:00:50), Joey Estes (1:14:50), Tyler Soderstrom (1:25:30), Joe Boyle (1:32:00), Mason Miller (1:40:15), Shea Langeliers (1:51:45), JJ Bleday (1:59:00), JP Sears (2:10:05),...