A's Podcast

Chris Townsend was joined by A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos, to break down A's Spring Training (1:10), A's Reliever, Zach Jackson (24:15), A's Catcher, Tyler Soderstrom (41:00) and Bay Area Radio Hall of Famers, Ken Korach and Marty Lurie (47:20).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ryan Noda and Zack Gelof's performances in Spring Training (11:30), Fangraphs projections for the A's players (18:35), baseball wanting to go from 13 to 12 pitchers on the roster (23:50) and how we define an "ace" in baseball (1:08:55). He was joined by Royals broadcaster, Jak...

On the February 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed MLB expansion (5:30) and why baseball needs to revamp the divisions (18:15). He was joined Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (32:10), Johnny Doskow and Shooty Babitt (1:00:30) and Padres Radio Voice, Jesse Agler (1:26:10).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

On the February 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mitch Spence's comment to him about making it tough on the front office to send him back (7:35), players seizing the moment (17:10) and attendance being up in baseball in 2023 (26:05). He was joined by A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (52:20), A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnn...

On the February 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (11:00), looking back at the pitch timer one year later (24:15), the case for Jose Ramirez and the Hall of Fame (48:10) and the battle at third for the A’s (1:09:00). He was joined by Stephen V...

On the February 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed the A's closer role for 2024 (2:45), Cody Bellinger's contract with the Cubs (13:45), teams hoarding prospects (31:15) and the Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to the Twins (1:40:30). He was joined by A's reliever, Zach Jackson (43:00), A...

On the February 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's second baseman, Zack Gelof (20:00), Brent Rooker (31:45), Paul Blackburn (43:35), JP Sears (1:21:00), Joe Boyle (1:37:05), Seth Brown (1:46:00), A's Third Base Coach, Eric Martins (1:55:30) and A's Director of Spring Training B...

On the February 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's Manager Mark Kotsay (8:13), catcher Shea Langeliers (33:05), pitcher Alex Wood (45:04), booth analyst for NBC Sports California Dallas Braden (1:03:06), outfielder JJ Bleday (1:25:00), and A's pitching coach Scott Emerson (1:41...

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss his Spring Training opening speech to the clubhouse, the new group of young players ready to take the next step, what he's learned from day one on the job to now, the veteran pitchers and how they can help the younger players, what excites him about the young offense, and Jim Leyland going into the Baseball Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad ch...

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the new additions to the A's starting rotation, how data can make pitchers better, how the veterans can help younger talent grow, and Mason Miller's potential as a closer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's General Manager David Forst (24:00), A's Television Play-by-Play Broadcasters Jenny Cavnar (54:48) and Chris Caray (1:19:39), and A's shortstop Nick Allen (1:36:34), first baseman Ryan Noda (1:47:02) and outfielder Lawrence But...

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the first week of Spring Training, how the team will get 4,374 outs, the new additions to the pitching staff, how the bullpen looks heading into 2024, and ongoing infield position battles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed the expectations on the team this season (8:00), Mark Kotsay's speech about Brent Rooker (27:15), expectations on Kyle Muller in 2024 (1:06:40) and how Mason Miller can become the next Jason Isringhausen (2:16:10). He was joined by A's...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Bobby Crosby, Dallas Braden and Adam Rosales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 306 Ft. Dave Stewart, Carney Lansford, Terry Steinbach and Shooty Babitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Zack Gelof, Ryan Noda and Nick Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Fantasy Camp and discussed the importance of the Rule 5 draft and how Ryan Noda performed in 2023 (8:05) and the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot (23:00). He was joined by Ash Albury, A's Fantasy Camper who traveled from Australia to Mesa (27:40), A's Shortstop, Nick Allen...

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss the Dodgers offseason and why no other team in the NL West can counter, the state of the AL West so far this offseason, the expectations on the A's in 2024, why Eno is impressed with Joe Boyle and Mason Miller, the unsigned free agents and when you should stop saying Happy New Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

On the January 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Fantasy Camp and talked with Dallas Braden (1:15), A's First Base Coach, Bobby Crosby (36:05), A's Hall of Famer, Carney Lansford (54:40), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:11:00), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:37:15) and A's Scout, Shooty Babitt (1:57:50). Learn m...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Eduardo Perez of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, former MLB GM, Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Dan O'Dowd, Brian Kenny and Matt Vasgerian of MLB Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Jonny Gomes, Rajai Davis and Dan Otero, who are both Senior Directors of On-Field Operations for MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Angels Manager, Ron Washington and Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Giants Manager, Bob Melvin, Guardians Manager, Stephen Vogt, Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the rule 5 draft, the A's getting the fourth pick in the draft lottery, the future and how it affects the negotiations with players, finding starting pitchers this offseason, Ken Waldichuk's injury, Mason Miller's future and the competition at Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices