A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic recap the lack of signings at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, the impact the RSN deals are having on free agency, the future for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, players going to the KBO and coming back and the winners and losers of the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Bob Nightengale of USA Today (38:40), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (49:40), Boston Red Sox Writer for the Boston Globe, Julian McWilliams (1:06:50), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:28:50), Phillies GM, Sam Fuld (1:49:20), Eno Sarris of the Athletic...

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Senior Director of On-Field Operation for MLB, Rajai Davis (1:05), MLB Network Radio host and former MLB GM, Jim Duquette (16:55), MLB Network Analyst and former Rockies GM, Dan O'Dowd (35:25), Alden Gonzalez of ESPN (50:30) and A's Manager, Mark...

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's offseason, the 2024 draft lottery, blocking out the distractions, adjustments to the A's pitching staff throughout the season and the competition that will take place at Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Founder of Because Baseball, Kemp Gouldin (10:21), A's Hall of Famer and TV Analyst, Dave Stewart (46:17), 2x World Series Champion and TV Analyst, Jonny Gomes (1:05:38), Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic, Katie Woo (1:34:18), Athletics Beat Wr...

On the Winter Meetings Day One Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (18:00), Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network (31:00), 3x World Series Champion & former GM of the Giants, Bobby Evans (58:45), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:20:45), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:35...

On the December 4 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville and was joined by MLB Network Radio Host, Eduardo Pérez (3:38), Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB and former Athletics pitchers, Dan Otero (1:10:32), and MLB Network Studio Host, Matt Vasgersian (1:39:32). Lea...

The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Alex Jensen of the Stockton Ports, Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system, discuss Daniel Susac and Henry Bolte (11:40), position players who need to be highlighted more (18:30), the pitching development in the system (25:20) and the 2023 draft picks...

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, the countdown to Spring Training, Stephen Vogt being named the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, urgency during the regular season, what they learned from the postseason and A's starters building up more innings in 2024.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the end of the baseball season and the Rangers winning the World Series (11:20), Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (1:18:40) and why baseball needs to adapt quicker than everyone thinks (1:56:20). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (28:30), Hall of F...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Kyle Peterson of ESPN, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez, World Series Hero, Geoff Blum and Doug Glanville of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's Outfielder, Brent Rooker, Roxy Bernstein of ESPN and Scott Braun from Foul Territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson preview game three of the World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, the idea of changing the limit on pitchers to 12, using openers, first impressions of Evan Carter, if he ever thought about managing and the preparation that goes into a staff game for a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed World Series game three (7:25), discussed why baseball has a had time adapting (13:20) and the greatest game threes in World Series history (2:01:00). He was joined by Scott Braun of Foul Territory (31:00) and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:26:00). Learn more about yo...

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They discuss the success teams have when out homering their opponent, the battle of the bullpens, pitchers facing hitters the third time through the order and what to do when facing a red hot hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They also discussed Bob Melvin moving on to manage the Giants, whats next for the Padres and the Red Sox hiring of former A's Reliever, Craig Breslow as their Chief Baseball Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ken Korach being a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award (7:35), why he was wrong about the Texas Rangers (11:10), why this World Series is good for baseball (20:25) and who will win the Fall Classic (2:48:40). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (30:10), A's...

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman discuss the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’s Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo, breaks down the greatest playoff games in A's history. In this episode, Cotroneo recaps game one of the 2006 ALDS vs the Twins, game five of the 1989 ALCS vs the Blue Jays, game three of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants, game seven of the 1972 World Series vs the Reds and game four of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Chris Townsend discussed how the A’s can learn from the Phillies bullpen in the postseason in regards to Mason Miller (1:10), the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (10:30) and the Red Sox interviewing Gabe Kapler for their open Front Office position (22:10). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (34:35), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (56:45), Astros Broadcaster & World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:...

On the October 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 3 (1:00), how much blame does Madison Bumgarner get for the Dbacks pitching plans (16:35) & Gabe Kapler interviewing for the Red Sox Front Office (50:00). He was joined by ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (21:35). Learn more about your ad choices. V...

On the October 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game three of the ALCS (5:00), Bruce Bochy's decision to start Max Scherzer (12:00) and the importance of a player playing his whole career in one place (1:20:00). He was joined by World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (51:00) & Eno Sarris of the Athletic...

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss Eno's new underwear commercial, the LCS series and his impressions, high payroll vs low payroll playoff teams, why you can't replicate what the Phillies have and if the clutch gene does exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the latest games in the LCS (1:00), why the postseason is not randomness (16:10) and why the Phillies are relentless (2:00:15). He was joined by A's All-Star, Brent Rooker (30:30), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:09:05) and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:28:10).  Learn more abou...