A's Podcast

On the March 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reacted to Kyle Muller being named the A's Opening Day Starter (6:25) & Jed Lowrie's retirement (1:43:35). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (30:05), Astros TV Analyst & World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (56:45) and Jed Lowrie (1:29:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

On the March 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reacted to Jed Lowrie's decision to retire from baseball (7:35), The A's Opening Day Probable starters (51:40) and owners asking star players for their ideas on team related issues (1:04:50). He was joined by Texas Rangers Broadcaster, Jared Sandler, to preview the 2023 season for the...

On the March 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the WBC Final between Japan and Team USA (6:35), the latest from A's Spring Training (53:20) and one thing we learned from the WBC (1:49:05). He was joined by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times to preview the 2023 season for the Mariners (27:15) and A's Broadcaster, Johnny Dosko...

On the March 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed the WBC Final between Team USA and Japan (3:40), the overuse of Spring Training stats (19:00) and the A's playoff history vs other clubs (1:37:40). He was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to preview the WBC (35:35), Angels TV Voice, Wayne Randazzo to preview the 202...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews previewing the NL Central from: Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Reds Radio Analyst, Jeff Brantley, Brewers Broadcaster, Jeff Levering, the Voice of the Pirates, Greg Brown and Cardinals Writer for the Athletic, Katie Woo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews previewing the NL West from: Jonny Gomes, Marty Lurie, Rockies TV Analyst, Ryan Spilborghs, Padres Radio PxP Voice, Jesse Agler and Dodgers Broadcaster, Tim Neverett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from A's Spring with: Aviators Manager, Fran Riordan, A's VP of Sales and Business Operations, Steve Fanelli and A's Director of Spring Training Business Operations, Joe Pun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed how teams can improve year over year through defense (1:00), the 5 teams who will improve and 5 teams who will take a step back (17:40), the A’s centerfield battle (31:00) and the Edwin Diaz injury at the WBC (45:00). He was joined by A’s Broadcaster, Glen Kuiper (1:00:20), Marlins TV Broadcaster, Paul Severino (1:20:15), MLB Writer for ESPN, Jesse Rogers (1:40:55), Brewer...

On the March 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the three R's, Risk, Reward and Reality of the WBC (10:30) and who could be in the A's rotation to start the season (49:50). He was joined by A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (58:20) and National Baseball Writer for the Athletic, Eno Sarris (1:26:20).  Learn more about your ad...

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the WBC & how baseball could expand overseas, sticky stuff enforcement in 2023, the new ball coming to the Minor Leagues and bottom ten teams that can surprise this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s backup catcher battle and if Tyler Soderstrom can make the Opening Day Roster (2:55), the latest on Paul Blackburn’s injury (7:40), Edwin Diaz’s injury in the WBC (12:20) and the 5 teams on the rise and 5 teams on the decline (1:4:40). He was joined by the voice of th...

On the March 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed growing baseball globally through the WBC and following the NBA example (24;10), sports dynasties (49:00) & the mental side to sports and how it’s helped athletes grow (1:13:300). He was joined by Katie Woo of the Athletic to preview the 2023 season for the St. Louis Cardinal...

On the March 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how teams can improve their record with better defense (14:40) and World Baseball Classic and what changes to make (1:21:00). He was joined by the TV Voice of the A's, Glen Kuiper (31:25) and ESPN MLB Writer, Jesse Rogers to preview the 2023 season for the Cubs (1:02:35). Lea...

On the March 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's positional battles at centerfield and shortstop (12:55), the pitching dilemma in the WBC (58:30) and Tyler Soderstrom and the chance he makes the club out of Spring Training (1:40:10). He was joined by Brewers Broadcaster, Jeff Levering, to preview the 2023 season for...

Chris Townsend discussed how baseball can grow the game off the field (1:00) and the idea of six man rotations for the 2023 season (24:45). He was joined by A’s Multimedia Journalist, Jessica Kleinschmidt (33:10), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (54:30), Rolaids Relief Man of the Year and Reds Broadcaster, Jeff Brantley (1:24:00), Dodgers Broadcaster, Tim Neverett (1:36:20), Padres Radio pxp voice, Jesse...

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the idea of teams using six man rotations and how it will affect them, the rules changes in the Grapefruit League and how pitchers are adjusting to the pitch timer with their velocity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Moses Massena of MLB Network (14:15), A's Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (34:00), 1996 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year and Reds Broadcaster, Jeff Brantley (58:30) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:26:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from A's Spring Training with: Kyle Muller, Tyler Soderstrom and Daniel Susac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from A's Spring Training with: James Kaprielian, Shea Langeliers and Trevor May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from A's Spring Training with Paul Blackburn, Tony Kemp and Seth Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 9 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the WBC (7:00), recapped the A's game vs Team Colombia (13:15) and why the Dodgers are still the favorite in the NL West (39:55). He was joined by Dodgers Broadcaster, Tim Neverett to preview the 2023 (27:40), Director of Spring Training Business Operations for the A's, Joe Pu...

On the March 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how a show like Hard Knocks would help grow the game (4:30), if we should be worried about the Padres spending (49:25) and the passing of Rays Radio Broadcaster, Dave Wills (1:51:00). He was joined by the voice of the San Diego Padres, Jesse Agler to preview the 2023 (28:20),...

On the March 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how the 2023 Athletics could learn from the 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks (8:15) and why the 2012 A's team was so special (47:15). He was joined by from A's outfielder and Minor League Baserunning & Outfield Coordinator for the Dbacks, Jonny Gomes (28:20), A's Multimedia Jouranlis...

Chris Townsend discussed why it’s ok to be happy as a fan (1:00) and how pitchers can use the pitch timer to their advantage in the regular season (14:05). He was joined by Ken Korach (32:30), Vince Cotroneo (45:30), Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB, Dan Otero (1:01:15), Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm, Bill Moriarity (1:17:00), Ryan Spilborghs of MLB Network Radio & Rockies TV to...

On the March 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how pitchers can use the pitch timer to their advantage (11:45), Zack Greinke's Hall of Fame case (1:44:30) and how the new rules impact the games in Spring (1:52:25). He was joined by Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie to preview the 2023 season for the San Francisco G...