OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Dan and Cory recap the action versus the Dodgers, Giants, and Rangers, highlighted by the two-game sweep of San Francisco in the Bay Bridge series. This last week also saw Tyler Soderstrom's first career big league homerun, Zack Gelof continue his hot start, and the unfortunate departure of fan favorite, Ramon Laureano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory went radio silent all day on Tuesday while trades were being made. Dan sat back and took it all in. Here, Dan unveils everything that Cory waited so patiently to hear. Find out who was traded this year with the Oaktown Boys trade deadline special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Cory recap the post All-Star break action thus far by revisiting the two game set vs San Francisco and a three game series victory over the Rockies in Denver. Highlights of the week included the Unite the Bay game, Zack Gelof's continued hot start, and Luis Medina shoving yet again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Cory recap the ups and downs of the games post All-Star break. While they managed a series win over Boston, the A's were not so lucky against Minnesota or Houston. Despite bumps in the road, the enthusiasm over hot prospects Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom shall not be deterred. The New Oakland is here and providing some much needed excitement to A's fans. Learn more about your ad choices....

Dan and Cory reflect on the All Star game, the recent call ups, and look ahead to the second half. It is time to get excited about some of the young players that will be a part of The New Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio talk about the All Star game ratings in the tank another year, Trout to the IL & what it means for Ohtani & the Angels, and the Yankees hire a new hitting coach. Then, they celebrate a big announcement from the A’s in regards to personnel and why fans should tune in to the weekend series, quick overview of the A’s draft picks and Oakland Mayor Shang Thao with a final Hail Mary play...

Following the unfortunate perfect game loss versus the Yankees, the A's have managed to win back to back series against the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. Cory and Dan recap the action from these series and discuss All Star rosters, featuring Oakland's own Brent Rooker, as well as the state of the farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded as game two against the Yankees on June 28th played out. Little did we know that Domingo German was spinning a gem, the 24th perfect game in major league history, to be exact. But Dan and Cory don't want to talk about that anyway. Instead they discuss the series loss in Toronto and highlight Ruiz's pursuit of an 80 stolen base season. They also discuss the minor leaguers...

We all knew it was too good to be true. Immediately after winning seven games in a row, the A's have dropped the following eight games. They are right back to where they belong, the bottom of the standings. However through it all, Dan and Cory manage to highlight the improved performance of the team as of late. Could some of these performances lead to being dealt at the deadline? Learn more about...

Dan and Cory speak with old friend and special guest, Colton (@bisonhedd), about his experience at the reverse boycott game. The three gents also discuss the current state of affairs and how much they wish things could be different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boy are things getting weird in Oakland! Cory and Dan continue to narrate the strange emotional rollercoaster this season has become. No longer the owner of the worst record in baseball, the Oakland Athletics are hot and playing great baseball for the first time all year. No need to look for silver linings this week, as it is all good news on the field. The reverse boycott game was a major success...

Dan and Cory publish a podcast that was meant to be published on June 8th. Due to a series of technical difficulties and personal commitments, this did not happen, and we weren't sure the episode would ever make it out. However, today we have uncovered this wonderful piece of Oaktown Boys history for all to hear. Catch up on the glorious series win of the Pirates and get fully caught up on all thi...

Chris and Julio talk about the Padres having to find a new TV partner to broadcast their games, Jacob Degrom with another major injury, and Luis Arraez chasing a .400 batting average. After that, more roster moves for the A’s, return of Antioch’s finest Paul Blackburn and the past week for the A’s overview. Then, they talk through who will be the A’s all star representative and pick 3 players who...

The 2023 Oakland Athletics have won their second series of the season. We repeat, the A's have won another series! It wasn't against any shmucks either, this was against the Atlanta Braves, who not only won the whole thing recently, but have made a habit of stealing some of our favorite players. Cory and Dan discuss two of the best players on the team lately, JP Sears and Ryan Noda. They also talk...

The bad trip of a baseball season continues as nothing goes right for the A's this week, both on and off the field. They've lost every game since May 16th and now the team has announced a "loose" binding agreement to build a ballpark in Las Vegas. The hits just keep on coming, but not for the A's lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chris and Julio talk about the struggling Padres falling down the NL West standings, a new young star emerging in San Francisco, and some sketchiness happening with the Yankees. After that, they talk about Ruiz continued red hot bat, Mason Miller good news/bad news injury update, and Nick Allen finally finding his bat but in creative ways. Finish it up with picking a player of the week,...

The boys discuss how amazing the breakout rookie duo of Esteury Ruiz and Ryan Noda has been so far this season, with Ruiz leading the league in stolen bases, and Noda proving to be an on-base machine. The pitching is still a work in progress, but the guys highlight some signs of life including Luis Medina, and Austin Pruitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio lead this week off with paying tribute to the late great Vida Blue. Then they talk about the struggling teams around the league coming off such strong 2022 seasons, Carlos Correa’s struggles and how dominant the pitching around the league has been this year. After that, they discuss the break out performance of Jordan Diaz, Glen Kuiper’s suspension, the A’s newest developments in t...

Dan and Cory discuss the first series victory of the season for the Oakland Athletics, and even in defeat, there are still some nuggets of hope. JJ Bleday has burst onto the scene, driving line drives all over the field. Jordan Diaz joins some lofty company by hitting three home runs in a game as an Oakland rookie. The pitching remains a serious problem, but Ruiz and Rooker keep doing their thing....

Chris and Julio start this week’s episode off with all things Mason Miller! Breaking down his no hit performance, his reputation off the field and the impact of having such a great start so early in his career. Then, they talk about the return of the two most dominant pitchers of the last 15 years Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, Bryce Harpers return to the Phillies at a time they need him the m...

Cory and Dan recap the action from the previous week, highlighted by an otherworldly offensive performance from Brent Rooker and a dominant outing on the mound from Mason Miller. They also discuss the JJ Bleday and Nick Allen call-ups and share their fantasy wisdom with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio talk about the big news of the A’s announcing their move to Las Vegas. They hit it from all sides discussing the impact it will have to both cities, who is to blame, what could happen from all potential outcomes and the impact this news has on the fanbase. Then they discuss the A’s past week series against the Rangers and Angels, some bright spots in the pitching, a fun spark in th...

All are welcome to commiserate with Dan and Cory during this dreary week for A's fans. Not only do the A's keep finding new ways to lose, but now we are faced with the reality that they may be moving out of town. The guys look for reasons to be optimistic, but also understand the gravity of the situation. Thanks for nothing Dave Kaval. Despite this, the big league club keeps on trying to shuffle p...

Chris and Julio talk about another potential outfield moving to the infield, some new rules the league is testing out in the minors and MLB owners talking about doing players contract limits. After that, they talk about the winless week the A’s had but some bright spots showed potential in the pitching rotation and the outfield. Then they discuss the coming “Reverse Boycott” organized by fans and...

Another rough week went by seeing the A's walk a record 17 batters, and give up a season high 20 hits, on separate occasions. Dan and Cory discuss the bright spots in an otherwise dreary period of baseball. One such bright spot is Brent Rooker who has seemingly figured out how to mash major league pitching, and another is hard throwing Mason Miller is on his way to save the day from AAA. Will he b...