OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Chris and Julio talk about how the shorten games has impacted beer sales in stadiums so much so a few have extended them, Evan Gattis goes off on Twitter about the Astros cheating scandal and Bryce Harper changing positions. After that, they break down another rough week for the A’s against the red hot Rays and young talented Orioles but a couple new faces show some bright spots for the team. Then...

Dan partners with Brian Salvatore of FFSN's Mets podcast, Home Run Applesauce, to preview the upcoming series with the ballclub from Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many ways can you lose a baseball game, you ask? Let the Oakland Athletics show you. You can play terrible defense, seemingly not even try, and give up the most homeruns in the league. The good news is, no matter how bleak it gets, Dan and Cory are here to commiserate with you. The boys discuss the atrocious Rays series, and game 1 of the four game set with Baltimore. Kevin Smith has made it b...

Chris and Julio talk about the altercation Anthony Rendon had with a fan after opening day, Minor League Baseball agreeing to the owners CBA and how the new rule changes have affected the league. After that they recap the A’s struggles the first week of the season but point out some bright spots from players coming to the team this offseason. To finish it off they try and talk through how the A’s...

Dan and Cory recap the A's vs Guardians series, which resulted in lots of late inning stress and unfortunately only one victory. Two sad extra inning losses were offset by one exciting Tony Kemp walk-off hit in the ninth of game two. The A's bullpen continues to pull its weight, and JP Sears, and Kyle Muller looked the part as starters. Still too many errors prevented the A's from coming out on to...

Dan and Cory discuss the opening series versus Slegna (aka the Angels). For a glorious 36 hours the A's were on top of the baseball world celebrating a 2-1 victory over Shohei Ohtani. What happened next was unfortunate. Shintaro Fujinami's debut was spoiled by an 11 run third inning by the bad guys. Finally in game three of the series Shohei and Trout went back to back to take a commanding lead. T...

Spring has sprung and another A's baseball season is upon us! Dan and Cory share exciting new about joining FFSN, discuss the many intriguing performances from Spring Training, and dive deep into what the opening day roster will look like. Spoiler alert, we were wrong about Cristian Pache making the team. Despite what many pundits around the league might say, there are glimmers of hope for A's fan...

Chris and Julio give a big show announcement! Then they break down the new team going into the 2023 A’s season. Which player to be most excited to watch, how the pitching rotation could look, storylines to watch and our season predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio celebrate the incredible moment that concluded Stephen Vogt's career as well as talk about him as a player and what his lasting legacy will be for the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio talk about the players of the past generation of the A’s, what they meant to the team, their lasting legacy is and what their future might be in the league after their stint in Oakland. (00:00:32) Then, they break down the new era making its way in, what to expect from these young crop of players, what their strengths are and what to expect from each one. (00:38:55) Learn more abou...

Chris and Julio talk about the rumors around the big names going into the trade deadline as well as the trades made over the past weekend. (00:00:32) Then, they are joined by Shayna Rubin from the Mercury News to talk about the story that came out about Joe Lacobs serious interest in buying the A’s as well as the timing of the story. Also they talk with Shayna about the potential A’s that could be...

Chris and Julio talk about the Albert Pujols farewell tour, or lack there of… 2 managers fired in one week and the slap heard around Major League Baseball. (00:00:32) After that, they talk the depressing funk this A’s team has been on, what has been going on with the team during these back to back 10+ game losing streaks, the lack of offense and the roster moves made. (00:31:50) Finally, they wrap...

Chris and Julio talk about Josh Donaldson’s controversial comments to Tim Anderson, the Angel’s new stadium proposal falling apart because of corruption and Trevor Story’s crazy turn around. (00:00:32) Then, they talk about Cole Irvin’s return, red hot Jed Lowrie and Chris proposes a trade options for the A’s for a fan favorite… (00:30:50) Finally they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedul...

Chris and Julio talk about the Reds no shame no-hitter and the Boston Red Sox going from a playoff team to one the of the worst in the league. (00:00:32) After that, they discuss the success of the latest call up Luis Barrera, Pache’s continued struggles, the play of the year for the A’s and a wild life sighting at the Coliseum. (00:20:12) Then, Jon Frisch of Locked On Angels joins to talk about t...

Chris and Julio talk about Reid Detmers no hitter for the Angels, Madison Bumgarner’s confrontation with an Umpire and the Mariners plunging face first with losing 8 of their last 10. (00:00:32) Then, they discuss the Dave Kaval curse and how the A’s have been struggling since he made some controversial comments, fan doing something special to welcome back Ramon Laureano, some more roster moves an...

Chris and Julio talk about the Trevor Bauer suspension, the two best teams in the league in the same city and the controversy of the new pitch clock rule in the minor leagues. (00:00:32) Then, they discuss the latest news on the Howard Terminal stadium proposal, another former Oakland great signs with the Padres, a few roster moves and the update on Ramon Laureano’s return. (00:21:36) After that,...

Chris and Julio talk about Miguel Cabrera joining the 3000 hit club, Yankee fans reach the lowest of the low in class and Ohtani having a historical outing on the mound. (00:00:31) Then, they discuss the excruciating 17 game stretch the A’s have been on with a surprising outcome, Sheldon Neuse winning the 3B job, Christian Pache becoming the fan favorite of the team and the unfortunate news of Ste...

Chris and Julio talk about Clayton Kershaw being pulled in the 7th inning with a perfect game going, Steven Kwon breaking rookie records and two female coaches make MLB history. (00:00:32) Then they talk about the late spring training surprise of Sean Manaea being traded to the Padres, Sky Bolt to the IL, what has sparked the A’s offensive improvements and how the 1B by committee has been working....

Chris and Julio share their 3 favorite free agent moves around the league, share their thoughts on the return for the Bassitt, Olson and Chapman trades and give their potential lineup predictions for the A’s this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio talk about Mark Kotsay sitting in the nose bleeds at the Warriors game, give updates on the MLB lockout negotiations, the news of the Oakland city council approving the EIR and Derek Jeter resigning as CEO of the Marlins. (00:00:32) After that, Melissa Lockard from The Athletic joins to talk about the A’s minor league system, what fans should expect with the Minor League Spring Tra...

Chris and Julio talk about the new additions to the A’s coaching staff, a stadium update with the environmental report vote and the latest on the MLB lockout. (00:00:25) After that, they bring in guest Tanner Wilkerson to talk with them about the Hall of Fame induction announcement and the reaction to Bonds not making it in on his last year of eligibility. (00:31:28) Learn more about your ad choic...

Chris and Julio reveal their 10 Moments of the Season! These are the moments that define the season the most and that years from now A’s fans will remember the most of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio discuss the managerial search the A’s are going through and what candidates the team interviewed as well as go through which of the options are the best fit (00:00:25) After that, they discuss their best and worst free agent signings so far early in this MLB off season.(00:33:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Julio talk about the the World Series, the season awards given out so far, the Eduardo Rodriguez and Noah Syndergaard signings. (00:00:25) After that, Alex Espinoza from 95.7 The Game joins the guys to give their end of the season A’s awards. Then they break down how they think the off season will go and what A’s fans should expect. (00:19:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Chris and Julio talk about Bob Melvin leaving the A’s to become the new manager of the San Diego Padres. They explain why the Padres hired him, what managerial style he will bring to the team and how his style will work with the Padres personnel. Then, they talk about what this means for the A’s organization, what it says about what their off season plans will be, the legacy Melvin will leave on t...