A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the A's pitching staff in Colorado and pitching in cold weather, the art of the mound visit, Luis Severino's starts at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento and what Joey Estes needs to work on in Triple-A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the A's 10-4 win over the San Diego Padres in West Sacramento and feature postgame interviews with A's Manager Mark Kotsay (7:46), Third Baseman Gio Urshela (15:58), Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs (19:36), and Outfielder JJ Bleday (24:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 10-4 win vs the San Diego Padres in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the torrid starts by Tyler Soderstrom & Jacob Wilson (10:05) and which A's players should have their number retired next (54:30). He was joined by: Noah Murdock - A's right-handed reliever (29:50) Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (39:40) Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach (1:06:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the A's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres in West Sacramento and feature postgame interviews with A's Manager Mark Kotsay (8:20), First Baseman Tyler Soderstrom (13:14), and Starting Pitcher Luis Severino (16:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 7 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Vladimir Guerrero Jr deal with the Toronto Blue Jays (7:15) and the A's looking for normalcy this week in West Sacramento (41:50). He was joined by: Chris Caray - A's TV PxP Broadcaster (12:25) Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop (19:08) Tony Gwynn Jr - Padres Radio Analyst (54:05) Max Muncy - A's Second Baseman (1:06:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 12-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies in the finale of their three-game set from Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discuss the A's 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies in game two of their three-game set at Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discuss the A's 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in game one of their three-game set at Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during Opening Week for the Athletics that include: Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer and 3x World Series Champion (1:00) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (11:35) Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder (19:20) Tyler Soderstrom - A's First Baseman (28:25) Jenny Cavnar - A's TV Broadcaster for NBC Sports California (37:10) Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today (46:15) Paul Hembekides - Producer for ESPN & New York Times Best Selling Author (1:00:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay as they dive into the unique challenges of playing at Coors Field, reflecting on the team’s mindset after their opening series in West Sacramento. They discuss overcoming distractions, preview the first series in Seattle, and highlight the hot starts from rising stars Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom. Plus, Mark shares some of his favorite memories from playing at Coors Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the A's 10-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in West Sacramento and feature postgame interviews with A's Manager Mark Kotsay (4:35) and Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs (14:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans while discussing the A's 10-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the A's 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in West Sacramento and feature postgame interviews with A's Manager Mark Kotsay (9:42), Starting Pitcher Luis Severino (14:54), and DH Brent Rooker (23:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans while discussing the A's 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the A's strong pitching start in Seattle, the debuts by Luis Severino & Jeffrey Springs, managing the bullpen, Mason Miller and pitchers chasing velocity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed was joined by: Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (12:55) Tyler Soderstrom - A's First Baseman (43:35) Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach (56:20) Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today (1:07:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Opening Night in West Sacramento, the A's starting rotation in Seattle, Tyler Soderstrom's start to the season, how the ballpark at Sutter Health Park will play and provides updates on several injured A's pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 31 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Opening Night in West Sacramento for the Athletics (1:00), the Yankees Torpedo Bats (33:00) and how everything changes at first pitch (1:13:45). He was joined by: Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (16:00) Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder (49:00) David Forst - A's General Manager (58:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in the finale of their four-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans while discussing the A's 4-2 win vs the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in game three of their four-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans while discussing the A's 7-0 win vs the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in game two of their four-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 28 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Opening Day for the A's vs Seattle (1:20), Friday's Diamond Notes (10:55), Luis Castillo's success vs the A's (55:55) and Rob Manfred's comments on the image of baseball with Chris Russo (1:06:35). He was joined by: Ryan Rowland-Smith - Mariners TV Broadcaster (28:40) Mark Kotsay - A's Manager (1:11:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the start of the 2025 season, the expectations for the team, Luis Severino's debut vs the Mariners, Tyler Soderstrom and the young players getting off to a good start, how he plans on using the bullpen and the expectations for Jeffrey Springs and Mason Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans while discussing the A's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in their 2025 Opening Day matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Opening Day 2025 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Shooty Babitt - A's Scout & Broadcaster (12:30) Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN & Author (31:20) Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer (53:45) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (1:12:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend previews the AL West with interviews that include: Matt Kawahara - Covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle (1:00) Jared Sandler - Broadcaster for the Texas Rangers (14:30) Ryan Divish - Covers the Seattle Mariners for the Seattle Times (28:40) Rhett Bollinger - Covers the Los Angeles Angels for MLB.com (41:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the end of Spring Training for the A's (11:25), the temperature differences for the Athletics (25:35) and why he is excoted for the 2025 A's (1:39:20). He was joined by: Matt Kawahara - Covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle (27:44) Max Muncy - A's Infielder (1:15:15) Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (1:22:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the start of the NCAA tournament and how baseball can try and gain new fans (2:15), today's diamond notes (1:10:45) and the MLB Minute (1:35:40) He was joined by: JJ Cooper - Editor-in-Chief of Baseball America (28:40) Rhett Bollinger - Covers the Angels for MLB.com (54:40) Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (1:21:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Opening Series in Japan between the Cubs & Dodgers (6:05), why baseball needs to adopt Max Scherzer's idea for pitching (16:10) and Diamond Notes on the Athletics (1:21:15). He was joined by: Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (27:10) Jared Sandler - Broadcaster for the Texas Rangers (54:45) Seth Brown - A's Outfielder (1:39:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the correlation between hitting for power and average in today's game (8:45), Luis Severino being named the A's Opening Day Starter (28:33) and the average ticket price for the 2025 season (38:55). He was joined by: Ryan Divish - Covers the Seattle Mariners for the Seattle Times (58:45) TJ McFarland - A's Left-Handed Reliever (1:24:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during A's Spring Training that include: Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder after his contract extension (1:00) Jose Canseco - A's Hall of Famer & 1988 AL MVP (7:50) Colby Thomas - A's Outfield Prospect (20:35) Fran Riordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators (29:50) Adnan Virk - Host of A's Camp tour for MLB Network (55:00) Jim Duquette - Former MLB GM & Visited A's Spring Training for MLB Network Radio (1:07:07) Jared Diamond - Baseball Columnist for the Wall Street Journal on how TV is changing for Major League Baseball (1:22:25) Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm (1:43:41) Ryan Spilborghs - Rockies & Apple TV Broadcaster & visited A's Camp for MLB Network Radio (2:09:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 14 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Spring Breakout roster (2:35), why he likes Shohei Ohtani's decision to not ramp up his pitching (14:15) and A's two-way player, Shotaro Morii (18:35) He was joined by: Joey Estes - A's Starting Pitcher (41:50) Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm (55:00) George from San Francisco, Live from Japan - A's postgame caller (1:23:35) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (1:39:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the proposed Vlad Guerrero Jr contract (5:50), the A's Spring Breakout coaching staff (14:35) and the Rays stadium situation (1:44:25). He was joined by: JP Sears - A's Starting Pitcher (43:55) Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop (1:09:10) Shi Davidi - Covers the Blue Jays for Sportsnet (1:22:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed why 2025 is a big season for Zack Gelof (7:55), why change is good in sports (12:55) & Max Scherzer's idea on how to fix pitching (33:00). He was joined by: Jenny Cavnar - TV PxP voice of the Athletics (40:50) Randy Miller - Covers the Yankees for NJ.com (55:15) Zack Gelof - A's Second Baseman (1:37:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's & Giants with Justin Verlander on the mound (1:45), Gerrit Cole's injury/Tommy John Surgery (9:30), how the Cole injury impacts the A's & the American League (33:10) and why he agrees with the Giants on their decision with Blake Snell (57:13). He was joined by: Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (44:07) JJ Bleday - A's Center Fielder (1:14:35) Marty Lurie - Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer & Giants Pregame host on KNBR (1:22:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Lawrence Butler's contract extension, the team's performance so far in spring, what rosters spots that are still up for grabs and the versatility on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed significance of Lawrence Butler's contract extension with the A's (2:40), what pitcher players want closing out a game seven (38:00) and Jacob deGrom's comments about chasing velocity (1:16:15). He was joined by: David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics (1:21:15) Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder (1:34:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 9 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from Las Vegas Ballpark and was joined by: Colby Thomas - A's Outfielder (19:56) Fran Riordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators (29:19) Don Logan - President of the Las Vegas Aviators (54:50) Russ Langer - PxP Voice of the Las Vegas Aviators (1:21:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from Downtown Summerlin and was joined by: Jose Canseco - A's Hall of Famer & 1988 AL MVP (8:30) Mick Akers - Sports Business & Transportation journalist at Las Vegas Review Journal (27:30) Steve Hill - Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (1:11:50) Steve Fanelli - VP of Sales and Business Operations for the Athletics (1:23:53) Brent Rooker - A's Outfielder/DH (1:39:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the hiring of the new A's team President (5:05) & players you forgot finished their careers in different places (52:44). He was joined by: Former MLB GM & Host on MLB Network Radio, Jim Duquette (28:45) MLB Network Host, Adnan Virk (1:08:00) Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster & Sacramento Native, Jeff Levering (1:21:10) A's Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (1:51:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: Color Analyst on NBC Sports California & Former A's Pitcher, Dallas Braden (1:00) 2x World Series Champion & A's Pre & Postgame Analyst, Steve Sax (8:00) A's Scout & A's Pre & Postgame Analyst, Shooty Babitt (16:05) A's PxP Broadcaster on NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar (26:25) A's Radio Voice, Ken Korach (37:15) A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (57:15) A's Radio & TV Broadcaster, Chris Caray (1:02:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best pitcher interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, JP Sears (1:00) A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (8:35) A's All-Star Closer, Mason Miller (14:00) A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (21:05) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Joey Estes (26:20) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Hogan Harris (32:15) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, J.T. Ginn (39:25) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Mitch Spence (44:10) A's Reliever, TJ McFarland (51:25) A's Reliever, Tyler Ferguson (1:01:00) A's Reliever, Grant Holman (1:07:25) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Brady Basso (1:12:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best position player interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: A's Right Fielder, Lawrence Butler (1:00) A's Outfielder/DH, Brent Rooker (8:40) A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers (16:55) A's Second Baseman, Zack Gelof (27:00) A's Shortstop, Jacob Wilson (33:10) A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (44:50) A's Center Fielder, JJ Bleday (51:55) A's Infielder, Max Schuemann (59:00) A's First Baseman, Tyler Soderstrom (1:07:10) A's Third Baseman, Gio Urshela (1:12:50) A's Infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:16:45) A's 2024 First-Round Pick, Nick Kurtz (1:22:00) A's 2022 Second-Round Pick, Henry Bolte (1:27:55) A's 2022 First-Round Pick, Daniel Susac (1:33:35) A's 2021 First-Round Pick, Max Muncy (1:42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Athletics new radio affiliate in Las Vegas (7:30) The future of broadcasting in Major League Baseball (42:20) and the recent injuries at A's camp in Arizona (53:55). He was joined by: Rockies TV Analyst & Co-Host of Loud Outs on MLB Network Radio, Ryan Spilborghs (27:25) A's Radio & TV Broadcaster, Chris Caray (1:05:10) Baseball Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Jared Diamond (1:21:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed why the Dodgers super team is good for baseball (13:50), Sean Murphy's injury (28:55), Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame (45:30) and how special of a player Lawrence Butler can become for the Athletics (1:22:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 28 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend gave a salute to the city of Sacramento (57:45) and reacted to Harold Reynolds comments about the A's in 2025 (1:29:00). He was joined by: A's Color Analyst on NBC Sports California, Dallas Braden (20:50) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, J.T. Ginn (40:20) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Brady Basso (1:12:05) A's Outfielder/DH, Brent Rooker (1:38:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Luis Severino and his impact with the Athletics (6:15) and Power vs Feel in the game today (59:45). He was joined by: A's Super Fan, Road Trip Mike on throwing out the first pitch (13:15) A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos (28:39) A's Outfielder & 2022 Second-Round Pick, Henry Bolte (1:23:45) A's Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (1:38:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed teams streaming games during Spring Training (7:45), the ability to put the ball in play and why Jacob Wilson could be a special player for the Athletics (9:25), the 1970's A's winning three World Series Titles (43:30) and why the ABS system is here to stay (59:00). He was joined by: A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (28:20) A's Infielder & 2021 First-Round Pick, Max Muncy (1:21:40) A's Catcher & 2022 First-Round Pick, Daniel Susac (1:31:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices