A's Podcast

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in the finale of their three-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the finale of the A's and Red Sox from the Coliseum. They were joined by Bobby Crosby, Nick Allen and Red Sox Pitching Coach, Andrew Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Cotroneo and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox in game two of their three-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the weight put on first outings, the usage of fastballs in the sport, Shea Langeliers calling games and his arm strength, Dany Jimenez and closing out games, Kyle Muller coming out of the bullpen and pitchers staying composed on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Vince Cotroneo, and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Red Sox from the Coliseum. They were joined by Liam Hendriks and Scott Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Cotroneo and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in game one of their three-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Jessica Kleinschmidt, Johnny Doskow, and Vince Cotroneo preview game of the A's and Red Sox from the Coliseum. They were joined by Kyle Muller, Shea Langeliers, and Mark Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Esteury Ruiz being sent down to Las Vegas (8:20) and the biggest winners and losers of Opening Weekend (1:04:00). He was joined by A's Broadcaster Johnny Doskow (2:45), Alex Jensen (28:50), A's pitcher, Kyle Muller (35:35), Red Sox tv voice, Dave O'Brien (47:57) and the families of Darell Hernaiz and Kyle McCann (1:25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 4-3 walk-off win vs the Cleveland Guardians in the finale of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the finale of the A's and Guardians from the Coliseum. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Dan Hubbs, Martín Gallegos and the family of Kyle McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 12-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in game three of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game three of the A's and Guardians from the Coliseum. They were joined by Bobby Crosby, Ed Sprague, Kyle McCann and Guardians outfielder, Steven Kwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in game two of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (15:36), A's Catcher, Kyle McCann (51:05) and A's right-handed pitcher, Mitch Spence (1:16:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Guardians from the Coliseum. They were joined by Mitch Spence, Jenny Cavnar, and Scott Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 8-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in game one of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview 2024 Opening Day from the Coliseum. They were joined by JD Davis, Zack Gelof, and Mark Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Opening Day Roster (17:00), the excitement around Zack Gelof in 2024 (59:50) and 2024 predictions on who will lead the A's in each category (1:03:45). He was joined by A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:50), A's Third Baseman, J.D. Davis (31:40), David Rinetti (48:50), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:08:00) and Dallas Braden (1:31:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the excitement heading into the 2024 season, Lawrence Butler making the roster, the injuries suffered during Spring Training, J.D Davis joining the club, plan for Esteury Ruiz and the progression of Mark Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss Opening Day, the A's starting pitchers, new pitchers in the bullpen, expectations for the season, the growth from last year and telling players that they made the roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Multimedia Journalist, Jessica Kleinschmidt, brightens your morning with the latest news on the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball. For this episode, Jess and A's Producer, Ray Jensen, preview Opening Day 2024 (1:45), share their thoughts on the A's roster (8:50) and reveal bold predictions for the season. (54:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Vince Cotroneo, Johnny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the A's and Giants exhibition game from Oracle Park. They were joined by Ross Stripling, Darell Hernaiz, Scott Emerson and Susan Slusser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Bob Melvin might solve some of the issues for the Giants (10:10), the A's final exhibition game & lineup (14:50) and an update on the Shohei Othani situation (1:08:50). He was joined by Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (30:30) and World Series champion & Giants analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, George Kontos (56:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the Bay Bridge series between the A's and Giants. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Darell Hernaiz and Hoy Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's Pitcher, Ross Stripling (1:10), Giants Pitching Coach, Bryan Price (11:45), the tv voice of the A's on NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar (34:50) and A's infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:19:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (1:00), Trevor Gott’s UCL tear (4:40) and the Shohei Ohtani story (7:15). He was joined by Robert Murray of FanSided (32:05), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (54:05), Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (1:10:10), Cubs and ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (1:32:40), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:46:00) and former catcher and MLB Network Radio host, Chris Gimenez (2:06:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (2:20), Trevor Gott's injury and the A's bullpen (5:55), Shohei Ohtani story (8:25) and seven outlandish predictions for 2024 (1:05:35). He was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com (33:45) & A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Dodgers win vs the Padres in Seoul (1:10), the current aces in baseball (15:35), Scott Boras and the MLBPA (19:45) and why he is excited about the 2024 A's (1:18:30). He was joined by Chris Gimenez of MLB Network Radio (30:00), Cubs & ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (57:00) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:28:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the new rules for 2024 & Blake Snell signing with the Giants (3:45), why this was a bad offseason for a lot of players (18:20), Alex Wood named the A's Opening Day Starter (56:35) and Chris Bassitt's comments on velocity in baseball (1:20:40). He was joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline to discuss the A's farm system (29:50), Rangers broadcaster, Jared Sandler (1:00:00) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:32:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed JD Davis signing with the A's (9:55) and the 2024 A's and beyond (46:00). He was joined by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (29:05), Robert Murray of FanSided, who broke the JD Davis signing (56:20) and A's broadcasters Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow (1:24:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed why the A's should have Lawrence Butler on the Opening Day roster (1:10) and the 2024 win projections for the A's and several other clubs (14:05). He was joined by World Series champion and Diamondbacks broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (42:50), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (51:55), Dodgers broadcaster, Tim Neverett (1:12:50) and A's Director of Player Development, Ed Sprague to preview Spring Breakout (1:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Spring Breakout (4:00), two big takeaways from A's camp so far (10:40) and players being held down in the minor leagues (34:25). He was joined by A's Director of Player Development, Ed Sprague (19:10) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (38:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the number of injuries in Spring Training & the A's (3:25), Dylan Cease being traded to the Padres (7:45) & how baseball can learn from the NCAA Tournament in growing the sport more (1:13:50). He was joined A's Multimedia Reporter, Jessica Kleinschmidt (33:05) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Darell Hernaiz could start the season for the A's at shortstop (9:30), MLB wins projections (36:40) and why baseball doesn't like change (1:07:15). He was joined Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett to preview the 2024 season for the club (16:45) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:29:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the A's lineup today could be the Opening Day lineup (4:30), why Spring Training stats matter (12:25) and the Aledmys Díaz injury and how it could shape the roster (52:20). He was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (27:45) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:22:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why Lawrence Butler needs to be on the A's Opening Day Roster (3:50), the increase in elbow injuries in baseball (51:15) and how baseball is behind other sports in free agency (1:17:35). He was joined by World Series Champion and Diamondbacks broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (27:25) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:28:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the ties between the A's and Brewers ahead of Big League Weekend (10:10), why he is excited for JJ Bleday (11:55) and the 80-game suspension for Noelvi Marte of the Reds and long-term contracts (50:00). He was joined Brewers broadcaster, Jeff Levering (31:40), Fran Riordan, Manager of the Aviators (1:08:30) and A's broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (1:24:25). Time stamps: 31:40 1:04:34 1:50:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mike Trout and what makes him an all-time great (1:40), MLB's Spring Breakout and the A's prospects participating (12:35) and why the number of innings by starters has to increase in 2024 (1:15:15). He was joined by the Pitching Ninja (31:25), A's broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (1:00:15) and Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:24:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Josh Donaldson calling it career (1:30), the recent injury to Luis Medina (9:10) and the one number that could help the A's in 2024 (19:10). He was joined by Josh Donaldson (42:10), Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com previewing the Angels (58:25) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 4 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how baseball has handled tanking by teams (1:30), JP Sears' outing vs the Rangers (14:10), the A's Opening Day Starter (22:10) and if baseball is righting itself after the Bellinger and Chapman contracts (27:50). He was joined by C. Trent Rosencrans of the Athletic to preview the Reds (58:05) & A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:27:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend was live at Spring Training ahead of Cactus League play and sat down with Paul Blackburn (2:45), Alex Wood (15:40), Brent Rooker (24:15), Seth Brown (30:05), Lucas Erceg (40:00), Nick Allen (54:20), Kyle Muller (1:00:50), Joey Estes (1:14:50), Tyler Soderstrom (1:25:30), Joe Boyle (1:32:00), Mason Miller (1:40:15), Shea Langeliers (1:51:45), JJ Bleday (1:59:00), JP Sears (2:10:05), Lawrence Butler (2:18:00), Zach Jackson (2:26:30), Ryan Noda (2:43:10) and Zack Gelof (2:51:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend was joined by A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos, to break down A's Spring Training (1:10), A's Reliever, Zach Jackson (24:15), A's Catcher, Tyler Soderstrom (41:00) and Bay Area Radio Hall of Famers, Ken Korach and Marty Lurie (47:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ryan Noda and Zack Gelof's performances in Spring Training (11:30), Fangraphs projections for the A's players (18:35), baseball wanting to go from 13 to 12 pitchers on the roster (23:50) and how we define an "ace" in baseball (1:08:55). He was joined by Royals broadcaster, Jake Eisenberg (33:50) and A's Radio broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:29:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed MLB expansion (5:30) and why baseball needs to revamp the divisions (18:15). He was joined Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (32:10), Johnny Doskow and Shooty Babitt (1:00:30) and Padres Radio Voice, Jesse Agler (1:26:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mitch Spence's comment to him about making it tough on the front office to send him back (7:35), players seizing the moment (17:10) and attendance being up in baseball in 2023 (26:05). He was joined by A's Hall of Famer, Steve Vucinich (52:20), A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:03:10) and Bay Area Radio Hall of Famers Ken Korach and Marty Lurie (1:27:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (11:00), looking back at the pitch timer one year later (24:15), the case for Jose Ramirez and the Hall of Fame (48:10) and the battle at third for the A’s (1:09:00). He was joined by Stephen Vogt from the Winter Meetings (29:50), A’s Catcher, Tyler Soderstrom (1:16:50), A’s First Round Pick in 2023, Jacob Wilson (1:34:40) and Johnny Doskow (1:40:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed the A's closer role for 2024 (2:45), Cody Bellinger's contract with the Cubs (13:45), teams hoarding prospects (31:15) and the Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to the Twins (1:40:30). He was joined by A's reliever, Zach Jackson (43:00), A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:00:00) and the voice of the A's, Ken Korach (1:24:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's second baseman, Zack Gelof (20:00), Brent Rooker (31:45), Paul Blackburn (43:35), JP Sears (1:21:00), Joe Boyle (1:37:05), Seth Brown (1:46:00), A's Third Base Coach, Eric Martins (1:55:30) and A's Director of Spring Training Business Operations, Joe Pun (2:13:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's Manager Mark Kotsay (8:13), catcher Shea Langeliers (33:05), pitcher Alex Wood (45:04), booth analyst for NBC Sports California Dallas Braden (1:03:06), outfielder JJ Bleday (1:25:00), and A's pitching coach Scott Emerson (1:41:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss his Spring Training opening speech to the clubhouse, the new group of young players ready to take the next step, what he's learned from day one on the job to now, the veteran pitchers and how they can help the younger players, what excites him about the young offense, and Jim Leyland going into the Baseball Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices