A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the new additions to the A's starting rotation, how data can make pitchers better, how the veterans can help younger talent grow, and Mason Miller's potential as a closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 21 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 General Manager David Forst (24:00), A's Television Play-by-Play Broadcasters Jenny Cavnar (54:48) and Chris Caray (1:19:39), and A's shortstop Nick Allen (1:36:34), first baseman Ryan Noda (1:47:02) and outfielder Lawrence Butler (1:59:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the first week of Spring Training, how the team will get 4,374 outs, the new additions to the pitching staff, how the bullpen looks heading into 2024, and ongoing infield position battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 20 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 expectations on the team this season (8:00), Mark Kotsay's speech about Brent Rooker (27:15), expectations on Kyle Muller in 2024 (1:06:40) and how Mason Miller can become the next Jason Isringhausen (2:16:10). He was joined by A's Pitcher, Kyle Muller (52:35), A's Pitcher, Joey Estes (1:14:20), A's Reliever, Lucas Erceg (1:38:25) and A's Reliever, Mason Miller (2:04:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Bobby Crosby, Dallas Braden and Adam Rosales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 306 Ft. Dave Stewart, Carney Lansford, Terry Steinbach and Shooty Babitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Zack Gelof, Ryan Noda and Nick Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Fantasy Camp and discussed the importance of the Rule 5 draft and how Ryan Noda performed in 2023 (8:05) and the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot (23:00). He was joined by Ash Albury, A's Fantasy Camper who traveled from Australia to Mesa (27:40), A's Shortstop, Nick Allen (53:20), A's First Baseman, Ryan Noda (1:16:55), A's Second Baseman, Zack Gelof (1:45:00), World Series Champion, Terry Steinbach (2:01:00) and A's Minor League Coach, Adam Rosales (2:21:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss the Dodgers offseason and why no other team in the NL West can counter, the state of the AL West so far this offseason, the expectations on the A's in 2024, why Eno is impressed with Joe Boyle and Mason Miller, the unsigned free agents and when you should stop saying Happy New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Fantasy Camp and talked with Dallas Braden (1:15), A's First Base Coach, Bobby Crosby (36:05), A's Hall of Famer, Carney Lansford (54:40), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:11:00), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:37:15) and A's Scout, Shooty Babitt (1:57:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Eduardo Perez of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, former MLB GM, Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Dan O'Dowd, Brian Kenny and Matt Vasgerian of MLB Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Jonny Gomes, Rajai Davis and Dan Otero, who are both Senior Directors of On-Field Operations for MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Angels Manager, Ron Washington and Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Giants Manager, Bob Melvin, Guardians Manager, Stephen Vogt, Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the rule 5 draft, the A's getting the fourth pick in the draft lottery, the future and how it affects the negotiations with players, finding starting pitchers this offseason, Ken Waldichuk's injury, Mason Miller's future and the competition at Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic recap the lack of signings at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, the impact the RSN deals are having on free agency, the future for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, players going to the KBO and coming back and the winners and losers of the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Bob Nightengale of USA Today (38:40), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (49:40), Boston Red Sox Writer for the Boston Globe, Julian McWilliams (1:06:50), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:28:50), Phillies GM, Sam Fuld (1:49:20), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (2:09:00) and Brian Kenny of MLB Network (2:47:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Senior Director of On-Field Operation for MLB, Rajai Davis (1:05), MLB Network Radio host and former MLB GM, Jim Duquette (16:55), MLB Network Analyst and former Rockies GM, Dan O'Dowd (35:25), Alden Gonzalez of ESPN (50:30) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:08:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's offseason, the 2024 draft lottery, blocking out the distractions, adjustments to the A's pitching staff throughout the season and the competition that will take place at Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Founder of Because Baseball, Kemp Gouldin (10:21), A's Hall of Famer and TV Analyst, Dave Stewart (46:17), 2x World Series Champion and TV Analyst, Jonny Gomes (1:05:38), Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic, Katie Woo (1:34:18), Athletics Beat Writer for MLB.com, Martin Gallegos (1:58:04), and Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, Stephen Vogt (2:45:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day One Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (18:00), Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network (31:00), 3x World Series Champion & former GM of the Giants, Bobby Evans (58:45), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:20:45), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:35:55), Angels Manager, Ron Washington (1:48:10) and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli (2:08:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 4 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville and was joined by MLB Network Radio Host, Eduardo Pérez (3:38), Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB and former Athletics pitchers, Dan Otero (1:10:32), and MLB Network Studio Host, Matt Vasgersian (1:39:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Alex Jensen of the Stockton Ports, Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system, discuss Daniel Susac and Henry Bolte (11:40), position players who need to be highlighted more (18:30), the pitching development in the system (25:20) and the 2023 draft picks (39:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, the countdown to Spring Training, Stephen Vogt being named the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, urgency during the regular season, what they learned from the postseason and A's starters building up more innings in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the end of the baseball season and the Rangers winning the World Series (11:20), Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (1:18:40) and why baseball needs to adapt quicker than everyone thinks (1:56:20). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (28:30), Hall of Fame Rangers Broadcast, Eric Nadel to talk about the Rangers World Series victory (56:15) and Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to recap the World Series, Arizona Fall League and Managerial hires (1:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Kyle Peterson of ESPN, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez, World Series Hero, Geoff Blum and Doug Glanville of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's Outfielder, Brent Rooker, Roxy Bernstein of ESPN and Scott Braun from Foul Territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson preview game three of the World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, the idea of changing the limit on pitchers to 12, using openers, first impressions of Evan Carter, if he ever thought about managing and the preparation that goes into a staff game for a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed World Series game three (7:25), discussed why baseball has a had time adapting (13:20) and the greatest game threes in World Series history (2:01:00). He was joined by Scott Braun of Foul Territory (31:00) and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:26:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They discuss the success teams have when out homering their opponent, the battle of the bullpens, pitchers facing hitters the third time through the order and what to do when facing a red hot hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They also discussed Bob Melvin moving on to manage the Giants, whats next for the Padres and the Red Sox hiring of former A's Reliever, Craig Breslow as their Chief Baseball Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ken Korach being a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award (7:35), why he was wrong about the Texas Rangers (11:10), why this World Series is good for baseball (20:25) and who will win the Fall Classic (2:48:40). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (30:10), A's Historian, David Feldman on the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments (1:03:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:45:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman discuss the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’s Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo, breaks down the greatest playoff games in A's history. In this episode, Cotroneo recaps game one of the 2006 ALDS vs the Twins, game five of the 1989 ALCS vs the Blue Jays, game three of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants, game seven of the 1972 World Series vs the Reds and game four of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed how the A’s can learn from the Phillies bullpen in the postseason in regards to Mason Miller (1:10), the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (10:30) and the Red Sox interviewing Gabe Kapler for their open Front Office position (22:10). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (34:35), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (56:45), Astros Broadcaster & World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:14:20), World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (1:44:10), ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (1:53:10) and A’s All-Star, Brent Rooker (2:09:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 3 (1:00), how much blame does Madison Bumgarner get for the Dbacks pitching plans (16:35) & Gabe Kapler interviewing for the Red Sox Front Office (50:00). He was joined by ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (21:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game three of the ALCS (5:00), Bruce Bochy's decision to start Max Scherzer (12:00) and the importance of a player playing his whole career in one place (1:20:00). He was joined by World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (51:00) & Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:31:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss Eno's new underwear commercial, the LCS series and his impressions, high payroll vs low payroll playoff teams, why you can't replicate what the Phillies have and if the clutch gene does exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the latest games in the LCS (1:00), why the postseason is not randomness (16:10) and why the Phillies are relentless (2:00:15). He was joined by A's All-Star, Brent Rooker (30:30), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:09:05) and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:28:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (12:00), Championship Series predictions (26:10) and why the A's could follow the Phillies bullpen when it comes to Mason Miller (1:49:50). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (29:25) and Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (1:27:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss What’s preparation like in the post-season for pitchers vs regular season, preparing for a team you already know so well like Tex vs Hou, His opinion on taking starters out so early in PS, thought process on slimming down pitching staff in PS vs what you do in regular season, daily conversations with bullpen guys on how they may be used differently in the game and Trevor May's retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the ALCS and NLCS, debate on if playoff success is truly random or if the regular season is overrated, and reveal how rosters are exposed in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Phillies punching their ticket to the NLCS (2:35), why teams need to match their opponents' intensity in the postseason (12:15) and players who thrived in the postseason (2:12:48). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:34) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:26:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses what his schedule is like now in the offseason, how this offseason will be different than 2022, building depth in the starting rotation, veteran players vs young players heading into 2024 and what he is looking forward to most this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the AL and NLDS (10:55), why there is no tomorrow in the postseason (14:45) and bullpens being overused in the playoffs (1:56:40). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (32:25) and A's General Manager, David Forst (1:00:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed the Wild Card series for both the American and National League and was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:50), ESPN MLB Analyst, Kyle Peterson (1:27:10) and Craig Mish on the Miami Herald to talk about the Miami Marlins series vs the Phillies (1:56:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the Wild Card rounds for the AL and NL, the passing of Tim Wakefield, if we could see a return of the Knuckleballer, pitch timer usage and how it will be controlled in the postseason, what all the playoff teams share in common and who could be the next Giants Manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the 2023 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices