A's Podcast

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

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