A's Podcast

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss A's Spring Training 2023 and the A's Starting Pitchers heading into the season. 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 spoke with A's All-Star, Paul Blackburn (40:05), A's Shortstop, Nick Allen (1:11:40), A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers (1:32:50), A's Starter, Ken Waldichuk (1:41:50), A's Reliever, Zach Jackson (2:16:50) and the A's Top Prospect, Tyler Soderstrom (2:34:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the A’s and Marlins trade (1:00), the feeling of vindication over the new rules heading into 2023 (19:45) and the importance of a healthy Paul Blackburn in 2023 (51:25). He was joined by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (1:05:35), Evan Drellich of the Athletic (1:34:40) and JJ Bleday (1:54:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why a healthy Paul Blackburn is so important this year for the Green & Gold (9:05) and the Corbin Burnes situation in Milwaukee (1:18:00). He was joined by the author of Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess, Evan Drellich (32:40) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:28:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the Corbin Burnes situation in Milwaukee, FIP and pitchers having control after the ball leaves their hands, the WBC, Shintaro Fujinami and what he is looking for at A's Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Trade of A.J. Puk for JJ Bleday (8:15), why Bleday can turn it around in Oakland (38:25), vindication on the new rules changes for 2023 (1:25:30) and Evan Drellich's new book on the Astros (2:10:55). He was joined by JJ Bleday (27:00) and Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (53:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Steve Cohen and the New York Mets and if a rogue owner is good for the sport, biomechanics, hitters being fitted for bats, the return of the stolen base and who wins the big game this weekend between the Eagles and Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed how different styles will actually help Major League Baseball going forward (1:00), what would divisions would look like if realignment and expansion happened (22:20) and the great divide in baseball (46:05). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (57:20), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:20:35), Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic on the WIld-Card era franchise rankings (1:42:05) and Scott Miller of the Athletic (2:22:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how much the pitch timer will impact the game in 2023 (14:00) & the great divide in baseball (1:14:00). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:35) and Scott Miller of MLB Network Radio (1:26:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Steve Cohen and the New York Mets and if a rogue owner is good for the sport, biomechanics, hitters being fitted for bats, the return of the stolen base and who wins the big game this weekend between the Eagles and Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Athletic's rankings of MLB Teams from the wild-card era to present day (26:25) and how baseball would like with realignment (54:30). He was joined by Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic to discuss his piece on the wild-card era franchise rankings (10:30) and A's TV pxp voice, Glen Kuiper (1:20:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how the styles of MLB teams will change with the rules changes (1:15:35) and why you can make the argument Hank Aaron is the greatest offensive player of all-time (1:41:30). He was joined by Martín Gallegos of MLB.com to look ahead to A's Spring Training (28:50) and Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (54:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the Oakland & Tampa Bay ballpark situations (:55), the role of Hitting Coaches in today’s baseball (17:00), the 40/40 club (29:00) and wildcard players for the A’s in 2023 (45:10). He was joined by the President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Josh Rawitch (59:35), Vince Cotroneo (1:23:50) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic (1:44:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the long-term extensions in baseball (12:30), the 40/40 club and if anyone could join in 2023 (1:12:20) and wildcard players for the A's in 2023 (1:51:25). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:05) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic to breakdown the A's roster heading into Spring Training (1:29:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the Hitting Coach job in baseball, velocity heading into the 2023 season, Dermis Garcia's potential, what characteristics to look for that make teams great and sleeper teams this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Tampa Bay Rays stadium situation in relation to Oakland (9:25), the passing of John Adams (1:03:25) and why the Hitting Coach job is so violate in baseball (1:12:40). He was joined by the President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Josh Rawitch (26:10) and A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (1:24:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from Plank in Oakland and was joined by new Oakland Athletics Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (17:50) and the voice of the A's, Ken Korach (1:33:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Scott Rolen getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame (3:50), Todd Helton's case for the Hall (15:20), Jesús Aguilar signing with the A's (1:02:15) and Cody Bellinger vs the Shift and how the rules will help left-handed hitter (1:19:35). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic to discuss his first time voting for the Hall of Fame and the results (30:30) and A's Assistant General Manager, Dan Feinstein (1:32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the 2023 Hall of Fame election results, his first time voting for the Hall, fixing the process, Jesus Aguilar signing with the A's and the fangraphs projections for the Athletics in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on the life of Sal Bando and was joined by Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (34:32), Former A's Manager, Bob Melvin (1:00:20), 6x World Series Champion & 1972 World Series MVP, Gene Tenace (1:30:30), A's Historian, David Feldman (1:56:37) and 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (2:28:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the Marlins and Twins trade (2:50), the A’s prospects in MLB Pipeline’s countdown (15:15) and how the balanced schedule will help baseball (31:36). He was joined by Shintaro Fujinami (52:40), Scott Boras (1:02:15), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:16:45), Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (1:45:33) and Ken Korach (2:18:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Luis Arraez/Pablo Lopez trade (2:50), the A's prospects on MLB Pipeline (15:15) and the WAR needed for the Hall of Fame (1:50:10). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (31:55) and the voice of the A's, Ken Korach (1:24:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the Twins and Marlins trade, Shintaro Fujinami, Esteury Ruiz and the Hall of Fame voting process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the 2023 MLB season will be different from any other (11:25) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (32:45), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:06:05) and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (1:28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Shintaro Fujinami, the rotation heading into 2023, the leaders in the clubhouse and Esteury Ruiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oakland Athletics formally introduce right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to the media at the A's offices in Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the A's Offices following the Shintaro Fujinami introductory press conference and he was joined by Shintaro Fujinami (22:15) and MLB Agent, Scott Boras (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps his interview on A's Cast Live with Shintaro Fujinami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at A's Fantasy Camp and was joined by Bobby Crosby (9:25), Terry Steinbach (22:55). Greg Cadaret (1:13:02), Dallas Braden (1:28:35), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:50:40) and Dan Hayes of the Athletic (2:20:20). 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 at A's Fantasy Camp and was joined by Dave Stewart (21:20), Tommy Everidge (40:15), Adam Rosales (52:20), Brodie Brazil (1:09:25), Carney Lansford (1:35:10) and Shooty Babitt (1:56:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the A's players to get excited about (1:13:25) & was joined by Eno Sarris (28:30) and Trevor May (51:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Carlos Correa's wild offseason, the excitement heading into 2023 and analytics to evaluate players. 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 and Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system and discuss the top names in the A's system and their favorite moments and giveaways from the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the A's traded with the Atlanta Braves involving Sean Murphy, if teams really got better after the 2022 Winter Meetings and which of the four shortstops will remain at the position the longest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the trade that sent Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves (2:35) and was joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to discuss the offseason for the Red Sox (46:30) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend was live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego and was joined by A’s Assistant GM, Billy Owens (1:40), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (18:25), Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld (40:26), Padres Manager, Bob Melvin (50:43), Rajai Davis (1:06:30), 2022 AL Manager of the Year, Terry Francona (1:15:04), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:24:42), Dbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:34:47), Brian Kenny of MLB Network (1:45:55), Radio Hall of Famer, Chris Russo (2:00:34) and Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports (2:16:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 7 afternoon edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and joined by Padres Manager, Bob Melvin (23:55), Former A's Outfielder, Rajai Davis (52:20), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:09:20) and Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports (1:26:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 7 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and joined by A's Assistant General Manager, Billy Owens (14:00), Zach Crizer of Yahoo Sports (31:55), Jim Duquette (54:15), Jessica Kleinschmidt (1:32:00), Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (2:01:10), Moses Massena of MLB Network (2:13:45) and Kemp Gouldin of Because Baseball to discuss growing the game in Egypt (2:28:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 6 afternoon edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and was joined by MLB Network Analyst, Dan O'Dowd (1:20), A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (16:50), Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, Terry Francona (50:20), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:00:15), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:20:20), Diamondbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:52:35), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (2:05:00) and A's Special Assistant to the General Manager, Grady Fuson (2:30:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the 2022 Winter Meetings, where Aaron Judge will end up, and Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom's contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the Winter Meetings, how the A's can get better in 2023, and the influence Terry Francona has had on Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 6 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (30:20), Former A's outfielder & Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld (57:45), Brodie Brazil (1:11:15), Joon Lee of ESPN (1:52:33) and the host of High Heat on MLB Network, Chris Russo (2:29:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's General Manager, David Forst (28:00), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (48:45), Jake & Jordan from Cespedes BBQ (1:02:55), Susan Slusser (1:44:30), Brian Kenny of MLB Network (1:49:35) and Geoff Blum (2:22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the 2022 Winter Meetings with Chris Townsend from San Diego and how the Green & Gold improve heading into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed A’s Coaching staff for 2023 (1:00), why the Winter Meetings are important this year (6:00), Miguel Cabrera’s retirement announcement (21:45) and the Hall of Fame case for Don Mattingly (30:35). He was joined by Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (1:17:25), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:55:30) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (2:28:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on the career of Gaylord Perry (5:30), why Justin Verlander won't sign with the Dodgers (13:23) and the Hall of Fame case for one of the greatest big game pitchers of all-time (1:41:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (28:20) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs to discuss the Hall of Fame (1:23:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding Aaron Judge (5:00) and why Fred McGriff and Don Mattingly should be in the Hall of Fame (1:35:10). He was joined by Chris Rose (29:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (54:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the Contemporary Era ballot for the Hall of Fame, the voting process, signing players later in their career and the shortstop market heading into the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Coaching Staff (8:30), the CBA and the impact on the Winter Meetings in San Diego (12:45) and Miguel Cabrera announcing his retirement (1:39:00). He was joined by Marty Lurie of KNBR (29:20) and the Radio PxP Voice of the Houston Astros, Robert Ford (1:26:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Cody Bellinger's offseason (12:40), the new rules changes and the impact on free agency (51:25) and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot (1:04:20). He was joined by Former A's General Manager and current Mets Team President, Sandy Alderson (22:20) and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (1:22:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices