A's Podcast

On the March 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how pitchers can use the pitch timer to their advantage (11:45), Zack Greinke's Hall of Fame case (1:44:30) and how the new rules impact the games in Spring (1:52:25). He was joined by Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie to preview the 2023 season for the San Francisco Giants (30:15), Las Vegas Aviators Manager, Fran Riordan (1:18:00) and A's Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:27:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the A's and Reds Spring Training game (14:50), the rules changes speeding up games (16:25) and Baseball Tonight's prediction for the 2023 Athletics (1:51:20). He was joined by Ryan Spilborghs of MLB Network Radio & Rockies TV to preview the 2023 season for the Coloardo Rockies (27:50), A's VP of Sales and Business Operations, Steve Fanelli (1:09:00) and Johnny Doskow (1:27:15). 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 recapped the A's Spring Training game vs Shohei Othani and the impact of Esteury Ruiz (7:50) and Shintaro Fujinami's debut (16:50). He was joined by Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm to discuss the A's Minor Leaguers in camp (32:00), A's 2022 1st round pick, Daniel Susac (1:04:50) and A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:55). 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 the recent injuries in ST throughout baseball (5:35), Fujinami vs Ohtani (13:25) and why this spring is so big for Cristian Pache (1:41:20). He was joined by Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB, Dan Otero (29:40), A's Broadcaster Vince Cotroneo (59:30) and A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:29:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the differences between Arizona and Florida for Spring Training, what he is looking for in each camp, what he saw from the new rules this weekend, Manny Machado's new deal with the Padres and the impact Driveline is having on the sport. 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 recapped the A's first two games of Spring Training (18:15) and why versatility is so key for the Athletics in 2023 (1:52:30). He was joined by A's General Manager, David Forst (2:25), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:00), Ken Korach (1:00:25) and A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:40:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses what he has seen the first two games of Spring Training, the differences between 2023 and 2022 in Spring, the rules changes taking place in games and playing pickup basketball with other General Managers during Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 24 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 Manager, Mark Kotsay (30:00), A's Pitcher, James Kaprielian (1:00:55), A's Reliever, Sam Moll (1:33:30), A's Starter, Adam Oller (1:56:10), A's Infielder, Kevin Smith (2:10:50) and former MLB General Manager and host on MLB Network Radio, Jim Duquette (2:20:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss A's Spring Training 2023, the new rules changes, new strategies for the rules changes and the team improving on defense. 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 spoke with A's Scouting Legend, Grady Fuson (8:40), A's First Baseman, Ryan Noda (26:40), A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (37:25), A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (58:15), A's pre & postgame host, Brodie Brazil (1:10:35), A's Lefty, Kyle Muller (1:31:00), A's infielder/outfielder, Tony Kemp (1:49:00), A's Left-Handed Starter, JP Sears (2:14:30) and A's Reliever, Trevor May (2:39:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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