A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 60 game starts in Oakland A's history. Let us know your top ten 60 game starts by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of the 2020 season (9:30) and compared Franklin Barreto to one of the greatest hitting second baseman of all-time (25:50). He was joined by A's Historian, David Feldman (28:25), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:13:00), Ray Fosse (1:34:40), the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:02:40) and 2x All-Star and World Series Champion, Brad Lidge (2:33:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why the A’s are one of five teams that can benefit from the 60 game schedule (19:20) and he was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:20), Richard Justice of MLB.com (1:10:25), Chris Rose of the MLB Network (1:30:15), Ken Korach (1:48:45) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic (2:28:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the best streaks in 60 games (54:35), The 2020 A’s vs the 2001 A’s (1:47:15) and the 2020 season win totals for every team (2:14:50). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (31:00), Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (1:05:45), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year and Braves Bench Coach, Walt Weiss (1:27:35), A’s President, Dave Kaval (1:57:20) and Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:27:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval talks about the 2020 season, the expectations on the team, Spring Training 2.0 & the latest on Howard Terminal Waterfront Ballpark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend celebrated the return of baseball in 2020 (1:00) and how getting out to a slow start can’t happen this year (25:05). He was joined by 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark (38:10), Terry Steinbach (49:15), Ray Fosse (1:02:00), Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (1:30:10), Dave Dravecky (1:48:25), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (2:08:05), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year, Walt Weiss (2:24:25) and Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:37:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend rejoiced over the return of baseball (1:00), How a slow start could end the season early (46:30) and the biggest storylines for the 2020 season (1:23:20). He was joined by Thomas Wolf, the author of The Called Shot on Babe Ruth (32:00), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:00:20), Ray Fosse (1:31:45), MLB Network Host, Matt Vasgersian (2:05:15) and former San Francisco Giants pitcher, Dave Dravecky (2:32:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed his idea for the Hall of Fame (1:08:20) and the latest on the 2020 MLB season (1:59:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (25:50), 1989 NLCS MVP Will Clark (1:30:35), Terry Steinbach (2:14:10) & Steve Vucinich (2:35:05). All joined to reflect on the 1989 World Series between the A's and San Francisco Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's infielder Tony Kemp and Taj Tashombe, the A's VP of government affairs discuss Juneteenth, the +1 Effect and the Multiplying Good One in a Million Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the 30 for 30 on ESPN “Long Gone Summer” (:56) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (35:15), the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack (59:40), Former A’s Scouting Director and Former Cardinals GM, Walt Jocketty (1:15:05), Carney Lansford (1:29:05), Ray Fosse (1:44:45), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (2:16:50) and Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (2:40:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Carney Lansford, Walt Jocketty, the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten mid-season moves by Billy Beane. Let us know your top ten mid-season moves by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend & VP of Stadium Operations at the Coliseum, Dave Rinetti, celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics and Dave's career with the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news on the 2020 season (1:20) and was joined by Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (30:50), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:00:45), Ray Fosse (1:29:55), A’s GM David Forst (2:06:15) and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (2:36:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's general manager David Forst discussed the return of scouts, how this season will be different than any other and the 2020 MLB Draft for the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity takes an inside look at the A's 2020 draft class with A's scouting director Eric Kubota, as well as A's scouts Chris Reilly and Jim Coffman, who scouted the A's fourth and fifth round draft picks this year, Dane Acker and Stevie Emanuels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Steve Soderstrom, the Father of Tyler Soderstrom, MLB.com Draft Analyst, Jonathan Mayo, ESPN Analyst, Kyle Peterson and ESPN College Baseball Analyst, Mike Rooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's first round pick, Tyler Soderstrom, Turlock High School Coach, Sean Gilbert, A's second round pick Jeff Criswell and his Head Coach at Michigan, Erik Bakich and Head Coach at Georgia Tech, Danny Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Brad Ziegler, Steve McCatty and Mike Norris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Rod Carew, Steve Phillips, Doug Glanville and former SF Giants GM, Bobby Evans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped “Long Gone Summer” (2:15), revisited Mark McGwire’s comments last September before going into the A’s Hall of Fame about the 98 home run race (20:35) and the latest on the 2020 MLB season (57:20). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:55), the director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack (1:05:30), Carney Lansford (1:30:55), Walt Jocketty (2:05:50) and Roxy Bernstein (2:29:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity takes an inside look at the A's 2020 draft class with A's special assistant and former scouting director Grady Fuson, as well as A's scouts Rich Sparks and Jemel Spearman, who scouted the A's second and third round draft picks this year, Jeff Criswell and Michael Guldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's manager Bob Melvin discuss the A's 1st round draft pick, Tyler Soderstrom, the differences in pitchers now compared to when Bob played, the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks and Bob's success vs Randy Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the A’s 1st round pick of Tyler Soderstrom of Turlock High School (:57) and was joined by Tyler Soderstrom (4:55), Steve Soderstrom, Father of Tyler (17:55), A’s 2nd round pick, Jeff Criswell & Erik Bakich, the coach of the Michigan Wolverines baseball team (31:25), MLB.com draft analyst, Jonathan Mayo (37:45), ESPN College Baseball analyst, Kyle Peterson (53:15), Danny Hall, Head Baseball Coach at Georgia Tech (1:07:40), Ray Fosse (1:24:50), Mike Norris (1:51:50), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (2:06:10) and Hall of Famer, Rod Carew (2:34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the 2020 MLB Draft for the Oakland Athletics (4:10) and was joined by Kyle Peterson, College Baseball Analyst for ESPN (34:10), Bob Melvin (58:15), Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com (1:22:50), A’s 1st round pick, Tyler Soderstrom (1:55:40) and the Head Coach of Georgia Tech Baseball, Danny Hall (2:26:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the 1st round of the MLB Draft and was joined by Sean Gilbert, High School coach of Tyler Soderstrom (10:30), Ray Fosse (30:30), Susan Slusser (1:02:30), ESPN College Baseball Analyst, Mike Rooney (1:30:00), Steve Soderstrom, the father of Tyler Soderstrom (1:59:50), A’s 2nd round pick, Jeff Criswell & the Head Coach at Michigan, Erik Bakich (2:16:40) and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (2:32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend recapped the 1st round of the 2020 MLB Draft and discussed the Oakland Athletics selection of Tyler Soderstrom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the latest proposal from the owners (8:05) and the idea of players sitting out if there is a shorter season in 2020 (20:25). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (33:00), Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs to discuss the MLB Draft (1:05:45), JJ Cooper of Baseball America to breakdown the MLB Draft (1:41:15), Former A’s starter, Mike Norris (2:07:30) and Hall of Famer, Rod Carew (2:28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Chris Russo, Jim Bowden, Eduardo Perez and Boog Sciambi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the list of players who did well vs Hall of Famer pitchers (:57) and the labor talks between the MLBPA and MLB and how it could happen in other sports (17:40). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (29:40), Daniel Kim (55:15), MLB.com draft analyst, Jim Callis (1:09:50), Steve Phillips (1:25:20), Doug Glanville (1:42:22), Scott Emerson (1:59:00), Steve McCatty (2:24:50) and Brad Ziegler (2:38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten A's draft picks after the 10th round. Let us know your top ten draft picks after the 10 round by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the NBA’s decision to return to play and when baseball could follow (5:55) and the record set by the 1980 A’s pitching staff (1:59:15). He was joined by A’s Historian, David Feldman (28:55), Former A’s reliever, Brad Ziegler (1:04:05), Bob Nightengale of USA Today (1:23:40), Former A’s pitcher, Steve McCatty (2:02:15) and Former SFGiants GM, Bobby Evans (2:18:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Nick Swisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Glen Kuiper, Angels TV analyst, Mark Gubicza, World Series Hero and Astros TV analyst, Geoff Blum, Rangers TV analyst, CJ Nitkowski and Mariners PXP voice, Aaron Goldsmith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how Major League Baseball’s negotiations will eventually take place in all major sports (12:25) and the stats used to evaluate players in modern day baseball (1:13:10). He was joined by Jesse Rogers of ESPN (28:05), Former MLB GM Steve Phillips (56:05), Ray Fosse (1:22:40), A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:56:15) and ESPN MLB analyst, Doug Glanville (2:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new proposal by the players for the 2020 season (11:20), players who performed well vs Hall of Famers (1:42:55) and drafting the best players from the AL and NL West (1:51:55). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (26:30), Daniel Kim, who is covering the KBO (1:03:10), Glen Kuiper (1:24:10), Jim Callis of MLB.com (2:00:50) and Scott Miller of Bleacher Report (2:19:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the passing of Chester Farrow and the Voice of God, Roy Steele (:57). Ken Korach (6:10) and the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (22:55) joined him to discuss what Roy and Chester meant to the A’s Family. He also discussed the latest with the 2020 simulated season according to Baseball Reference (36:10) and the 1-5 Series (45:25). He was joined by Ray Fosse (55:20), Mark Mulder (1:26:15), Tim Hudson (1:39:40), Barry Zito (1:53:35), Bip Roberts (2:07:25), Geoff Blum (2:27:15) and Nick Swisher (2:45:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the passing of Roy Steele and Chester Farrow (2:15), the latest on the 2020 simulations according to Baseball Reference (1:01:25) and the 1-5 series (2:10:50). He was joined by Ken Korach (24:50), the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (42:45), Astros Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:26:15), Nick Swisher (1:49:50) and Bip Roberts (2:20:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps the best interviews of the year on A's Cast Live from: Matt Chapman and Matt Olson (2:50), Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick (12:10), Scott Boras (22:20), Chris Russo (33:35), Jose Canseco (46:15), CC Sabathia (57:10), Hall of Famer, Goose Gossage (1:04:35), Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson (1:20:10), Jason Giambi (1:29:30), Mark McGwire. (1:41:15), Billy Beane (2:02:00), the Commissioner of Major League Baseball (2:22:50), Hall of Famer, Bob Costas (2:33:35), Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan (2:47:55), Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (3:01:45), the voice of the Swingin’ A’s, Monte Moore (3:16:50) and Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson (3:34:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s simulated season by Baseball Reference (13:15) and the 1-5 series between Northern California and Southern California players (1:15:30). He was joined by Mark Mulder (32:45), Rangers Analyst, CJ Nitkowski (59:30), Ray Fosse (1:25:25), Tim Hudson (1:59:05) and Barry Zito (2:21:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Mike Epstein of the A's 1972 World Series team, Dallas Braden, Keith Foulke and Adam Rosales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Bob Costas, Former MLB Manager, Bobby Valentine, former A's Third Base Coach now Manager of the Kia Tigers in the KBO, Matt Williams and Former A's pitcher now of the Lotte Giants in the KBO, Dan Straily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer and Twins Analyst, Bert Blyleven, Jim Leyland, Royals Analyst, Rex Hudler, White Sox Radio Analyst, Darrin Jackson and the voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 22nd edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by David Feldman (26:00), former SJSU Baseball Coach, Sam Piraro (53:25), World Series Champion and Angels Analyst, Mark Gubicza (1:17:40), Chris Russo of the MLB Network (1:48:00) and Roxy Bernstein (2:18:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten starts to their Oakland Athletics career. Let us know your top ten starts to a career for the Athletics by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Bryce Harper’s plan for the 2020 season (:56) and the new Docuseries on the Houston Astros (16:55). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (40:10), Hall of Famer, Bert Blyleven (1:05:50), Boog Sciambi of ESPN (1:18:50), Ray Fosse (1:31:45), Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (2:09:10), former GM, Jim Bowden (2:23:50) and Chris Russo of the MLB Network (2:37:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend dove into the Houston Astros and the new Docuseries, Sign Language by Uninterrupted (13:05) and the 25 best nicknames in baseball history (2:08:15). He was joined by Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (37:30), Mariners PXP voice Aaron Goldsmith (58:50), Ray Fosse (1:22:15) and former GM now on MLB Network Radio and The Athletic, Jim Bowden (2:20:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 18 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Governon Newsom’s announcement about sports in California (2:30), Bryce Harper’s plan for the 2020 season (1:04:55) and redrafting the 2010 draft (1:40:45). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (36:10), Hall of Famer and Twins Analyst, Bert Blyleven (1:25:00), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:49:25) and Boog Sciambi of ESPN (2:20:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed if MLB players should play in the Olympics (:57), the Universal DH (16:45) and Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak (23:35). He was joined by Royals Analyst, Rex Hudler (30:05), Former A’s Pitching Coach and White Sox GM, Ron Schueler (47:30), Dallas Braden (1:00:45), Daniel Kim (1:22:30), Former A’s Starter now of the Lotte Giants, Dan Straily (1:35:10), Eduardo Perez of ESPN (1:50:50), John Shea (2:06:40), the voice of the Indians, Tom Hamilton (2:27:30) and the Manager of the Kia Tigers of the KBO, Matt Williams (2:43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices