A's Podcast

Chris Townsend discussed 5 reasons why the A’s are dangerous in 2020 (:57) and how important Khris Davis is to the A’s in 2020 (19:10). He was joined by Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle (28:45), Glen Kuiper (47:50), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:05:15), Bip Roberts (1:23:35), Ray Fosse (1:46:10), Brian Kenny of the MLB Network (2:12:50) and Stephen Piscotty (2:25:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Stephen Piscotty (14:30), A’s Historian, David Feldman (27:50), Brian Kenny of the MLB Network (56:50), Ray Fosse (1:25:05), the President of the A’s, Dave Kaval (1:56:50) and A’s GM, David Forst (2:22:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

A's general manager David Forst discussed what this season has been like for the front office, getting the Coliseum ready, the pitching strategies we could see in. 2020 and the 3 batter minimum rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about Summer Camp at the Coliseum, the latest on the Waterfront Ballpark and what he is looking forward to most during the 60-game season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Mark Canha, Scott Emerson, Glen Kuiper and Ken Korach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Doug Glanville, Bip Roberts and Marty Lurie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Richard Justice of MLB.com, Chris Rose of MLB Network, Buster Olney of ESPN and Mike Petriello of MLB.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the 5 reasons why the A’s are dangerous in 2020 (6:40) and why a healthy Khris Davis is vital to the A’s in 2020 (1:58:06). He was joined by Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle (27:30), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:04:30), Glen Kuiper (1:27:00) and Bip Roberts of NBC Sports California (2:23:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland native and director, Taj Stansberry and A's VP of Government Affairs, Taj Tashombe, discuss Race, Reflection and Action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the 2020 MLB schedule release (:58) and why 2020 start a major change in Major League Baseball (11:55). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (22:20), Buster Olney of ESPN (40:00), Susan Slusser (56:25), Ray Fosse (1:14:05), Vince Cotroneo (1:46:30), Doug Glanville of ESPN (2:08:20), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (2:25:20) and Mark Canha (2:46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the 2021 MLB schedule (5:20) and was joined by Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News (30:55), Mark Canha (54:45), Marty Lurie of KNBR (1:05:55), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:31:45), Lou Merloni of WEEI (2:02:20) and Ken Korach (2:25:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why more people are talking about the A’s in 2020 (3:25), if this year could start a major change in baseball (1:14:55) and Mookie Betts’ decision to turn down 300 million dollars (2:06:50). He was joined by Susan Slusser (30:40), Astros Analyst and World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:00:50), Ray Fosse (1:25:20) and ESPN Analyst, Doug Glanville (2:24:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped what we may have missed over the weekend (2:10), why he misses the Coliseum (16:45) and the 2020 MLB schedule release (1:58:50). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (29:30), Britt Ghiroli, who covers the Nationals and MLB for the Athletic (58:25), Buster Olney of ESPN (1:27:50) and Vince Cotroneo (2:17:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of 2020 and what power hitting second baseman Franklin Barreto can become (1:00). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (19:50), Richard Justice of MLB.com (58:00), Chris Rose of MLB Network (1:12:30), Brad Lidge of MLB Network Radio (1:26:05), Ray Fosse (1:43:45), Ken Korach (2:08:25) and the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark, Dave Dravecky, Ray Fosse and MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian. 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, Dennis Eckersley, A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach and Walt Weiss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Tim Kurkjian of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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