A's Podcast

Chris Townsend discussed baseball in Japan (:56), Jackie Robinson Day (10:55) & the A’s all-time roster (18:55). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (27:00), Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (1:00:35), Sal Bando (1:15:40), Ramon Laureano (1:29:15), Ray Fosse (1:40:40), Monte Moore (2:11:55), Vida Blue (2:30:00), Gene Tenace (2:47:15) and Joe Rudi (3:01:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's manager Bob Melvin discussed the 1972, 1973 and 1974 World Series Championship teams for the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s all-time roster (1:13:42) and he was joined by Roxy Bernstein (28:10), Bob Melvin (54:35), Phillies broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen (1:22:30), 1972 World Series MVP, Gene Tenace (1:53:50) and Joe Rudi (2:16:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Jackie Robinson Day (6:55) and how the A’s are doing according to Baseball Reference’s 2020 simulations (1:10:30). He was join by Ramon Laureano (16:45), Baseball Historian and KNBR Host, Marty Lurie (29:25), Hall of Famer and the voice of the Marlins, Dave Van Horne (56:05), Ray Fosse (1:23:00), Monte Moore (1:55:55) & Vida Blue (2:18:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Carlos Pena, Liam Hendriks, Bip Roberts and Ray Fosse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: The voice of the Reds, Thom Brennaman, the voice of the Cardinals, Mike Shannon, the voice of the Cubs, Pat Hughes, The voice of the Pirates, Greg Brown and Jeff Levering of the Brewers. 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, Bob Nightengale of the USA Today, David Schoenfield of ESPN and the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed a season in Japan (7:45) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (30:15), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:12:25), the voice of the Pirates, Greg Brown (1:29:20), Sal Bando (1:57:45) and the Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (2:23:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the new idea of playing games in Florida and Arizona for the 2020 season (1:20), the 2020 Baseball Reference simulations (26:20) and the most hyped prospects for every MLB team (35:40). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (55:20), Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (1:13:30), Ken Korach (1:28:05), Eric Byrnes (1:40:50), the voice of the Cardinals, Mike Shannon (1:59:50), Carlos Pena (2:14:25), the voice of the Reds, Thom Brennaman (2:29:50) and Liam Hendriks (2:44:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

On the April 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the idea of having one league in Florida and the other in Arizona (:56) and the latest on the 2020 season as simulated by Baseball Reference (57:30). He was joined by A’s Historian, Dave Feldman (27:55), the voice of the Reds, Thom Brennaman (1:27:15), Vince Cotroneo (1:44:25) and Liam Hendriks (2:03:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend as joined by Bob Nightengale of the USA Today (29:45), the voice of the Cardinals, Mike Shannon (1:03:20), Ray Fosse (1:21:40), Richard Justice of MLB.com (1:57:45) and MLB Network Analyst, Carlos Pena (2:16:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 6 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the passing of Tigers legend Al Kaline (:56), Baseball Reference's simulation on the 2020 season (16:10) and previewed the season for the 2020 Milwaukee Brewers (1:13:45). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (28:10), Tim Kurkjian (52:15), radio voice of the Brewers Jeff Levering (1:17:30), Ken Korach (1:47:40) and Eric Byrnes (2:10:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Scott Miller of Bleacher Report, Paul Hembekides of ESPN and Bill Shaikin of the LA Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Mike Ferrin of the Diamondbacks, Dave Flemming of the Giants, Tony Gwynn Jr of the Padres, Drew Goodman of the Rockies and Jerry Hairston Jr of the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discusses how the cut down of the MLB Draft affects college and high school seniors (2:00), the 2020 MLB Jersey Rankings (14:35) and Baseball Reference's 2020 simulations (26:15). He was joined by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (36:20), TV voice of the Rockies Drew Goodman (50:30), Dodgers Analyst Jerry Hairston Jr (1:05:30), Bip Roberts (1:14:10), Scott Emerson (1:30:50), Ray Fosse (1:49:40), the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman (2:17:45), Radio voice of the Cubs Pat Hughes (2:31:30) and David Schoenfield of ESPN (2:45:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed if we could see a 100-game season (8:30), Baseball Reference's 2020 simulations (19:20) and previewed the season for the 2020 Chicago Cubs (1:22:40). He was joined by Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (28:15), The Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman (56:10), Radio voice of the Cubs Pat Hughes (1:33:10), David Schoenfield of ESPN (1:59:35) and Bip Roberts (2:24:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the Dodgers' new TV deal (4:40) and previewed the season for the Dodgers (32:55). He was joined by Jerry Hairston Jr (48:20), Scott Miller of Bleacher Report (57:47), Ray Fosse (1:23:40), Scott Emerson (1:54:00) and Bill Shaikin of the LA Times (2:17:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 30 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how the cut down of the MLB Draft affects college and high school seniors (5:25), the 2020 MLB Jersey Rankings (21:40) and previewed the 2020 season for the Colorado Rockies (1:20:35). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (39:10), ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel (1:05:35) and Rockies TV voice Drew Goodman (1:28:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new deal between the players and the league (:56), potentially expanding the playoffs (18:30) and previewed the season for the San Diego Padres (1:10:50). He was joined by A’s Historian Dave Feldman, discussing the top ten one-season wonders in A’s History (32:20), Luis Tiant (1:00:05) and Padres Broadcaster, Tony Gwynn Jr (1:22:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed if the defensive shift is hurting the game (1:45), which players will see a decrease In home runs in 2020 (27:50) and if we could see expanded playoffs in 2020 (36:05). He was joined by Dallas Braden (59:05), Dick Callahan (1:11:10), Ray Fosse (1:20:30), Luis Tiant (1:46:45), Mike Ferrin (1:57:10), Dave Flemming (2:16:20) and Tony Gwynn Jr (2:29:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 1 season wonders in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your top ten 1 season wonders in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and former Rangers pitcher now Rangers pre & postgame host, Mike Bacsik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dallas Braden, Ray Fosse and the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 25 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed when the season could start for Major League Baseball (:56), the recent injury to Noah Syndergaard (18:45) and which players could see a decrease in their home runs in 2020 (46:50). He was joined by Dave Flemming of the San Francisco Giants (33:25), The voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (56:35) and the face of the franchise, Ray Fosse (1:17:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 23 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the defensive shift and if it is still good for the game (4:00), the players who could see a decrease in home runs in 2020 (56:50) and started previewing the NL West heading in 2020 with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1:10:05). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (33:25), Dallas Braden (57:55) and Diamondbacks Broadcaster, Mike Ferrin (1:27:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many know Mark Canha as the bat flippin' guy for the Athletics. What isn't known is the journey of how Mark Canha went from a powerhouse High School in San Jose, to the University of California, to almost walking away from the game. In the 3rd episode of the Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, you'll learn about the Bay Area native's rise to the Major Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the special edition of A's Cast, Chris Townsend was joined by the President of the Oakland Athletics, Dave Kaval, to discuss the latest news and updates from the A's and Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Robbie Grossman, Sean Manaea, Bob Nightengale from USA Today and Melissa Lockard from The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Lou Trivino, Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Former Dodgers GM now Sharks Scout Ned Colletti and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and Cody Elias discuss the Athletics biggest position battles during Spring Training, pitch framing and if we could see the return of the stolen base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Marcus Semien, Liam Hendriks and Mike Fiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dodgers Manager, Dave Roberts, Dodgers President, Stan Kasten, Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network & the Athletic, Pedro Gomez of ESPN and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dallas Braden, Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr, Aviators manager Fran Riordan and Grady Fuson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend previewed the A's and Royals from Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. He was joined by Alex Jensen and Scott Emerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 9 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A's second base competition (:56), Barry Bonds' comment about being exiled from baseball (14:50) and Ramon Laureano as a breakout player in 2020 (1:10:10). He was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com (29:25), Rangers pre & postgame host Mike Bacsik (1:16:15) and Glen Kuiper (1:43:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend previews A's and Rangers from Surprise Stadium in Arizona. He was joined by Alex Jensen, Mike Fiers and Grady Fuson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ray Fosse and Vince Cotroneo preview A's and Brewers from Hohokam Stadium. They were joined by Sean Manaea, Robbie Grossman and Frankie Montas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Ray Fosse preview A's and Mariners from Peoria. They were joined by Bob Melvin, Nick Allen, Scott Emerson and Alex Jensen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Ken Korach in the booth (1:20), Brad Baliukjian, author of the Wax Pack (23:40), Robbie Grossman (40:45), Mike Fiers (1:07:05), Marcus Semien (1:29:30), David Forst (1:52:50), Matt Chapman (2:25:50) and Steve Vucinich (2:43:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed A’s Cast Live being in Mesa for Spring Training (:56) and was joined by Sandy Alomar Jr (6:00), Franklin Barreto (9:30), Lou Trivino (11:45), Matt Olson (16:05), Grady Fuson (22:40), Pedro Gomez of ESPN (30:15), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (43:00), Former Dodgers GM and Sharks Scout Ned Colletti (59:00), Ray Fosse (1:12:15), Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (1:40:10), Dodgers President Stan Kasten (1:49:05), Scott Emerson (1:52:50), Liam Hendriks (2:06:00), Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (2:13:00), Frankie Montas (2:17:30), Robbie Grossman (2:20:45), Mike Fiers (2:25:05), Marcus Semien (2:29:00), Sean Manaea (2:32:00) and Matt Chapman (2:35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland A's general manager David Forst discussed A.J. Puk and when he could return, the second base job, how the team plans on handling Jesus Luzardo in 2020 and Liam Hendriks' remarkable turnaround since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich discuss Spring Training, the 2020 Oakland Athletics compared to teams prior and his relationship with Billy Beane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Dominic Cotroneo preview the A's and Reds from Hohokam Stadium. They were joined by Matt Chapman and Marcus Semien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (28:00), Frankie Montas (59:50), Dodgers President, Stan Kasten (1:09:15), Liam Hendriks (1:38:15), Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts (1:53:10), Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic & MLB Network (2:26:15), Scott Emerson (2:45:30) and Bob Nightengale of USA Today (3:06:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend previewed the Athletics and Dodgers from Hohokam Park in Mesa. He was joined by Ken Korach, Dave Roberts and Liam Hendriks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Melissa Lockard (30:25), Former Dodgers GM now scout with the San Jose Sharks, Ned Colletti (56:55), Ray Fosse (1:25:20), Eno Sarris (1:54:25) and Pxp voice of the Dodgers, Tim Neverett (2:20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

On the March 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding A.J. Puk (3:18), Christian Yelich’s potential deal (17:30) and A-Rod’s advice to the Astros (2:24:05). He was joined by Franklin Barreto (36:00), Pedro Gomez of ESPN (39:40), David Feldman on the best A’s Spring Training players of all-time (1:09:35), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (1:37:40), Bob Melvin (2:06:25) and Dale Tafoya, the author of Billy Bill: Billy Martin and the resurrection of the Oakland A’s (2:32:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's manager Bob Melvin discussed split squad games in Spring Training, Big League Weekend in Las Vegas, the second base battle, an update on A.J. Puk and how he plans on handling the starting rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices