A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss pitch sequencing, arm speed vs velocity, Jacob Lopez and his arm angle, the idea of tandem starts, how important changeups are for pitchers and the number of home runs allowed at the ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow, Martin Gallegos, David Feldman, and Ken Korach preview game one of the Toronto Blue Jays and Athletics in West Sacramento. They were joined by Mark Kotsay (17:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the first half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: Bobby Crosby - A’s First Base Coach & 2004 Al ROY (1:00) Eric Chavez - A’s Hall of Famer & Mets Hitting Coach (12:15) Billy Owens - A’s Assistant General Manager (19:20) Ramon Hernandez - A’s Coach & Former A’s Catcher (37:55) Mark Mulder - 2025 A’s Hall of Fame Inductee (50:55) Barry Zito - 2025 A’s Hall of Fame Inductee (1:07:00) Tim Hudson - 2025 A’s Hall of Fame Inductee (1:23:20) Jim Palmer - Baseball Hall of Famer & Orioles Broadcaster (1:43:15) Ron Darling - World Series Champion & Mets TV Analyst (2:05:40) Dennis Eckersley - Baseball Hall of Famer & World Series Champion (2:17:05) Dave Stewart - A’s Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (2:24:50) Rollie Fingers - Baseball Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (2:38:15) Terry Steinbach - A’s Hall of Famer & World Series Champion (2:50:20) Matt Vasgersian - Host on MLB Network (3:01:50) Eduardo Perez - Host on MLB Network Radio & Sunday Night Baseball Analyst (3:12:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss Mason Miller throwing 104, Nick Kurtz and his improvement on defense, Tyler Soderstrom, the young a's core, Luis Severino's start vs the Blue Jays, his draft story and what his plans are for the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the first half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: Jacob Wilson - A’s All-Star Shortstop (1:00) Brent Rooker - A’s 2025 All-Star DH & Home Run Derby Participant (10:10) Lawrence Butler - A’s Right Fielder (18:15) Mason Miller - A’s Closer (31:00) Max Muncy - A’s Third Baseman (42:00) Jeffrey Springs - A’s Left-Handed Pitcher (54:00) Nick Kurtz - A’s First Baseman (59:45) JP Sears - A’s Left-Handed Starting Pitcher (1:11:00) Zack Gelof - A’s Second Baseman (1:21:38) Jack Perkins - A’s Right-Handed Pitcher (1:31:45) Denzel Clarke - A’s Center Fielder (1:42:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Ken Korach - Radio Voice of the Athletics (15:00) Michael Kelly - A's Right-Handed Reliever (36:10) Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics (44:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-4 win vs the Atlanta Braves in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 5-4 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves in the finale of their three game series from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz (10:36), JP Sears (22:13) and Mark Kotsay (29:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow, David Feldman, and Ken Korach preview the finale of Atlanta Braves and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Jesse Chavez (10:02) and Bobby Crosby (15:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Brent Rooker - A's 2025 All-Star DH & Home Run Derby Participant (1:20) Nick Allen - Atlanta Braves Shortstop (29:20) Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach (36:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from Mark Kotsay (9:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Lawrence Butler's bobblehead, the MLB Draft and the A's draft board, Jacob Wilson's injury and playing in the All-star game, praise for Nick Kurtz & Lawrence Butler and how great it is to see so many players drafted and developed by the team playing in the big leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 9 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: C.J. Nitkowski - TV Broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves & Host on MLB Network Radio (12:45) David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics (28:50) Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder (42:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow, Martin Gallegos, and Ken Korach preview game two of the Atlanta Braves and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Jesse Chavez (9:34) and Scott Emerson (13:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 10-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from A's Outfielder Lawrence Butler (11:24), Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs (21:35), Shortstop Jacob Wilson (28:54), and Manager Mark Kotsay (34:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 10-1 win vs the Atlanta Braves in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster for Hot Takes Tuesday (10:05) Zack Gelof - A's Second Baseman (31:50) Bobby Crosby - A's First Base Coach & 2004 AL Rookie of the Year (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Ken Korach preview game one of the Atlanta Braves and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Brent Rooker (11:11) and Mark Kotsay (16:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from A's Manager Mark Kotsay (5:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes call from fans and discusses the Athletics' 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from Mark Kotsay (6:27) and Starting Pitcher Luis Severino (13:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the A's roadtrip in Detroit & New York that include: Martín Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com (1:00) Jared Diamond - National Baseball Writer for the Wall Street Journal (14:00) Jack Wilson - 2004 All-Star and Father of Jacob Wilson (32:35) Rollie Fingers - Baseball Hall of Famer, 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer (50:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the A's homestand vs the Astros & Guardians that include: Nick Kurtz - A's First Baseman (1:00) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (12:15) Denzel Clarke - A's Center Fielder (23:15) Tony Kemp - A's Analyst on NBC Sports California (33:40) Mitch Spence - A's Starting Pitcher (45:30) Max Muncy - A's Third Baseman (53:30) Dallas Braden - A's Analyst on NBC Sports California (1:05:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 11-2 win vs the San Francisco Giants in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 11-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from A's Manager Mark Kotsay (9:35) and A's Starting Pitcher JP Sears (15:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the A's roadtrip in New York & Tampa Bay that include: Jacob Wilson - A's All-Star Shortstop (1:00) Jack Perkins - A's Right-Handed Pitcher (10:00) Dennis Eckerlsey - Baseball Hall of Famer and World Series Champion (20:40) Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (28:25) Terry Steinbach - A's Hall of Famer & 1989 World Series Champion (41:10) Johnny Doskow & Chris Caray for Hot Takes Tuesday (52:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Jacob Wilson reaching the All-Star game (2:00) and was joined: Ken Korach - A's Radio Broadcaster (23:15) Jacob Wilson - A's All-Star Shortstop (28:15) Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics (45:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the road trip and the day off, what it means for Jacob Wilson to start the all-star game, what other players could be all-stars, Zack Gelof returning, Brent Rooker's first half and playing on the Fourth of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow, David Feldman, Martin Gallegos, and Ken Korach preview game one of the San Francisco Giants and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Mark Kotsay (14:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lansing Lugnuts manager Darryl Kennedy joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to talk about some of the A’s young prospects in Lansing like Tommy White, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Rodney Green, Steven Echavarria and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of their three-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 4-3 win vs the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their three-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game two of the Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays from George M. Steinbrenner Field. They were joined by Scott Emerson (11:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's thrilling win vs the Tampa Bay Rays (2:00) and was joined by: Dewayne Staats - Tampa Bay Rays Television Broadcaster (16:10) Johnny Doskow & Chris Caray - A's Radio & TV Broadcasters (30:00) Jack Perkins - A's Right-Handed Pitcher (45:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-4 win vs the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of their three-game set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game one of the Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays from George M. Steinbrenner Field. They were joined by Colby Thomas (1:53) and Mark Kotsay (13:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 30 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Dennis Eckersley - Baseball Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 1992 AL Cy Young & MVP (1:25) Terry Steinbach - A's Hall of Famer & World Series Champion (28:20) Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (41:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 12-5 loss to the New York Yankees in the finale of their three-game set from Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 7-0 win vs the New York Yankees in game two of their three-game set from Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 3-0 loss to the New York Yankees in game one of their three-game set from Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game one of the Athletics and New York Yankees from Yankee Stadium. They were joined by Mark Kotsay (14:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Jared Diamond - National Baseball Writer for the Wall Street Journal (9:05) Dave Sims - Radio Voice of the New York Yankees (28:15) Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics (40:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the team playing at Yankee Stadium and the travel to New York, preparing for the Yankees, preaching patience with players returning from injury, Jacob Wilson, Denzel Clarke & Lawrence Butler going to MLB Network, his favorite Yankee Stadium memories and the team letting go of TJ McFarland and Seth Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Kleinschmidt takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 8-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their three-game set from Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls rom fans and discusses the Athletics' 3-0 win over the Detroit Tigers in game two of their three-game set from Comerica Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 25 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Jack Wilson - 2004 All-Star & Father of Jacob Wilson (1:10) Dan Dickerson - Radio Voice of the Detroit Tigers (28:10) Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (42:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Caray, Jessica Kleinschmidt, and Johnny Doskow preview game two of the Athletics and Tigers from Comerica Park. They were joined by Max Schuemann (8:42) and Scott Emerson (13:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's ballpark groundbreaking in Las Vegas (1:00) and was joined by: Martín Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com (28:35) Rollie Fingers - Baseball Hall of Famer, 3x World Series Champion & 1981 AL Cy Young & MVP (46:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 11-4 Loss to the Detroit Tigers in game one of their three-game set from Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices