A's Podcast

Chris Townsend recapped everything we missed during the holiday break (:55), if the way teams handle prospects is going to change (8:10) and Buster Olney’s top 10 list (23:23). He was joined by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (42:42), Hall of Famer Tony La Russa (58:52), Dallas Braden (1:12:33), Bip Roberts (1:26:10), 3x WS Champion Bruce Bochy (1:40:50), Eno Sarris (1:50:47), Scott Emerson (2:07:50), Buster Olney (2:32:30) and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley (2:46:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend broke down the A’s recent signings to avoid arbitration (:55) and was joined by Ryan Spilborghs (44:37), Scott Emerson (1:25:48), Buster Olney of ESPN and Sunday Night Baseball (1:55:30) and Baseball Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:20:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Bruce Bochy, Eno Sarris, Ray Fosse and Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Baseball Hall of Famer, Tony La Russa, Dallas Braden, Bip Roberts and national MLB writer for MLB.com, Anthony Castrovince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the Red Sox sign stealing accusations (2:20), which major player gets traded first (43:30) Buster Olney’s Top players at each position (1:57:14). He was joined by Julian McWilliams (15:00), 3x WS Champion manager, Bruce Bochy (53:08), Ray Fosse (1:18:45) and Eno Sarris (2:10:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed every move made since the last show (6:30), if we are seeing the new way contracts will get handled and was joined by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (33:06), Scott Merkin, who covers the White Sox for MLB.com (1:01:10), Hall of Famer, Tony La Russa (1:22:00), Dallas Braden (1:47:15) and Bip Roberts (2:14:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from Scott Emerson, Bob Nightengale, Shooty Babitt and Kerry Crowley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from Hawk Harrelson, Jim Duquette, Rhett Bollinger and Adnan Virk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Jon Morosi, Scott Miller, Former SFGiants GM, Bobby Evans and Julian McWilliams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the final football game ever played at the Coliseum and why this is an important time for the Athletics (:56), the new 3 hitter rule for pitchers (27:34) and the Corey Kluber trade (48:55). He was joined by Hall of Famer Hawk Harrelson (1:06:30), former MLB GM Jim Duquette (1:18:00) Adnan Virk of the MLB Network (1:32:15) A’s Pitching Coach Scott Emerson (1:46:35), Ray Fosse (2:07:40), Bob Nightengale (2:34:50) and Shooty Babitt (2:42:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Josh Donaldson and where the former A’s 3rd basemen can land (:56) and the best A’s of the decade according to MLB.com (39:47). He was joined by Kerry Crowley to discuss Madison Bumgarner’s press conference with the Diamondbacks (27:10), Bob Nightengale of the USA Today (51:10), Kemp Gouldin, Founder of Because Baseball (1:18:34), Shooty Babitt (1:45:25) and Ken Korach (2:15:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Rays Manager, Kevin Cash, Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo and San Francisco Giants Manager, Gabe Kapler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Brian Kenny, Matt Vasgersian, Dan O'Dowd and Chris Russo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Billy Beane, Sandy Alderson and Marcus Semien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 18 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the 3 hitter rule for pitchers (:56) & was joined by A’s Historian, David Feldman (31:30), Former Orioles scout, Ryan Powell, who’s story went viral and got him into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1:10:25), Ray Fosse (1:25:00), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:57:20) and Dodgers analyst & WS Champion, Jerry Hairston Jr (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 10 Oakland A's of the past decade (2010-2019). Let us know who your top 10 A's of the past decade are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 16 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s being the only team in Oakland now (:56) and was joined by Rhett Bollinger, who covers the Angels for MLB.com (34:13), Hawk Harrelson, the winner of the Ford C. Frick Award (56:00), Jim Duquette (1:20:55) and Adnan Virk of the MLB Network (2:10:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being born 9,164 miles away from Oakland, CA, Liam Hendriks has made a mark on the community in a way that no one could have expected. In the second episode of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, you'll learn all about the Aussie's long rise to stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the start of the Winter Meetings in San Diego (:56) and was joined by Brian Kenny of the MLB Network (12:50), Matt Vasgersian (27:50), Former Giants GM, Bobby Evans (47:10), Rays manager, Kevin Cash (1:00:25), Billy Beane (1:08:25), Jon Morosi (1:20:30), Former Rockies GM now MLB Network analyst, Dan O’Dowd (1:41:15), Chris Russo (1:52:20), Marcus Semien (2:04:55), Diamondbacks manager, Torey Lovullo (2:14:50), Giants manager, Gabe Kapler (2:28:40) & Sandy Alderson (2:37:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's manager Bob Melvin discussed the 2019 Winter Meetings, Marcus Semien finishing 3rd in the AL MVP voting & who could be the 2nd basemen for the Athletics in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego and was joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe (14:00), Philadelphia Phillies Radio analyst, Kevin Frandsen (33:16), Scott Miller of Bleacher Report (52:10), Kerry Crowley of the San Jose Mercury News (1:03:27), Torey Lovullo, the Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks (1:19:00), Gabe Kapler, the manager of the San Francisco Giants (1:32:54), Dave Vassegh of the Dodgers (1:57:53) and Sandy Alderson (2:12:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego and was joined by Billy Beane (7:00), Susan Slusser (27:00), MLB Network Insider, Jon Morosi (1:10:30), Bob Melvin (1:37:20), Chris Russo (1:55:00), Former MLB GM & MLB Network analyst, Dan O’Dowd (2:10:38), Ray Fosse (2:22:23) and Marcus Semien (2:45:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 9th edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego and was joined by Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (13:10), Mike Ferrin on MLB Network Radio (25:26), Brian Kenny of the MLB Network (1:00:18), Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (1:35:30), Former Giants GM, Bobby Evans (2:11:18) and the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, Kevin Cash (2:30:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outfielder Skye Bolt joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the minor leagues, his stops in Stockton, Midland and Las Vegas, and his major league debut with the A’s in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first edition of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, we take you on the journey of A’s reliever, Lou Trivino. From Green Lane, PA, to one of the most explosive relievers in the Big Leagues, learn how Lou turned his dream into a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Olson, Keith Lieppman, Paul Hembekides and Sarah Langs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Tony La Russa, Steve Garvey and Tommy John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Keith Lieppman (24:54), Tommy John (53:51) & Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:19:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the trade of Jurickson Profar to the San Diego Padres (:55) and the return of the Hot Stove (11:56). He was joined by Stephen Piscotty (23:20), Glen Kuiper (31:53), Hall of Famer, Tony La Russa (45:30), VP of Communications & Community Relations Catherine Aker & Senior Director, Service and Retention for the Athletics, Josh Ziegenbusch (59:25), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:06:30), Matt Olson (1:23:35), Steve Garvey (1:29:40), Ray Fosse (1:46:00), Keith Lieppman (2:16:00) and Tommy John (2:28:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the Athletics decision to non-tender Blake Treinen (1:00) and was joined by Athletics VP of Communications & Community Relations Catherine Aker & Senior Director, Service and Retention with the Athletics, Josh Ziegenbusch (17:18), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (26:25), 2x Gold Glove Winner, Matt Olson (46:15), 1974 NL MVP, Steve Garvey (53:50), Ray Fosse (1:20:30), the President of the Athletics, Dave Kaval (1:55:26) & the GM of the Athletics, David Forst (2:21:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about the Week of Giving and also provides an update on the the new ballpark and where everything stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakland A's general manager David Forst discussed the decision to trade Jurickson Profar, why Blake Treinen was non-tendered by the organization, the return of Jake Diekman and if a long-term contract is in the works for Marcus Semien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices