A’s Plus

Brand-new reliever Shawn Kelley discusses his sudden departure from Washington and his thoughts on his future; starter turned broadcaster Dallas Braden will steal your nachos and has a new man crush; plus John Shea and Susan talk about the week in A's baseball, including the controversial topic of attendance.

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A's third baseman Matt Chapman explains Matt Williams' influence on him and discusses the team's key upcoming stretch; Dodger GM Farhan Zaidi talks L.A. and A's; and Susan and Dave Feldman break down all the team's recent news, including trades, in the Feldy Follies.

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A’s COO Chris Giles talks about the team’s unusual new way to see games — via memberships (with no price increase). Outfielder Nick Martini answers the burning question: shaken or stirred? And John Shea and Susan talk trade deadline. Did Oakland do enough?

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Matt Williams on working with Matt Chapman and the challenges of coaching third base in a new league. Coach Mark Kotsay on his close relationship with Hall of Fame inductees Jim Thome, Chipper Jones and Trevor Hoffman. Plus: Reliever Jeremy Bleich, and Susan Slusser and John Shea on the A's at the break, the Giants series, Jeurys Familia and more.

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On a special All-Star break edition, Billy Beane discusses the A's outstanding first half and what he and the rest of the front office might do before the trade deadline. In a wide-ranging conversation, Beane also talks about the possibility of long-term deals for some key contributors. Then, Susan chats with pitcher and fellow cat person Brett Anderson about his love of animals.

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A's video coordinator Adam Rhoden breaks down what goes into deciding if the team wants to challenge a call and recalls the time Sonny Gray subbed in for him as Oakland's replay-review point man. Does reliever Josh Lucas play as himself on MLB: The Show, and how about sharing a celebrity's name? On Shea Plus, John and Susan look at the A's All-Stars in depth and discuss the upcoming Bay Bridge Series.

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New Oakland starter Edwin Jackson talks about tying a major-league record by joining his 13th team, his thoughts about the A's and his recollections of his most unusual no-hitter. Then, bench coach Ryan Christenson talks about his unique artistic talents, and on Sluss Plus, Susan and David Feldman examine the A's at the midpoint.

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Chad Pinder makes his A's Plus debut, discussing the challenges of being a utility player with Chronicle beat writer Susan Slusser. Plus: Triple-A Nashville radio announcer Jeff Hem talks about Sounds players to watch for this year, and on Sluss Plus, Susan and David Feldman look at the past week, the team's upcoming schedule and what the trade deadline might bring.

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Beat writer Susan Slusser talks to A’s scouting director Eric Kubota about top pick Kyler Murray, who is Oklahoma’s quarterback, and the rest of the 2018 draft. Then Murray’s agent, Scott Boras, provides his thoughts on Murray and on the state of the A’s. Astros manager AJ Hinch talks about winning the World Series and about dominating Oakland this year, and on Sluss Plus, stats expert David Feldman makes his debut to help break down the week in A’s baseball.

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Host Susan Slusser talks to reliever Lou Trivino about how quickly he’s moved into a key spot in Oakland’s bullpen and also about his very unusual diet plan. On the Player’s Choice segment, Chris Hatcher, another A’s reliever, discusses his favorite off-field activity: hanging out with his 2-year-old son.

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