A's Podcast

On the November 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend breaks down Brent Rooker’s 2024 season that earned him the Silver Slugger Award (13:45). Plus, a deep dive into the 2025 AL West outlook (20:50), Mason Miller’s All-MLB Second Team honors (24:30), and a look at how A’s prospects fared in the Arizona Fall League (1:45:10).

He was joined by:

A's Silver Slugger Winner, Brent Rooker (1:25)

10-year MLB Veteran & Host on MLB Network Radio, Chris Gimenez (49:20)

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On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the World Series that include:

ESPN Personality & Author, Paul Hembekides (1:10)

A’s Insider for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos (25:55) 

Longtime MLB Columnist, Scott Miller (47:10)

Former Dodgers General Manager, Ned Colletti (1:02:25)

2x World Series Champion and 5x All-Star, Steve Sax (1:16:45)

Dodgers Broadcaster, Tim Neverett after the Dodgers World Series Win

Washington Nationals TV Analyst & Host on MLB Network Radio, Kevin Frandsen (1:32:45)

A’s Center Fielder, JJ Bleday (1:43:40)

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On the October 31 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the A's Cast predictions for the World Series (3:10), the latest news on the A's stadium in Las Vegas (5:15), the A's schedule in Sacramento (10:20), the trade of Daz Cameron (21:15), the Dodgers winning the World Series (25:00), the Dodgers success vs the Yankees failure (1:03:40) and Dave Roberts Hall of Fame case (1:16:50).

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On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by:

Former Dodgers General Manager & Scout for the San Jose Sharks, Ned Colletti (41:20)

Longtime MLB Columnist and Author, Scott Miller (57:05)

2x World Series Champion & 5x All-Star, Steve Sax (1:25:30)

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On the October 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by:

Nationals TV analyst & Host on MLB Network Radio, Kevin Frandsen (45:50)

A's Center Fielder, JJ Bleday (58:10)

A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:32:15)

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On the October 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why he feels the excitement around the A's heading into 2025 (6:45), teams cutting payroll (13:45), five big storylines in the World Series (1:18:44) and the seven questions facing the A's this offseason (1:49:00).

He was joined by:

A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (32:30)

A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos (1:27:50)

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Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss his excitement level heading into the 2025 season with the A's young talent, Mason Miller winning the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award, the progression of the A's hitters in the second half, the growth of the A's catchers, the pitching in the World Series and his offseason plans.

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A's General Manager David Forst discusses the final games of the 2024 season, looking ahead to the offseason for the team, what positions he is looking at to improve the club, Mason Miller winning the Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year Award, building the team around the ballpark in Sacramento, fall league performances and setting a postseason roster.

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On the October 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend rejoiced about the return of the show (1:30), why this was the best possible outcome for baseball with Dodgers and Yankees (3:35), the projected deal for Juan Soto (34:40), tournament baseball (42:10), how many hall of famers are playing in this World Series (59:05), free agents to watch for the A's (1:41:55) and the A's broadcast team World Series Predictions (1:59:00).

He was joined by: 

ESPN Content Producer & Author, Paul Hembekides (8:20)

A's General Manager, David Forst (1:17:25)

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On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best Alumni Sunday interviews from the 2024 season that include: 

Hall of Famer and 1992 AL MVP, Dennis Eckersley (1:10)

A’s Hall of Famer and 1988 AL MVP, Jose Canseco (11:55)

Former A’s DH, Khris Davis (24:05)

Former A’s Infielder/Outfielder, Chad Pinder (34:00)

Former A’s first baseman and Special Assistant to the GM, Scott Hatteberg (45:25)

Former A’s pitcher and Dodgers Special Assistant, Tyson Ross (56:10)

Former A’s Outfielder, Stephen Piscotty (1:03:40)

Former A’s second baseman, Mark Ellis (1:13:15)

Former A’s Outfielder & World Series MVP, Jeramine Dye (1:19:10)

Former A’s Outfielder, Terrence Long (1:29:00)

Former A’s Outfielder, Eric Byrnes (1:43:20)

Former A’s utility man and Arizona Complex League Coach, Adam Rosales (1:55:55)

2002 AL MVP and A’s Hall of Famer, Miguel Tejada (2:05:45)

1989 World Series Champion and A’s Hall of Famer, Terry Steinbach (2:16:01)

1989 World Series Champion and A’s Hall of Famer, Carney Lansford (2:22:25)

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