A's Podcast

Chris Townsend discussed the length of games during Spring Training (1:30) and pitchers batting during Spring Training and why the Universal DH needs to happen (15:05). He was joined by Bip Roberts of NBC Sports California (34:30), National Baseball writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, John Shea (55:40), The Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (1:14:35), Atlanta Braves Third Base Coach, Ron Washington (1:36:20), Tom Verducci of SI and MLB Network (1:46:40), Ray Fosse (1:59:20), Chance Sisco of the Baltimore Orioles (2:29:10), Tony Kemp (2:38:50) and Mitch Moreland (2:49:40).

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On the March 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the length of games during Spring Training (1:55), Pitchers hitting during Spring Training (15:30) and the shift in baseball (1:15:10). He was joined by A’s 2nd Baseman/Outfielder, Tony Kemp (37:50), Tom Verducci of SI and MLB Network on the pace of play in baseball (1:02:25), Roxy Bernstein (1:28:40) and Orioles Catcher, Chance Sisco to preview the 2021 season for the team (1:52:25).

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Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten players who weren't as good as their brother in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your top ten brother combos in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24

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On the March 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Jed Lowrie’s importance to the A’s lineup (4:55), the pace of play in baseball (9:10) and why you don't need to sign major free agents to win in baseball (59:00). He was joined by Ray Fosse (22:50), The Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (1:21:20), A’s Historian, David Feldman (1:45:30) and the Third Base Coach of the Atlanta Braves, Ron Washington (2:21:00).

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On the March 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the injury news to A’s pitcher Mike Fiers and who could potentially replace him in the rotation (3:25). He was joined by A’s DH, Mitch Moreland (11:35), A’s Analyst on NBCS California, Bip Roberts (26:45), Grant Paulsen on MLB Network Radio to preview the Washington Nationals (57:00), John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (1:16:15) and Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:42:40).

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Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps Spring Training Broadcast interviews from: Mitch Moreland, Matt Olson and Dave Kaval.

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Chris Townsend discussed the players using virtual reality (:45) and the new rules changes coming to Minor League Baseball (15:55). He was joined by the President of the New York Mets, Sandy Alderson (38:00), Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (52:30), Bob Nightengale of USA Today (1:06:55), Chris Rose (1:18:00), Dallas Braden (1:30:20), Ray Fosse (1:44:00), A’s Reliever, Burch Smith (2:05:30), A.J. Puk (2:17:35), Sean Manaea (2:23:10) and the new PA announcer of the Oakland Coliseum and the A’s, Amelia Schimmel (2:31:35).

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On the March 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the A’s and Padres (4:55), the new rules changes in Minor League Baseball (15:20) and if this is the best A’s roster since 2014 (40:45). He was joined by A’s General Manager, David Forst (27:45), Roxy Bernstein (56:30), Phillies Broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen to preview the 2021 Phillies (1:21:20), A’s Broadcaster, Dallas Braden (1:49:00) and A’s Reliever, Burch Smith (2:17:45).

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A's General Manager David Forst discusses the A's additions to the bullpen, the start of Spring Training, fans returning to the ballpark, players using virtual reality, the new rules being implemented in the Minor Leagues and the confidence surrounding the team heading into 2021.

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On the March 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how the A’s could be changing baseball again (2:50), A.J. Puk’s role in 2021 (1:12:40) and which teams are the best at developing velocity (1:33:10). He was joined by Ray Fosse (28:25), Chris Rose (53:50), A’s left-handed pitcher, AJ Puk (1:06:25), Craig Mish to discuss the 2021 season for the Miami Marlins (1:24:05), editor-in-chief of Athletics Farm, Bill Moriarity (1:48:40) and the new PA Announcer of the Oakland Athletics, Amelia Schimmel (2:12:40). 

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