A's Podcast

Chris Townsend and A's manager Mark Kotsay discuss the start of Spring Training for the Athletics, his message for the season, the A's pitching heading into 2026, Luis Severino's second year with the team, the bullpen mentality and building off a strong finish in 2025, the third base battle and continued growth from Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz.

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On the February 18th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona and talked with:

6:00 Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer

45:20 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics

1:02:30 Luis Severino - A's Starting Pitcher

1:27:10 Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher

1:42:30 Jeff McNeil - A's Second Baseman

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In this episode Dallas sits down with Athletics’ unanimous Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz to break down his historic rise to the Big Leagues! Nick dives into the surreal moment he got "the call" from Fran Riordan, the mental approach behind his massive power surge in 2025, and what was going through his head during that legendary 4-homer night in Houston. They also discuss his move to the leadoff spot, the impact of having a veteran like Brent Rooker in the clubhouse, and why this young A’s core is ready to take the next step toward winning baseball.

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SS Jacob Wilson, A's General Manager David Forst, and Assistant General Manager Dan Feinstein conduct a press conference in Las Vegas, NV.

0:00 Start of show

1:30 A's Jacob Wilson to a 7-year contract extension

9:55 Jacob Wilson Press Conference

23:47 Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop

34:30 David Forst - A's General Manager

43:18 Jack Wilson - 2004 All-Star & Father of Jacob Wilson

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On the January 18 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from the A's Clubhouse in West Sacramento to discuss the upcoming season for the Athletics and the unique giveaways at the ballpark this season!

He was joined by:

5:30 Jacob Wilson - 2025 All-Star & A’s Shortstop

19:45 Tyler Soderstrom - Gold Glove Finalist & A’s Left Fielder

33:15 Brent Rooker - 2005 All-Star & A’s DH

45:30 Nick Kurtz - 2025 AL Rookie of the Year & A’s First Baseman

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LF Tyler Soderstrom, A's General Manager David Forst, and Manager Mark Kotsay will conduct a press conference in Las Vegas, NV.

0:00 Start of show

1:30 A's Sign Tyler Soderstrom to a 7-year contract extension

15:00 Tyler Soderstrom Press Conference

34:20 Mark Kotsay - A's Manager

41:50 Tyler Soderstrom - A's Left Fielder

51:35 David Forst - A's General Manager

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On the Winter Meetings Day two PM Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by:

1:00 Torey Lovullo - Torey Lovullo - Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks

25:25 Don Kelly - Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates

31:20 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network

47:18 Jim Duquette - Former MLB GM & Co-Host of Power Alley on SiriusXM

1:01:40 Mike Ferrin - Co-Host of Power Alley on SiriusXM

1;35:50 Tony Vitello - Manager of the San Francisco Giants

1:47:55 Joe Rudi - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion

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On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include:

1:00 Jon Morosi - MLB Network Insider & Personality

16:35 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN & New York Times Best Selling Author

32:30 Alden Gonzalez - National Baseball Reporter for ESPN

49:20 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune

1:06:35 Robert Murray - MLB Insider for FanSided

1:28:55 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today

1:47:00 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic

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On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include:

1:00 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst

13:35 Eduardo Perez - ESPN MLB Analyst & Host on MLB Network Radio

30:00 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network

45:55 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran

58:40 JIm Duquette - Former MLB General Manager & Host on MLB Network Radio

1:13:05 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer, 1995 NL MVP & World Series Champion

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On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include:

1:00 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians

10:15 Kurt Suzuki - Former A’s Catcher & Manager of the Los Angeles Angels

17:35 Torey Lovullo - Former A’s Infielder & Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks

27:50 Tony Vitello - Manager of the San Francisco Giants

39:00 Don Kelly - Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates

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