A's Podcast

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 Billy Owens - A’s Assistant General Manager

20:50 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion

Joe Rudi - A’s Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion

58:40 Scott Emerson - A’s Pitching Coach

1:25:45 Dan Otero - Former A’s Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB

1:37:10 Martín Gallegos - Covers the A’s for MLB.com

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A's General Manager David Forst discusses:

The Rule 5 draft

Extending young players on the A's roster

Las Vegas Experience Center

Reliever Market

Bullpen Turnaround in 2025

Starting pitching market

The Winter Meetings and his relationship with other GM's

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

1:00 David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics

56:00 Jon Morosi - MLB Insider for MLB Network

1:13:45 Robert Murray - MLB Insider for FanSided

1:45:57 Eduardo Perez - MLB Analyst for ESPN

2:10:20 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America

2:28:15 Kemp Gouldin - Founder of Because Baseball

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Chris Townsend & A’s Manager Mark Kotsay discuss:

Winter meetings so far

Pitching outlook for 2026

Looking towards the future

2nd and 3rd base for 2026

Nick Kurtz year two

Relationship with David and the front office

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

1:46 Alden Gonzalez - ESPN MLB Reporter

18:35 Dan Otero - Former A’s Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB

37:30 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN

1:05:22 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune

1:22:45 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics

1:49:50 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians

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

4:35 Scott Emerson - A’s Pitching Coach

31:50 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion

54:39 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic

1:02:00 Billy Owens - A's Assistant General Manager

1:30:45 Mike Petriello - National Baseball Writer for MLB.com

1:44:28 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer & 1995 NL MVP

2:03:11 Kurt Suzuki - Manager of the Los Angeles Angels

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

14:50 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran

28:05 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today

51:40 Martin Gallegos - Covers the A’s for MLB.com

1:26:00 Lou Merloni - 9-Year MLB veteran & Broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox

1:57:40 Chip Caray - Voice of the St. Louis Cardinals

2:01:30 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst

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On the September 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from the A's Ballpark Experience Center in Las Vegas and was joined by:

13:20 Bjarke Ingels - Architect, Founder & Creative Partner of Bjarke Ingels

21:56 John Fisher - Managing Partner of the Athletics

35:40 Ross Bowen - VP of Ballpark Development for the Athletics

53:45 John Downey - Senior VP of Strategic Solutions for Advent

1:07:00 Feh Tarty - Chair of Coexistence Story

1:18:57 Marc Badain - President of the Athletics

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On this episode of Beyond The Dugout presented by Las Vegas, Dallas Braden chats with A’s Center Fielder Denzel Clarke about his journey, sharing heartwarming stories about his athletic family, the exact moment he realized his potential, and the feeling of robbing his first home run in the big leagues. Plus, find out what a star center fielder does to unwind, including his favorite anime and his dream vacation spot

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In this episode of Beyond The Dugout presented by Las Vegas, Dallas Braden chats with A’s catcher Shea Langeliers about life behind the plate, his journey to the big leagues, and what it takes to lead from one of baseball’s toughest positions.

Shea talks about his daily routines, building relationships with pitchers, and stepping into the leadoff role. He also shares what it’s like playing in his home state of Texas, how he and his wife enjoy nights out in Las Vegas, and why fans should be excited about the A’s young core.

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