A's Podcast

On the February 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed teams streaming games during Spring Training (7:45), the ability to put the ball in play and why Jacob Wilson could be a special player for the Athletics (9:25), the 1970's A's winning three World Series Titles (43:30) and why the ABS system is here to stay (59:00).

He was joined by:

A's Hall of Famer, Joe Rudi (28:20)

A's Infielder & 2021 First-Round Pick, Max Muncy (1:21:40)

A's Catcher & 2022 First-Round Pick, Daniel Susac (1:31:50)

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On the February 25 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the ABS challenge system (5:35), the bond Scott Emerson builds with A's Pitchers (24:05), Justin Verlander and the pursuit of 300 wins (28:30) and the risk involved in the playing the sport (32:15).

He was joined by:

A's Left-Hanaded Pitcher, Hogan Harris (44:15)

A's Infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:08:00)

Radio Voice of the Athletics, Ken Korach (1:21:10)

Baseball Hall of Famer, Jon Miller (1:35:55)

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On the February 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona. He discussed the A's lineup vs the Royals (6:40), Max Schuemann's journey to the big leagues (8:15), If the A's had the best offseason no one is talking about (41:15) and the ABS System (1:43:00).

He was joined by:

A's Infielder, Max Schuemann (19:15)

A's Reliever, Tyler Ferguson (1:04:00)

A's Reliever, Grant Holman (1:35:50)

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On the February 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona! He was joined by: A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (13:10) A's Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (31:40) A's Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (37:37) A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (47:54) A's General Manager, David Forst (1:02:15) A's First Baseman, Nick Kurtz (1:16:05) Senior Baseball Writer for The Athletic, Evan Drellich (1:28:37) A's Third Baseman, Gio Urshela (1:44:07)

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A's General Manager David Forst discusses the culture change in the organization, the young core and recent contract extensions, his keys for spring training, first base options and the plans for Soderstrom, Brent Rooker heading back to the outfield and the pitch depth in the organization.

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On the February 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona!

He was joined by:

A's DH and Outfielder, Brent Rooker (4:11)

A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (13:42)

A's Second Baseman, Zack Gelof (35:13)

A's Starting Pitcher, JP Sears (46:40)

A's All-Star Closer, Mason Miller (1:04:47)

A's Starting Pitcher, Joey Estes (1:15:12)

A's Reliever, TJ McFarland (1:27:23)

A's Starting Pitcher, Mitch Spence (1:39:13)

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A's Cast - The Mark Kotsay Show - Ep. 78

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On the February 18 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona!

He was joined by:

A's Right Fielder, Lawrence Butler (19:00)

A's Shortstop, Jacob Wilson (26:15)

A's Center Fielder, JJ Bleday (1:04:30)

2x World Series Champion & A's Pre & Postgame Analyst, Steve Sax (1:37:00)

A's First Baseman, Tyler Soderstrom (2:06:50)

A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers (2:26:45)

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Athletics Extend Contract of Mark Kotsay through 2028 with Club Option for 2029

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DH Brent Rooker, A's General Manager David Forst, and Manager Mark Kotsay will conduct a press conference in Sacramento, CA.

0:00 Start of show

1:45 A's sign Brent Rooker to a five-year extension

6:15 A's Manager Mark Kotsay with Chris Townsend

16:25 Brent Rooker Press Conference

38:33 A's General Manager David Forst with Chris Townsend 

51:50 A's DH Brent Rooker with Chris Townsend

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