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 Dallas that include: Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (1:10) Former Rockies GM & MLB Network Analyst, Dan O'Dowd (18:15) Host of MLB Now on MLB Network, Brian Kenny (30:50) MLB Network Insider, Jon Morosi (46:25) National Baseball Columnist for USA Today, Bob Nightengale (1:00:50) National Baseball Columnist for the Athletic, Eno Sarris (1:12:25) MLB Insider for ESPN, Jesse Rogers (1:32:40) MLB Insider for ESPN, Kiley McDaniel (1:40:55) Former Mets GM now MLB Network Radio Host, Jim Duquette (1:55:00) Mariners Writer for the Seattle Times, Ryan Divish (2:11:55) Red Sox Writer for the Boston Globe, Julian McWilliams (2:41:10) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Dallas that include: Athletics Assistant General Manager, Billy Owens (1:10) AL Manager of the Year, Stephen Vogt (17:05) Manager of the San Francisco Giants, Bob Melvin (27:15) A's Third Base Coach, Eric Martins (39:15) Manager of the Minnesota Twins, Rocco Baldelli (1:02:10) Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Torey Lovullo (1:11:45) Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Derek Shelton (1:24:25) President of Baseball Operations for the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Krall (1:35:00) 3x World Series Champion & Special Advisor for the San Francisco Giants, Bobby Evans (1:43:30) Former A's All-Star Infielder, Jed Lowrie (1:58:05) 2x World Series Champion & Former A's Outfielder, Jonny Gomes (2:11:00) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses players selected in previous rule 5 drafts, the symbol of change in the organization, the Luis Severino signing, talking to agents about players in West Sacramento, the trade market at the Winter Meetings, momentum heading into 2025, his history at Harvard and Cody’s rule 5 picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's offseason, the signing of Luis Severino, the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas, the team heading into 2025 and his relationship with Scott Emerson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Julian McWilliams (9:18), Jed Lowrie (34:18), David Forst (1:17:25), Brian Kenny (1:33:35), Mike Ferrin (1:54:30), and Kiley McDaniel (2:21:42) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Ryan Divish (31:03), Stephen Vogt (1:01:38), Jesse Rogers (1:11:55), Nick Krall (1:29:25), and Derek Shelton (1:31:35)  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Scott Emerson (11:19), Mark Kotsay (32:04), Ryan Ripken (1:12:03), Bob Melvin (1:32:28), Jon Morosi (1:44:35), Katie Woo (1:59:14), Eno Sarris (2:07:33), Mike Petriello (2:28:17), and Billy Owens (2:44:09) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Bobby Evans (3:07), Eric Martins (23:14), Torey Lovullo (49:20), Dan O'Dowd (1:02:20), Jim Duquette (1:18:19), and Steve Fanelli (1:36:48) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Martin Gallegos (18:52), Rocco Baldelli (36:05), Bob Nightengale (47:05), Paul Hembekides (1:21:27), and Jonny Gomes (1:49:50) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RHP Luis Severino, A's General Manager David Forst, and A's Manager Mark Kotsay will conduct a press conference in Sacramento, CA. Chris Townsend was joined by: Luis Severino (31:40) A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (42:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the November 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot (7:50), the A's bringing back Seth Brown and players added to the 40 man roster (15:50), why baseball got the NL ROY award wrong (32:00) and how basseball could look with a salary cap (1:18:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices