On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend previews the AL West

On the March 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the end of Spring Training for the A's (11:25), the temperature differences for the Athletics (25:35) and why he is excoted for the 2025 A's (1:39:20). He was joined by: Matt Kawahara - Covers the Astros for the Houston Chronicle (27:44) Max Muncy - A's Infielder (1:15:15) Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (1:22:20)

On the March 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the start of the NCAA tournament and how baseball can try and gain new fans (2:15), today's diamond notes (1:10:45) and the MLB Minute (1:35:40)

On the March 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Opening Series in Japan between the Cubs & Dodgers (6:05), why baseball needs to adopt Max Scherzer's idea for pitching (16:10) and Diamond Notes on the Athletics (1:21:15). He was joined by: Steve Sax - 2x World Series Champion & A's Broadcaster (27:10) Jared Sandler - Broadcaster for the Texas Rangers (54:45) Seth Brown - A's Outfielder (1:39:55)

On the March 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the correlation between hitting for power and average in today's game (8:45), Luis Severino being named the A's Opening Day Starter (28:33) and the average ticket price for the 2025 season (38:55).

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during A's Spring Training.

On the March 14 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Spring Breakout roster (2:35), why he likes Shohei Ohtani's decision to not ramp up his pitching (14:15) and A's two-way player, Shotaro Morii (18:35)

On the March 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the proposed Vlad Guerrero Jr contract (5:50), the A's Spring Breakout coaching staff (14:35) and the Rays stadium situation (1:44:25). He was joined by: JP Sears - A's Starting Pitcher (43:55) Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop (1:09:10) Shi Davidi - Covers the Blue Jays for Sportsnet (1:22:20)

A's Cast Live - March 12

On the March 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's & Giants with Justin Verlander on the mound (1:45), Gerrit Cole's injury/Tommy John Surgery (9:30), how the Cole injury impacts the A's & the American League (33:10) and why he agrees with the Giants on their decision with Blake Snell (57:13). He was joined by: Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (44:07) JJ Bleday - A's Center Fielder (1:14:35) Marty Lurie - Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer & Giants Pregame host on KNBR (1:22:05)

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Lawrence Butler's contract extension, the team's performance so far in spring, what rosters spots that are still up for grabs and the versatility on the roster.

On the March 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed significance of Lawrence Butler's contract extension with the A's (2:40), what pitcher players want closing out a game seven (38:00) and Jacob deGrom's comments about chasing velocity (1:16:15).

On the March 9 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from Las Vegas Ballpark and was joined by: Colby Thomas - A's Outfielder (19:56) Fran Riordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators (29:19) Don Logan - President of the Las Vegas Aviators (54:50) Russ Langer - PxP Voice of the Las Vegas Aviators (1:21:40)

On the March 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from Downtown Summerlin and was joined by: Jose Canseco - A's Hall of Famer & 1988 AL MVP (8:30) Mick Akers - Sports Business & Transportation journalist at Las Vegas Review Journal (27:30) Steve Hill - Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (1:11:50) Steve Fanelli - VP of Sales and Business Operations for the Athletics (1:23:53) Brent Rooker - A's Outfielder/DH (1:39:10)

On the March 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the hiring of the new A's team President (5:05) & players you forgot finished their careers in different places (52:44). He was joined by: Former MLB GM & Host on MLB Network Radio, Jim Duquette (28:45) MLB Network Host, Adnan Virk (1:08:00) Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster & Sacramento Native, Jeff Levering (1:21:10) A's Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (1:51:00)

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best pitcher interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, JP Sears (1:00) A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher, Luis Severino (8:35) A's All-Star Closer, Mason Miller (14:00) A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher, Jeffrey Springs (21:05) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Joey Estes (26:20) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Hogan Harris (32:15) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, J.T. Ginn (39:25) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, Mitch Spence (44:10) A's Reliever, TJ McFarland (51:25) A's Reliever, Tyler Ferguson (1:01:00) A's Reliever, Grant Holman (1:07:25) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Brady Basso (1:12:55)

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best position player interviews from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona that include: A's Right Fielder, Lawrence Butler (1:00) A's Outfielder/DH, Brent Rooker (8:40) A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers (16:55) A's Second Baseman, Zack Gelof (27:00) A's Shortstop, Jacob Wilson (33:10) A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (44:50) A's Center Fielder, JJ Bleday (51:55) A's Infielder, Max Schuemann (59:00) A's First Baseman, Tyler Soderstrom (1:07:10) A's Third Baseman, Gio Urshela (1:12:50) A's Infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:16:45) A's 2024 First-Round Pick, Nick Kurtz (1:22:00) A's 2022 Second-Round Pick, Henry Bolte (1:27:55) A's 2022 First-Round Pick, Daniel Susac (1:33:35) A's 2021 First-Round Pick, Max Muncy (1:42:00)

On the March 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Athletics new radio affiliate in Las Vegas (7:30) The future of broadcasting in Major League Baseball (42:20) and the recent injuries at A's camp in Arizona (53:55). He was joined by: Rockies TV Analyst & Co-Host of Loud Outs on MLB Network Radio, Ryan Spilborghs (27:25) A's Radio & TV Broadcaster, Chris Caray (1:05:10) Baseball Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Jared Diamond (1:21:55)

On the March 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed why the Dodgers super team is good for baseball (13:50), Sean Murphy's injury (28:55), Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame (45:30) and how special of a player Lawrence Butler can become for the Athletics (1:22:10).

On the February 28 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend gave a salute to the city of Sacramento (57:45) and reacted to Harold Reynolds comments about the A's in 2025 (1:29:00). He was joined by: A's Color Analyst on NBC Sports California, Dallas Braden (20:50) A's Right-Handed Pitcher, J.T. Ginn (40:20) A's Left-Handed Pitcher, Brady Basso (1:12:05) A's Outfielder/DH, Brent Rooker (1:38:25)

On the February 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Luis Severino and his impact with the Athletics (6:15) and Power vs Feel in the game today (59:45).

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).

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)

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)