Oakland A's Podcast

From A's Cast Live to the A's Clubhouse Show, take MLB's top podcast with you on the go! With in-depth shows hosted by Chris Townsend, Ken Korach and Vince Cotroneo, A's Cast is your #1 destination for all baseball headlines and stories.

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#8: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
Knuckleballer Steve Sparks reflects on his 2003 postseason with the A's, including his surprise entrance and gutsy performance in Game 4. Why was Joe Morgan in Steve's head that day? Ken finds out.
14 min
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6/16/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Inconsistent pitching performances have plagued the Athletics. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at the struggles of the pitching staff, how Sean Manaea's trip to the disabled list affects the rotation and how this club can combat their tough luck arms.
7 min
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#7: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
A's manager Bob Melvin and Reds manager Bryan Price go back a long way. Both talk with Ken about what it was like to befriend and work with the other and their similar Bay Area backgrounds.
19 min
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6/8/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
With the sixth overall pick in the upcoming Draft, the Athletics will have their highest pick in 18 years and they intend to draft wisely. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the strategy the A's could go in to make the most out of the their picks. They also discuss how Oakland has been able to restock their farm system through trades over the past few seasons.
7 min
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6/1/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics ended the month of May with a four game winning streak, and they hope to keep that rolling into June. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what the club needs to do to keep on streaking and when the A's can expect Sonny Gray back on the bump.
8 min
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5/25/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Sonny Gray is heading into unfamiliar territory. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee explain how he landed on the disabled list, the plan to get him back into the rotation and how this affects the team while he's away.
8 min
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5/18/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Khris Davis and Danny Valencia's home run party helped give the Athletics a much needed boost. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at their historic performances and why Sean Manaea should stay up and be able to grow with the A's.
10 min
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5/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to explain what could be the issue, why Sean Manaea's recent outing shouldn't be an indication of his future, and why Jed Lowrie landing on the DL is the last thing the Athletics need.
14 min
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5/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The highly anticipated debut of Sean Manaea was one for the memory books. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to reflect on the rookie's first Major League start and the time he took to savor it and why Chris Bassitt's unfortunate elbow discomfort allowed Jesse Hahn to return to the A's.
9 min
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4/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The A's bullpen has been heavenly. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at how they're becoming a difference maker and why there's so much excitement around Sean Manaea's call up to start on Friday.
9 min
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#6: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
Every A's fan knows Sean Doolittle was a power-hitting first baseman that, after experiencing career threatening injuries, became a flame-throwing pitcher. But what was Sean thinking during that transition? Sean talks openly with Ken about his life, the game and his current relationship with social media.
23 min
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4/19/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The A's are riding the struggle bus. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out how they can turn their season around, what it will take to bring Jesse Hahn back up to the big leagues, and whether or not Ryan Madson could take over the closer's role from Sean Doolittle.
9 min
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#5: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
Coach Emo, known to a wider audience as Bullpen Coach Scott Emerson, has an interesting role overseeing A¹s relief pitchers. Once a player in the A's system, he¹s worked closely with Keith Lieppman and Curt Young. But who did he want to phone first when he got the call from Bob Melvin that he was joining the Big Leagues? Ken finds out.
21 min
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4/13/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Sean Doolittle is still trying to find his groove. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to reflect on Doolittle and bullpen's recent struggles, why the team needs a day off to recharge their batteries, and despite being one of the highest paid players on the A's, Billy Butler's role has lessened.
11 min
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4/6/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Despite the first two games of 2016, the A's are optimistic about the season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer catches up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to look on the bright side and talk about the bullpen strength and the positive outlook from the team going forward.
10 min
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#4: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
Some might say Susan Slusser has a dream job, covering the A's for the San Francisco Chronicle. But she also has her sights set on Ken's job! Susan and Ken discuss approaching players after tough games, her history behind a mic and did you know that's Susan's voice at the beginning of every episode?
30 min
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3/31/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The A's named Felix Doubront their fifth starter. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out how he beat out Jesse Hahn and why Billy Butler is ready to bounce back in 2016.
13 min
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3/25/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
How is the dry Arizona heat affecting the Athletics hurlers? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out where Felix Doubront fits into the pitching staff, how the rest of the pitching staff is shaping up, and update Jarrod Parker's decision to rehab.
13 min
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#3: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
Ken Korach talks with Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman about technology's role in Minor League coordination.
17 min
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3/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
Jarrod Parker's going through a tough time after he re-injured his elbow last week. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what the next step will be for Parker and whether or not Stephen Vogt's on track to start Opening Day.
10 min
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#2: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
A's radio announcer Ken Korach talks with third base coach Ron Washington about his fielding philosophies and how the new crop of A's talent stacks up against the A's all-time great fielders.
10 min
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3/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
The A's faced a few setbacks in camp on Thursday. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out the latest on Jarrod Parker's injury, what's going on with Rich Hill and how Franklin Barreto is making a major splash in camp.
13 min
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#1: Taking Effect with Ken Korach
In our first episode, A's radio play-by-play announcer Ken Korach talks with A's general manager David Forst about offseason acquisitions, his mentors and staying on the cutting edge.
28 min
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3/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
A's radio play-by-play broadcaster Vince Cotroneo is looking forward to watching Matt Chapman grow in Spring Training. Athletics reporter Jane Lee caught up with Cotroneo to understand how important Spring Training is to broadcasters and why Chapman's a threat on both sides of the plate.
6 min
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2/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Oakland Athletics
How's life in green and gold treating newcomer John Axford so far? Athletics reporter Jane Lee catches up with Axford to talk facial hair, the Oscars and bullpen prowess.
6 min