A's Multimedia Journalist, Jessica Kleinschmidt, brightens your morning with the latest news on the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball. For this episode, Jess and A's Producer, Ray Jensen, preview Opening Day 2024 (1:45), share their thoughts on the A's roster (8:50) and reveal bold predictions for the season. (54:09)

Chris Townsend, Vince Cotroneo, Johnny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the A's and Giants exhibition game from Oracle Park. They were joined by Ross Stripling, Darell Hernaiz, Scott Emerson and Susan Slusser.

On the March 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Bob Melvin might solve some of the issues for the Giants (10:10), the A's final exhibition game & lineup (14:50) and an update on the Shohei Othani situation (1:08:50). He was joined by Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (30:30) and World Series champion & Giants analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, George Kontos (56:25).

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the Bay Bridge series between the A's and Giants. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Darell Hernaiz and Hoy Park.

On the March 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's Pitcher, Ross Stripling (1:10), Giants Pitching Coach, Bryan Price (11:45), the tv voice of the A's on NBC Sports California, Jenny Cavnar (34:50) and A's infielder, Darell Hernaiz (1:19:00).

Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (1:00), Trevor Gott’s UCL tear (4:40) and the Shohei Ohtani story (7:15). He was joined by Robert Murray of FanSided (32:05), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (54:05), Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (1:10:10), Cubs and ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (1:32:40), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:46:00) and former catcher and MLB Network Radio host, Chris Gimenez (2:06:30).

On the March 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Orioles decision to send down Jackson Holliday (2:20), Trevor Gott's injury and the A's bullpen (5:55), Shohei Ohtani story (8:25) and seven outlandish predictions for 2024 (1:05:35).

On the March 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Dodgers win vs the Padres in Seoul (1:10), the current aces in baseball (15:35), Scott Boras and the MLBPA (19:45) and why he is excited about the 2024 A's (1:18:30). He was joined Chris Gimenez of MLB Network Radio (30:00), Cubs & ESPN broadcaster, Boog Sciambi (57:00) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:28:25).

On the March 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the new rules for 2024 & Blake Snell signing with the Giants and more

On the March 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed JD Davis signing with the A's (9:55) and the 2024 A's and beyond (46:00). He was joined by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (29:05), Robert Murray of FanSided, who broke the JD Davis signing (56:20) and A's broadcasters Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow (1:24:10).

Chris Townsend discussed why the A's should have Lawrence Butler on the Opening Day roster (1:10) and the 2024 win projections for the A's and several other clubs.

On the March 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Spring Breakout (4:00), two big takeaways from A's camp so far (10:40) and players being held down in the minor leagues (34:25). He was joined by A's Director of Player Development, Ed Sprague (19:10) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (38:15).

On the March 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the number of injuries in Spring Training & the A's (3:25), Dylan Cease being traded to the Padres (7:45) & how baseball can learn from the NCAA Tournament in growing the sport more (1:13:50). He was joined A's Multimedia Reporter, Jessica Kleinschmidt (33:05) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:45).

On the March 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how Darell Hernaiz could start the season for the A's at shortstop (9:30), MLB wins projections (36:40) and why baseball doesn't like changne (1:07:15).

On the March 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the A's lineup today could be the Opening Day lineup (4:30), why Spring Training stats matter (12:25) and the Aledmys Díaz injury and how it could shape the roster (52:20). He was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (27:45) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:22:10).

On the March 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why Lawrence Butler needs to be on the A's Opening Day Roster (3:50), the increase in elbow injuries in baseball (51:15) and how baseball is behind other sports in free agency (1:17:35). He was joined by World Series Champion and Diamondbacks broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (27:25) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:28:50).

On the March 8 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the ties between the A's and Brewers ahead of Big League Weekend (10:10), why he is excited for JJ Bleday (11:55) and the 80-game suspension for Noelvi Marte of the Reds and long-term contracts (50:00). He was joined Brewers broadcaster, Jeff Levering (31:40), Fran Riordan, Manager of the Aviators (1:08:30) and A's broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (1:24:25). Time stamps: 31:40 1:04:34 1:50:36

On the March 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Mike Trout and what makes him an all-time great (1:40), MLB's Spring Breakout and the A's prospects participating (12:35) and why the number of innings by starters has to increase in 2024 (1:15:15). He was joined by the Pitching Ninja (31:25), A's broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (1:00:15) and Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:24:50).

On the March 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Josh Donaldson calling it career (1:30), the recent injury to Luis Medina (9:10) and the one number that could help the A's in 2024 (19:10). He was joined by Josh Donaldson (42:10), Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com previewing the Angels (58:25) and A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:40).

JP Sears' outing vs the Rangers, the A's Opening Day Starter and more.

Chris Townsend was live at Spring Training ahead of Cactus League play and sat down with Paul Blackburn (2:45), Alex Wood (15:40), Brent Rooker (24:15), Seth Brown (30:05), Lucas Erceg (40:00), Nick Allen (54:20), Kyle Muller (1:00:50), Joey Estes (1:14:50), Tyler Soderstrom (1:25:30), Joe Boyle (1:32:00), Mason Miller (1:40:15), Shea Langeliers (1:51:45), JJ Bleday (1:59:00), JP Sears (2:10:05), Lawrence Butler (2:18:00), Zach Jackson (2:26:30), Ryan Noda (2:43:10) and Zack Gelof (2:51:55).

Chris Townsend was joined by A's Writer for MLB.com, Martín Gallegos, to break down A's Spring Training (1:10), A's Reliever, Zach Jackson (24:15), A's Catcher, Tyler Soderstrom (41:00) and Bay Area Radio Hall of Famers, Ken Korach and Marty Lurie (47:20).

On the March 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ryan Noda and Zack Gelof's performances in Spring Training (11:30), Fangraphs projections for the A's players (18:35), baseball wanting to go from 13 to 12 pitchers on the roster (23:50) and how we define an "ace" in baseball (1:08:55). He was joined by Royals broadcaster, Jake Eisenberg (33:50) and A's Radio broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:29:30).

On the February 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed MLB expansion (5:30) and why baseball needs to revamp the divisions (18:15). He was joined Martín Gallegos of MLB.com (32:10), Johnny Doskow and Shooty Babitt (1:00:30) and Padres Radio Voice, Jesse Agler (1:26:10).

Chris Townsend discusses Mitch Spence's comment to him about making it tough on the front office to send him back and more.