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, Jessica Kleinschmidt and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm, A's Cast is your #1 destination for all baseball headlines and stories.

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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 13
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).
114 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 12
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).
110 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 11
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).
115 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 8
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
110 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 7
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).
111 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 6
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).
119 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 4
JP Sears' outing vs the Rangers, the A's Opening Day Starter and more.
116 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of Spring Train...
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).
179 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week Feb...
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).
74 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 1
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).
112 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 29
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).
113 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 28
Chris Townsend discusses Mitch Spence's comment to him about making it tough on the front office to send him back and more.
116 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 27
On the February 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (11:00), looking back at the pitch timer one year later (24:15), the case for Jose Ramirez and the Hall of Fame (48:10) and the battle at third for the A’s (1:09:00).
114 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 26
On the February 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed the A's closer role for 2024 (2:45), Cody Bellinger's contract with the Cubs (13:45), teams hoarding prospects (31:15) and the Dodgers trading Manuel Margot to the Twins (1:40:30). He was joined by A's reliever, Zach Jackson (43:00), A's broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:00:00) and the voice of the A's, Ken Korach (1:24:45)
108 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 23
On the February 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training
150 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 22
On the February 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's Manager Mark Kotsay (8:13), catcher Shea Langeliers (33:05), pitcher Alex Wood (45:04), booth analyst for NBC Sports California Dallas Braden (1:03:06), outfielder JJ Bleday (1:25:00), and A's pitching coach Scott Emerson (1:41:52)
121 min
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A's Cast - The Mark Kotsay Show - Ep. 53
Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss his Spring Training opening speech to the clubhouse, the new group of young players ready to take the next step, what he's learned from day one on the job to now, the veteran pitchers and how they can help the younger players, what excites him about the young offense, and Jim Leyland going into the Baseball Hall of Fame
12 min
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A's Cast - Pitching with the Pitching Guru Scot...
Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the new additions to the A's starting rotation, how data can make pitchers better, how the veterans can help younger talent grow, and Mason Miller's potential as a closer.
14 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 21
On the February 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and was joined by A's General Manager David Forst (24:00), A's Television Play-by-Play Broadcasters Jenny Cavnar (54:48) and Chris Caray (1:19:39), and A's shortstop Nick Allen (1:36:34), first baseman Ryan Noda (1:47:02) and outfielder Lawrence Butler (1:59:35)
131 min
570
A's Cast - The David Forst Show - Ep. 98
A's General Manager David Forst discusses the first week of Spring Training, how the team will get 4,374 outs, the new additions to the pitching staff, how the bullpen looks heading into 2024, and ongoing infield position battles.
23 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 20
On the February 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training and discussed the expectations on the team this season (8:00), Mark Kotsay's speech about Brent Rooker (27:15), expectations on Kyle Muller in 2024 (1:06:40) and how Mason Miller can become the next Jason Isringhausen (2:16:10). He was joined by A's Pitcher, Kyle Muller (52:35), A's Pitcher, Joey Estes (1:14:20), A's Reliever, Lucas Erceg (1:38:25) and A's Reliever, Mason Miller (2:04:15).
151 min
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A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 305 Ft. Bobby C...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Bobby Crosby, Dallas Braden and Adam Rosales.
47 min
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A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 306 Ft. Dave St...
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 306 Ft. Dave Stewart, Carney Lansford, Terry Steinbach and Shooty Babitt
75 min
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A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 304 Ft. Zack Ge...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Zack Gelof, Ryan Noda and Nick Allen.
42 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - January 12
On the January 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live from A's Fantasy Camp and discussed the importance of the Rule 5 draft and how Ryan Noda performed in 2023 (8:05) and the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot (23:00). He was joined by Ash Albury, A's Fantasy Camper who traveled from Australia to Mesa (27:40), A's Shortstop, Nick Allen (53:20), A's First Baseman, Ryan Noda (1:16:55), A's Second Baseman, Zack Gelof (1:45:00), World Series Champion, Terry Steinbach (2:01:00) and A's Minor League Coach, Adam Rosales (2:21:15).
169 min