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

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.

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)

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.

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).

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Bobby Crosby, Dallas Braden and Adam Rosales.

A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 306 Ft. Dave Stewart, Carney Lansford, Terry Steinbach and Shooty Babitt

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at A's Fantasy Camp from: Zack Gelof, Ryan Noda and Nick Allen.

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).

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss the Dodgers offseason and why no other team in the NL West can counter, the state of the AL West so far this offseason, the expectations on the A's in 2024, why Eno is impressed with Joe Boyle and Mason Miller, the unsigned free agents and when you should stop saying Happy New Year.

On the January 11 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 talked with Dallas Braden

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Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Dan O'Dowd, Brian Kenny and Matt Vasgerian of MLB Network.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Jonny Gomes, Rajai Davis and Dan Otero, who are both Senior Directors of On-Field Operations for MLB.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Angels Manager, Ron Washington and Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews at the Winter Meetings from: Giants Manager, Bob Melvin, Guardians Manager, Stephen Vogt, Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli.

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the rule 5 draft, the A's getting the fourth pick in the draft lottery, the future and how it affects the negotiations with players, finding starting pitchers this offseason, Ken Waldichuk's injury, Mason Miller's future and the competition at Spring Training.

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 Bob Nightengale of USA Today (38:40), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (49:40), Boston Red Sox Writer for the Boston Globe, Julian McWilliams (1:06:50), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:28:50), Phillies GM, Sam Fuld (1:49:20), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (2:09:00) and Brian Kenny of MLB Network (2:47:00).

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic recap the lack of signings at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, the impact the RSN deals are having on free agency, the future for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, players going to the KBO and coming back and the winners and losers of the Winter Meetings.

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 Senior Director of On-Field Operation for MLB, Rajai Davis (1:05), MLB Network Radio host and former MLB GM, Jim Duquette (16:55), MLB Network Analyst and former Rockies GM, Dan O'Dowd (35:25), Alden Gonzalez of ESPN (50:30) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:08:30)

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's offseason, the 2024 draft lottery, blocking out the distractions, adjustments to the A's pitching staff throughtout the season and the competition that will take place at Spring Training.

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 Founder of Because Baseball, Kemp Gouldin (10:21), A's Hall of Famer and TV Analyst, Dave Stewart (46:17), 2x World Series Champion and TV Analyst, Jonny Gomes (1:05:38), Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic, Katie Woo (1:34:18), Athletics Beat Writer for MLB.com, Martin Gallegos (1:58:04), and Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, Stephen Vogt (2:45:14).

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 Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (18:00), Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network (31:00), 3x World Series Champion & former GM of the Giants, Bobby Evans (58:45), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:20:45), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:35:55), Angels Manager, Ron Washington (1:48:10) and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli (2:08:00).

On the December 4 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville and was joined by MLB Network Radio Host, Eduardo Pérez (3:38), Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB and former Athletics pitchers, Dan Otero (1:10:32), and MLB Network Studio Host, Matt Vasgersian (1:39:32).

The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Alex Jensen of the Stockton Ports, Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system, discuss Daniel Susac and Henry Bolte (11:40), position players who need to be highlighted more (18:30), the pitching development in the system (25:20) and the 2023 draft picks (39:35).