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 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
802
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
803
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
804
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
805
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
807
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
808
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
809
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
810
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
811
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
812
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
813
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
814
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
815
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
816
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
817
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
818
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
819
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
820
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
821
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
822
A's Cast - The Eno Sarris Show - Ep. 56
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.
25 min
823
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - January 11
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
159 min
824
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 303 Ft. Eduardo...
A's Unfiltered - Ep. 303
48 min
825
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 302 Ft. Dan O'D...
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.
49 min