A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 3

On the March 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the A's and Reds Spring Training game (14:50), the rules changes speeding up games (16:25) and Baseball Tonight's prediction for the 2023 Athletics (1:51:20). He was joined by Ryan Spilborghs of MLB Network Radio & Rockies TV to preview the 2023 season for the Coloardo Rockies (27:50), A's VP of Sales and Business Operations, Steve Fanelli (1:09:00) and Johnny Doskow (1:27:15).

On the March 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the A's Spring Training game vs Shohei Othani and the impact of Esteury Ruiz (7:50) and Shintaro Fujinami's debut (16:50). He was joined by Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm to discuss the A's Minor Leaguers in camp (32:00), A's 2022 1st round pick, Daniel Susac (1:04:50) and A's Radio Broadcaster, Johnny Doskow (1:25:55).

A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 28

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the differences between Arizona and Florida for Spring Training, what he is looking for in each camp, what he saw from the new rules this weekend, Manny Machado's new deal with the Padres and the impact Driveline is having on the sport.

A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 27

A's General Manager David Forst discusses what he has seen the first two games of Spring Training, the differences between 2023 and 2022 in Spring, the rules changes taking place in games and playing pickup basketball with other General Managers during Spring Training.

On the February 24 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 spoke with: A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (30:00), A's Pitcher, James Kaprielian (1:00:55), A's Reliever, Sam Moll (1:33:30), A's Starter, Adam Oller (1:56:10), A's Infielder, Kevin Smith (2:10:50) and former MLB General Manager and host on MLB Network Radio, Jim Duquette (2:20:55).

A's Cast - The Mark Kotsay Show - Ep. 28

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 and spoke with A's Scouting Legend, Grady Fuson (8:40), A's First Baseman, Ryan Noda (26:40), A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (37:25), A's Outfielder, Seth Brown (58:15), A's pre & postgame host, Brodie Brazil (1:10:35), A's Lefty, Kyle Muller (1:31:00), A's infielder/outfielder, Tony Kemp (1:49:00), A's Left-Handed Starter, JP Sears (2:14:30) and A's Reliever, Trevor May (2:39:35).

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss A's Spring Training 2023 and the A's Starting Pitchers heading into the season.

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 spoke with A's All-Star, Paul Blackburn (40:05), A's Shortstop, Nick Allen (1:11:40), A's Catcher, Shea Langeliers (1:32:50), A's Starter, Ken Waldichuk (1:41:50), A's Reliever, Zach Jackson (2:16:50) and the A's Top Prospect, Tyler Soderstrom (2:34:35).

Chris Townsend discusses the A’s and Marlins trade, the feeling of vindication over the new rules heading into 2023, and more.

Chris Townsend discusses why a healthy Paul Blackburn is so important this year for the Green & Gold, and more.

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the Corbin Burnes situation in Milwaukee, FIP and pitchers having control after the ball leaves their hands, the WBC, Shintaro Fujinami and what he is looking for at A's Spring Training.

A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 15

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Steve Cohen and the New York Mets and if a rogue owner is good for the sport, biomechanics, hitters being fitted for bats, the return of the stolen base and who wins the big game this weekend between the Eagles and Chiefs.

Chris Townsend discussed how different styles will actually help Major League Baseball going forward (1:00), what would divisions would look like if realignment and expansion happened (22:20) and the great divide in baseball (46:05). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (57:20), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:20:35), Stephen Nesbitt of the Athletic on the WIld-Card era franchise rankings (1:42:05) and Scott Miller of the Athletic (2:22:10).

On the February 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how much the pitch timer will impact the game in 2023 (14:00) & the great divide in baseball (1:14:00). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:35) and Scott Miller of MLB Network Radio (1:26:55).

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Steve Cohen and the New York Mets and if a rogue owner is good for the sport.

Chris Townsend discusses the Athletic's rankings of MLB Teams from the wild-card era to present day and more.

On the February 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how the styles of MLB teams will change with the rules changes (1:15:35) and why you can make the argument Hank Aaron is the greatest offensive player of all-time (1:41:30). He was joined by Martín Gallegos of MLB.com to look ahead to A's Spring Training (28:50) and Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (54:10).

Chris Townsend discussed the Oakland & Tampa Bay ballpark situations (:55), the role of Hitting Coaches in today’s baseball (17:00), the 40/40 club (29:00) and wildcard players for the A’s in 2023 (45:10). He was joined by the President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Josh Rawitch (59:35), Vince Cotroneo (1:23:50) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic (1:44:15).

On the February 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the long-term extensions in baseball (12:30), the 40/40 club and if anyone could join in 2023 (1:12:20) and wildcard players for the A's in 2023 (1:51:25). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:05) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic to breakdown the A's roster heading into Spring Training (1:29:15).

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss the Hitting Coach job in baseball, more.