Scott Emerson fills in for Mark Kotsay and discusses: What does it actually take to develop and manage a modern major-league roster? The Pitching Philosophy: Giving players the data they need while letting them be themselves. The Catcher as "Caddie": How modern catchers use data cards to steer the game. Navigating the Modern Game: Bullpen roles, holds, and adapting to the ABS system. The Ecosystem: Why getting players like Shea Langeliers to the big leagues takes an entire organizational village.

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend look back at the best interviews during the A's homestand vs the Cardinals and Giants

A’s Minor League Hitting Coordinator Todd Takayoshi joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to offer his insights on promising young hitters like Henry Bolte, Leo De Vries, Tommy White, Josh Kuroda-Grauer, Shotaro Morii and more.

Johnny Doskow and Ken Korach preview game one of the Giants and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Martin Gallegos, David Feldman, and Darren Bush.

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Giants from the Ballpark in West Sacramento

A's Cast - A's Talk - May 14

Michael Baribault takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the second of a three-game set from the ballpark in West Sacramento.

Johnny Doskow and Ken Korach preview game two of the Cardinals and Athletics from West Sacramento.

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Cardinals from the Ballpark in West Sacramento and was joined by: 5:30 Aaron Civale - A's Right-Handed Pitcher 16:55 Chris & Stefan Caray - A's & Cardinals TV Broadcasters 27:20 David Forst - A's General Manager 42:15 Jack Wilson - 2004 All-Star, SIlver Slugger & Father of Jacob Wilson

Michael Baribault & Ray Jensen take phone calls from fans and discuss the A's 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first of a three-game set from the ballpark in West Sacramento.

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Cardinals from the Ballpark in West Sacramento and was joined by: 10:00 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (Hot Take Tuesday) 16:15 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 27:15 Chip Caray - St. Louis Cardinals TV Broadcaster 39:15 Fran Riordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators

Johnny Doskow and Ken Korach preview game one of the Cardinals and Athletics from West Sacramento. They were joined by Martin Gallegos, Justin Sterner, and Mark Kotsay.

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take calls from fans & discuss the A's 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of a three-game set from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take calls from fans and discuss the A's 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

A's Cast - A's Talk - May 9

On this episode of Best of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend look back at the best interviews during the A's road trip in Philadelphia & Baltimore that include: 1:00 Dennis Eckersley - Baseball Hall of Famer, 1992 AL MVP & Cy Young winner & World Series Champion 11:48 Sandy Alderson - 2026 A’s Hall of Fame nominee & former A’s General Manager 26:47 Mark Ellis - 2026 A’s Hall of Fame nominee Ryan Christenson - A’s First Base Coach 55:20 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 1:17:05 Mike Bordick - Former A’s Shortstop & Orioles Hall of Famer 1:34:20 Matt Vasgersian - MLB Network Host 1:47:27 Tyler Soderstrom - A’s Left Fielder

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Orioles from NBC Sports and was joined by: 28:05 Mike Bordick - 14-year MLB veteran & Former A's & Orioles Shortstop & Orioles Hall of Famer 45:27 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: J.T. Ginn's performance vs the Phillies Last 8 games for Shea Langeliers How good the lineup could be with Gelof and Butler producing like they have Impressions of ABS Luis Severino over his last three starts

Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow preview game one of the Athletics and Orioles from Camden Yards. They were joined by Ben Wagner and A's Manager Mark Kotsay

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take calls from fans and discuss the A's 12-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a 3-game set from Citizens Bank Park.

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Phillies from NBC Sports and was joined by: 6:50 The Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman - Pitching Guru for FanDuel SportsBook & Author 27:20 Mark Ellis - 2026 A's Hall of Fame Inductee & 12-Year MLB Veteran 45:10 Tyler Soderstrom - A's Left Fielder

Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow the series finale between the Athletics and Phillies from Citizens Bank Park

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take calls from fans and discuss the A's 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a three-game set.

Chris Townsend was live ahead of the A's & Phillies from NBC Sports and was joined by: 8:25 Sandy Alderson - Former A's GM & 2026 A's Hall of Fame Inductee 36:30 Ryan Christenson - A's First Base Coach

Chris Caray and Johnny Doskow preview game two of the Athletics and Phillies from Citizens Bank Park. They were joined by A's Beat Writer, Martin Gallegos and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson.