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Welcome to A’s Day! I’m your host, Joe Grato and I aim to cover Athletics baseball from an independent media baseball fan perspective. I will be sharing all happenings from the MLB and MILB A’s teams from the off-season all through each MLB season. The creation of our show aligns with a new beginning for us but a symbol of new beginnings for the Athletics as they head to Sacramento for the 2025 season. Tune in to hear news, opinions, and creative A’s player, team, and travel content that’ll excite you with the direction of the current core group on this roster. Let’s go A’s!
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Hey there A’s Day Fans, happy Friday the 13th! Today, we discuss the trade with the Royals acquiring minor league RHP AJ Causey. Later, we discuss the A’s players that will be representing their organization for their respective county in this March’s World Baseball Classic. Finally, we conclude this offseason series of This Player in A’s History talking about the franchise leader in home runs, Mark McGwire. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the A’s claiming IF/OF Andy Ibanez from the Los Angeles Dodgers and how he will impact the 2026 team. Later, we welcome back Mark McGwire to the team as the A’s franchise leader in home runs will be assuming a role in baseball operations as a Special Assistant to the Player Development Staff. With the A’s claiming Ibanez, they had to make room on the 40 man roster and do so by trading IF/OF Max Schuemann to the New York Yankees in exchange for Minor League RHP Luis Burgos. Finally, earlier today, the A’s finally add some depth to their starting rotation and are in agreement with RHP Aaron Civale. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the exciting news from Friday of SS Jacob Wilson signing a 7 year, $70 million contract extension with the A’s and what it means for the future of this ascending club. Later, being only 8 days out from the reporting of pitchers and catchers for the A’s to Mesa, we provide a Spring Training Preview of some players to watch, positional battles, and other tidbits to enhance your enjoyment as we await the sounds of A’s Opening Day in March. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the 31 players that are not currently on the roster that have been invited to A’s MLB Spring Training camp for a chance to win a roster spot. Later, we discuss if RHP Zac Gallen would make sense to bring to the rotation on a one year prove it type deal. Finally, we head into the weekend with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History taking it back to the 2010’s to tell the story or Josh Donaldson. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the A’s continuing to add depth to their organization as they are in agreement with Catcher Chad Wallach on a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training Camp. Then, we discuss how the 2026 season could truly have a domino effect on either a positive or negative future for this ascending A’s team for years to come. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Happy Friday! Today, we discuss a report that the A’s had a trade in place with the Cardinals to acquire 3B Nolan Arenado but that the player preferred to be traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he eventually landed. Later, we discuss a trade rumor that is out that where the A’s may be interested in a reunion with Miguel Andujar. Finally, we continue on with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History. Join us today as we tell the story of LHP Vida Blue. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the announcement of Luis Severino joining the Dominican Republic pitching staff to compete in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Then, we discuss as all the teams are currently constructed, how the rest of the AL West stacks up in comparison to the A’s headed into 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Hey there A’s Day fans, happy Friday! Today, we discuss how the A’s fared during yesterday’s International Signing Day, landing three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 Prospects. Later, we discuss the Athletics official Spring Training report date of pitchers and catchers and what it means for the 2026 club. Finally, we send you into the weekend with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History going back to the 2000’s decade talking about RHP Tim Hudson. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the major recent topic of discussion as the A’s had both the Las Vegas and Sacramento trademark processes initially denied. We take a look at what it really means for the future. Later, we take a look at the current bullpen construction carving out roles for the 2026 season and a couple of arms out on the free agent market that can add depth to an area on the team that could use a boost. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the A’s and Shea Langeliers coming to an agreement on a one year contract for the 2026 season to avoid arbitration. Later, we dive into the third base competition that should be rampant throughout Spring Training and who we think will win the job. We heard a report that the A’s 2025 1st round pick LHP Jamie Arnold is getting invited to MLB Spring Camp. Finally, we continue on with our newest edition of This Player in A’s History taking it back to the 70’s telling the story of SS Bert Campaneris. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss two more minor league deals done as the A’s add C Brian Serven and OF Cade Marlowe. As the offseason rolls along, we dive into a theory of one more potential A’s player receiving an extension before the start of Spring Training and and we discuss what that means for the rest of the team’s offseason plans. Finally, we take a look at some short term starting pitching options the A’s can turn to in order to add depth to the rotation. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Happy New Year A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss a Minor League deal completed as the A’s sign RHP Nick Hernandez. Later, we take a look at 3 prospects that could be in the running for the 2026 Rookie of the Year race if all goes according to plan. Finally, we continue on this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History telling the story of former Catcher Terry Steinbach. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
We are back A’s Day fans, hope you had a wonderful holiday week! Today, we get all caught up to speed with the happenings in A’s universe over the past week. The second base position upgrade was addressed as Jeff McNeil was acquired from the Mets via trade in exchange for RHP Yordan Rodriguez and we will discuss what that means for the 2026 outlook. On Christmas, we were given a present from management as it was announced the team and LF Tyler Soderstrom are in agreement on a 7 year/$86 million historic extension that has once of the franchise pillars locked up through 2031. With the increase in spending, is there an acceptance of a higher payroll? Finally, we pay our respects as we learned this past Sunday long time scout for the A’s Will Schock passed away and we tell his story as our paying tribute. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Hey there A’s Day happy holiday week! Today, join us for an A’s Day exclusive as we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with newly signed INF Michael Stefanic. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Happy Friday A’s Day Fans! Today, we discuss a report that Free Agent SS/2B Ha-Seong Kim rejected the A’s 4 year/$48 million offer before re-signing with the Atlanta Braves on a 1 year/$20 million dollar contract and what it potentially means for the outlook of the team’s offseason plans moving forward. On Wednesday, the A’s announced upgrades are coming to the playing facility at Sutter Health Park as we discuss what exactly those will be. For this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History, we kick it back to the 1960’s and discuss the journey of RHP Blue Moon Odom. Stay tuned through the conclusion of the episode as we reveal a surprise interview that will be made available to you on Monday and what our holiday schedule will look like as Christmas approaches. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss Ketel Marte naming the Athletics as one of the teams on his No Trade List. Later, with flurries of moves being completed league wide, we discuss what free agent and trade options may be available at their position areas of need. Finally, we dive into the world of the Art of Hitting Discipline and how this area of improvement can already make a top 10 offense even more dangerous in 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the first major move of the offseason as the A’s are in agreement on a one year contract with RHP Mark Leiter, Jr. The MLB heads its Draft Lottery to determine the draft order for the 2026 Draft and the A’s ended up securing the number 8 as we discuss which prospect experts project they will select. The Rule 5 Draft has come and gone we discuss who was selected and our thoughts on a confusing trade with the Red Sox. Finally, we wrap up with our continued series of This Player in A’s History talking about former Gold Glove 3B Eric Chavez. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we discuss the latest signing as the A’s agree to a 1 year deal with INF Michael Stefanic which includes an invite to Spring Training. Later, we discuss any rumblings from Winter Meetings involving the Athletics before highlighting two A’s players we believe are set for a bounce back season in 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, we explore a trade rumor where an ESPN article written by Jeff Passan mentions Ketel Marte as a potential trade candidate from the Diamondbacks for the A’s were listed as a potential trade partner. Later, we provide what expectations we have and what the team should do with MLB Winter Meetings kicking off in Orlando on Monday. Then, we discuss the new Las Vegas Ballpark Exhibit Experience opened by the A’s to unveil the plans for 2028 and what we think it actually means. Finally, we continue on with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History keeping it in the 2020’s talking about RHP Liam Hendricks. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Today, with the news of two high leverage relievers being signed above market value, we discuss what this means for the A’s offseason plans and what steps they need to take to upgrade their areas of need in the bullpen. Then, we take a look into the future and envision what the 2028 roster could look like once the team is set to call Las Vegas home. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
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