A's Podcast

A's General Manager David Forst discusses: The Rule 5 draft Extending young players on the A's roster Las Vegas Experience Center Reliever Market Bullpen Turnaround in 2025 Starting pitching market The Winter Meetings and his relationship with other GM's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics 56:00 Jon Morosi - MLB Insider for MLB Network 1:13:45 Robert Murray - MLB Insider for FanSided 1:45:57 Eduardo Perez - MLB Analyst for ESPN 2:10:20 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America 2:28:15 Kemp Gouldin - Founder of Because Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend & A’s Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Winter meetings so far Pitching outlook for 2026 Looking towards the future 2nd and 3rd base for 2026 Nick Kurtz year two Relationship with David and the front office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: 1:46 Alden Gonzalez - ESPN MLB Reporter 18:35 Dan Otero - Former A’s Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB 37:30 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN 1:05:22 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune 1:22:45 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 1:49:50 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: 4:35 Scott Emerson - A’s Pitching Coach 31:50 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion 54:39 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 1:02:00 Billy Owens - A's Assistant General Manager 1:30:45 Mike Petriello - National Baseball Writer for MLB.com 1:44:28 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer & 1995 NL MVP 2:03:11 Kurt Suzuki - Manager of the Los Angeles Angels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day One Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 14:50 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran 28:05 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today 51:40 Martin Gallegos - Covers the A’s for MLB.com 1:26:00 Lou Merloni - 9-Year MLB veteran & Broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox 1:57:40 Chip Caray - Voice of the St. Louis Cardinals 2:01:30 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Beyond The Dugout presented by Las Vegas, Dallas Braden chats with A’s Center Fielder Denzel Clarke about his journey, sharing heartwarming stories about his athletic family, the exact moment he realized his potential, and the feeling of robbing his first home run in the big leagues. Plus, find out what a star center fielder does to unwind, including his favorite anime and his dream vacation spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond The Dugout presented by Las Vegas, Dallas Braden chats with A’s catcher Shea Langeliers about life behind the plate, his journey to the big leagues, and what it takes to lead from one of baseball’s toughest positions. Shea talks about his daily routines, building relationships with pitchers, and stepping into the leadoff role. He also shares what it’s like playing in his home state of Texas, how he and his wife enjoy nights out in Las Vegas, and why fans should be excited about the A’s young core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Liam Hendriks - 2x Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Award winner & 3x All-Star 13:37 Torey Lovullo - Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 19:50 Chip & Chris Caray - Broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals & Athletics 34:22 Jack Wilson - Father of Jacob Wilson & 2004 All-Star 52:25 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 1:09:25 Geoff Blum - World Series Hero & Houston Astros TV Broadcaster 1:21:47 Robert Flores - Host of MLB Central on MLB Network 1:33:40 Stephen Nesbitt - National MLB Writer for the Athletic 1:49:55 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America (Nick Kurtz Announcement) 2:00:10 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Mark McGwire - A’s Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 1987 AL Rookie of the Year 13:38 Mark Mulder - A’s Hall of Famer & 2x All-Star 22:36 Tim Hudson - A’s Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 4x All-Star 30:10 Barry Zito - A’s Hall of Famer & 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner 40:15 Tony La Russa - Baseball Hall of Famer, 3x World Series Champion & A’s Hall of Famer 52:30 Bobby Crosby - 2004 AL Rookie of the Year & A’s First Base Coach 1:02:00 Ed Sprague - A’s Director of Player Development 1:17:20 Eric Kubota - A’s Director of Scouting 1:36:20 Eric Martins - A’s Third Base Coach 1:48:00 Mike McFerran - A’s Minor League Pitching Coordinator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews with A's players from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Jacob Wilson - A’s All-Star Shortstop  12:10 Lawrence Butler - A’s Outfielder 24:18 Hogan Harris - A’s Left-Handed Reliever 34:23 Tyler Soderstrom - A’s Left Fielder 42:30 Colby Thomas - A’s Outfielder 52:35 Jacob Lopez - A’s Left-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:01:35 JJ Bleday - A’s Outfielder 1:09:38 Darell Hernaiz - A’s Infielder 1:18:33 Jeffrey Springs - A’s Left-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:27:50 Mason Barnett- A’s Starting Pitcher 1:37:35 Willie MacIver - A’s Catcher 1:47:45 Shea Langeliers - A’s Catcher 1:59:10 Zack Gelof - A’s Second Baseman 2:08:27 Max Schuemann - A’s Infielder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 9-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the final game of the Athletics' 2025 season. Tonight's show features audio from Nick Kurtz (7:02), Brent Rooker (13:41), and Mark Kotsay (21:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's Cast Production Assistants, Michael Baribault and Kyle Morrison, discuss the Athletics' 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in game two of their three-game series from West Sacramento. Tonight's show features audio from Luis Morales (10:05) and Mark Kotsay (17:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices