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On this episode of A's Cast, new Athletics President of Baseball Operations Taylor Smith is officially introduced! Chris Townsend breaks down the key takeaways from the press conference and brings you exclusive, one-on-one conversations with the key decision-makers shaping the future of the organization: 16:50 Taylor Smith 24:40 John Fisher 38:40 Mark Kotsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's owner John Fisher & President of Baseball Operations Taylor Smith will conduct a press conference in Las Vegas, NV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Dugout, presented by Visit Las Vegas! In this episode, Dallas Braden sits down with Henry Bolte to look past the box scores and explore his journey to the big leagues. Henry reflects on growing up an A's fan in Palo Alto, his experience at the MLB Draft Combine, and the moment he got selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. He opens up about his historic Triple-A hitting streak, his unique Mother's Day big-league call-up announcement, adjusting to Major League pitching, and what it means to be part of the core future of the organization. Plus, he shares his ideal night out in Las Vegas with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step back into franchise history! Chris Townsend is joined by an all-star lineup of A’s legends, Hall of Famers, World Series champions, and fan favorites to reflect on their careers, iconic moments, and the legacy of Athletics baseball. 1:00 Dennis Eckersley - (Hall of Famer, 1992 AL Cy Young & MVP & World Series Champion) 11:50 Rollie Fingers - (3x World Series Champion, Hall of Famer & 1981 AL MVP & Cy Young winner) 23:00 Eric Chavez - (A’s Hall of Famer & 6x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner) 40:15 Carney Lansford - (A’s Hall of Famer & World Series Champion) 52:25 Terry Steinbach - (A’s Hall of Famer & World Series Champion) 1:03:50 Kurt Suzuki - (Manager of the Los Angeles Angels) 1:15:27 Mike Bordick - (Former Aș Middle Infielder) 1:32:41 Ron Washington - (Former A’s Third Base Coach) 1:45:45 Eric Byrnes - (Former A’s Outfielder) 2:02:25 Bob Melvin - (3x Manager of the Year & A’s Special Assistant) 2:13:15 Andrew Bailey - (2009 AL Rookie of the Year & Red Sox Pitching Coach) 2:23:25 Chris Bassitt - (Former A’s Starting Pitcher) 2:33:45 Mason Miller - (2x All-Star and Former A’s Closer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the 2026 MLB season with an incredible lineup of guests! Featuring deep dives and exclusive insights from Major League managers, Hall of Fame broadcasters, World Series champions, and national baseball insiders. 1:00 Tim Kurkjian - (Senior MLB Writer & Reporter for ESPN) 11:30 Andrew McCutchen - (2013 NL MVP) 17:30 Buck Showalter - (4x Manager of the Year) 31:55 Matt Vasgersian - (MLB Network Host) 45:07 Tony Vitello - (Manager of the San Francisco Giants) 55:50 David Cone - (5x World Series Champion, 5x All-Star & 1994 AL Cy Young Winner) 1:03:11 Don Kelly - (Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates) 1:11:30 Dusty Baker - (2x World Series Champion, 3x Manager of the Year & 2x All-Star) 1:27:24 Steve Garvey - (World Series Champion, 1974 NL MVP & 10x All-Star) 1:41:40 Clayon McCullough - (Manager of the Miami Marlins) 1:48:45 Derek Shelton - (Manager of the Minnesota Twins) 1:55:40 Torey Lovullo - (Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks) 2:05:00 Tom Hamilton - (Hall of Fame Voice of the Cleveland Guardians) 2:15:50 Jon Morosi - (MLB Insider for MLB Network) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend breaks down the top interviews from the 2026 season on A’s Cast! Hear from All-Stars Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz, emerging stars, top draft picks, and key pieces of the roster as they reflect on their year on the diamond. 1:00 – Shea Langeliers (A’s All-Star Catcher) 7:25 – Nick Kurtz (A’s All-Star First Baseman) 15:50 – Tyler Soderstrom & Cole Carrigg (A’s LF & Rockies CF) 25:20 – Lawrence Butler (A’s Right Fielder) 36:15 – Henry Bolte (A’s Center Fielder) 46:55 – J.T. Ginn (A’s Starting Pitcher) 56:50 – Alika Williams (A’s Shortstop) 1:04:47 – Gage Jump (A’s Starting Pitcher) 1:12:38 – Jamie Arnold (A’s 2025 First-Round Pick) 1:25:10 – Drew Burress (A’s 2026 First-Round Pick) 1:36:20 – Jacob Wilson (2025 All-Star & A’s Shortstop) 1:50:10 – Zack Gelof (A’s Third Baseman & Outfielder) 1:59:57 – Jack Perkins (A’s Starting Pitcher) 2:11:45 – Hogan Harris (A’s Closer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take phone calls from fans after the 2026 Athletics season finale against the Houston Astros from the Ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield are joined by A's Broadcaster Steve Sax and discuss the A's 13-2 loss to the Houston Astros in the third of a four-game series from the Ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield are joined by Chris Townsend, Cody Elias & Ray Jensen and take phone calls from fans after the A's 6-5 win over the Houston Astros in the second of a four-game series from the Ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Angels & Astros that include: 1:00 Jack Perkins - A’s Starting Pitcher 12:45 Hogan Harris - A’s Left-Handed Reliever 28:55 Alika Williams - A’s Shortstop 36:50 Jon Morosi - MLB Insider for MLB Network 48:50 Dan Hubbs - A’s Interim Pitching Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:40 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 26:40 Ken Korach - A's Radio Broadcaster 42:10 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Exit interviews with players at the end of the season Team winning in West Sacramento Potential of Henry Bolte Kurtz taking BP Zack Gelof's resurgence The emergence of Alika Williams The work Dan Hubbs has done with the pitchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Doskow and Ken Korach preview game two of the Astros and Athletics from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield are joined by A's Broadcaster Ken Korach and take calls from fans to discuss the A's 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros in the first of a four-game series from the Ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 5:20 Alika Williams - A's Shortstop 23:50 Steve Sparks - Astros Radio Broadcaster 39:55 Tommy Adza - Live Events Director at NBC Sports Bay Area & California (Athletics & Warriors) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices