Bleav in Oakland A's

The Athletic's Alex Coffey joins Ben to discuss the big Khris Davis-Elvis Andrus trade as well as where Oakland could still look to improve before the season.

A's left-hander Jesús Luzardo discusses his offseason improvements, the A's outlook for 2021, and what it's been like rooming with fellow southpaw A.J. Puk in Florida.

Joakim Soria's agent Oscar Suarez shares the latest information on negotiations with the A's and other teams around baseball. Ben also discusses Liam Hendriks' new deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Stockton Ports play-by-play announcer Alex Jensen joins Ben to discuss the A's Class A affiliate as well as the outlook for Minor League Baseball in 2021. Alex also shares which prospects he's most excited to see with the A's.

MLB.com A's beat reporter Martín Gallegos joins Ben to share the latest information about which free agents are most likely to return to Oakland next season.

The Athletic's Melissa Lockard joins Ben to discuss the A's top prospects and which ones could have the biggest impact next season.

MLB Insider Robert Murray joins Ben to discuss the chances of free agents Marcus Semien, Liam Hendriks, and Tommy La Stella returning to Oakland next season. Murray also shares his thoughts on a couple of offseason trades the A's could consider.

A's manager Bob Melvin joins Ben to discuss the A's offseason, the Dodgers' World Series win, and the White Sox hiring Tony La Russa.

A's outfielder Ramón Laureano details his journey from the Dominican Republic to Major League Baseball. He also discusses the A's bench-clearing brawl against the Astros and reveals whether he has heard from Houston hitting coach Alex Cintrón since the incident.

NBC Sports California's Brodie Brazil joins Ben to discuss the A's biggest free agent decisions this offseason, including Marcus Semien and Liam Hendriks. Brodie also shares his experience covering the A's from home during the pandemic.

Former MLB All-Star Bip Roberts reacts to the news that Billy Beane might be leaving the A's. Bip and Ben also break down Oakland's roster and discuss the team's free agents, including Marcus Semien, Liam Hendriks, and Tommy La Stella.

A's host and senior broadcast producer Chris Townsend joins Ben to break down the American League Division Series between the A's and Astros, including starting pitching matchups, lineups, and bullpen strategies.

A's lead radio announcer Ken Korach previews the team's series against the Chicago White Sox. He also discusses the experience of announcing games during a pandemic and reveals his favorite (and least favorite!) radio calls of his career.

Legendary A's pitcher Dave Stewart joins the podcast to talk about this year's team and his own playing career. Stew shares his thoughts on which pitcher should start Game 1 of the playoffs, his biggest concern with this A's squad, what made him so successful in the postseason, and his favorite baseball achievement.

Longtime A's beat writer Susan Slusser joins Ben to discuss the recent injuries to Matt Chapman and Chad Pinder, as well as the addition of Jake Lamb. Slusser also breaks down some of Oakland's potential playoff matchups and provides insight about which pitcher might start Game 1.

A's outfielder Mark Canha joins Ben to share his thoughts on this strange MLB season, Oakland's postseason chances, and his own development as a hitter. Canha also discusses his time in Berkeley as a member of the Cal Bears as well as his passion for food and cooking, and perhaps most importantly, his problem with duvets and duvet covers.

An introduction to the Bleav in Oakland A's podcast and host Ben Ross.