Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Townsend

On the August 31 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 16:50 Chris Bassitt - 2021 All-Star with the A's & Orioles Starting Pitcher 28:00 Bret Boone - 3x All-Star, 4x Rawling Gold Glove Winner & Host of the Bret Boone Podcast 44:15 Gage Jump - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's homestand vs the Twins & Orioles and was joined by: 1:00 Henry Bolte - A's Center Fielder 11:40 Donovan Walton - A's Infielder 23:48 Derek Shelton - Manager of the Minnesota Twins 30:40 Dan Hubbs - A's Interim Pitching Coach 47:40 Chris Bassitt - 2021 All-Star with the A's & Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: 2006 ALDS Inside-The-Park home run vs the Twins Jacob Lopez since July 10 Tommy White maturing as a big leaguer Hogan Harris pitching in 61 games Experience being gained by the young players Two-headed Monster of Luis Medina & Elvis Alvarado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 21:00 T.J. McFarland - Former A's Reliever & A's Cast Analyst on NBC Sports California 41:05 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 8:20 Donovan Walton - A's Infielder 29:30 Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 25 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Derek Shelton - Manager of the Minnesota Twins 16:55 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster 28:45 Dan Hubbs - A's Interim Pitching Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Henry Bolte - A's Center Fielder 41:45 T.J. McFarland - Former A's Reliever & Upcoming Analyst on NBC Sports California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed what the goal for the A's should be the final 57 games and which player could improve their stock the most (11:15) and was joined by: 11:15 Martín Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com 46:55 Lou Merloni - Red Sox TV Broadcaster Time stamp: 28:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Playing spoiler the rest of the 2026 season Weekend series vs the Astros Yordan Alvarez's historic season How injuries have plagued the 2026 season Latest updates on Nick Kurtz & Jacob Wilson Communicating with the players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's roadtrip in Kansas City and Houston and was joined by: 1:00 Jamie Arnold - A's #3 prospect & Left-Handed Starter for the Midland RockHounds 13:30 Eric Byrnes - Former A's Outfielder 30:15 Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm 49:45 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN & New York Times Best Selling Author 1:13:25 Robert Flores - Host of MLB Central on MLB Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend the current situation with the Dodgers (2:30) and was joined by: 27:20 Robert Flores - Host of MLB Central on MLB Network 42:30 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's controversial loss to the Kansas City Royals (10:00) and the debate for the NL MVP (17:30). He was joined by: 29:40 Jamie Arnold - A's #3 Prospect & Pitcher for the Midland RockHounds 42:35 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion & Former A's Outfielder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 13:00 Eric Byrnes - Former A's Outfielder, 11-Year MLB Veteran & Co Founder of No Filter Network 30:15 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN & New York Times Best Selling Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield take calls from fans and are joined by Chris Townsend after the A's 9-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals in the first of a three-game series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 12:05 Rex Hudler - 13-Year MLB Veteran & Royals TV Broadcaster 34:00 Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: 41 games left Leadership change in baseball ops Zack Gelof comeback and battling back Henry Bolte readjusting to the league Tyler Soderstrom's hitting streak Jacob Lopez adjustments Ginn & Jump as the future of the rotation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's roadtrip in Cincinnati and Boston and was joined by: 1:00 Zack Gelof - A's Third Baseman 10:45 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 21:30 Dan Feinstein - A's Interim General Manager 31:05 Bob Melvin & Steve Sax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 10:00 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 28:35 Bob Melvin & Steve Sax 43:30 Mark Kotsay - A's Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 4:00 Zack Gelof - A's Third Baseman & Left Fielder 14:00 Ken Korach - A's Radio Broadcaster 32:14 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (Hot Take Tuesday) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's series win in Boston (1:30) and Jeff McNeil's 1000th career hit & Jacob Wilson's errorless streak (7:45). He was joined by: 15:25 Brian Anderson - 2001 World Series Champion & Rays TV Broadcast 34:45 Dan Feinstein - A's Interim General Manager 45:00 Joe Torre - Hall of Fame Manager, 4x World Series Champion & 2x AL Manager of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's roadtrip in Cincinnati and Boston and was joined by: 1:00 Dave Stewart - 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer 18:45 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 35:40 Dave O'Brien - TV Voice of the Red Sox 45:22 Jim Duquette - Former MLB GM & Co-Host of Power Alley on MLB Network Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Athletics leadership transition in Baseball Operations (1:30), Shea Langeliers winning the Heart & Hustle award (28:30) and Drew Burress going deep again in Stockton (43:20). He was joined by: 17:35 Dave O'Brien - TV Voice of the Boston Red Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the NL MVP Race (2:20), putting contact hitters behind power hitters (5:10) and Drew Burress' first professional home run (9:50). He was joined by: 11:30 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 33:18 Dave Stewart - 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the August 4 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the MLB Trade Deadline (2:00) was joined by: 11:00 Jim Duquette - Former MLB GM & Co-Host of Power Alley on MLB Network Radio 42:44 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (Hot Take Tuesday) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's homestand vs the Red Sox & Tigers and was joined by: 1:00 Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder 11:55 Jack Perkins - A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher 24:40 Dan Hubbs - A's Interim Pitching Coach 40:20 Bobby Crosby - A's Third Base Coach & 2004 AL Rookie of the Year 50:00 Andrew Bailey - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year & Red Sox Pitching Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 31 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 33:35 Bobby Crosby - A's Third Base Coach & 2004 AL Rookie of the Year 43:28 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: 53 games remaining and expectations Growth of the young position players and their futures going into 2027 What he has seen in Tommy White Growth of the Starting Pitchers Thoughts on Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander Trade Deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the players only meeting (4:00) & the recent play of Jeff McNeil & Jonah Heim (20:10) was joined by: 30:40 Jack Perkins - A's Starting Pitcher 43:30 Andrew Bailey - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year & Pitching Coach for the Boston Red Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder 28:25 David Forst - A's General Manager of the Athletics 44:45 Barbara Brooks - ABC10 Teacher of the Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Tyler Soderstrom's numbers since May 24 (2:45), Jack Perkins outing vs the Red Sox (4:15) & the amount of foul balls against Gage Jump (29:20). He was joined by: 13:20 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (Hot Take Tuesday) 39:26 Dan Hubbs - A's Interim Pitching Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Baribault & Nate Littlefield are joined by A's Broadcasters Johnny Doskow and Chris Townsend, and take phone calls from fans to discuss the A's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox 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 July 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed what the goal for the A's should be the final 57 games and which player could improve their stock the most (11:15) and was joined by: 11:15 Martín Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com 46:55 Lou Merloni - Red Sox TV Broadcaster Time stamp: 28:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's roadtrip vs the Diamondbacks & Twins and was joined by: 1:00 Tommy White - A's First & Third Baseman 8:35 Drew Burress - A's 2026 First-Round Pick 19:00 Eric Kubota - Director of Scouting for the Athletics 36:20 Bob Melvin - 3x Manager of the Year & Special Assistant to Baseball Operations 47:50 Ed Sprague - Director of Player Development for the A's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the most interesting position player and pitcher the last 60 games of the season (2:00) and was joined by: 9:05 Ed Sprague - Director of Player Development for the A's 35:00 Jeff Idelson - Former President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum & Executive Director of the Say Hey Foundation 47:22 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed teams showing fight around baseball and what the A's need to do (2:00) & the recent injury to Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (27:25). He was joined by: 17:55 Torey Lovullo - Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 32:42 Drew Burress - A's 2026 First-Round Pick 43:20 Bob Melvin - 3x Manager of the Year & A's Special Assistant to Baseball Operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 10:00 Eric Kubota - Director of Scouting for the Athletics 31:00 Ben Zobrist - 2x World Series Champion, 2016 World Series MVP & 3x All-Star 43:25 Tommy White - A's First Baseman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 10:50 Joshua Kuroda-Grauer - A's Third Baseman 28:20 Kevin Frandsen - Nationals TV Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Moving on from Scott Emerson as pitching coach Dan Hubbs taking over as pitching coach Opportunity for the team to climb back into the postseason Tommy White Debut Team needing to show fight he 2nd half No update on injured A's players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: How many hot dogs can you eat? Marlins brand of baseball Shea and Heim's impact as catchers this weekend Shea ASG starter reaction DH role with Rooker out for the year JKG's 1st three games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's homestand vs the Dodgers & Marlins and was joined by: 1:00 Henry Bolte - A's Center Fielder 8:20 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 20:15 Jonah Heim - A's Catcher 27:20 Joshua Kuroda-Grauer - A's Infielder 37:40 Steve Garvey - 1974 NL MVP & World Series Champion with the Dodgers 51:55 Eric Karros - 1992 NL Rookie of the Year & Broadcaster for the Dodgers & Fox Sports 1:05:00 Clayton McCullough - Manager of the Miami Marlins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed why the mentality needs to change when playing in West Sacramento (3:00) and was joined by: 20:30 Clayton McCullough - Manager of the Miami Marlins 27:55 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 40:50 Mark Kotsay - A's Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss: The A's home and road splits Wei-en-Lin Tommy John Surgey Effective Velocity Jamie Arnold pitching in the futures game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the July 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed Brent Rooker's season ending injury (2:00), Jonah Heimis importance to the team (9:45) and the A's success in July under Mark Kotsay (31:55). He was joined by: 20:22 Jonah Heim - World Series Champion, All-Star & A's Catcher 38:43 Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: 8:55 Joshua Kuroda-Grauer - A's Infielder 23:30 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (Hot Take Tuesday) 34:05 David Forst - A's General Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend & Steve Sax were joined by: 12:28 Steve Garvey - 1974 NL MVP, World Series Champion & 10x All-Star 33:55 Henry Bolte - A's Center Fielder 41:20 Eric Karros - 1992 NL Rookie of the Year & Dodgers TV Broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's 22nd comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants (5:45) and the A's Cast team gave their grades for the first half of the 2026 season (31:55). He was joined by: 11:45 Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm 39:50 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: Taking on the Angels in Anaheim and finishing the series in San Francisco Jonah Heim and his knack for delivering in the clutch Henry Bolte last 20 games and tips for playing center field Lawrence Butler's season and working everyday to get right Injury update on Jacob Wilson and his shoulder and Zack Gelof's injury J.T. Ginn & Urena Part three Grade for the first half of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's road trip in San Francisco & Anaheim and was joined by: 1:00 Fran Riordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators 13:10 Darren Bush - A's Bench Coach & Director of Hitting 30:00 Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm 45:40 Dusty Baker - 2x World Series Champion & 3x Manager of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend previewed the A's & Giants series (3:00), discussed the latest on Zack Gelof's injury (5:30), Gage Jump starting vs the Giants (7:00) and Tyler Soderstrom's surge (9:50). He was joined by: 12:05 Darren Bush - A's Bench Coach & Director of Hitting 29:55 Dusty Baker - 2x World Series Champion, 3x Manager of the Year & Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend previewed the A's & Giants series (3:30) and looked back at the A's 13-game Homestand (8:50) and was joined by: 15:50 Fran RIordan - Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators 28:35 Rich Aurilia - 2001 All-Star & Giants Analyst on NBC Sports California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices