OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

First Place and Full of Questions - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:50:00 -0000

Dan and Cory are back talking Athletics baseball. 2026 has been a rollercoaster ride so far. After the first 19 games the A's sit tied for first place with plenty of developing storylines to follow.

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Nicky Nukes Goes Boom - Vagabond Boys

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:51:00 -0000

The A's offer a profound silver lining amidst what is an otherwise disappointing season in the form of arguably the greatest offensive performance in MLB history by Nick Kurtz against the rival Astros. Come listen for the details!

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The Boys are Back

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0000

They may be displaced and overlooked, but the boys are back. The A's continue to play baseball, and Dan and Cory will continue to talk about it.

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Sweet Swingin' A's -- Oaktown Boys

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Oakland Athletics put on an otherworldly display of offense and power over the course of July, led by prospective Players of the Month, Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Many of the offensive feats accomplished by the A's hadn't been seen in years, if not decades. The surge in production led the team to their first winning month since 2021.Sitting 12 games back with two months to play, in baseball's weakest division, the insane sad little A's fan inside of us can't help but wonder... is there a chance?

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Second Half Reset -- Oaktown Boys

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the final week of the first half, as well as the happenings from the All Star break, and look ahead to the second half. The major highlight was an eight home run outburst to take a series win against Philadelphia, with three coming from Lawrence Butler alone. Additionally Mason Miller showed his stuff in the All-Star game by striking out Shohei Ohtani during a scoreless inning of work.

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Summer Vac-A's -- Oaktown Boys

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the last three weeks of Oakland A's baseball, which saw the team go 8-12, highlighted by a 19 run outburst vs. the Orioles, a sweep of the Angels, and a complete game shutout by Joey Estes.

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June Doom -- Oaktown Boys

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Things are getting ugly quick for the Oakland A's. They've now lost six series in a row after losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays and getting swept by the Padres. The frustrating part is their starting pitching is keeping them in virtually every game. Luckily Tyler Soderstrom has provided one of the few bright spots by getting hot at the plate.

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Sale Ya Later -- Oaktown Boys

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the recent A's vs Braves series where the good guys managed to rough up Chris Sale, who has otherwise been untouchable this year. Now back home, the Green and Gold are working on getting back on track against the Mariners. Joey Estes was up for the task on Wednesday night, delivering 6 perfect innings, leading to a 2-1 victory over Seattle.

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Memorial Day Madness -- Oaktown Boys

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:12:00 -0000

At long last the 8 game winning streak ended with a series victory over the Rockies at home. It was the lone bright spot during an otherwise tumultuous two weeks for the Green and Gold. They lost every other series they played, but some of the games ended in tight, dramatic fashion. There is hope yet as perhaps the new guy, Miguel Andujar, can spark a winning month of June.

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May Gray - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000

May has been very gray to the A's. Just when things were looking up, fresh off of a 6 game win streak, the wheels have come off. Pitchers are going down with injuries left and right, the defense has forgotten how to make fundamental plays, and to add to the frustration, the offense has finally found life.

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Maint-A-ining - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000

The team starts off the week staying hot with a series win over the Marlins before heading to Texas and dropping three of four to the Rangers in a hard-fought series. The boys discuss who has been performing well on offense and who could be playing better on defense (and pitching better), as well as looking forward to a week of travel up to Seattle to face the Mariners and then back to Texas to face the Astros for four.

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Hot A's Heck - Oakland Athletics

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Don't let them get hot, they said. Well don't look now, but the A's are hot. The offense is starting to generate some runs while the pitching continues to hold up their end of the bargain. Winners of 6 of their last 7, including games against the titans of the AL East, and clean sweep of the Pirates, the boys will look to keep it rolling against the Marlins this weekend.

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Miller Time in NY - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:13:29 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the action after the A's got swept in Cleveland and managed a gutsy series split of a four game set in the Bronx. They recall how Zack Gelof and Mason Miller came through in clutch moments in New York, and discuss ways the team has both excelled and disappointed thus far.

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Better Than Bad - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the series versus St. Louis, including Sonny Gray's final Coliseum start, and a couple of tough losses before the offense woke up and took game three. They break down how the pitching and defense is surprisingly great as of late, and while the offense has shown signs of coming around, there is still a long way to go before other teams will cower in fear.

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Winning is Fun - Oaktown Boys

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:27:30 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the most exciting week of Oakland A's baseball on the field in years. The Green and Gold have now won three series in a row and are looking to keep the party going against old friends Sonny Gray and Stephen Vogt this week.

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Once More Into The Breach -- Oaktown Boys

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:50:00 -0000

Dan and Cory are back for another year of Oakland A's baseball, for better or worse. The guys discuss the inauspicious start, sprinkled with a few bright spots such as JJ Bleday and Pauly B. They talk about the impending move to Sacramento and how fans are dealing with the uncertainty.

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2023 Season Review - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres, and then take a step back to reflect on the 2023 season as a whole. The boys handout end-of-season awards to the most deserving members of the team including Zack Gelof for ROY and Trevor May for Most Desirable Beer Drinking Partner.

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Texas Two Step - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:55:00 -0000

The A's went on a road trip to Texas where the emerging young core continued to show its promise by giving the Rangers all they could take, then going to Houston and winning a series against the defending champs. Dan and Cory discuss how several pitching standouts are making the second half count, which free agents might be available this offseason, and look forward to the last couple weeks of the 2023 regular season.

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Sweepin' in September - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:50:07 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the hot start the Oakland A's have had in September, highlighted by a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. While it may be too early to call the rebuild officially over, there is now hope at the end of the tunnel. New pitching reinforcements have arrived in the form of Mason Miller, Easton Lucas and Devin Sweet. Can Ruiz break the AL rookie stolen base record?

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More BS From Fisher - Town Tailgate

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:55:00 -0000

Chris and Julio go through the entire playoff picture as it stands with one month left in the season looking at who will be fighting for the final playoff spots and predictions now who makes it to October.

Then the talk about the fire sale that went on down in Anaheim and the fans that rushed the field to take pictures with Ronald Acuna.

They give updates on how the new young prospects are doing with the big club and talk about John Fisher’s first public statements on the A’s move to Las Vegas.

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Sweepless in Seattle - Oaktown Boys

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

After suffering a sweep at the hands of the Orioles, the A's have held their own against the Royals and the White Sox. They now look to continue their streak of non-losing series against the red-hot Seattle Mariners. Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, and Ryan Noda lead the offensive attack as of late, while Ken Waldichuk and newcomer Sean Newcomb have held things down on the pitching side.

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The Kids Are Alright - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:33:50 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the new-look Oakland Athletics lineup, highlighted by the red-hot Zak Gelof and newcomer Lawrence Butler. They guys discuss some new pitching additions and some excellent plays by Tony Kemp and JJ Bleday.

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N.E.W. Oakland - Town Tailgate

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:23:00 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the new team on top of the AL East, Walker Buehler’s comeback just around the corner & what it means for the Dodgers playoff run, and the brawl heard around the world.

Then they break down all the roster moves made at/since the trade deadline including the prospect star of this seasons A’s spring training and Dave Naval breaks his silence of about 3 months on twitter.

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Bay Bridge Series Champions - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:28:10 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the action versus the Dodgers, Giants, and Rangers, highlighted by the two-game sweep of San Francisco in the Bay Bridge series. This last week also saw Tyler Soderstrom's first career big league homerun, Zack Gelof continue his hot start, and the unfortunate departure of fan favorite, Ramon Laureano.

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Trade Deadline Special - Oaktown Boys

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:19:33 -0000

Cory went radio silent all day on Tuesday while trades were being made. Dan sat back and took it all in. Here, Dan unveils everything that Cory waited so patiently to hear. Find out who was traded this year with the Oaktown Boys trade deadline special!

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Colorado Rockin' - Oaktown Boys

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:27:50 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the post All-Star break action thus far by revisiting the two game set vs San Francisco and a three game series victory over the Rockies in Denver. Highlights of the week included the Unite the Bay game, Zack Gelof's continued hot start, and Luis Medina shoving yet again.

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Episode IV: A New Oakland - Oaktown Boys

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:54:05 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the ups and downs of the games post All-Star break. While they managed a series win over Boston, the A's were not so lucky against Minnesota or Houston. Despite bumps in the road, the enthusiasm over hot prospects Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom shall not be deterred. The New Oakland is here and providing some much needed excitement to A's fans.

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Put Your Behind In the Past - Oaktown Boys

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:43:16 -0000

Dan and Cory reflect on the All Star game, the recent call ups, and look ahead to the second half. It is time to get excited about some of the young players that will be a part of The New Oakland.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly... - Town Tailgate

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:19:00 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the All Star game ratings in the tank another year, Trout to the IL & what it means for Ohtani & the Angels, and the Yankees hire a new hitting coach.

Then, they celebrate a big announcement from the A’s in regards to personnel and why fans should tune in to the weekend series, quick overview of the A’s draft picks and Oakland Mayor Shang Thao with a final Hail Mary play to the commissioner.

After that they give their Good, Bad and Ugly for the A’s season so far.

Then they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule and pick their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week.

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Tigers and Sox Can't Match A's - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:12:02 -0000

Following the unfortunate perfect game loss versus the Yankees, the A's have managed to win back to back series against the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. Cory and Dan recap the action from these series and discuss All Star rosters, featuring Oakland's own Brent Rooker, as well as the state of the farm system.

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Less Than Perfect - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:22:19 -0000

This episode was recorded as game two against the Yankees on June 28th played out. Little did we know that Domingo German was spinning a gem, the 24th perfect game in major league history, to be exact. But Dan and Cory don't want to talk about that anyway. Instead they discuss the series loss in Toronto and highlight Ruiz's pursuit of an 80 stolen base season. They also discuss the minor leaguers headed to the All Star this year in Tyler Soderstrom and Lawrence Butler.

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What Goes Up Must Come Down - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000

We all knew it was too good to be true. Immediately after winning seven games in a row, the A's have dropped the following eight games. They are right back to where they belong, the bottom of the standings. However through it all, Dan and Cory manage to highlight the improved performance of the team as of late. Could some of these performances lead to being dealt at the deadline?

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All of My Friends Hate John Fisher - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:20:22 -0000

Dan and Cory speak with old friend and special guest, Colton (@bisonhedd), about his experience at the reverse boycott game. The three gents also discuss the current state of affairs and how much they wish things could be different.

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Lucky #7: Reverse Boys-Cott - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Boy are things getting weird in Oakland! Cory and Dan continue to narrate the strange emotional rollercoaster this season has become. No longer the owner of the worst record in baseball, the Oakland Athletics are hot and playing great baseball for the first time all year. No need to look for silver linings this week, as it is all good news on the field. The reverse boycott game was a major success, and was a wonderful opportunity for fans to let out frustrations as well as enjoy one of the most exciting games of the season. Keep your heads high, A's fans. There is a lot more to root for now then there was a few weeks ago. Edit: We called this episode 13, but after publishing our once lost episode 13, this is now episode 14. :)

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An Episode Lost in Time - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 02:08:00 -0000

Dan and Cory publish a podcast that was meant to be published on June 8th. Due to a series of technical difficulties and personal commitments, this did not happen, and we weren't sure the episode would ever make it out. However, today we have uncovered this wonderful piece of Oaktown Boys history for all to hear. Catch up on the glorious series win of the Pirates and get fully caught up on all things A's before checking out the next episode covering the reverse boycott!

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Who The Hell Is Our All Star? - Town Tailgate

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:37:00 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Padres having to find a new TV partner to broadcast their games, Jacob Degrom with another major injury, and Luis Arraez chasing a .400 batting average.

After that, more roster moves for the A’s, return of Antioch’s finest Paul Blackburn and the past week for the A’s overview.

Then, they talk through who will be the A’s all star representative and pick 3 players who will be the most likely.

They wrap it up with previewing the coming week, picking players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week.

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Hotlanta Heats Up The Town - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:39:41 -0000

The 2023 Oakland Athletics have won their second series of the season. We repeat, the A's have won another series! It wasn't against any shmucks either, this was against the Atlanta Braves, who not only won the whole thing recently, but have made a habit of stealing some of our favorite players. Cory and Dan discuss two of the best players on the team lately, JP Sears and Ryan Noda. They also talk about who could be the lone all star representative this year.

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Jokeland Laughletics - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:22:43 -0000

The bad trip of a baseball season continues as nothing goes right for the A's this week, both on and off the field. They've lost every game since May 16th and now the team has announced a "loose" binding agreement to build a ballpark in Las Vegas. The hits just keep on coming, but not for the A's lineup.

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Nicky Knocks Laying Down Bunts - Town Tailgate

Fri, 19 May 2023 19:52:00 -0000

This week Chris and Julio talk about the struggling Padres falling down the NL West standings, a new young star emerging in San Francisco, and some sketchiness happening with the Yankees.

After that, they talk about Ruiz continued red hot bat, Mason Miller good news/bad news injury update, and Nick Allen finally finding his bat but in creative ways.

Finish it up with picking a player of the week, Essential Tools of the week and previewing the coming schedule.

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Noda? No Problem - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 18 May 2023 05:44:00 -0000

The boys discuss how amazing the breakout rookie duo of Esteury Ruiz and Ryan Noda has been so far this season, with Ruiz leading the league in stolen bases, and Noda proving to be an on-base machine. The pitching is still a work in progress, but the guys highlight some signs of life including Luis Medina, and Austin Pruitt.

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You're My Boy Blue! - Town Tailgate

Fri, 12 May 2023 00:22:00 -0000

Chris and Julio lead this week off with paying tribute to the late great Vida Blue. Then they talk about the struggling teams around the league coming off such strong 2022 seasons, Carlos Correa’s struggles and how dominant the pitching around the league has been this year.

After that, they discuss the break out performance of Jordan Diaz, Glen Kuiper’s suspension, the A’s newest developments in the Las Vegas relocation and a promising series with the Royals only to be disappointed by a sweep by the Yankees.

Then they finish it off with picking a player of the week, pick Essential Tailgate Tools of the week and previewing the coming schedule.

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JJ Bleday? Here to Stay - Oaktown Boys

Wed, 10 May 2023 15:34:00 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the first series victory of the season for the Oakland Athletics, and even in defeat, there are still some nuggets of hope. JJ Bleday has burst onto the scene, driving line drives all over the field. Jordan Diaz joins some lofty company by hitting three home runs in a game as an Oakland rookie. The pitching remains a serious problem, but Ruiz and Rooker keep doing their thing. The boys also begrudgingly discuss some of the less ideal situations surrounding the team.

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We're The Miller's! - Town Tailgate

Thu, 04 May 2023 19:49:13 -0000

Chris and Julio start this week’s episode off with all things Mason Miller! Breaking down his no hit performance, his reputation off the field and the impact of having such a great start so early in his career.

Then, they talk about the return of the two most dominant pitchers of the last 15 years Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, Bryce Harpers return to the Phillies at a time they need him the most and the two hottest teams in baseball with one of them being a shock to everyone.

After that they discuss the highs and lows of the last week of the A’s and give their one month review of the team so far. Things to be concerned about, thinks to be optimistic about and what to keep an eye on as the season moves forward.

Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, pick players of the week (hint it’s who this episode is named after) and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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Rooker Madness - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 04 May 2023 03:54:07 -0000

Cory and Dan recap the action from the previous week, highlighted by an otherworldly offensive performance from Brent Rooker and a dominant outing on the mound from Mason Miller. They also discuss the JJ Bleday and Nick Allen call-ups and share their fantasy wisdom with the world.

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The House Always Wins - Town Tailgate

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:19:00 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the big news of the A’s announcing their move to Las Vegas. They hit it from all sides discussing the impact it will have to both cities, who is to blame, what could happen from all potential outcomes and the impact this news has on the fanbase.

Then they discuss the A’s past week series against the Rangers and Angels, some bright spots in the pitching, a fun spark in the offense in their extra innings win on Monday’s game and the red hot streak of Brent Rooker and Shae Langelier’s.

Finally, they finish it off with picking their player of the week, Essential Tailgate Tool of the week and previewing the coming schedule.

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Oakland A's Anonymous - Oaktown Boys

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:40:00 -0000

All are welcome to commiserate with Dan and Cory during this dreary week for A's fans. Not only do the A's keep finding new ways to lose, but now we are faced with the reality that they may be moving out of town. The guys look for reasons to be optimistic, but also understand the gravity of the situation. Thanks for nothing Dave Kaval. Despite this, the big league club keeps on trying to shuffle personnel in order to find a winning recipe. Guys like Brent Rooker, Mason Miller, and now Luis Medina could offer some silver linings to an otherwise tough time for Oakland fans.

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This Is A REVERSE Boycott - Town Tailgate

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:51:51 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about another potential outfield moving to the infield, some new rules the league is testing out in the minors and MLB owners talking about doing players contract limits.

After that, they talk about the winless week the A’s had but some bright spots showed potential in the pitching rotation and the outfield.

Then they discuss the coming “Reverse Boycott” organized by fans and what it means to the A’s future.

Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool for the coming week.

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17 Walks to Remember - Oaktown Boys

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:35:00 -0000

Another rough week went by seeing the A's walk a record 17 batters, and give up a season high 20 hits, on separate occasions. Dan and Cory discuss the bright spots in an otherwise dreary period of baseball. One such bright spot is Brent Rooker who has seemingly figured out how to mash major league pitching, and another is hard throwing Mason Miller is on his way to save the day from AAA. Will he be the stopper we have so badly needed? Find out next time on Oaktown Boys.

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Should We Be Concerned About The Pitching? - Town Tailgate

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:00:24 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about how the shorten games has impacted beer sales in stadiums so much so a few have extended them, Evan Gattis goes off on Twitter about the Astros cheating scandal and Bryce Harper changing positions.

After that, they break down another rough week for the A’s against the red hot Rays and young talented Orioles but a couple new faces show some bright spots for the team.

Then they break down what the factors could be that have led to the A’s pitching struggles the past week.

Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool for the coming week.

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The Metropolitans Come to Town - Oaktown Boys

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:45:00 -0000

Dan partners with Brian Salvatore of FFSN's Mets podcast, Home Run Applesauce, to preview the upcoming series with the ballclub from Queens.

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50 Ways to Lose a Baseball Game - Oaktown Boys

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:53:27 -0000

How many ways can you lose a baseball game, you ask? Let the Oakland Athletics show you. You can play terrible defense, seemingly not even try, and give up the most homeruns in the league. The good news is, no matter how bleak it gets, Dan and Cory are here to commiserate with you. The boys discuss the atrocious Rays series, and game 1 of the four game set with Baltimore. Kevin Smith has made it back up from AAA. Let's hope his hot bat rubs off on everyone. Head above water folks (hopefully).

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Where Are The Runs Going To Come From? - Town Tailgate

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:07:18 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the altercation Anthony Rendon had with a fan after opening day, Minor League Baseball agreeing to the owners CBA and how the new rule changes have affected the league.

After that they recap the A’s struggles the first week of the season but point out some bright spots from players coming to the team this offseason.

To finish it off they try and talk through how the A’s are going to score runs this season after a poor offensive showing in week one and preview the coming week schedule for the A’s.

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Big Bombs and Blown Leads - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Dan and Cory recap the A's vs Guardians series, which resulted in lots of late inning stress and unfortunately only one victory. Two sad extra inning losses were offset by one exciting Tony Kemp walk-off hit in the ninth of game two. The A's bullpen continues to pull its weight, and JP Sears, and Kyle Muller looked the part as starters. Still too many errors prevented the A's from coming out on top.

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It Was A Start - Oaktown Boys

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:14:00 -0000

Dan and Cory discuss the opening series versus Slegna (aka the Angels). For a glorious 36 hours the A's were on top of the baseball world celebrating a 2-1 victory over Shohei Ohtani. What happened next was unfortunate. Shintaro Fujinami's debut was spoiled by an 11 run third inning by the bad guys. Finally in game three of the series Shohei and Trout went back to back to take a commanding lead. The Oakland Athletics now sit 1-2 and look to get back to .500 against the incoming Guardians.

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Opening Day is Upon Us - Oaktown Boys

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:37 -0000

Spring has sprung and another A's baseball season is upon us! Dan and Cory share exciting new about joining FFSN, discuss the many intriguing performances from Spring Training, and dive deep into what the opening day roster will look like. Spoiler alert, we were wrong about Cristian Pache making the team. Despite what many pundits around the league might say, there are glimmers of hope for A's fans this year.

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WE BACK! - Town Tailgate

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:42:02 -0000

Chris and Julio give a big show announcement!

Then they break down the new team going into the 2023 A’s season. Which player to be most excited to watch, how the pitching rotation could look, storylines to watch and our season predictions.

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It's Hard Not To Be Romantic About Baseball

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:16:04 -0000

Chris and Julio celebrate the incredible moment that concluded Stephen Vogt's career as well as talk about him as a player and what his lasting legacy will be for the A's.

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End of One Era. Beginning of Another

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:33:13 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the players of the past generation of the A’s, what they meant to the team, their lasting legacy is and what their future might be in the league after their stint in Oakland. (00:00:32)

Then, they break down the new era making its way in, what to expect from these young crop of players, what their strengths are and what to expect from each one. (00:38:55)

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Trade Deadline and Lacob Rumors

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:40:04 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the rumors around the big names going into the trade deadline as well as the trades made over the past weekend. (00:00:32)

Then, they are joined by Shayna Rubin from the Mercury News to talk about the story that came out about Joe Lacobs serious interest in buying the A’s as well as the timing of the story. Also they talk with Shayna about the potential A’s that could be on the move at the deadline. (00:43:14)

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Well That Was Depressing...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:30:44 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Albert Pujols farewell tour, or lack there of… 2 managers fired in one week and the slap heard around Major League Baseball. (00:00:32)

After that, they talk the depressing funk this A’s team has been on, what has been going on with the team during these back to back 10+ game losing streaks, the lack of offense and the roster moves made. (00:31:50)

Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, pick their player of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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Heavy Ramon Energy

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:37:55 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Josh Donaldson’s controversial comments to Tim Anderson, the Angel’s new stadium proposal falling apart because of corruption and Trevor Story’s crazy turn around. (00:00:32)

Then, they talk about Cole Irvin’s return, red hot Jed Lowrie and Chris proposes a trade options for the A’s for a fan favorite… (00:30:50)

Finally they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, picking their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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Good Pod, Better Friends

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:34:17 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Reds no shame no-hitter and the Boston Red Sox going from a playoff team to one the of the worst in the league. (00:00:32)

After that, they discuss the success of the latest call up Luis Barrera, Pache’s continued struggles, the play of the year for the A’s and a wild life sighting at the Coliseum. (00:20:12)

Then, Jon Frisch of Locked On Angels joins to talk about the Angels season so far, what has been the difference for their success, who are the biggest surprises and if he thinks this team is the real deal. (00:29:55)

Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, give their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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"Fun and Exciting Team"

Thu, 12 May 2022 04:35:54 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Reid Detmers no hitter for the Angels, Madison Bumgarner’s confrontation with an Umpire and the Mariners plunging face first with losing 8 of their last 10. (00:00:32)

Then, they discuss the Dave Kaval curse and how the A’s have been struggling since he made some controversial comments, fan doing something special to welcome back Ramon Laureano, some more roster moves and the slug fest going on in Vegas with Shea Langliers. (00:23:51).

Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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A Month in Review

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:24:45 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Trevor Bauer suspension, the two best teams in the league in the same city and the controversy of the new pitch clock rule in the minor leagues. (00:00:32)

Then, they discuss the latest news on the Howard Terminal stadium proposal, another former Oakland great signs with the Padres, a few roster moves and the update on Ramon Laureano’s return. (00:21:36)

After that, they review the first month of the season for the A’s. They talk about what has worked and what hasn’t. (00:34:23)

Finally they wrap it up with picking their player of the week, previewing the coming schedule and picking their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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Robbie Grossman, f**k that guy!

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:47:45 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Miguel Cabrera joining the 3000 hit club, Yankee fans reach the lowest of the low in class and Ohtani having a historical outing on the mound. (00:00:31)

Then, they discuss the excruciating 17 game stretch the A’s have been on with a surprising outcome, Sheldon Neuse winning the 3B job, Christian Pache becoming the fan favorite of the team and the unfortunate news of Steve Vucinich health. (00:21:27)

After that, they give their MLB season preview with Division rankings, Wild Card predictions, season award predictions and finally their World Series pick. (00:40:00)

Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, picking their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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Manage Expectations

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:02:28 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Clayton Kershaw being pulled in the 7th inning with a perfect game going, Steven Kwon breaking rookie records and two female coaches make MLB history. (00:00:32)

Then they talk about the late spring training surprise of Sean Manaea being traded to the Padres, Sky Bolt to the IL, what has sparked the A’s offensive improvements and how the 1B by committee has been working. (00:21:09)

After that, they make 3 bold predictions for the A’s season. (00:40:12)

Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming series, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (00:52:22)

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Glass Half Full

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:03:10 -0000

Chris and Julio share their 3 favorite free agent moves around the league, share their thoughts on the return for the Bassitt, Olson and Chapman trades and give their potential lineup predictions for the A’s this season.

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Lockout With Lockard

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:14:10 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Mark Kotsay sitting in the nose bleeds at the Warriors game, give updates on the MLB lockout negotiations, the news of the Oakland city council approving the EIR and Derek Jeter resigning as CEO of the Marlins. (00:00:32)

After that, Melissa Lockard from The Athletic joins to talk about the A’s minor league system, what fans should expect with the Minor League Spring Training starting up and what prospects A’s fans should keep a look out for that could make a run at Major League camp. (00:55:20)

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Hall of Blame

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:20:41 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the new additions to the A’s coaching staff, a stadium update with the environmental report vote and the latest on the MLB lockout. (00:00:25)

After that, they bring in guest Tanner Wilkerson to talk with them about the Hall of Fame induction announcement and the reaction to Bonds not making it in on his last year of eligibility. (00:31:28)

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10 Moments of the Season

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:53:09 -0000

Chris and Julio reveal their 10 Moments of the Season! These are the moments that define the season the most and that years from now A’s fans will remember the most of 2021.

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Early Offseason Overview

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:27:11 -0000

Chris and Julio discuss the managerial search the A’s are going through and what candidates the team interviewed as well as go through which of the options are the best fit (00:00:25)

After that, they discuss their best and worst free agent signings so far early in this MLB off season.(00:33:23)

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End of the Season Awards

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 23:40:33 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the the World Series, the season awards given out so far, the Eduardo Rodriguez and Noah Syndergaard signings. (00:00:25) After that, Alex Espinoza from 95.7 The Game joins the guys to give their end of the season A’s awards. Then they break down how they think the off season will go and what A’s fans should expect. (00:19:05)

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The End of the Bo Mel Era

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:48:28 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Bob Melvin leaving the A’s to become the new manager of the San Diego Padres. They explain why the Padres hired him, what managerial style he will bring to the team and how his style will work with the Padres personnel.

Then, they talk about what this means for the A’s organization, what it says about what their off season plans will be, the legacy Melvin will leave on the team and who potentially could succeed him.

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World Series Preview

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:37:21 -0000

Chris and Julio recap the two League Championship Series and how the Astros and Braves were able to pull out the win and advance.

Then they preview the upcoming World Series, what we should expect to see, what are each team has the edge on the other and make their final predictions.

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LCS Preview

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:50:35 -0000

Chris and Julio preview the the League Championship Series coming up between the Red Sox vs Astros and the Dodgers vs Braves.

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So Many Highs But a Lot of Lows

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:56:07 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Devin Williams big mistake days before the start of the playoffs, the NL MVP race tightening up with 3 players not on playoff teams and the crazy wild card race. (00:00:25)

After that, they talk about what went wrong this season with the A’s, where do they go from here, what they think of the key players and if they think they will be A’s or not next season. (00:33:33)

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What A Bummer Dude...

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:39:39 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Cardinals 12 game win streak that has shot them up the NL Wild Card race, Kevin Kiermaier’s sneaky play that caused a riff amongst the Rays and Blue Jays and the crazy playoff scenario the Giants and Dodgers have gotten themselves into which could make for a very interesting first round. (00:00:25)

Then they talk about the return of Chris Bassitt, ANOTHER roster move by the A’s for some bullpen pitching and the devastating series sweep by the Mariners. Is the season over? (00:32:17)

After that, Bryan “The King Pin” Johansen joins the show to talk with Julio about the A’s season ticket changes next season, why he thinks they made the change/price increase and how it will effect the fans in Oakland. (00:45:51)

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, giving their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (01:22:07)

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Our Happy Place

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:34:10 -0000

Chris and Julio celebrate the milestone of 3000 strikeouts by future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, the Brew Crew continuing to roll though the NL Central and the Giants and Dodgers being the first teams to clinch playoff births. (00:00:23)

After that, they talk about the recent roster moves made by the A’s, Tony Kemp being honored by the league for his work off the field, Matt Chapman’s minor injury and Bob Melvin commenting on his use of catchers and matching them with pitchers. (00:25:06)

Then they introduce a new segment called “Our Happy Place”. With things being stressful lately the guys talk about the things about the team that are keeping them happy and that the A’s need to continue to do to finish this playoff push strong. (00:43:56)

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, picking players of the week and picking their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:04:04)

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Is Anyone Going to Win the Wildcard?

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:11:55 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Salvador Perez potentially making history, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the epic final series of the season for the Dodgers vs Giants. (00:00:23)

Then, they discuss the rumors of Billy Beane making a move, AJ Put being optioned to the Aviators and what the pitching staff can do to get out of this slump. (00:31:40)

After that they talk about the train wreck that is the AL Wild Card race, the strength of schedule for the 5 teams in the race, who the key player is for those teams to be successful and predictions on who will be in the win or go home game in October. (00:53:42)

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:19:39)

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The 4 Train to the Coliseum

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:58:19 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Miguel Cabrera joining the 500 home run club, the drug scandal inside of the Angels front office and MLB players union proposing a $100 million payroll minimum. (00:00:25)

After that they vent about the downward spiral the A’s have gone in the past 15 games. They share some stats that explain what might be the issue with the team during this losing run and how they think they can fix it. (00:21:10)

Then, Robbie Schlatter from the 4 Train Savages Podcast joins the guys to talk about the Yankees, what they have improved on that has led to this 11 game win streak, what players A’s fans should keep an eye out for in this coming series and preview the coming series this weekend. (00:41:04)

Finally they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, picking players of the week and Essential Tailgate Tools of the week and updating the polls. (01:18:22)

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August Sucks

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:03:47 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about Tyler Gilbert throwing a no-hitter in his MLB debut start, how the Red Sox, Padres and Mets have been crashing hard since the All Star break and the impact the Field of Dreams game had on baseball and pop culture. (00:00:32)

After that, they discuss the Chris Bassitt accident in the White Sox game. How will the team continue with his absence? And what does this mean for the starting rotation? (00:36:11)

Then they talk about how the return of Chad Pinder can help the team spark the offense back up and how it helps the lineup. (00:59:56)

They finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick a player of the week, pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week and finally Chris shares a story of when he met Zumbi from Zion I in remembrance of him passing away this past week. (01:06:39)

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Win For Foss

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:48:18 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the Field of Dreams game and the cultural impact the movie has on the game of baseball. Spoiler alert, Julio hasn’t seen it and has terrible taste in movies. (00:00:32)

Then they talk about USA Baseball winning the silver metal in the olympics, Barstool Sports possibly doing a MLB broadcast next year and the controversy over the Rockies mascot and a fan being mistakenly criticized for saying racist terms at a game. (00:07:50)

After that, they jump into A’s news with the unfortunate and unexpected news of Ray Fosse announcing he has to step away from the team due to health issues, Ramon Laureano’s suspension, AJ Puk being called up, Nick Allen and Khris Davis join the Las Vegas Aviators in AAA and Julio reminisces from his first game back to the Coliseum in 3 years. (00:32:23)

After the break the guys give 3 keys to the A’s having a successful last month and a half of the season to make the final playoff push. (00:55:35)

Then they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick their player of the week, give their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week and update the polls. (01:16:19)

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Deadline Madness

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:46:46 -0000

Chris and Julio kick it off with some American pride! Team USA baseball makes it to the Semi finals to face Korea so they talk about their road to Olympic gold. Then they discuss the contract standoff between the Mets and 1st round pick Kumar Rocker and the heckling the Astros got from the Dodger fans in their series. (00:00:24)

Then, they jump into the second move the A’s made over the weekend acquiring Josh Harrison and Yan Gomes. They break down how the two players help the team, what they can do for the batting order and how productive they have been so far since joining. (00:24:02)

After that the guys play Trade Deadline Winners & Losers. They talk about the biggest moves of the deadline and the teams that suffered or didn’t take advantage of acquiring young talent for expiring contracts. (00:42:14)

They finish it off with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick a player of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:24:14)

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42. Marte Par-taaay!

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:35:18 -0000

Chris and Julio start it off with their reaction to the Starling Marte trade to the A’s for Jesus Luzardo. (00:00:31)

After that they talk about the Mariners trading a bull pen piece to the Astros in the middle of a series against them, the new name announcement for the baseball team in Cleveland and the news about Mets 1st round pick Kumar Rocker and why he hasn’t signed with the team yet. (00:23:16)

Then, they do a full trade deadline breakdown so far as well as some predictions for the big names rumoring around the league with just two days left in the deadline. (00:43:58)

Finally, they finish it up with previewing the coming schedule, picking their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (01:24:07)

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S**t or Get Off The Pot

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:04:08 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the NL East just being an absolute train wreck this season, recent deadline trades of Joc Pederson and Stephen Vogt (former Oakland great) to the Braves, the heavyweight battle of a series between the two best teams in baseball Giants vs Dodgers and celebrate the first ever MLB all female broadcast. (00:00:32)

After that, they jump into the A’s news of a disappointing series with Cleveland, dominant win over LA, Chris Berman’s article on Piscotty and any OF trade possibilities to look out for at the deadline. (00:35:40)

Then, they jump into stadium talk with the recent Oakland City Council meeting/vote on the proposed Howard Terminal site. What this vote means, what went on in the meeting, how to digest all the information from the meeting and where the A’s and the city go from here. (00:52:26)

They finish it off with a preview of the coming week, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:31:10)

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Group Chat!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:51:51 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the All Star game festivities this past weekend, Ronald Acuna tearing his ACL and MLB committing a large amount of money to the Players Alliance to help grow the game in urban areas in the country. (00:00:28)

After that it’s the first ever Group Chat! Alex Espinoza from The Rickey Henderson of Blogs/Podcast and Jason Burke of the Locked On A’s Podcast join to discuss the first half of the season in review. They talk about the looming stadium situation, Bob Melvin’s playoff success (or lack there of), what to expect or be hopeful of in the 2nd half and what they though of the A’s draft. (00:23:15)

Finally they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick a player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (01:35:50)

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I Think That's Right. I Could Be Wrong Though...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:54:59 -0000

Chris and Julio discuss the aftermath of the Trevor Bauer suspension, celebrate the Brewers impressive run they have been on and discuss the All Star snubs this season.

Then, they talk about Matt Olson’s homer run derby selection, why the A’s continue to miss on signing free agents to big contracts and why as well as the Craig Kimbrel trade rumors.

After that they play “I’ve Had a Few Beers…” and give some hot takes they’ve been sitting on so far this season.

Finally they finish it off with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick players of the week and Essential Tailgate Tools of the Week.

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Our First Mailbag!

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:38:55 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the recent scandal involving Trevor Bauer and his sexual assault allegations, Kyle Schwarber lighting up the league and Chris celebrates his College World Series pick the Mississippi State Bull Dogs winning the championship.

Then, they discuss the A’s finally getting back some bullpen help with JB Wendelken’s return to the team, Tyler Soderstrom making the Future Stars game in the minors with his amazing season and they look back on the past 6 first round draft picks for the A’s and why he has been the only one that has gone right recently.

After that it’s Mailbag time! Our first mailbag and we answer all your questions you submitted to us!

Finally, they preview the coming week, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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June Gloom, More Like June BOOM!

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:37:21 -0000

Chris and Julio discuss the new rules MLB has implemented on pitchers using foreign substances to enhance their pitching, the awful run the D-Backs have been on and Chris gives a College World Series preview.

Then, they talk about the first round of All Star results, where the A’s players stand in those results, Bob Melvin’s extension and the return of The Laser.

After that they try to talk through what has been going on with Jesus Luzardo and why he has been so unsuccessful in his return. Is it fixable?

Finally, they preview the upcoming schedule, pick players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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Here's a Story, of a Man Named Trevor

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:37:56 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the status of Khris Davis and the controversy going around the league on pitchers using foreign substances to enhance their pitching.

Then, they talk about the trade rumor of the A’s potentially going after Trevor Story of the Rockies and whether it’s a good move to make or not. Then they celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the greatest Oakland A’s manager of all time Bob Melvin, talk about some roster moves and a quick minor league update.

After that Jon Frisch of the Super Halo Bros Podcast joins the guys to talk about the up coming series against the Angels. He gives them a behind the scenes look at the team so fans know what to look for when watching the series.

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the up coming schedule, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week.

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It's Going Down, I'M YELLING PINDERRRRR!

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:24:35 -0000

This week Chris and Julio talk about the domestic violence arrest from Marcell Ozuna, Team USA Baseball kicking off their pursuit of the Olympics with some familiar names and the controversial racial comments by Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brantley about Marcus Stroman.

After that, they celebrate Bob Melvin breaking the A’s all time managerial wins record, more injuries to key players and Dave Kaval continues his twitter nonsense this time going after the SF Bay media.

Then they introduce a new segment called “FTS” where they sound off for one minute on something that is bothering them about the team. After they they do some way too early trade deadline talk to see what needs this team and what players out there could help solve the issue.

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming week, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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Sometimes It's Just Best Not to Tweet

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:17:11 -0000

Chris and Julio start off this weeks pod talking about Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt’s controversial comments criticizing MLB for cracking down on certain rules but being lenient on others, the Dodgers and Yankees’s sweeps of top tier teams and Willy Adames being traded to the Brewers.

Then, they give an update on Jesus Luzardo’s rehab at AAA Vegas and what him going to the bullpen at first could do for the team. Then they talk about their experience going to the Angels vs. A’s game this past weekend was like and how much they missed live baseball.

After that, they discuss the polarizing tweet that Dave Kaval put out of him at the Golden Knights NHL playoff game. Why A’s fans were so upset on twitter, what this means for the relocation controversy and why this could be a strategic move by Kavel in their pursuit of a new stadium.

Finally they preview the coming schedule, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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What's the Run Differential Between Me and You?

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:29:10 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the over saturation of No-Hitters with two more this week and how it is effecting the popularity of the game, Tony LaRussa’s response to Mercedes hitting a ball deep on 3-0 count to a position player pitching and the Giants amazing run and how they are doing it without their best player healthy.

After that it’s more injury news for the A’s with Mitch Moreland landing on the 10 day IL and what that means for the club. Then they discuss the protest by the Oakland 68’s (bleachers drum group) and the message they are sending to the organization.

Then, the guys dive deep into why the A’s run differential is so poor yet some how they are among the top teams in the AL. Is this a problem to be concerned with all season or just a fluke the first two months?

Finally, they preview the coming week schedule, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week.

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We May Need to Rebrand...

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:43:30 -0000

Chris and Julio start by taking about another no-hitter this season pitched by Wade Miley, Shohei Othani playing the outfield after pitching 7 lights out innings, and the record of 58 straight strikeouts without a walk coming to an end for Corbin Burnes.

After that, they talk about James Kaprielian’s amazing first start for the A’s and how his dad went viral rooting for him in the stands. Also, Chad Pinder returning from the IL and what that means for the depth of the infield.

Then they discuss the shocking news around all of sports about the A’s seeking out other markets for relocation. They go deep into what this means for both sides (the organization and the city of Oakland), what both sides options are from this point, how it effects the team and the city and some perspective of what the underlying issues are and why the deal hasn’t been approved yet.

Finally they preview the coming week, give our their player of the week and give their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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Hey, Hey, Hey! I Got DFA'd!

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:51:05 -0000

Chris and Julio begin reflecting back on future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols’s career with the Angels after the announcement of the team releasing him as well as speculate where he could go next. Then they talk about another No-Hitter this time from the Orioles John Means and the major mistake by Tony La Russa forgetting the extra innings rules.

Then, this discuss the Jesus Luzardo injury and talk about the Minor Leagues season opener for the A’s affiliates.

After that they review the first month of the season by talking about their biggest takeaways, MVP so far, biggest surprise and who has not lived up to the expectations.

Finally, they preview the coming week matchups, pick a player of the week and pick this weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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Low Ceiling, High Floor

Mon, 03 May 2021 03:29:07 -0000

Chris and Julio start off this week’s episode talking about Madison Bumgarner’s 7 inning no-hitter and debate whether it should be counted as an official no-hitter. Then they talk about the issues with the officiating around the league so far this season and how it is effecting the game.

After that, they discuss the black eye Matt Olson has from his batting cage injury, the return of Mike Fiers and a few roster changes from all the injuries the A’s have had the past week.

Then after the break they introduce a segment called “The Black Hole” where they talk about the struggles the 7-9 hitters are having in the lineup and who the main culprits are that are struggling so much this season.

Finally they preview the coming schedule, pick their player of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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WE'RE GOING STREAKING!

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:35:53 -0000

This week Chris and Julio start off the news around the league with Carlos Rondon’s no-hitter against Cleveland, the major viewership bump this season in the league in particular on streaming and the dominant season Corbin Burnes is having.

After that, they talk about the A’s amazing 11 game win streak, Matt Olson’s hot streak and how it has helped the teams success and Bob Melvin becoming the A’s all time leader in games managed.

Then, A’s beat writer for MLB.com Martin Gallegos joins the guys to talk about the WILD final game of the Twins series, the struggle with Sergio Romo, why the A’s have been stealing more bases this season opposed to the moneybag norm and what the DFA of Ka’ai Tom means in regards to the outfield personnel. They finish off talking about walk up music and how Martin has become the walk up song wizard at the coliseum.

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming week, picking their player of the week and picking an Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week for the coming series.

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Everyone Just Be Cool...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:13 -0000

Chris and Julio start off talking about the No-Hitter thrown by Joe Musgrove, the officiating controversies in the Mets games and 4 Astros being put on IL for violating health and safety protocols.

Then, they jump into the A’s news the past week with more and more hurt players being added to the Injured List, Sergio Romo’s big change and the potentially upcoming return of Mike Fiers.

After that, they go deep into what they think has sparked the major turnaround for the A’s since that horrible 0-5 start with a segment called “IT’S WORKING!”.

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PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:59:43 -0000

Chris and Julio begin with the wild opening weekend around the league. They start it off with the news of the All Star game moving from Atlanta to Denver, the bench clearing brawl in Cincinnati and the dueling no-hitters that happened on Saturday in the Brewers vs. Twins game.

Then they jump into the depressing start from the A’s. They go through the poor pitching performances, all the injuries on the team and of course the struggling offense.

After that, they dive deeper with a full on “Open Air Session” to talk about what changes the A’s need to make and if they don’t see them soon what the unfortunate results could be.

Finally, they finish it off with previewing the upcoming schedule, give out their Player of the Week and give their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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AL & NL West Season Preview

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:48:36 -0000

Chris and Julio finish off their season preview special with part 3 talking about the West divisions. They bring on Angels fan and host of the “Super Halo Bros Podcast” Jon Firsch to break down the divisions and give their season rankings.

After that, they give their A’s predictions for MVP, Best Pitcher, if they will surpass the Sports Book win totals line and predict what their win total will be.

Finally, they add up all their points from their rankings over the past 3 episodes and pick their division, wildcard and World Series winners.

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AL & NL Central Season Preview

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:57:52 -0000

Chris and Julio begin with the announcement of the Opening Day Staring Pitcher, the winner of the backup Catcher spot, if Daulton Jefferies can make a push for the “temporary” 5th Starter spot and the announced Bull Pen roster spots.

After that they continue with part 2 of 3 of their MLB season preview with breaking down the Central Divisions and seeing which teams scored best in their ranking system.

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AL & NL East Season Preview

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:39:29 -0000

Chris and Julio begin by discussing the battle for the 4th outfielder, or should we say 3rd outfielder…

After that they talk about the dominance of the starting rotation in spring training and the offensive showcase “The Matts” are putting on.

Finally, they are joined by the Schlatter brothers to do 1 of 3 MLB season preview pods. This week they cover the East divisions.

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Drunk on Hype

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:41:04 -0000

Chris and Julio go through the BUSY month of February for the A’s. They break down and analyze ever single trade and free agent signing starting with the big acquisition of Elvis Andrus.

After that, The Athletic beat writer for the A’s Alex Coffey joins the guys to talk about the backup catcher competition that will happen in camp, all the new faces in the bullpen, who the A’s new leaders could be in the club house and some East Coast vs West Coast talk.

Finally, they discuss the racist and ignorant comments made by Mariners FORMER team President Kevin Mather, how it could affect the team chemistry and why people like that continue to ruin the game and it’s popularity.

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More and More Sadness...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:44:41 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the MLB hall of fame inducting NO ONE this year. How if the writers continue to be very exclusive with who gets in how it could hurt the popularity of the game. They give suggestions on how to fix this for the future.

After that, they go over ALL the free agency and trade moves made the past month including Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals and George Springer to the Blue Jays.

Then they finish up with the ownership deal Billy Beane made to acquire RedBall falling through and some minor A’s deals made.

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Sorry for the Language Mom...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:49:01 -0000

Chris and Julio react to the devastating loss of Marcus Semien signing a $18 million 1 year contract with the Blue Jays.

They talk about what it means for the team this year, the message it sends to the current stars with contracts coming up, what the front office can do to replace him and La Stella in the middle infield and the very important impact Semien had on the A’s franchise.

They finish up with a fan reaction interview from guest Xavier Bejarano and give a message to owner John Fisher.

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THE! Former Oakland Great

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:41:29 -0000

This week, Chris and Julio start off the episode with talking about the NFL Nickelodeon Playoff broadcast and how the MLB could benefit from doing something similar. They read suggestions from friends and recommended some of their own.

Then they talk about the death of Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda and his legacy on the game. Also the passing of Hall of Fame Knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro.

After that it’s a Free Agency update! With finally some big moves made there is a lot to discuss from Yu Darvish traded to the Padres to Francisco Lindor going to the Mets. The guys break it all down.

Then they with some Oakland A’s roster moves including the legendary A’s beat writer Susan Slusser switching over to the Giants. Finishing it off with two “Former Oakland Great” Induction ceremonies.

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Last Place in a Marathon Shouldn't Be Celebrating

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:38:35 -0000

Chris and Julio are joined this week by Ronny Weyant to talk about the Cleveland Indians changing their name, a potential new start date for the 2021 season and the MLB finally acknowledging the Negro Leagues as part of their history. Is it better late than never?

After that, they discuss the new faces in the A’s coaching staff as well as an update on Billy Beane’s purchase of the Red Sox.

Then, they go through all the free agent signings and moves made thus far in the off season as well as the A’s two picks in the Rule 5 draft.

Finally in the spirit of the holidays, the guys give their MLB wish list for the coming season. Things they want to happen and things they think can improve the game.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Hawaiian Shirts

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:49:56 -0000

Chris and Julio kick off this free agency episode discussing the handful of signings made so far including Charlie Morton to the Braves. Then, they go through the trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, Theo Epstein stepping down from the Cubs, what this years Hall of Fame ballot looks like and if any first year eligible players have a chance to get in. (00:01:49)

Then, they are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jessica Kleinschmidt to talk about how Marcus Semien has evolved as a leader in the clubhouse over the past few season. Then, she tells us what adjustments she had to make covering the team this year. Finally, we play “I’ve Had A Few Beers But….” and discuss any hot take free agent signings or trades the A’s will likely not have but could potentially do this off season. (00:50:21)

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End of the Season Report Card

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:26:02 -0000

Chris and Julio talk about the regular season awards that were announced the past week as well as the new Manager hirings around the league. They dive deep into the White Sox hiring of Tony LaRussa and how it affects their very young, diverse and outspoken team. Can his coaching style match their team's personality?

Then they are joined by their good friend and die hard A's fan Xavier Bejarano to give their end of the season report card for the team. They break it down position by position to talk about what their strengths were and how they need to improve going into next season.

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The Covid Monster Attacks and it's a Ginger

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:42:48 -0000

Chris and Julio are joined again by the Schlatter brothers (Rich and Robbie) to recap the World Series. They talk about the irresponsible move by Justin Turner to celebrate with his teammates after testing positive for Covid 19 and how poorly the MLB handled it. Then they recap the series to talk about their favorite moments.

After that they discuss the legacy of Clayton Kershaw. Finally, they talk about Mookie Betts impact on the series, culture and how he can be a great face of the sport to try and grow it moving forward.

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World Series Preview

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:20:55 -0000

Chris and Julio preview the up coming World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers with two very special guests the Schlatter brothers.

They start off by talking about the past League Championship Series by celebrating the Astros losing with a segment devoted to just Astros shit talking. Then they reminisce on their favorite past World Series moments and preview the series by breaking down what each team does well and what they need to avoid in order to be champions.

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Hello Darkness My Old Friend...

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:55:31 -0000

On this week's episode, Chris and Julio discuss the very disappointing loss the A's had to the Astros in the ALDS. They do a brief breakdown of the series and what the results of the games were.

Then, they talk about what they think went wrong, why this keeps happening to the A's, how they move forward and what we can expect the team to do in order to bounce back from this and improve.

They recap some of the past stars the A's have lost in free agency, what we can expect the A's to do with Marcus Semien finishing the last year on his contract and what it means for the A's if they sign him or not.

Finally they announce what the plans for the podcast are in the offseason and what you can expect from our show until next season.

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Astros Revenge Tour

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:57:38 -0000

Chris and Julio discuss the A's ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Talk about the pitching matchups and what the keys to the A's success are going to be to beat the Astros.

Then, they recap the entire MLB Wild Card round, how their predictions turned out and preview the other three series in the Division League Series round.

Finally, they pick an Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week for the series and predictions on the outcome.

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The Curse is Over!

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 22:50:10 -0000

Chris and Julio celebrate the A's big Wild Card win! They break down the series, talk about the big moments, what their experience was like watching the game and pick a series MVP. Finally, they finish off with talking about what they expect for the remainder of the post season as well as a announcement of a new episode Sunday's A's vs. Astros Preview episode.

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BONUS EPISODE: Playoff Preview

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:34:42 -0000

On this special BONUS episode, Chris and Julio go through all of the playoff matchups for the Wild Card Round of the MLB playoffs. They break down each teams personnel, what we should expect to see in the series and pick winners.

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Regular Season Awards

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:28:17 -0000

This week, Chris and Julio update the playoff standings with 4 games left in the regular season, celebrate the long managerial career of Ron Gardenhire and give injury updates around the league. (00:01:38)

After that, they jump into A's News and recapping the previous week. THE A'S ARE THE AL WEST CHAMPS! They also talk about Bob Melvin's amazing career as the A's manager, what playoff matchups could look like for the team depending on the seed they get, Daniel Mengden clearing waivers, the AWFUL ESPN broadcast and the 9 year anniversary of Moneyball! (00:13:37)

After the break they jump into this weeks featured segment, "The A'sies" or the Regular Season Awards. They pick winners for all they awards they created based and named by former Oakland A's players. (00:49:24)

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Know Your Enemy

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:03:12 -0000

On this episode, Chris and Julio discuss the MLB Playoff schedule released and the No-Hitter thrown by Alex Mills that no one saw because of NFL kickoff weekend. Then, they recap the previous week, talk about the dangerous air condition the A's and Mariners played through in Seattle, all the injuries on the A's roster and the "Magic Number" going to 4 games. Playoffs here we come!

Then, they introduce a new segment called "Know Your Enemy" where they bring in Los Angeles Dodgers fan Ronny Weyant to get a sneak peak of the team the A's could potentially meet in the World Series (fingers crossed) and match up this coming week with.

Finally, they preview the coming week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week.

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The Art of Zen

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:16:55 -0000

This week, Chris and Julio are joined by Tyler McIlvena to talk about her history as an A's fan. Then they update the AL standings to see where the A's are falling, talk about he Eric Hosmer trade and show respect to the passing of recent legends of the game Tom Seaver and Lou Brock.

Then, they discuss the rough series with the Padres and the bounce back series with the Astros. They update the listeners on some injuries and pick a player of the week.

After that they introduce this weeks featured segment "It's Time to Focus" where they discuss 2 things each the A's need to focus on going into the final weeks of the season.

Finally, they preview the coming week and pick this weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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A Whole Lotta Nothin, With a Whole Lotta Everything

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:56:09 -0000

This week Chris and Julio discuss the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline. They pick winners and losers, go over all the big moves and players, how the league could look after and how this impacts the A's playoff push. Then the discuss the two moves made by the A's at the deadline and how it will impact the team moving forward.

Finally, they recap the past week of only two games (a double header against the Astros), talk about what they watched instead of A's baseball with games being postponed and preview the coming week.

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It's Trade Deadline Time Baby!

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:05:11 -0000

This week, Chris and Julio talk briefly about the social justice protests sweeping across all of professional sports, the No-Hitter by Lucas Giolito, and the Astros win streak.

Then, they jump into A’s news and last week review with the call up from minor league camp of Catcher Jonah Heim, Ramon Laureano’s slump and the starting rotation all starting to come together. They talk about last weeks Tailgate Tool and pick a player of the week.

After that it’s MLB trade deadline talk. They go over the big names we could see on the move this week, who will be the buyer and who will be the sellers, what names we heard/think the A’s will go after and what it would take to get them.

They finish up with previewing the coming week against the Astros and Mariners with finishing it off picking their Essential Tailgate Tools of the Week.

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The Unwritten Rules of Podcasting, There Are None...

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:22:20 -0000

This week, Chris and Julio discuss the Fernando Tatis Jr. grand slam on a 3-0 pitch controversy and what exactly does an “unwritten rule” mean to the game of baseball.

Then, they go through the A’s sweep of the San Francisco Giants, beginning struggles with the Arizona Diamondbacks with a bounce back win in game 3, last weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week, and who their player of the week was.

After that they talk about “What Works and What Doesn’t” around the league this year with all the new changes as well as some of the adjustments the A’s made this season.

Finally, they preview the coming series against the Angels and the Rangers as well as pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week for the coming week.

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A Song of Brawls and Lawsuits

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:48:23 -0000

On this weeks episode, Chris and Julio bring on their first guest Mason Livingston to talk about the Ramon Laureano brawl, the punishment set by the MLB, how we feel Laureano should handle it as well as the 9 game win streak from last week.

Then, they discuss the lawsuit the A’s filed against the California Department of Toxic Substance Control for LACK of pollution regulation against the West Oakland Port steel company Schnitzer Steel. We lay out how it affects the West Oakland residents, the A’s Howard Terminal Stadium plans and what the A’s motive is behind this lawsuit.

Finally, we finish it off with previewing the coming Battle of the Bay against the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks series as well as pick our Tailgate Tools of the Week.

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He Has Risen!

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:28:33 -0000

This week Chris and Julio discuss the COVID outbreak with the Cardinals, Lorenzo Cain and Yoenis Cespedes opting out of the season and Mike Soroka’s injury in the News Around the League.

Then, they discuss the past weeks series with the Mariners and the Rangers. The lack of offense then the 11 run boom in game 3 of the Mariners series, Frankie Montas ace caliber outing, the continued dominance of the bullpen, the Laureano/Canha/Grossman show continuing holding the offense together and the Walk-Off Grand Slam by Stephen Piscotty.

After that, they go into this weeks featured segment “Young Gunz” to talk about this years prospects on the A’s roster.

Finally, they discus the coming week and pick this weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week.

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We Got Stuff We Need to Talk About

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:31:23 -0000

This week Chris and Julio discuss the news around the league with the 18 Covid cases in the Miami Marlins, the Dodgers and Astros brawl and the Joe Kelly suspension. Then, they talk about the up and down week winning 3 out of 4 with the Angels then losing 2 in a row to the Rockies. They name their player of the week and review last weeks Tailgate Tool of the Week to compare how they did.

Finally, they get into this weeks featured segment "We Need to Fix it" and finish it off with their Tailgate Tool of the Week for this coming week and preview the coming series against the Mariners and the Rangers.

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Welcome to the Tailgate

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:28:20 -0000

On Chris and Julio's first episode they talk about their history with being fans of the A's. They talk about the roots of their fandom, what the team meets to them, their favorite moments and the best games they've seen in person. Then they talk about the news around Major League Baseball and the latest news from A's coming out of Summer camp.

Then, they jump into this weeks featured segment, "I've had a few beers but..." (aka hot take of the week) then give their "Tailgate Tool of the Week" or key player to watch this coming week. Finally they finish it off with looking ahead to the coming week with the Angels and Rockies coming to town and what we can expect from these series.

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Trailer

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:36:58 -0000

Sneak preview of the newest Oakland A's podcast from die hard fans Chris Madrigal and Julio Reynoso.

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