Oakland A's Podcast

The A's bullpen has been heavenly. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at how they're becoming a difference maker and why there's so much excitement around Sean Manaea's call up to start on Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every A's fan knows Sean Doolittle was a power-hitting first baseman that, after experiencing career threatening injuries, became a flame-throwing pitcher. But what was Sean thinking during that transition? Sean talks openly with Ken about his life, the game and his current relationship with social media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The A's are riding the struggle bus. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out how they can turn their season around, what it will take to bring Jesse Hahn back up to the big leagues, and whether or not Ryan Madson could take over the closer's role from Sean Doolittle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Emo, known to a wider audience as Bullpen Coach Scott Emerson, has an interesting role overseeing A¹s relief pitchers. Once a player in the A's system, he¹s worked closely with Keith Lieppman and Curt Young. But who did he want to phone first when he got the call from Bob Melvin that he was joining the Big Leagues? Ken finds out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Doolittle is still trying to find his groove. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to reflect on Doolittle and bullpen's recent struggles, why the team needs a day off to recharge their batteries, and despite being one of the highest paid players on the A's, Billy Butler's role has lessened. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite the first two games of 2016, the A's are optimistic about the season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer catches up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to look on the bright side and talk about the bullpen strength and the positive outlook from the team going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some might say Susan Slusser has a dream job, covering the A's for the San Francisco Chronicle. But she also has her sights set on Ken's job! Susan and Ken discuss approaching players after tough games, her history behind a mic and did you know that's Susan's voice at the beginning of every episode? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The A's named Felix Doubront their fifth starter. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out how he beat out Jesse Hahn and why Billy Butler is ready to bounce back in 2016. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is the dry Arizona heat affecting the Athletics hurlers? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out where Felix Doubront fits into the pitching staff, how the rest of the pitching staff is shaping up, and update Jarrod Parker's decision to rehab. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach talks with Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman about technology's role in Minor League coordination. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jarrod Parker's going through a tough time after he re-injured his elbow last week. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what the next step will be for Parker and whether or not Stephen Vogt's on track to start Opening Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A's radio announcer Ken Korach talks with third base coach Ron Washington about his fielding philosophies and how the new crop of A's talent stacks up against the A's all-time great fielders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The A's faced a few setbacks in camp on Thursday. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out the latest on Jarrod Parker's injury, what's going on with Rich Hill and how Franklin Barreto is making a major splash in camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode, A's radio play-by-play announcer Ken Korach talks with A's general manager David Forst about offseason acquisitions, his mentors and staying on the cutting edge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A's radio play-by-play broadcaster Vince Cotroneo is looking forward to watching Matt Chapman grow in Spring Training. Athletics reporter Jane Lee caught up with Cotroneo to understand how important Spring Training is to broadcasters and why Chapman's a threat on both sides of the plate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How's life in green and gold treating newcomer John Axford so far? Athletics reporter Jane Lee catches up with Axford to talk facial hair, the Oscars and bullpen prowess. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep an eye on the Athletics rotation in Spring Training. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee sift through starter options, outfielders vying for opportunities and time and how camp can't always predict how the regular season will turn out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the A's find success filling some glaring holes from 2015? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee spotlight the additions of Ryan Madson, John Axford and Liam Hendriks to beef up the bullpen and discuss any other needs the A's might have heading into Spring Training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which A's could earn a starting spot from the bench? What about throw a no-hitter? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee dive a little deeper into the A's roster and get to know their 2016 club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Sonny Gray improve his second-half performance in 2016? MLB.com's Dave Raymond checks in with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to spotlight Gray's offseason workouts and a few prospects looking to make a splash with the A's this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices