A's To Z Podcast

It has been a crazy week for the A's with multiple games being postponed, acquiring LaStella from the Angels, a positive COVID test and plenty of uncertainty. Plus what to make of the double header losses to the Astros.

A's sweep Giants thanks to some late inning heroics

Aug 17th, 2020 31m

The A's find a way to overcome large 9th inning deficits in games 1 and 2 vs the Giants and then the bats explode in game 3. James Kaprielian makes his big league debut after Burch Smith heads to the IL. And what are the expectations for the ne

A's drop a pair of games to the Angels, winning streak snapped at 9 games

Aug 12th, 2020 27m 36s

Sean Manaea and Mike Fiers struggle in their outings vs the Angels. Bats start hot on Monday's game but bullpen can't hold lead. And the ruling comes down from MLB; 6 game suspension for Ramon.

A's sweep the sorry ass Astros

Aug 10th, 2020 55m 49s

A's sweep the Astros, homestand and extend their win streak to 9 games. pitching continues to carry this team but the bats are starting to wake up. And tempers flare in Sunday's game leading to a benches clearing scuffle.

A's are streaking!

Aug 7th, 2020 43m 42s

The A's finish off their sweep of the Rangers to extend their win streak to 6 as they get ready to take on the Astros. Matt Olson and his mustache stay hot as he homers for the 3rd time in 2 games. And what to make of Ryan Christenson situation

Another walk of grand slam propels A's to 7-4

Aug 5th, 2020 39m 5s

The A's took 3 of 4 from Seattle and then got off to a grand start at home against the Rangers. Jesús Luzardo shines in his first big league start. And the A's are off to a good start led by the pitching staff that touts the 3rd best ERA in the

When will the A's offense wake up?

Aug 3rd, 2020 33m 48s

The A's have found a way to win some close games without the help of their offense. The pitching and especially the bullpen has been critical in the early part of the season. And are the A's in the elite teams category?

What are the chances of a full season happening?

Jul 31st, 2020 43m 51s

Zak and Rob give their thoughts on whether a full 60 game season is possible. Is it time to be concerned about the A's offense? And could a 4 game series vs the Mariners be just what the doctor ordered?

Reactions from the first 5 games of the season

Jul 29th, 2020 44m 36s

Khris Davis is off to a very rough start, with a 60 game season how long is his leash? What can we expect from the rotation moving forward? And who has stood out offensively in the early part of the season?

Major League Baseball is back!

Jul 24th, 2020 1h

The first MLB game in 2020 gets shortened due to rain, and honestly how else could a crazy and weird season start? What the hell is going on with the new playoff format? And have you ever wished for an opposing teams player to get injured?

A's drop both preseason games to the Giants, all eyes look towards Friday vs the Angels

Jul 22nd, 2020 41m 47s

The A's bats couldn't get going in either preseason game vs the Giants. Fiers struggles but Bassitt shines on Tuesdays game. And could Pinder be a potential long term fit at 2B?