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A’s Day
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Welcome to A’s Day! I’m your host, Joe Grato and I aim to cover Athletics baseball from an independent media baseball fan perspective. I will be sharing all happenings from the MLB and MILB A’s teams from the off-season all through each MLB season. The creation of our show aligns with a new beginning for us but a symbol of new beginnings for the Athletics as they head to Sacramento for the 2025 season. Tune in to hear news, opinions, and creative A’s player, team, and travel content that’ll excite you with the direction of the current core group on this roster. Let’s go A’s!
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Giants Win Battle of the Bay Series, Alika Williams Acquired, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Series Preview
1w ago00:52:29Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the Battle of the Bay Area series as the San Francisco Giants won two out of three games over the weekend to claim the series victory. On Saturday, the A’s acquired Alika Williams via trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates as we discuss the details and potential role on the team. Later, we preview the A’s next challenge as they commence a week long Southern California road trip, starting with a four game series against the Los Angels of Anaheim with first pitch scheduled for 6:38pm PST tonight. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Clipped by the Cardinals, Jose Suarez Acquired, Battle of the Bay Series Preview
2w ago00:51:02Tap to summarizeHappy Friday, A’s Day fans! Join us today as we recap the Cardinals series as the A’s dropped two out of three in heartbreaking fashion being one strike away from winning the series. Later, we discuss the Jose Suarez trade who was acquired from Seattle with regards to his role and the domino effect that seems to leave more questions than answers. Finally, we preview the Battle of the Bay series as the San Francisco Giants take on the A’s for a weekend three game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Bested Baltimore in Series Victory, Jacob Wilson Injured, Henry Bolte Gets the Call, St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview
2w ago00:57:33Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap what went down in their road weekend series victory in Baltimore against the Orioles breaking down each game and handing out our Three A’s Day Stars of the Series. Later, we discuss the worrying news of Jacob Wilson sustaining a left shoulder sprain as we take a look at potential replacements to fill in at short and what it may mean for the outlook of the club. On a move positive note, OF Henry Bolte, one of the organization’s top prospects, received the call up to the MLB yesterday and is set to make his MLB debut later tonight as we discuss what the electrifying rookie can bring to the team in CF. Finally, we preview the St. Louis Cardinals three game series set to kickoff tonight from Sutter Health Park at 6:40pm PST. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Dropped Series to Cleveland, Welcome Home Jonah Heim, Philadelphia Phillies Series Preview
3w ago00:49:51Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today, we recap what went down against the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend along with receiving news of a trade that went down yesterday. The Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations as we welcome him back to where it all began for Heim in 2020 and discuss his role with the organization. Finally, as we prepare for first pitch, we preview their next series as the A’s are back on the East Coast with their first stop in Philly as they are set to kick off a three game set against the Phillies. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Rolled the Royals For Series Win, Nick Kurtz 19 Game BB Streak, Injury Updates, Cleveland Guardians Preview
4w ago00:41:03Tap to summarizeHappy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the series victory over the Royals as the Green & Gold extend their series winning streak to three and sit atop the AL West to conclude the month of April. May you all have a great start to the new month today as we preview what to expect in their next three game set as the A’s welcome in the Cleveland Guardians to West Sacramento. Additionally, we discuss just how historic Nick Kurtz’s 19 Game BB Streak is and some injury updates around the roster. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Wrangled the Rangers, Carlos Cortes Named AL Player of the Week, J.T. Ginn Injury, Kansas City Royals Series Preview
Apr 2800:52:22Tap to summarizeHappy Monday A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the thrilling series win down in Arlington against the Rangers as the A’s finish off a 4-2 AL West road trip in style. Later, we discuss the injury update surrounding J.T. Ginn with right shoulder soreness and some potentially replacements if he indeed misses time. On the good news front, Carlos Cortes was named AL Player of the Week as we discuss his scorching week at the plate that saw him hit .542 with 3 HR 7 RBI. Finally, we preview their next series set to kickoff tomorrow night back in West Sacramento as they welcome in the Kansas City Royals. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Series Won in Seattle, Denzel Clarke to IL, Texas Rangers Series Preview
Apr 2400:47:43Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans, happy Friday! Today, we recap the series victory up in Seattle against the Mariners to kick off an important six game AL West road trip. Later, we provide an update as Denzel Clarke hits the IL and what his timeline may look like. To conclude, we preview their next series as they are down in Arlington set to take on the Texas Rangers once again, a team they just faced about a week ago. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Wiped By the White Sox, Seattle Mariners Series Preview
Apr 2100:41:28Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Join us to briefly relive the misery of this past weekends disappointing conclusion as the homestand as the Chicago White Sox won the series by taking two out of three games. Later, we preview the start of a difficult AL West road trip as they kick off a three game series tonight in Seattle taking on the defending AL West Champion Mariners. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Split with the Rangers, Chicago White Sox Series Preview
Apr 1700:53:41Tap to summarizeHappy Friday A’s Day fans! Today, we recap what went down in the four game series against the Rangers as it resulted in both teams winning two as we recap all the games and name our star A’s performers. Later, we preview the weekend three game set against the Chicago Sox discussing the pitching matchups, the opponent at hand and making our predictions on how we feel the A’s will conclude their seven game homestand in West Sacramento. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Back in the New York Groove, Rooker to IL, Home Run Celly, Texas Rangers Series Preview
Apr 1401:00:08Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the exciting conclusion to the road trip as the A’s complete the three game sweep of the New York Mets and cap an impressive 5-1 mark agains the Yankees and Mets in New York. We discuss updates on Brent Rooker’s oblique injury along with the new home run celebration for the Green & Gold. To kick off the homestand, we preview their four game set against the Texas Rangers kicking off tonight in West Sacramento. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
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