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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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Halted by the Halos, Hayden Juenger Acquired, Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
3d ago00:50:48Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the series from this past weekend as the A’s dropped two out three to the Angels down in Anaheim. Later, we dive into a transaction that occurred as Hayden Juenger was acquired from the Blue Jays via trade. Before we get out of here to prep for more Green & Gold baseball, we preview the next series set to begin tonight as the A’s are back home in West Sacramento welcoming in the back to back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to town for a three game series. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Giants Grab Series, Gelof Injures Hand, Alika Williams Called Back Up, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Series Preview
6d ago01:01:01Tap to summarizeHappy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the Battle of the Bay down in San Francisco taking on the Giants sharing our thoughts and handing our Three A’s star performers. Later, we do some housekeeping sharing an update regarding the gruesome hand injury Zack Gelof suffered along with Jacob Wilson potentially aggravating his left shoulder again and the recalling of infielder Alika Williams. Before departing for the weekend, we preview a familiar foe as a week later the A’s face off again with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a three game set starting later tonight. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Split with the Halos, Zack Gelof 24 Game Hitting Streak, Matt Krook & Joey Meneses Called Up, Sevy Moved to 60 Day IL, San Francisco Giants Preview
1w ago01:06:18Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the four game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that concluded with a 2-2 split. Later, we dive into the impressive resurgence of Zack Gelof as we look at just how good he has been in the midst of his 24 game hitting streak. Next, we discuss the call-ups of Matt Krook and Joey Meneses from AAA Vegas along with RHP Luis Severino being transferred to the 60 Day IL. Finally, we lead you up to tonight’s game previewing the next series as the A’s take the short trip from Sacramento to the Bay to take on the San Francisco Giants in a three game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Pirates Pace the A’s, Civale Returns, A’s All-Star Ballot Update, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Series Preview
2w ago00:46:50Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we start by recapping the frustrating series that was in control of the A’s to start but was rallied up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and discuss what went down throughout the three game set. Later, we dive into Aaron Civale returning from the IL talking about his start yesterday and how we can get back to early season form moving forward. Next, with MLB All-Star voting underway, we discuss how a couple of A’s have fared in the early stages of the fan vote. Finally, before getting out of here, we preview the four game series set to kick off tonight, as the A’s welcome in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →A’s Beat the Rockies, Wilson Returns to Lineup, Rooker to IL, Pittsburgh Pirates Series Preview
2w ago00:54:40Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the tail end of the week in Las Vegas as the A’s completing a winning homestand at Las Vegas Ballpark going 4-2 by taking two out of three from the Colorado Rockies as we recap how it went down this past weekend. From there, we dive into some injury news as we saw the return of Jacob Wilson from the injured list while the A’s sent Brent Rooker to the injured list for the second time this season and discuss the impact of both. To conclude, we preview their next series kicking off tonight back in West Sacramento as the A’s welcome in the Pittsburgh Pirates for an interleague three game series. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Victorious in Vegas Over the Brewers, Kris Bubic Rumors, Colorado Rockies Series Preview
3w ago01:00:59Tap to summarizeHappy Friday A’s Day fans! Today, we recapping the thrilling series with the Brewers as the A’s emerge victorious two out of three as we discuss how it all went down, our three A’s Stars of the Series, and the volume this type of performance speaks of the potential for this A’s team. Later, we discuss an early trade rumor well in advance of the August 3 Trade Deadline as the A’s have shown interest in acquiring LHP Kris Bubic from the Royals to bolster the starting rotation. Before getting out of here for the weekend, we preview their next series in Vegas as the A’s are slated to take on the Colorado Rockies for a 3 game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Houston Takes Down the A’s, Joel Kuhnel DFA’d, Las Vegas Future Home Preview, Milwaukee Brewers Series Preview
3w ago00:48:39Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap their series down in Houston this past weekend as we discuss what went down and where the team goes from here along with highlighting notables A’s performances against the Astros. Later, we received some news on Friday as RHP Joel Kuhnel was DFA’d and then later acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations as we share our thoughts on the surprising move. From there, we discuss a week of looking into the future as the A’s head to Las Vegas for their next homestand to introduce their team to sports fans in the Vegas market where the team will be moving for the 2028 along with previewing their next series starting tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →A’s Beat the Cubs, Gage Jump Gets First MLB Win, Nick Kurtz Named AL Player of the Month, Houston Astros Series Preview
4w ago00:56:46Tap to summarizeHappy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the exhilarating road series victory secured against the Chicago Cubs and the stars responsible for getting the job done. Speaking of, we dive into the performance of one of the A’s youngest stars, as LHP Gage Jump pitched 7 brilliant innings this past Tuesday night on his way to earning his first MLB win in a 2-1 victory over Chicago. Later, we discuss the exciting news of The Big Amish, Nick Kurtz, being named American League Player of the Month for his performance during May. Finally, before we depart for the weekend, we preview the A’s next opponent as they are set to take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park starting tonight for a three game series. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Yankees Win Series, Roster Shake-Up, Kade Morris Getting the Call, Chicago Cubs Series Preview
Jun 201:03:16Tap to summarizeHey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the A’s latest series over the weekend as they drew their homestand to close losing two out of three to the New York Yankees. With Manager Mark Kotsay stating a roster shake up was needed, we discuss those headed to AAA and those headed to the Big Leagues. RHP Kade Morris, A’s #12 prospect, is receiving the call up as we get to know him and discuss when we can expect to make his MLB Debut. Finally, we conclude previewing their next series kicking off tonight as the road trip begins in Chicago as they are slated to take on the Cubs. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
Transcribe →Mariners Dominant Sweep, Gage Jump Makes MLB Debut, Injury Updates, New York Yankees Series Preview
May 2900:43:36Tap to summarizeHappy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the final two games of the series against Seattle as the Mariners completed the three game sweep on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park and share our thoughts. From there, we take a deeper dive into LHP Gage Jump’s performance on Tuesday as he made his MLB Debut and discussed why his future looks so encouraging to be a mainstay in this A’s rotation. We provide an update on some injured Athletics players before we prep for the weekend previewing their next series as the A’s welcome in the New York Yankees starting tonight for a three game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!
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