San Francisco Chronicle beat writers Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman talk about the possibility of Troy Tulowitzki landing in Oakland and discuss new A's catcher Chris Herrmann. Plus: The Giants didn't make any moves, but they did reveal how they might approach their starting pitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a joint A's Plus and Giants Double Play podcast, San Francisco Chronicle beat writers Susan Slusser and Henry Schulman review the first day of the 2018 MLB winter meetings. The Giants and A's may be pursuing the same starting pitchers. The A's may be pursuing 2B D.J. LeMahieu, and they're trying to sign a catcher. Nick Hundley? The Giants have a new outfielder and may have the inside track on Japanese free-agent lefty Yusei Kikuchi. Plus: Susan and Henry work out a Giants-A's trade. Pack your...
It's a special "Warriors Off Court" edition of A's Plus. John Shea talks to Warriors coach Steve Kerr about baseball — which, long before his basketball stardom, was his best sport. He twice pitched in city championship games at Dodger Stadium. Kerr says that with the Warriors and Raiders leaving, the A's can own Oakland, and as an East Bay resident, he'd love to go to games at a new A's ballpark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a Shea's Plus-Feldy Files mashup as San Francisco Chronicle A's beat writer Susan Slusser talks with Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea and official scorer and stats guru David Feldman about the wild-card loss and what the A's have to do this offseason to try to keep the magic of 2018 going in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Fiers talks with Susan Slusser about being left off the Astros' playoff roster last year, throwing a no-hitter against the Dodgers, and leading the A's into the playoffs this year. Plus: Rookie sensation Ramon Laureano. And: Shea Plus with Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleanup hitter Khris Davis talks about the A's big season and how Oakland is a great fit for him, then Triple-A manager Fran Riordan stops by for a chat about Nashville's standouts, including Jesus Luzardo. On Shea Plus, John Shea and Susan Slusser analyze the final week and a half and talk about Stephen Piscotty's fine year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pitching coach Scott Emerson stops by to discuss the A's improbable success despite an astonishing number of rotation injuries, plus his thoughts on "bullpenning." Orioles manager Buck Showalter provides his take on Oakland's surprising season (he's not surprised at all). And John Shea and Susan Slusser talk about Sean Manaea's surgery, the A's season compared to the Giants, and whether the wild-card game could be a "bullpenning" game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
A's shortstop Marcus Semien talks about the team's — and his own — defensive improvement; first baseman Matt Olson discusses Oakland's winning ways; and John Shea and Susan discuss the big Yankees series and the A's using Liam Hendriks as an "opener." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Melvin makes his A’s Plus debut. Is he as surprised by the team’s dash into contention as everyone else? And just how great a player is Matt Chapman? Stephen Piscotty, who lost his mother, Gretchen, to ALS in May, talks about Monday’s ALS Awareness Day. And David Feldman and Susan discuss the rotation injuries, the stretch run and “bullpenning.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catcher Josh Phegley discusses his superb work with the A's starters, along with getting whacked in the face during batting practice recently; former A's infielder Randy Velarde talks life after baseball; onetime pitching coach Rick Peterson on what he's doing now and David Feldman and Susan break down the week including — Khris Davis, MVP? Music: "So Easy" by Jahzzar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brand-new reliever Shawn Kelley discusses his sudden departure from Washington and his thoughts on his future; starter turned broadcaster Dallas Braden will steal your nachos and has a new man crush; plus John Shea and Susan talk about the week in A's baseball, including the controversial topic of attendance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A's third baseman Matt Chapman explains Matt Williams' influence on him and discusses the team's key upcoming stretch; Dodger GM Farhan Zaidi talks L.A. and A's; and Susan and Dave Feldman break down all the team's recent news, including trades, in the Feldy Follies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A’s COO Chris Giles talks about the team’s unusual new way to see games — via memberships (with no price increase). Outfielder Nick Martini answers the burning question: shaken or stirred? And John Shea and Susan talk trade deadline. Did Oakland do enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Williams on working with Matt Chapman and the challenges of coaching third base in a new league. Coach Mark Kotsay on his close relationship with Hall of Fame inductees Jim Thome, Chipper Jones and Trevor Hoffman. Plus: Reliever Jeremy Bleich, and Susan Slusser and John Shea on the A's at the break, the Giants series, Jeurys Familia and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a special All-Star break edition, Billy Beane discusses the A's outstanding first half and what he and the rest of the front office might do before the trade deadline. In a wide-ranging conversation, Beane also talks about the possibility of long-term deals for some key contributors. Then, Susan chats with pitcher and fellow cat person Brett Anderson about his love of animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A's video coordinator Adam Rhoden breaks down what goes into deciding if the team wants to challenge a call and recalls the time Sonny Gray subbed in for him as Oakland's replay-review point man. Does reliever Josh Lucas play as himself on MLB: The Show, and how about sharing a celebrity's name? On Shea Plus, John and Susan look at the A's All-Stars in depth and discuss the upcoming Bay Bridge Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Oakland starter Edwin Jackson talks about tying a major-league record by joining his 13th team, his thoughts about the A's and his recollections of his most unusual no-hitter. Then, bench coach Ryan Christenson talks about his unique artistic talents, and on Sluss Plus, Susan and David Feldman examine the A's at the midpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chad Pinder makes his A's Plus debut, discussing the challenges of being a utility player with Chronicle beat writer Susan Slusser. Plus: Triple-A Nashville radio announcer Jeff Hem talks about Sounds players to watch for this year, and on Sluss Plus, Susan and David Feldman look at the past week, the team's upcoming schedule and what the trade deadline might bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beat writer Susan Slusser talks to A’s scouting director Eric Kubota about top pick Kyler Murray, who is Oklahoma’s quarterback, and the rest of the 2018 draft. Then Murray’s agent, Scott Boras, provides his thoughts on Murray and on the state of the A’s. Astros manager AJ Hinch talks about winning the World Series and about dominating Oakland this year, and on Sluss Plus, stats expert David Feldman makes his debut to help break down the week in A’s baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Host Susan Slusser talks to reliever Lou Trivino about how quickly he’s moved into a key spot in Oakland’s bullpen and also about his very unusual diet plan. On the Player’s Choice segment, Chris Hatcher, another A’s reliever, discusses his favorite off-field activity: hanging out with his 2-year-old son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Longtime A’s travel secretary Mickey Morabito discusses his friendship and work relationship with combative manager Billy Martin, details the changes in team travel over the years and talks about the MLB schedule. On Player’s Choice, starter Daniel Gossett tells us about his favorite recent movies. And instead of Shea Plus, this week it’s Sluss Plus — a monologue on the news of the week, including the A’s selecting a big-time college quarterback with their first draft pick. Learn more about your...
The podcast welcomes new A’s catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who’s been a tremendous addition to the team and who stops by to talk about his late signing, the A’s pitching staff and the art of working behind the plate. Ken Holtzman, the ’70s great, discusses the recent reunion at the Coliseum and his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani. The Shea Plus segment focuses on the A’s offensive lull, Sean Manaea’s May and legalized betting’s potential effect on baseball, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
This week's guests include A's outfielder Matt Joyce, who discusses how to best put together a strong at-bat and his thoughts on this year's team. We also catch up with Danny Coulombe to talk hacky sack and ping pong. On Shea Plus, John Shea stops by to chat about Oakland's 7-3 road trip, the A's numerous recent injuries, potential All-Stars and Robinson Cano's suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Closer Blake Treinen talks about his unusual and inspiring road to the major leagues and his return to the A’s last year. Catcher Bruce Maxwell describes a play for all ages he saw on Broadway while the team was in New York. John Shea and Susan Slusser talk about the most pertinent recent A’s news, including the moving reception Stephen Piscotty received at the Coliseum after his mother’s death, Dustin Fowler’s callup and the nice work Mark Canha has turned in this season, especially in center. ...
John Shea steps in for Susan Slusser and talks with Mark Canha, who addresses his transition to center field, his versatility, his ski mask — a necessity or superstition? — and which players he admired while growing up in San Jose. Ken Korach joins the podcast to discuss his call of the Sean Manaea no-hitter and memories Vin Scully’s call of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game, among other cool topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston native Daniel Mengden talks about starting in his hometown Saturday, the same night his sister, Rachel, is dancing in the West Side Story ballet several blocks away. Chris Bassitt then joins the podcast to discuss his love of the outdoors, and John Shea stops by for a conversation about the A’s hot streak, Sean Manaea’s no hitter and Oakland’s stadium situation, among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To celebrate the A’s 50th anniversary in Oakland, we chat with equipment manager Steve Vucinich, who started working for the club in 1968 — hired in part on the recommendation of Joe DiMaggio. Reliever Ryan Dull then tells us what reality shows he and his family enjoy watching together, and the Shea Plus segment includes a breakdown of some recent pitching efforts plus a look at the A’s free anniversary game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two members of the A's coaching staff join A's Plus this week: former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay explains his duties as the team's quality control coach and new first base coach Al Pedrique breaks down some of the A's young players, including fellow Venezuelan Franklin Barreto. On Players' Choice, Ryan Buchter provides insight into how baseball families cope with travel and a very young child, and John Shea's Shea Plus includes a discussion about new A's kryptonite Shohei Ohtani. Learn more ...
In each episode of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Oakland A’s podcast, beat writer Susan Slusser and assistant sports editor Janny Hu discuss the trend-setting team known for innovating baseball business, with regular updates on the pursuit of a new stadium and interviews with past and present players, managers and executives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opening Day center fielder Boog Powell stops by to talk about competing for a job this spring with his friend Dustin Fowler, meeting his namesake last year and much more. Player’s Choice is a free-form chat with Nick Swisher, who updates us on his life after baseball and what his wife, actress Joanna Garcia, is doing. On Shea Plus, John Shea talks Shohei Ohtani, the A’s lackluster start to the season and the 50th anniversary team and what’s up with the rookie managers. Learn more about your ad c...
