Oakland A's Podcast

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

Left field has yet to be filled in Oakland. MLB.com's Dave Raymond checks in with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to sift through potential outfielders, including Coco Crisp and spotlight newcomer Yonder Alonso and why he brings stability to the infield. 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

Why will Josh Reddick have a breakout year in Oakland? MLB.com's Dave Raymond challenges Athletics broadcaster Ken Korach to make a few bold predictions in 2016, including whether or not the A's can improve from last 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

It's never a safe guess to count the Athletics out of contention. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics radio broadcaster Ken Korach stress the importance of improving the club's defense and bullpen and why Mark Kotsay could be a difference maker in the front office 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

Which A's will take the field in 2016 on Opening Day? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee preview the starting rotation and roster for next season and how they'll address their left-field log jam. 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 have had a productive offseason so far. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee look at Billy Beane's construction so far and why Ryan Madson's three-year contract was a little surprising. 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

Oakland's still trying to get their groove back. MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Athletics reporter Jane Lee are live in Nashville at the Winter Meetings to dive into Billy Beane's plan, who the A's could pick up for their rotation and why Brett Lawrie could be a valuable trading chip. 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