OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Chris and Julio talk about the Field of Dreams game and the cultural impact the movie has on the game of baseball. Spoiler alert, Julio hasn’t seen it and has terrible taste in movies. (00:00:32) Then they talk about USA Baseball winning the silver metal in the olympics, Barstool Sports possibly doing a MLB broadcast next year and the controversy over the Rockies mascot and a fan being mistakenly criticized for saying racist terms at a game. (00:07:50) After that, they jump into A’s news with the unfortunate and unexpected news of Ray Fosse announcing he has to step away from the team due to health issues, Ramon Laureano’s suspension, AJ Puk being called up, Nick Allen and Khris Davis join the Las Vegas Aviators in AAA and Julio reminisces from his first game back to the Coliseum in 3 years. (00:32:23) After the break the guys give 3 keys to the A’s having a successful last month and a half of the season to make the final playoff push. (00:55:35) Then they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick their player of the week, give their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week and update the polls. (01:16:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Aug 20211h 32min

Chris and Julio kick it off with some American pride! Team USA baseball makes it to the Semi finals to face Korea so they talk about their road to Olympic gold. Then they discuss the contract standoff between the Mets and 1st round pick Kumar Rocker and the heckling the Astros got from the Dodger fans in their series. (00:00:24) Then, they jump into the second move the A’s made over the weekend acquiring Josh Harrison and Yan Gomes. They break down how the two players help the team, what they can do for the batting order and how productive they have been so far since joining. (00:24:02) After that the guys play Trade Deadline Winners & Losers. They talk about the biggest moves of the deadline and the teams that suffered or didn’t take advantage of acquiring young talent for expiring contracts. (00:42:14) They finish it off with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick a player of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:24:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Aug 20211h 36min

Chris and Julio start it off with their reaction to the Starling Marte trade to the A’s for Jesus Luzardo. (00:00:31) After that they talk about the Mariners trading a bull pen piece to the Astros in the middle of a series against them, the new name announcement for the baseball team in Cleveland and the news about Mets 1st round pick Kumar Rocker and why he hasn’t signed with the team yet. (00:23:16) Then, they do a full trade deadline breakdown so far as well as some predictions for the big names rumoring around the league with just two days left in the deadline. (00:43:58) Finally, they finish it up with previewing the coming schedule, picking their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (01:24:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jul 20211h 38min

Chris and Julio talk about the NL East just being an absolute train wreck this season, recent deadline trades of Joc Pederson and Stephen Vogt (former Oakland great) to the Braves, the heavyweight battle of a series between the two best teams in baseball Giants vs Dodgers and celebrate the first ever MLB all female broadcast. (00:00:32) After that, they jump into the A’s news of a disappointing series with Cleveland, dominant win over LA, Chris Berman’s article on Piscotty and any OF trade possibilities to look out for at the deadline. (00:35:40) Then, they jump into stadium talk with the recent Oakland City Council meeting/vote on the proposed Howard Terminal site. What this vote means, what went on in the meeting, how to digest all the information from the meeting and where the A’s and the city go from here. (00:52:26) They finish it off with a preview of the coming week, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. (01:31:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jul 20211h 44min

Chris and Julio talk about the All Star game festivities this past weekend, Ronald Acuna tearing his ACL and MLB committing a large amount of money to the Players Alliance to help grow the game in urban areas in the country. (00:00:28) After that it’s the first ever Group Chat! Alex Espinoza from The Rickey Henderson of Blogs/Podcast and Jason Burke of the Locked On A’s Podcast join to discuss the first half of the season in review. They talk about the looming stadium situation, Bob Melvin’s playoff success (or lack there of), what to expect or be hopeful of in the 2nd half and what they though of the A’s draft. (00:23:15) Finally they finish it off with previewing the coming schedule, pick a player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. (01:35:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Jul 20211h 45min

Chris and Julio discuss the aftermath of the Trevor Bauer suspension, celebrate the Brewers impressive run they have been on and discuss the All Star snubs this season. Then, they talk about Matt Olson’s homer run derby selection, why the A’s continue to miss on signing free agents to big contracts and why as well as the Craig Kimbrel trade rumors. After that they play “I’ve Had a Few Beers…” and give some hot takes they’ve been sitting on so far this season. Finally they finish it off with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick players of the week and Essential Tailgate Tools of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Jul 20211h 18min

Chris and Julio talk about the recent scandal involving Trevor Bauer and his sexual assault allegations, Kyle Schwarber lighting up the league and Chris celebrates his College World Series pick the Mississippi State Bull Dogs winning the championship. Then, they discuss the A’s finally getting back some bullpen help with JB Wendelken’s return to the team, Tyler Soderstrom making the Future Stars game in the minors with his amazing season and they look back on the past 6 first round draft picks for the A’s and why he has been the only one that has gone right recently. After that it’s Mailbag time! Our first mailbag and we answer all your questions you submitted to us! Finally, they preview the coming week, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Jul 20211h 35min

Chris and Julio discuss the new rules MLB has implemented on pitchers using foreign substances to enhance their pitching, the awful run the D-Backs have been on and Chris gives a College World Series preview. Then, they talk about the first round of All Star results, where the A’s players stand in those results, Bob Melvin’s extension and the return of The Laser. After that they try to talk through what has been going on with Jesus Luzardo and why he has been so unsuccessful in his return. Is it fixable? Finally, they preview the upcoming schedule, pick players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Jun 20211h 32min