OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Chris and Julio talk about the status of Khris Davis and the controversy going around the league on pitchers using foreign substances to enhance their pitching. Then, they talk about the trade rumor of the A’s potentially going after Trevor Story of the Rockies and whether it’s a good move to make or not. Then they celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the greatest Oakland A’s manager of all time Bob Melvin, talk about some roster moves and a quick minor league update. After that Jon Frisch of the Super Halo Bros Podcast joins the guys to talk about the up coming series against the Angels. He gives them a behind the scenes look at the team so fans know what to look for when watching the series. Finally, they finish it off with previewing the up coming schedule, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tools of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jun 20211h 30min

This week Chris and Julio talk about the domestic violence arrest from Marcell Ozuna, Team USA Baseball kicking off their pursuit of the Olympics with some familiar names and the controversial racial comments by Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brantley about Marcus Stroman. After that, they celebrate Bob Melvin breaking the A’s all time managerial wins record, more injuries to key players and Dave Kaval continues his twitter nonsense this time going after the SF Bay media. Then they introduce a new segment called “FTS” where they sound off for one minute on something that is bothering them about the team. After they they do some way too early trade deadline talk to see what needs this team and what players out there could help solve the issue. Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming week, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jun 20211h 27min

Chris and Julio start off this weeks pod talking about Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt’s controversial comments criticizing MLB for cracking down on certain rules but being lenient on others, the Dodgers and Yankees’s sweeps of top tier teams and Willy Adames being traded to the Brewers. Then, they give an update on Jesus Luzardo’s rehab at AAA Vegas and what him going to the bullpen at first could do for the team. Then they talk about their experience going to the Angels vs. A’s game this past weekend was like and how much they missed live baseball. After that, they discuss the polarizing tweet that Dave Kaval put out of him at the Golden Knights NHL playoff game. Why A’s fans were so upset on twitter, what this means for the relocation controversy and why this could be a strategic move by Kavel in their pursuit of a new stadium. Finally they preview the coming schedule, pick players of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Mai 20211h 8min

Chris and Julio talk about the over saturation of No-Hitters with two more this week and how it is effecting the popularity of the game, Tony LaRussa’s response to Mercedes hitting a ball deep on 3-0 count to a position player pitching and the Giants amazing run and how they are doing it without their best player healthy. After that it’s more injury news for the A’s with Mitch Moreland landing on the 10 day IL and what that means for the club. Then they discuss the protest by the Oakland 68’s (bleachers drum group) and the message they are sending to the organization. Then, the guys dive deep into why the A’s run differential is so poor yet some how they are among the top teams in the AL. Is this a problem to be concerned with all season or just a fluke the first two months? Finally, they preview the coming week schedule, pick their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Mai 20211h 5min

Chris and Julio start by taking about another no-hitter this season pitched by Wade Miley, Shohei Othani playing the outfield after pitching 7 lights out innings, and the record of 58 straight strikeouts without a walk coming to an end for Corbin Burnes. After that, they talk about James Kaprielian’s amazing first start for the A’s and how his dad went viral rooting for him in the stands. Also, Chad Pinder returning from the IL and what that means for the depth of the infield. Then they discuss the shocking news around all of sports about the A’s seeking out other markets for relocation. They go deep into what this means for both sides (the organization and the city of Oakland), what both sides options are from this point, how it effects the team and the city and some perspective of what the underlying issues are and why the deal hasn’t been approved yet. Finally they preview the coming week, give our their player of the week and give their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Mai 20211h 27min

Chris and Julio begin reflecting back on future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols’s career with the Angels after the announcement of the team releasing him as well as speculate where he could go next. Then they talk about another No-Hitter this time from the Orioles John Means and the major mistake by Tony La Russa forgetting the extra innings rules. Then, this discuss the Jesus Luzardo injury and talk about the Minor Leagues season opener for the A’s affiliates. After that they review the first month of the season by talking about their biggest takeaways, MVP so far, biggest surprise and who has not lived up to the expectations. Finally, they preview the coming week matchups, pick a player of the week and pick this weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Mai 20211h 20min

Chris and Julio start off this week’s episode talking about Madison Bumgarner’s 7 inning no-hitter and debate whether it should be counted as an official no-hitter. Then they talk about the issues with the officiating around the league so far this season and how it is effecting the game. After that, they discuss the black eye Matt Olson has from his batting cage injury, the return of Mike Fiers and a few roster changes from all the injuries the A’s have had the past week. Then after the break they introduce a segment called “The Black Hole” where they talk about the struggles the 7-9 hitters are having in the lineup and who the main culprits are that are struggling so much this season. Finally they preview the coming schedule, pick their player of the week and pick their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mai 20211h 8min

This week Chris and Julio start off the news around the league with Carlos Rondon’s no-hitter against Cleveland, the major viewership bump this season in the league in particular on streaming and the dominant season Corbin Burnes is having. After that, they talk about the A’s amazing 11 game win streak, Matt Olson’s hot streak and how it has helped the teams success and Bob Melvin becoming the A’s all time leader in games managed. Then, A’s beat writer for MLB.com Martin Gallegos joins the guys to talk about the WILD final game of the Twins series, the struggle with Sergio Romo, why the A’s have been stealing more bases this season opposed to the moneybag norm and what the DFA of Ka’ai Tom means in regards to the outfield personnel. They finish off talking about walk up music and how Martin has become the walk up song wizard at the coliseum. Finally, they finish it off with previewing the coming week, picking their player of the week and picking an Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week for the coming series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Apr 20211h 23min