OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Dan and Cory discuss the first series victory of the season for the Oakland Athletics, and even in defeat, there are still some nuggets of hope. JJ Bleday has burst onto the scene, driving line drives all over the field. Jordan Diaz joins some lofty company by hitting three home runs in a game as an Oakland rookie. The pitching remains a serious problem, but Ruiz and Rooker keep doing their thing. The boys also begrudgingly discuss some of the less ideal situations surrounding the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mai 202347min

Chris and Julio start this week’s episode off with all things Mason Miller! Breaking down his no hit performance, his reputation off the field and the impact of having such a great start so early in his career. Then, they talk about the return of the two most dominant pitchers of the last 15 years Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, Bryce Harpers return to the Phillies at a time they need him the most and the two hottest teams in baseball with one of them being a shock to everyone. After that they discuss the highs and lows of the last week of the A’s and give their one month review of the team so far. Things to be concerned about, thinks to be optimistic about and what to keep an eye on as the season moves forward. Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, pick players of the week (hint it’s who this episode is named after) and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Mai 20231h 5min

Cory and Dan recap the action from the previous week, highlighted by an otherworldly offensive performance from Brent Rooker and a dominant outing on the mound from Mason Miller. They also discuss the JJ Bleday and Nick Allen call-ups and share their fantasy wisdom with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Mai 202346min

Chris and Julio talk about the big news of the A’s announcing their move to Las Vegas. They hit it from all sides discussing the impact it will have to both cities, who is to blame, what could happen from all potential outcomes and the impact this news has on the fanbase. Then they discuss the A’s past week series against the Rangers and Angels, some bright spots in the pitching, a fun spark in the offense in their extra innings win on Monday’s game and the red hot streak of Brent Rooker and Shae Langelier’s. Finally, they finish it off with picking their player of the week, Essential Tailgate Tool of the week and previewing the coming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Apr 20231h 6min

All are welcome to commiserate with Dan and Cory during this dreary week for A's fans. Not only do the A's keep finding new ways to lose, but now we are faced with the reality that they may be moving out of town. The guys look for reasons to be optimistic, but also understand the gravity of the situation. Thanks for nothing Dave Kaval. Despite this, the big league club keeps on trying to shuffle personnel in order to find a winning recipe. Guys like Brent Rooker, Mason Miller, and now Luis Medina could offer some silver linings to an otherwise tough time for Oakland fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Apr 202348min

Chris and Julio talk about another potential outfield moving to the infield, some new rules the league is testing out in the minors and MLB owners talking about doing players contract limits. After that, they talk about the winless week the A’s had but some bright spots showed potential in the pitching rotation and the outfield. Then they discuss the coming “Reverse Boycott” organized by fans and what it means to the A’s future. Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool for the coming week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Apr 20231h 12min

Another rough week went by seeing the A's walk a record 17 batters, and give up a season high 20 hits, on separate occasions. Dan and Cory discuss the bright spots in an otherwise dreary period of baseball. One such bright spot is Brent Rooker who has seemingly figured out how to mash major league pitching, and another is hard throwing Mason Miller is on his way to save the day from AAA. Will he be the stopper we have so badly needed? Find out next time on Oaktown Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Apr 202338min

Chris and Julio talk about how the shorten games has impacted beer sales in stadiums so much so a few have extended them, Evan Gattis goes off on Twitter about the Astros cheating scandal and Bryce Harper changing positions. After that, they break down another rough week for the A’s against the red hot Rays and young talented Orioles but a couple new faces show some bright spots for the team. Then they break down what the factors could be that have led to the A’s pitching struggles the past week. Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool for the coming week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Apr 20231h 11min