OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast

Chris and Julio talk about the players of the past generation of the A’s, what they meant to the team, their lasting legacy is and what their future might be in the league after their stint in Oakland. (00:00:32) Then, they break down the new era making its way in, what to expect from these young crop of players, what their strengths are and what to expect from each one. (00:38:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Aug 20221h 16min

Chris and Julio talk about the rumors around the big names going into the trade deadline as well as the trades made over the past weekend. (00:00:32) Then, they are joined by Shayna Rubin from the Mercury News to talk about the story that came out about Joe Lacobs serious interest in buying the A’s as well as the timing of the story. Also they talk with Shayna about the potential A’s that could be on the move at the deadline. (00:43:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Aug 20221h 19min

Chris and Julio talk about the Albert Pujols farewell tour, or lack there of… 2 managers fired in one week and the slap heard around Major League Baseball. (00:00:32) After that, they talk the depressing funk this A’s team has been on, what has been going on with the team during these back to back 10+ game losing streaks, the lack of offense and the roster moves made. (00:31:50) Finally, they wrap it up with previewing 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

13 Jun 20221h 2min

Chris and Julio talk about Josh Donaldson’s controversial comments to Tim Anderson, the Angel’s new stadium proposal falling apart because of corruption and Trevor Story’s crazy turn around. (00:00:32) Then, they talk about Cole Irvin’s return, red hot Jed Lowrie and Chris proposes a trade options for the A’s for a fan favorite… (00:30:50) Finally they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, picking their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Mai 20221h 7min

Chris and Julio talk about the Reds no shame no-hitter and the Boston Red Sox going from a playoff team to one the of the worst in the league. (00:00:32) After that, they discuss the success of the latest call up Luis Barrera, Pache’s continued struggles, the play of the year for the A’s and a wild life sighting at the Coliseum. (00:20:12) Then, Jon Frisch of Locked On Angels joins to talk about the Angels season so far, what has been the difference for their success, who are the biggest surprises and if he thinks this team is the real deal. (00:29:55) Finally, they wrap it up with previewing the coming schedule, give their player of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Mai 20221h 13min

Chris and Julio talk about Reid Detmers no hitter for the Angels, Madison Bumgarner’s confrontation with an Umpire and the Mariners plunging face first with losing 8 of their last 10. (00:00:32) Then, they discuss the Dave Kaval curse and how the A’s have been struggling since he made some controversial comments, fan doing something special to welcome back Ramon Laureano, some more roster moves and the slug fest going on in Vegas with Shea Langliers. (00:23:51). Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, pick their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Mai 20221h 6min

Chris and Julio talk about the Trevor Bauer suspension, the two best teams in the league in the same city and the controversy of the new pitch clock rule in the minor leagues. (00:00:32) Then, they discuss the latest news on the Howard Terminal stadium proposal, another former Oakland great signs with the Padres, a few roster moves and the update on Ramon Laureano’s return. (00:21:36) After that, they review the first month of the season for the A’s. They talk about what has worked and what hasn’t. (00:34:23) Finally they wrap it up with picking their player of the week, previewing the coming schedule and picking their Essential Tailgate Tool of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Mai 20221h 11min

Chris and Julio talk about Miguel Cabrera joining the 3000 hit club, Yankee fans reach the lowest of the low in class and Ohtani having a historical outing on the mound. (00:00:31) Then, they discuss the excruciating 17 game stretch the A’s have been on with a surprising outcome, Sheldon Neuse winning the 3B job, Christian Pache becoming the fan favorite of the team and the unfortunate news of Steve Vucinich health. (00:21:27) After that, they give their MLB season preview with Division rankings, Wild Card predictions, season award predictions and finally their World Series pick. (00:40:00) Finally they wrap it up with previewing the upcoming schedule, picking their players of the week and their Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Apr 20221h 22min