A’s Day
Welcome to A’s Day! I’m your host, Joe Grato and I aim to cover Athletics baseball from an independent media baseball fan perspective. I will be sharing all happenings from the MLB and MILB A’s teams from the off-season all through each MLB season. The creation of our show aligns with a new beginning for us but a symbol of new beginnings for the Athletics as they head to Sacramento for the 2025 season. Tune in to hear news, opinions, and creative A’s player, team, and travel content that’ll excite you with the direction of the current core group on this roster. Let’s go A’s!
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Today, we discuss some Spring Training storylines with the good vibes from camp as the full squad has reported to Mesa in preparation for the 2026 season. Later, we discuss the timeline release of when you can expect the return of our A’s Player Preview Prediction series where we release an episode a day talking about a different A’s player each day all the way up to Opening Day on March 27. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Hey there A’s Day Fans, happy Friday the 13th! Today, we discuss the trade with the Royals acquiring minor league RHP AJ Causey. Later, we discuss the A’s players that will be representing their organization for their respective county in this March’s World Baseball Classic. Finally, we conclude this offseason series of This Player in A’s History talking about the franchise leader in home runs, Mark McGwire. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Today, we discuss the A’s claiming IF/OF Andy Ibanez from the Los Angeles Dodgers and how he will impact the 2026 team. Later, we welcome back Mark McGwire to the team as the A’s franchise leader in home runs will be assuming a role in baseball operations as a Special Assistant to the Player Development Staff. With the A’s claiming Ibanez, they had to make room on the 40 man roster and do so by trading IF/OF Max Schuemann to the New York Yankees in exchange for Minor League RHP Luis Burgos. Finally, earlier today, the A’s finally add some depth to their starting rotation and are in agreement with RHP Aaron Civale. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the exciting news from Friday of SS Jacob Wilson signing a 7 year, $70 million contract extension with the A’s and what it means for the future of this ascending club. Later, being only 8 days out from the reporting of pitchers and catchers for the A’s to Mesa, we provide a Spring Training Preview of some players to watch, positional battles, and other tidbits to enhance your enjoyment as we await the sounds of A’s Opening Day in March. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the 31 players that are not currently on the roster that have been invited to A’s MLB Spring Training camp for a chance to win a roster spot. Later, we discuss if RHP Zac Gallen would make sense to bring to the rotation on a one year prove it type deal. Finally, we head into the weekend with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History taking it back to the 2010’s to tell the story or Josh Donaldson. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Today, we discuss the A’s continuing to add depth to their organization as they are in agreement with Catcher Chad Wallach on a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training Camp. Then, we discuss how the 2026 season could truly have a domino effect on either a positive or negative future for this ascending A’s team for years to come. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Happy Friday! Today, we discuss a report that the A’s had a trade in place with the Cardinals to acquire 3B Nolan Arenado but that the player preferred to be traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he eventually landed. Later, we discuss a trade rumor that is out that where the A’s may be interested in a reunion with Miguel Andujar. Finally, we continue on with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History. Join us today as we tell the story of LHP Vida Blue. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Today, we discuss the announcement of Luis Severino joining the Dominican Republic pitching staff to compete in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Then, we discuss as all the teams are currently constructed, how the rest of the AL West stacks up in comparison to the A’s headed into 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans, happy Friday! Today, we discuss how the A’s fared during yesterday’s International Signing Day, landing three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 Prospects. Later, we discuss the Athletics official Spring Training report date of pitchers and catchers and what it means for the 2026 club. Finally, we send you into the weekend with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History going back to the 2000’s decade talking about RHP Tim Hudson. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the major recent topic of discussion as the A’s had both the Las Vegas and Sacramento trademark processes initially denied. We take a look at what it really means for the future. Later, we take a look at the current bullpen construction carving out roles for the 2026 season and a couple of arms out on the free agent market that can add depth to an area on the team that could use a boost. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!





