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

11 hours ago
11 hours ago
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we start by recapping the frustrating series that was in control of the A’s to start but was rallied up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and discuss what went down throughout the three game set. Later, we dive into Aaron Civale returning from the IL talking about his start yesterday and how we can get back to early season form moving forward. Next, with MLB All-Star voting underway, we discuss how a couple of A’s have fared in the early stages of the fan vote. Finally, before getting out of here, we preview the four game series set to kick off tonight, as the A’s welcome in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

4 days ago
4 days ago
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the tail end of the week in Las Vegas as the A’s completing a winning homestand at Las Vegas Ballpark going 4-2 by taking two out of three from the Colorado Rockies as we recap how it went down this past weekend. From there, we dive into some injury news as we saw the return of Jacob Wilson from the injured list while the A’s sent Brent Rooker to the injured list for the second time this season and discuss the impact of both. To conclude, we preview their next series kicking off tonight back in West Sacramento as the A’s welcome in the Pittsburgh Pirates for an interleague three game series. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

7 days ago
7 days ago
Happy Friday A’s Day fans! Today, we recapping the thrilling series with the Brewers as the A’s emerge victorious two out of three as we discuss how it all went down, our three A’s Stars of the Series, and the volume this type of performance speaks of the potential for this A’s team. Later, we discuss an early trade rumor well in advance of the August 3 Trade Deadline as the A’s have shown interest in acquiring LHP Kris Bubic from the Royals to bolster the starting rotation. Before getting out of here for the weekend, we preview their next series in Vegas as the A’s are slated to take on the Colorado Rockies for a 3 game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap their series down in Houston this past weekend as we discuss what went down and where the team goes from here along with highlighting notables A’s performances against the Astros. Later, we received some news on Friday as RHP Joel Kuhnel was DFA’d and then later acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations as we share our thoughts on the surprising move. From there, we discuss a week of looking into the future as the A’s head to Las Vegas for their next homestand to introduce their team to sports fans in the Vegas market where the team will be moving for the 2028 along with previewing their next series starting tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Jun 05, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
Happy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the exhilarating road series victory secured against the Chicago Cubs and the stars responsible for getting the job done. Speaking of, we dive into the performance of one of the A’s youngest stars, as LHP Gage Jump pitched 7 brilliant innings this past Tuesday night on his way to earning his first MLB win in a 2-1 victory over Chicago. Later, we discuss the exciting news of The Big Amish, Nick Kurtz, being named American League Player of the Month for his performance during May. Finally, before we depart for the weekend, we preview the A’s next opponent as they are set to take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park starting tonight for a three game series. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the A’s latest series over the weekend as they drew their homestand to close losing two out of three to the New York Yankees. With Manager Mark Kotsay stating a roster shake up was needed, we discuss those headed to AAA and those headed to the Big Leagues. RHP Kade Morris, A’s #12 prospect, is receiving the call up as we get to know him and discuss when we can expect to make his MLB Debut. Finally, we conclude previewing their next series kicking off tonight as the road trip begins in Chicago as they are slated to take on the Cubs. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday May 29, 2026
Friday May 29, 2026
Happy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the final two games of the series against Seattle as the Mariners completed the three game sweep on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park and share our thoughts. From there, we take a deeper dive into LHP Gage Jump’s performance on Tuesday as he made his MLB Debut and discussed why his future looks so encouraging to be a mainstay in this A’s rotation. We provide an update on some injured Athletics players before we prep for the weekend previewing their next series as the A’s welcome in the New York Yankees starting tonight for a three game set. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! We are back from our content trip down in San Diego experiencing a Southern California adventure along with taking in the A’s/Padres game on Saturday. Today, we share our San Diego experience with you including our luxurious hosted four star stay at the Andaz San Diego along with hotspots around town and our full game day experience at Petco Park which involved meeting 5 Athletics players…one being The Big Amish, Nick Kurtz! Later, we recap what went down last night during the 9-2 loss against Seattle as well as a preview for the remaining two games in the three game set against the Mariners. Finally, we touch upon Aaron Civale most likely headed to the IL before ending with some exciting news as the A’s are calling up their #3 prospect Gage Jump to join a depleted rotation and dive into what impact he may have on the club moving forward. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
Happy Friday, A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the exhilarating four game series in the Anaheim as the A’s persevered and won three final three to secure the series victory. Later, we dive deeper into J.T. Ginn nearly making history before we preview the next opponent up as the A’s will be taking on the San Diego Padres. Speaking of San Diego, thanks to our hosted stayed at the Andaz San Diego by Hyatt, we are headed down to San Diego later this evening and experiencing the wonderful city through Monday including capturing content at the A’s/Padres game tomorrow evening! Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we recap the Battle of the Bay Area series as the San Francisco Giants won two out of three games over the weekend to claim the series victory. On Saturday, the A’s acquired Alika Williams via trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates as we discuss the details and potential role on the team. Later, we preview the A’s next challenge as they commence a week long Southern California road trip, starting with a four game series against the Los Angels of Anaheim with first pitch scheduled for 6:38pm PST tonight. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!





