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!

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Episodes

Friday Nov 21, 2025

Today, we discuss the surprising move of OF JJ Bleday being designated for assignment by the A’s earlier this week. Three players are added to the 40 man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft Deadline and what impact they may have on the club in 2026. Later, we explore the Bullpen Free Agent and Trade Market to turn an area of weakness into strength. Finally, we wrap the show with the newest edition of This Player in A’s History by talking about 3B Carney Lansford.

Monday Nov 17, 2025

Today, we discuss the A’s signing RHP Nick Anderson and 1B/OF Joey Meneses to a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Next, we discuss an article written by ESPN’s Jeff Passan talking about the perfect offseason fit for the A’s. Finally, with rumors circulating, we take a look at what parameters a Luis Severino trade would have on the franchise. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

Hey there A’s Day fans, today we discuss Nick Kurtz bringing home AL Rookie of the Year honors along with being named to the All-MLB Second Team. Additionally, Denzel Clarke took home Play of the Year honors for his amazing home run robbery at Angel Stadium on June 9. Finally, we continue telling the story of the Athletics with This Player in A’s History focusing on Sal Bando. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Nov 10, 2025

Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we’ll discuss A’s 1B Nick Kurtz winning the Silver Slugger award at his position. Later, we discuss the Spring Training schedule being released and some games of note you’ll want to tune into. Then, we explore the 2B Free Agent and Trade Market before concluding with the newest development of commenting being turned back on all Athletics social teams media platforms. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Nov 07, 2025

Today, we discuss the first transactions completed earlier this week by the A’s as the ramp up for 2026 begins. With Willie MacIver headed to Texas, opens up our discussion of who is in play to be the backup catcher to Shea Langeliers. Later, we discuss the announcement of the Athletics’ coaching staff for the 2026 season before continuing on with our segment of This Player in A’s history talking about Khris Davis. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Nov 03, 2025

Today, we discuss how the A’s as currently constructed stack up against their AL West opponents. Later, with the rumors of potential upgrading this offseason, we explore the trade and free agent markets at the third base position. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Saturday Nov 01, 2025

Today, we discuss our next segment of This Player in A’s History going back to the 90’s talking about Jason Giambi. Then, we explore what the A’s players are up to in the world over the past week through our social media research. Holy Toledo, let’a go A’s!

Monday Oct 27, 2025

Today, we discuss what a trade for Cincinnati Reds’ SP Hunter Greene would look like as it’s rumored he is going to be on the Trade Block and how the A’s could align as suitable partners. Later, in the spirit of World Series season, we create a scenario upon which the A’s matchup with the Dodgers and give our key insights on how this series would unfold. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Saturday Oct 25, 2025

Today, we discuss Nick Kurtz being named Sporting News’ Rookie of the Year along with 3 Athletics players being nominated for Silver Slugger awards. Next, we conclude our Season in Review segments with an overall Team edition grading out their 2025 season as an offense, pitching, and defensive collective. Finally, we share our next This Player in A’s History: Jimmie Foxx. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

Today, we conclude our final position group for our 2025 Season in Review segment focusing on the A’s Bullpen. Later, we layout our 1st Mock GM Offseason plan to supplement an ascending team that should have playoff aspirations for 2026. Finally, we formally announce our organizational restructure under Gratzilla Media Productions. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

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