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

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025

Today, with the news of two high leverage relievers being signed above market value, we discuss what this means for the A’s offseason plans and what steps they need to take to upgrade their areas of need in the bullpen. Then, we take a look into the future and envision what the 2028 roster could look like once the team is set to call Las Vegas home. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Nov 28, 2025

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! Today, we discuss the A’s signing RHP Wander Suero to a MiLB contract. Later, we get creative discussing three trades that would have a major impact on the league outlook of the A’s and their aligned trade partner. Finally, we wrap with the newest edition of This Player in A’s History talking about Bobby Shantz. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Nov 24, 2025

Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the blueprint for the Athletics to follow along in the footsteps of the Toronto Blue Jays going from one of the worst in the American League to Game 7 of the World Series. Later, we discuss lineup construction for the 2026 team along with three minor league contracts the A’s signed last week. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

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!

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