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

Monday Nov 03, 2025
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
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
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
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
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!

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Today, we continue on with our review of the 2025 season talking about the Starting Pitching for the A’s. Then, we introduce our first A’s Player in History segment talking about RHP Mike Norris. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Today, we continue on with our season in review segment as we discuss the 2025 performance from the A’s infield. Later, we dive into five pressing offseason priorities as the A’s front office looks to supplement the team’s roster that has positive momentum looking toward a hopeful 2026 winning campaign. Finally, we introduce a new segment for Friday’s show that will allow us to dive deep into the history of the Athletics franchise. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Hey there A’s Day fans, we’re back after recovering from illness! Today, we discuss the A’s players who were nominated for MLB awards based on their 2025 performance. Plus, we continue our Season in Review segment focusing on the catchers who suited up for the Green & Gold. Finally, we provide an update on the A’s down in Mesa competing in the Arizona Fall League including A’s IF Max Muncy. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Today, we do a deep dive into how truly elite and historic Nick Kurtz’s 2025 Rookie Season was. Also, we complete our first A’s Season in Review positional group focusing on the outfielders. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Hey there A’s Day fans, welcome to our first episode of the offseason as the A’s season has come to an end finishing the campaign at 76-86. Join us today as we recap the final series of the year against the Kansas City Royals along with our 1st Annual Awards show highlighting the positive achievements of the 2025 team. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!





