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Bill Greason, Negro Leagues Veteran Dec 23, 2020

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A teammate of Willie Mays on the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons, 96-year-old Greason talks with John Shea on this episode of the Giants Splash podcast that we're sharing with A's Plus listeners. Greason, who fought in Iwo Jima and was the St. Louis Cardinals' first Black pitcher, talks about his life and about MLB reclassifying the Negro Leagues as "major league." | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Scott Emerson: Mounds of Information Dec 14, 2020

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Oakland's pitching coach breaks down the team’s rotation and bullpen. He talks about how they fared in 2020 and what the A's have to look forward to in 2021, including their recent Rule 5 additions. | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Closer to Leaving Dec 07, 2020

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All-Star Liam closer Hendriks talks with Susan about his first foray into free agency, an uncertain market, and the A's season and the series with the Astros. He also muses about next year's bullpen. | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Agent Rachel Luba's Amazing Journey Dec 02, 2020

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Agent Rachel Luba, who is from Monterey, is making waves this off-season by representing two high profile clients, Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer and outfielder Yasiel Puig. She joins Susan to talk about being one of the few women in the industry, the obstacles she faced in becoming an agent, and trying to rein Bauer in on twitter. | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Jesús Luzardo Gives Thanks After Rookie Season Nov 25, 2020

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Left-hander Jesús Luzardo checks in with Matt Kawahara about his rookie season, his playoff experience and his offseason roommate. Plus, he shares a few family Thanksgiving traditions. | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Dan Straily's Season in Korea Nov 19, 2020

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Former A’s pitcher Dan Straily talks with beat writer Matt Kawahara about playing the 2020 season for the Lotte Giants of the KBO, how it restored his confidence on the mound, the experience of being overseas during a global pandemic -- what about that time he brought a gong to the Lotte dugout? | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Feldy Follies, Offseason Edition Nov 11, 2020

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Stats expert David Feldman talks World Series, the free agent market and what it might take for the A's to get Marcus Semien back, plus: Susan and David chat about their favorite baseball movies, including the one Feldy believes originally was his idea. | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Instructional League Report from Ed Sprague Nov 04, 2020

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Director of player development Ed Sprague joins Matt Kawahara to discuss the A’s instructional league camp in Arizona. Who stood out? How will a year without minor-league games impact prospects? | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The A's Future: Billy Beane, Free Agents and More Oct 29, 2020

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Susan Slusser and fellow beat writer Matt Kawahara talk World Series — the Snell decision, Justin Turner's positive test — and what Billy Beane's likely departure might mean for Oakland. And: What will the A's do with free agents such as Marcus Semien and Liam Hendriks? | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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It’s a Wrap: Changes Ahead Oct 13, 2020

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Stats expert David Feldman joins Susan to break down the A’s Division Series loss to the Astros and the many major offseason changes ahead: What happens with free agents Marcus Semien and Liam Hendriks? And will Billy Beane and Bob Melvin be back next year? | A’s Plus Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/asnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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