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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves is hit by the first pitch of th...
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Trash Takes – The Drive – 8/16

Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the A's loss, the Giants loss, the aftermath of Jose Urena hitting Ronald Acuna, and the sports takes they will not argue about.
6 years ago
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Stephen Piscotty Joins The Drive – 8/15

Oakland A's outfielder Stephen Piscotty joins Carmichael Dave and Kyle to chat about his transition from St. Louis to Oakland, the A's success this season, and what his career would be outside of baseball. 
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 14:  Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics dives over the tarp to catch a ...
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Long Walks On The Pier – The Drive – 8/15

Carmichael Dave and Kyle celebrate Kyle's birthday, and discuss Kyle's Twitter suspension, the A's big win over the Mariners, and some sports opinions they won't argue about. Stephen Piscotty joins the show.
6 years ago
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12:  Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings poses for a portrait during t...
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Dropping Names – The Drive – 8/14

Carmichael Dave returns! He and Kyle discuss the Sacramento Kings schedule, the A's place in the MLB standings, and Dave's weekend of golf and his celebrity sightings.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Matt Chapman Sends Heartfelt Plea to Oakland A’s Fans

A small crowd of just 10,000 fans watched the Oakland A's defeat the Seattle Mariners in a massive AL West duel.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Week In Review: 8/6-8/12

The Oakland Athletics only played five games this week, two against the Los Angeles Dodgers and three against the Los Angeles Angels, and finished with a modest 3-2 record. The week also saw the Athletics acquire both Mike Fiers from the Tigers and Fernando Rodney from the Twins.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Acquire Fernando Rodney

The Oakland Athletics have acquired RHP Fernando Rodney from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league RHP Dakota Chalmers.
6 years ago
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 28: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers drives in front of Tony Je...
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Loud Shirts And Microwaved Eggs – The Drive – 8/8

Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the A's loss to the Dodgers, their Mount Rushmore of sports trophies, and the dynamic between LA sports fans and Northern California sports fans. Mike Salk joins the show.
6 years ago
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Sous Vide Conscious – The Drive – 8/7

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the Giants' loss to the Astros, NBA Rookie of the Year predictions, the A's, and the 49ers ahead of their first preseason game. Matt Barrows, Jon Anik and Ethan Strauss join the show.
6 years ago
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17:  Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after ca...
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Matt Barrows Joins The Drive – 8/7

Matt Barrows of the Athletic joins the show at the bottom of the hour to discuss the 49ers preseason heading into their first preseason game. 
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Oakland Athletics Acquire Mike Fiers

On August 6, the Oakland Athletics announced they acquired Mike Fiers in exchange for two players to be named later or cash considerations.
6 years ago
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Bill Walton’s Spit Lip – The Drive – 8/6

Carmichael Dave and Kyle take a look at some NFL beef, the A's sweep of the Tigers, how to fix Oakland's attendance problem, and Kyle reviews Rocky II.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - JULY 31:  Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits an rbi double scoring Matt Ols...
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Cut Me, Mick – The Drive – 8/1

Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the MLB trade deadline and changes in the Sacramento media landscape. Kyle reviews 'Rocky.'
6 years ago
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Matt George

The Oakland A’s Stayed Quiet at the Trade Deadline and That’s Ok

The young core in Oakland is a year ahead of schedule.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Bob Melvin’s Best Blow-Ups and Ejections

You won't like Bo-Mel when he is angry. Unless you are an A's fan.
6 years ago
DENVER, CO - JULY 29:  Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics watches the flight of a solo homerun...
Digit Al

Athletics Week In Review: 7/23-7/29

The A's finished the week 4-3 after sweeping the Rangers and being swept by the Rockies.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Place Pinder On Disabled List, Recall Barreto

The Oakland Athletics have recalled infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 26:  Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos speaks with Khalil Mack #52 of...
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Grocery Store Grader – The Drive – 7/27

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the A's sweep of the Rangers, big-time NFL holdouts, and the latest Kevin Durant issues. Sean Salisbury and Jeremy Field join the show.
6 years ago
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 24:  Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a three-...
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A’s Radio Voice Ken Korach Joins The Drive – 7/26

A's radio play-by-play voice Ken Korach joins Carmichael Dave and Kyle to chat about the A's incredible two-month run, the sustainability of their success, and how the team might operate at the trade deadline.
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - JULY 12:  Nick Martini #38 of the Oakland Athletics doubles in the fifth inning scori...
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Oakland A’s Outfielder Nick Martini Joins The Drive – 7/26

A's outfielder Nick Martini hops on with Carmichael Dave and Kyle to discuss his first opportunity in the Majors, the A's mid-season turnaround, and his role on the hottest team in baseball.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 07:  Nick Martini #38 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Kansas City Roya...
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What Is Happening In Oakland – The Drive – 7/26

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss yet another improbable A's victory, Vince Carter's move to Atlanta, and the opening of 49ers training camp. Cam Iwasa, Ken Korach, Matt Barrows and Nick Martini join the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J. Ross: A’s Fever, Everyone Is Catching It

The Oakland A's are the best thing going right now in baseball as everything is going right and it sure is fun to watch
6 years ago
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18:  Trae Young is surrounded by reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combin...
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Rubber Chicken Africa – The Drive – 7/24

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the future of media following the mass layoffs at the New York Daily News. They also talk about the Oakland A's win over the Rangers, and how they might attack the MLB trade deadline. Sam Amick joins the show
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - JULY 21:  Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics completes the double-play throwi...
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A’s Shortstop Marcus Semien Joins The Drive – 7/23

A's shortstop Marcus Semien joins Carmichael Dave and Kyle to discuss the team's series win over the Giants and how the A's have continued to put together wins this season.
6 years ago