Schedule Includes 149 Games – 147 Regular Season Telecasts and Two Spring Training Games
Complete Game Analysis Leading up to and Following the Game on “A’s Pregame Live” and “A’s Postgame Live”
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 14, 2016) – CSN California (@CSNAuthentic), the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” today announced its comprehensive coverage of the Oakland Athletics for the 2016 Major League Baseball season, which will include 149 games (147 regular season, 2 spring training), pre- and post-game shows, in-depth nightly news coverage and complete 24/7 online A’s coverage on CSNCalifornia.com.
CSN California’s regular season coverage begins with the A’s season and home opener against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
A’s coverage on CSN California against playoff contenders include: seven games against 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals (April 15, 16, 17; September 12, 13, 14, 15), 17 matchups versus 2015 A.L. West Division Champion Texas Rangers (May 16, 17; June 13, 14, 15; July 25, 26, 27; August 15, 16, 17; September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25), six contests against the 2015 A.L. East Champion Toronto Blue Jays (April 22, 23, 24; July 15, 16, 17) and 16 games against the 2015 A.L. Wildcard Champion Houston Astros (April 29, 30; May 1; June 3, 4, 5; July 7, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19; August 29, 30; September 19, 20).
National networks will air the remaining scheduled A’s games, making all 162 games televised in the Bay Area.
For the 11th season, the Emmy Award winning duo of Glen Kuiper (play-by-play) and Ray Fosse (color analyst) will call the majority of the A’s games on CSN California. As previously announced, former A’s pitcher Mark Mulder has joined the broadcast team as a color analyst and will be featured in 20 telecasts.
A’s interleague play includes four games against the cross-bay rival San Francisco Giants (June, 27, 28, 29, 30) and match-ups against five N.L. Central teams – Chicago Cubs (August 5, 6, 7), Cincinnati Reds (June 10, 11, 12), Milwaukee Brewers (June 7, 8, 21) and Pittsburgh Pirates (July 1, 2, 3).
In addition to the 147 regular season games, CSN California will air two spring training games against the Giants – Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. from Hohokam Stadium and Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. from O.co Coliseum.
Prior to the games, A’s Pregame Live will provide a preview of the upcoming contest, exclusive pregame interviews, feature stories on A’s players and the latest team news. Immediately following the game, A’s Postgame Live will provide in-depth game analysis, game highlights, clubhouse interviews with coaches and players, player reactions and a preview of the next matchup. The shows are anchored by veteran sportscaster Brodie Brazil (@brodiebrazilCSN), with analysis from former A’s infielders Shooty Babitt and Bip Roberts (@Bipster10) and CSNCalifornia.com’s A’s Insider Joe Stiglich (@joestiglich).
During the 2016 Major League Baseball season, tune in to CSN Bay Area’s SportsNet Central (@SNCAuthentic) and SportsTalk Live (@CSNSTL) for in-depth, comprehensive news coverage on the A’s and the rest of MLB, expert analysis, breaking local and national news, up-to-the-minute scores, the best local video highlights and daily insider reports. Anchored by Dave Feldman (@FeldyCSN) and Ahmed Fareed (@AhmedFareedCSN), SportsNet Central is the place for local fans to turn seven nights a week with half-hour newscasts at 6 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and midnight. Hosted by veteran Bay Area sports announcer Jim Kozimor (@CSNKoz), SportsTalk Live – airing Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – is a live, hour-long sports talk show featuring opinionated commentary, in-depth analysis and lively debate on the day’s trending sports and entertainment stories in the Bay Area. Visit CSNBayArea.com for more information.
CSNCalifornia.com delivers complete A’s coverage and showcases A’s Insider Joe Stiglich and Senior Insider Ray Ratto (@RattoCSN) on the website’s A’s section (@CSNAthletics) and provides insightful analysis and breakdown, daily insider reports and special web-exclusive videos. Additionally, CSNCalifornia.com has launched “The A’s Insider Podcast with Joe Stiglich” for the 2016 MLB season. The weekly podcast will feature interviews with A’s players, coaches, alumni, front office executives, broadcasters and MLB insiders. CSNCalifornia.com is the most extensive local source for exclusive online video, player and coach interviews, press conferences and content from SportsNet Central and SportsTalk Live, which offer news and analysis from the region’s most informed local lineup of award-winning reporters, analysts and personalities. Follow CSN California on social media –Twitter: @CSNAuthentic; Instagram: CSNAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/csnbayarea.
CSN California brings back the popular Authentic Fan Friday at the O.co Coliseum every Friday home game during the regular season. Fans who purchase a CSN California Value Deck ticket in sections 316-318 will be featured on the broadcast and will receive an “Authentic Fan” giveaway, a $6 food voucher within the barcode of their ticket, and a personalized A’s Fan baseball card at the CSN photo booth. Visit CSNCalifornia.com for more information.
2016 Oakland A’s on CSN California:
|
DAY |
MONTH |
DATE |
VS/AT |
OPPONENT |
TIME (PT) |
|
Monday |
March |
3/14 |
vs |
San Francisco Giants (Exhibition) |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
April |
4/2 |
vs |
San Francisco Giants (Exhibition) |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
April |
4/4 |
vs |
Chicago White Sox |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
April |
4/7 |
vs |
Chicago White Sox |
12:30 PM |
|
Friday |
April |
4/8 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
April |
4/9 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
6:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
April |
4/10 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
April |
4/11 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
April |
4/12 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
April |
4/13 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
12:30 PM |
|
* Friday |
April |
4/15 |
vs |
Kansas City Royals |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
April |
4/16 |
vs |
Kansas City Royals |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
April |
4/17 |
vs |
Kansas City Royals |
1:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
April |
4/19 |
at |
New York Yankees |
4:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
April |
4/20 |
at |
New York Yankees |
4:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
April |
4/21 |
at |
New York Yankees |
4:00 PM |
|
Friday |
April |
4/22 |
at |
Toronto Blue Jays |
4:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
April |
4/23 |
at |
Toronto Blue Jays |
10:00 AM |
|
Sunday |
April |
4/24 |
at |
Toronto Blue Jays |
10:00 AM |
|
Monday |
April |
4/25 |
at |
Detroit Tigers |
4:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
April |
4/26 |
at |
Detroit Tigers |
4:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
April |
4/27 |
at |
Detroit Tigers |
4:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
April |
4/29 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
April |
4/30 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
May |
5/1 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
May |
5/2 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
May |
5/3 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
May |
5/6 |
at |
Baltimore Orioles |
4:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
May |
5/7 |
at |
Baltimore Orioles |
4:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
May |
5/8 |
at |
Baltimore Orioles |
10:30 AM |
|
Monday |
May |
5/9 |
at |
Boston Red Sox |
4:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
May |
5/10 |
at |
Boston Red Sox |
4:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
May |
5/11 |
at |
Boston Red Sox |
4:00 PM |
|
Friday |
May |
5/13 |
at |
Tampa Bay Rays |
4:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
May |
5/14 |
at |
Tampa Bay Rays |
3:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
May |
5/15 |
at |
Tampa Bay Rays |
10:00 AM |
|
Monday |
May |
5/16 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
May |
5/17 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
May |
5/19 |
vs |
New York Yankees |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
May |
5/20 |
vs |
New York Yankees |
6:30 PM |
|
Saturday |
May |
5/21 |
vs |
New York Yankees |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
May |
5/22 |
vs |
New York Yankees |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
May |
5/23 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
May |
5/24 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
May |
5/25 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
May |
5/27 |
vs |
Detroit Tigers |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
May |
5/28 |
vs |
Detroit Tigers |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
May |
5/29 |
vs |
Detroit Tigers |
1:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
May |
5/31 |
vs |
Minnesota Twins |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
June |
6/3 |
at |
Houston Astros |
5:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
June |
6/4 |
at |
Houston Astros |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
June |
6/5 |
at |
Houston Astros |
11:00 AM |
|
Tuesday |
June |
6/7 |
at |
Milwaukee Brewers |
5:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
June |
6/8 |
at |
Milwaukee Brewers |
5:00 PM |
|
Friday |
June |
6/10 |
at |
Cincinnati Reds |
4:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
June |
6/11 |
at |
Cincinnati Reds |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
June |
6/12 |
at |
Cincinnati Reds |
10:00 AM |
|
Monday |
June |
6/13 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
June |
6/14 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
June |
6/15 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
June |
6/17 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
6:30 PM |
|
Saturday |
June |
6/18 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
June |
6/19 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
1:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
June |
6/21 |
vs |
Milwaukee Brewers |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
June |
6/23 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
June |
6/24 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
June |
6/25 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
June |
6/26 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
12:30 PM |
|
Monday |
June |
6/27 |
at |
San Francisco Giants |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
June |
6/28 |
at |
San Francisco Giants |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
June |
6/29 |
vs |
San Francisco Giants |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
June |
6/30 |
vs |
San Francisco Giants |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
July |
7/1 |
vs |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
July |
7/2 |
vs |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
7:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
July |
7/3 |
vs |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
July |
7/4 |
at |
Minnesota Twins |
11:00 AM |
|
Tuesday |
July |
7/5 |
at |
Minnesota Twins |
5:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
July |
7/6 |
at |
Minnesota Twins |
10:00 AM |
|
Thursday |
July |
7/7 |
at |
Houston Astros |
5:00 PM |
|
Friday |
July |
7/8 |
at |
Houston Astros |
5:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
July |
7/9 |
at |
Houston Astros |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
July |
7/10 |
at |
Houston Astros |
11:00 AM |
|
* Friday |
July |
7/15 |
vs |
Toronto Blue Jays |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
July |
7/16 |
vs |
Toronto Blue Jays |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
July |
7/17 |
vs |
Toronto Blue Jays |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
July |
7/18 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
July |
7/19 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
July |
7/21 |
vs |
Tampa Bay Rays |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
July |
7/22 |
vs |
Tampa Bay Rays |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
July |
7/23 |
vs |
Tampa Bay Rays |
6:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
July |
7/24 |
vs |
Tampa Bay Rays |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
July |
7/25 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
July |
7/26 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
July |
7/27 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Friday |
July |
7/29 |
at |
Cleveland Indians |
4:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
July |
7/30 |
at |
Cleveland Indians |
4:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
July |
7/31 |
at |
Cleveland Indians |
10:00 AM |
|
Tuesday |
August |
8/2 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
August |
8/3 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
August |
8/4 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
4:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
August |
8/5 |
vs |
Chicago Cubs |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
August |
8/6 |
vs |
Chicago Cubs |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
August |
8/7 |
vs |
Chicago Cubs |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
August |
8/8 |
vs |
Baltimore Orioles |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
August |
8/9 |
vs |
Baltimore Orioles |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
August |
8/10 |
vs |
Baltimore Orioles |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
August |
8/12 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
August |
8/13 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
6:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
August |
8/14 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
August |
8/15 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
August |
8/16 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
August |
8/17 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Friday |
August |
8/19 |
at |
Chicago White Sox |
5:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
August |
8/20 |
at |
Chicago White Sox |
4:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
August |
8/21 |
at |
Chicago White Sox |
11:00 AM |
|
Monday |
August |
8/22 |
vs |
Cleveland Indians |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
August |
8/23 |
vs |
Cleveland Indians |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
August |
8/26 |
at |
St. Louis Cardinals |
5:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
August |
8/27 |
at |
St. Louis Cardinals |
4:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
August |
8/28 |
at |
St. Louis Cardinals |
11:00 AM |
|
Monday |
August |
8/29 |
at |
Houston Astros |
5:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
August |
8/30 |
at |
Houston Astros |
5:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
September |
9/2 |
vs |
Boston Red Sox |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
September |
9/3 |
vs |
Boston Red Sox |
6:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
September |
9/4 |
vs |
Boston Red Sox |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
September |
9/5 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
1:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
September |
9/6 |
vs |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
September |
9/9 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
September |
9/10 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
September |
9/11 |
vs |
Seattle Mariners |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
September |
9/12 |
at |
Kansas City Royals |
4:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
September |
9/13 |
at |
Kansas City Royals |
4:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
September |
9/14 |
at |
Kansas City Royals |
4:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
September |
9/15 |
at |
Kansas City Royals |
4:00 PM |
|
Friday |
September |
9/16 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
September |
9/17 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
5:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
September |
9/18 |
at |
Texas Rangers |
12:00 PM |
|
Monday |
September |
9/19 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
September |
9/20 |
vs |
Houston Astros |
7:00 PM |
|
* Friday |
September |
9/23 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
6:30 PM |
|
Saturday |
September |
9/24 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
1:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
September |
9/25 |
vs |
Texas Rangers |
1:00 PM |
|
Monday |
September |
9/26 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
September |
9/27 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Wednesday |
September |
9/28 |
at |
Los Angeles Angels |
7:00 PM |
|
Thursday |
September |
9/29 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
September |
9/30 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
7:00 PM |
|
Saturday |
October |
10/1 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
6:00 PM |
|
Sunday |
October |
10/2 |
at |
Seattle Mariners |
12:00 PM |
Schedule as of 3/14/16; Dates and times subject to change
149 games (147 regular season, 2 spring training)
* Authentic Fan Friday at the O.co Coliseum
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