Short and to the Point: Chris Caray on Dallas Braden, the A’s, working same game with dad, and more

On the latest episode of Short and to the Point, host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews A’s play-by-play broadcaster Chris Caray. Jess and Chris discuss a wide range of topics including working with Dallas Braden, being a fourth-generation broadcaster, the grind of Minor League Baseball, and more.

Here’s the full breakdown.

• 1:26: Welcome Chris to Short and to the Point
• 2:01: Reflecting on first MLB season in broadcasting
• 4:14: Impressions of A’s team in 2024
• 5:53: Minor League grind
• 8:24: Arizona Diamondbacks farm system
• 10:17: Developmental moments being missed
• 13:27: Dallas Braden
• 15:25: A’s broadcast team
• 19:55: Being a fourth-generation baseball broadcaster
• 22:41: Calling the same game with Dad on the opposing team broadcast
• 25:52: Emotional factor of baseball
• 28:52: Coliseum memories
• 30:58: Memorable calls
• 31:54: Not knowing the difference between a spider and a snake

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