Athletics Posts

Few pathways remain for the A’s to stay in Oakland

August 22, 2024

As the 2024 MLB season nears its end, and with it being the A’s final season in Oakland, everyone is seeking answers about the inconceivable inevitability that the team is set to leave an MLB-caliber stadium and facility for one that is, in every sense, minor league.

The A’s plan to temporarily re...


A’s betting Nevada politicians and their voters are idiots

April 22, 2023

When the news broke late Wednesday night that the Oakland A's had signed a binding agreement to purchase 49 acres (with an option for additional land) near the Las Vegas Strip, several media outlets reported that it was the final nail in the coffin for the city of Oakland's chances of keeping the A'...


A's Preview: Inexperienced, Young Roster Has a Lot to Prove in 2023

March 29, 2023

Last season, the Oakland Athletics lost more than 100 games (102 to be exact) for the first time since 1979. Unfortunately for A's fans, the 2023 sequel could be even more horrifying.

Oakland enters the season with serious question marks — and that's putting it nicely — at every position. To make...


Chad Bradford

August 28, 2022

Former A's Relief Pitcher Chad Bradford recalls his favorite moments from the 2002 season on August 28, 2022.


Scott Hatteberg

August 28, 2022

Former A's First Baseman Scott Hatteberg recalls his fond memories of the 2002 team on August 28, 2022.


Steve Vucinich

August 7, 2022

Former Clubhouse Manager Steve Vucinich speaks before his induction into the A's Hall of Fame on August 7, 2022.


From DFA to All-Star: The Improbable Rise of Paul Blackburn

July 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES — How can you not be romantic about baseball?

It's fitting that the most memorable line from 'Moneyball,' a film about the Oakland Athletics, applies so perfectly to the team's All-Star representative this season.

Just last year, Paul Blackburn was designated for assignment and outri...


Mark Kotsay

April 18, 2022

Manager Mark Kotsay after the A's 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on April 18, 2022.


A's pound Astros 14-2, keep slim playoff hopes alive

September 24, 2021

OAKLAND — For one night, everything went right for the Athletics.

If you had to describe the 2021 season to an outsider in one word: frustrating would be the most appropriate. But on the final Friday home game, everybody was happy. A good crowd was on hand for fireworks night and the A's pounded t...


A's win again, gain ground in AL wild-card race

September 10, 2021

OAKLAND — The A's are in a stretch drive where they know every game remaining has playoff implications.

With the Yankees and Red Sox having lost their games on Friday, the green and gold took advantage with a 10-5 win over the last place Texas Rangers.

Although Paul Blackburn struggled for the s...