Fantasy Baseball: Is it time to drop Brandon Moss?
The Oakland Athletics’ first baseman, Brandon Moss, had a fantastic first half to the 2014 season; he was elected to his first All-Star appearance of his eight-year career. Before the All-Star break,...
View ArticleOakland A’s: John Jaso’s future as a catcher
John Jaso Oakland A’s catcher John Jaso was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list this past week since his concussion symptoms have worsened over the past two weeks. He told the press that he...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Job well Dunn
Adam Dunn has never gotten a taste of postseason baseball, but on Labor Day, he helped himself inch a little bit closer. Adam Dunn went deep in his first at-bat with the Oakland A’s, and his presence...
View ArticleOakland A’s: 5 reasons why Adam Dunn will help the A’s win the West
Adam Dunn hit a two run homer in his first at-bat with the Oakland A’s The recent acquisition of Adam Dunn showed the baseball world that the Oakland A’s were in need of a slugger. The month of August...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Will the A’s be able to catch the Angels?
Adam Dunn The Oakland A’s have been in a slow, downward spiral since August, which was the first month since 2012 in which they had a losing record. Even with the acquisition of Adam Dunn, the...
View ArticleOakland A’s: 5 keys to a turnaround
With only 20 games remaining and six games separating the Oakland A’s from the Angels, it is hard to picture a scenario unfolding that will result in an AL West three-peat for Oakland. However, the...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Could the A’s beat the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card game?
The Oakland A’s spectacular first half of the season has been followed by a miserable second half. They are now 9.5 games behind the Los Angeles Angels. But, they still hold the the Wild Card lead and...
View ArticleThe Oakland A’s most hindering player injuries
The Oakland A’s have been riddled with injuries for some time now. It seems as though just as someone gets better, another Athletic incurs a multi-day injury. For a team who likes have a deep bench in...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Who is the real Brandon Moss?
Just as he was a key contributor in the Oakland A’s early season success, slugger Brandon Moss has been a major factor in their late season collapse. Regardless of whether the A’s are able to hold on...
View ArticleThe fading Oakland A’s
Once upon a time, the Oakland A’s held the AL West lead for a total of 119 days this season. Now they are battling for a Wild Card spot and have a 4-11 record for September. The Oakland A’s were once...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Will the A’s earn a Wild Card spot?
Josh Donaldson The Oakland A’s currently sit on top of the AL Wild Card standings by half a game. The Kansas City Royals are hot on the Athletics heals and the Seattle Mariners are also not far behind...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Predicting the 2015 starting rotation
With the 2014 regular season drawing to a close next week, it is easy to start thinking about what changes will be made to the Oakland A’s team during the offseason. Seeing as GM Billy Beane...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Potential postseason problems
Even though the Oakland A’s are not in the postseason yet, many are saying that they are the most dangerous team if they make it. But besides their starting rotation and bullpen, the Oakland A’s have...
View ArticleOakland A’s: 3 keys in avoiding game 163
Only a few months ago, the Oakland A’s were considered to be a postseason lock and World Series favorite but now on the final day of the regular season, the A’s face the possibility of a play in game...
View ArticleOakland A’s: World Series or bust
The Oakland A’s dusted themselves off and have won the second American League Wild Card. The Oakland A’s are back in the postseason, thanks in large part to the complete game shutout Sonny Gray tossed...
View ArticleOakland A’s: What went wrong?
Jon Lester It was as though this game mirrored the 2014 season – the Oakland A’s started off strong in the Wild Card game against the Kansas City Royals, but then they faltered toward the end and could...
View ArticleOakland A’s: A new shortstop for 2015?
Jed Lowrie With the Oakland A’s season now over, it is time to start looking at the 2015 season. There are eight current Athletics that will be heading into free agency and Billy Beane and his front...
View ArticleThe Oakland A’s 2014 season awards
From a strong pitching staff to the players in the field, the Oakland A’s found great success during the first half of 2014, and some of those players continued to succeed throughout the entire season....
View ArticleOakland A’s: 3 burning questions this offseason
The Oakland A’s have most likely already started to plan what the team will look like in 2015. Even though Josh Reddick pleaded for General Manager Billy Beane to not rip the team apart, it is clear...
View ArticleOakland A’s: Who will replace Chip Hale?
The bench coach for the Oakland A’s, Chip Hale, was recently hired as the Arizona Diamondbacks new manager. Hale has been with the Athletics since 2011 and has long been considered manager material....
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