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Oakland Athletics Emerging From the Darkness

Since their hot start, the A’s have had a rough few weeks.  They were 12-4, and ended up falling as far as two games under the .500 mark.  Now, with this weekend’s sweep of the Kansas City…Read More

A’s Repeat Hard Fought 2-1 Victory Over Royals

The bacon hangovers are all but worn off, and it was back to baseball Saturday as the A’s took on the Royals in game 2 of this weekend series.  Much like Friday night’s battle, the A’s…Read More

From FOX Sports MLB must fix this obvious mistake

MLB must fix this obvious mistake

Bottom of the Lineup Struggles

The A’s had an amazing 2012 season culminating in an AL West Crown. Their recipe was simple yet executed to simplistic perfection; pitching, defense, and clutch hits from the entire lineup, 1-9. Fast…Read More

Join Us and Jeff Francoeur in Celebrating Bacon Friday! Presented by RF 149 and Bacon Tuesday

Friday, May 17, 2013 marks the third edition of the now annual Bacon Tuesday festivities.  In case you haven’t figured it out already, this year’s edition is taking place on Friday night because…Read More

From Oakland Athletics Must C | Must C Crucial: Rosales' double, Melvin's ejection - Video

Must C | Must C Crucial: Rosales' double, Melvin's ejection - Video

First Signs of a Roster Shakeup: Athletics DFA Chris Resop, Select Hideki Okajima

In a move that really will surprise nobody, the Oakland Athletics have designated reliever Chris Resop for assignment, and replaced him with veteran lefty Hideki Okajima.  The move was announced by the…Read More

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42 Down, 120 To Go: A Look at the Athletics So Far in 2013

The Oakland Athletics, the reigning 2012 AL West Champions, the team that no one thought could contend…Read More

Deconstructing the Need For Change Part 2 (The First Base Conundrum)

Stop right there. I know. Brandon Moss is the uncontested first baseman of the Oakland Athletics. The…Read More

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Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Swingin' A's

Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Swingin'…Read More

Bullpen Can’t Contain Rangers as A’s Lose In Extras

Tonight’s matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers was a battle that came down…Read More

Josh Reddick Could Go Under the Knife

A tweet this afternoon from MLB.com’s Jane Lee noted that if Josh Reddick was unable to swing in…Read More

From Wahoo's on First Opposition Research: Sean Davis Talks Oakland A’s

Opposition Research: Sean Davis Talks Oakland A’s

The Disastrous Road Trip That Could’ve Been Worse and What’s Next

With the 6-1 loss this afternoon at the hands of the Seattle Mariners, the A’s ended a 3-7 road…Read More

Jarrod Parker, Jed Lowrie, Trio of Solo Homers Combine to Snap 5 Game Losing Streak For A

FINALLY. It was only a 5 game losing streak, but it felt like a lot more.  But tonight, not Angel…Read More

A’s Head Back West, Need Straily At His Best

The Athletics look to bounce back after losing each game in a four-game set to the Cleveland Indians.…Read More

From Yahoo! Sports Curious case of Nate Freiman: Oakland's tall drink can wax history, caddie if needed

Curious case of Nate Freiman: Oakland's tall drink can wax history, caddie if needed

Oakland Athletics Can’t Leave Cleveland Fast Enough (And Get Away From Angel Hernandez)

I predicted over at Wahoo’s On First prior to this 4 game set between the Oakland Athletics and…Read More

Angel Hernandez/Cleveland Indians 4 – Integrity of the Game/Oakland Athletics 3

It’s not unusual to complain about a blown call, something that perhaps sways a game in one direction…Read More

Deconstructing the Need for Change Part 1 (Eric Sogard Edition)

This is the first of a multi-part series, where I explore some of the more pressing issues facing the…Read More