Kevin MendezKevin Mendez

I am a Journalism Major attending the Santa Rosa Junior College. My goal is to become a sports writer one day. With that being said, I am very excited about my opportunity of being a Staff Writer for the Swingin A’s. I have loved the sport of baseball for as long as I can remember, and I have been an Oakland Athletics fan from the day I was born. The colors green and gold have always been a significant part of my life and there is nothing I like to do more then talk and write about A’s baseball.

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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. Luckily for the A’s, they will be back on the west coast to play three games against an AL West…Read More

A Look At April: The First Month Of A’s Baseball

The first half of the season has always seemed to be a tormenting stretch for the Oakland Athletics and their fans. Those who have followed the A’s over the last decade understand that the A’s…Read More

Angels Come To Town, Straily Gets The Call

The Athletics offense finally came to life on Sunday as the team broke its 4-game losing streak with a walk-off victory against the Baltimore Orioles. Yoenis Cespedes was reinstated from the disabled list…Read More

A’s Look To Right Ship Against First Place Red Sox

The Athletics are no longer in first place after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. It was not a series that A’s fans expected to see with the A’s coming off of a sweep of the Houston Astros.…Read More

Emoney ‘We Here’ Official Opening Day Music Video Release

And it’s finally here, the Emoney ‘We Here’ Official Music Video: Emoney is helping A’s fans “lead-off” the season “with a solo shot” by releasing the much…Read More

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Middle Infield Problems, Depth Could Play Important Role Early

Thus far, Hiroyuki Nakajima does not appear to be the “hero” Athletics fans have been waiting…Read More

Battle Of The Beards — Reddick Challenged by WWE Superstar

You never know what can happen in the unpredictable world of Twitter.  Conversations between athletes…Read More

Vote A’s Fan Vanessa Demske Into The MLB Fan Cave

Vanessa Demske is a 25 year old San Franciscan who needs the help of fellow A’s fans to vote her…Read More

Bob Melvin For American League Manager Of The Year

The Manager of the Year awards will be announced this Tuesday. There are three finalists. In the American…Read More

Rapper Emoney Makes A Tribute Song For The 2012 Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics’ season has been magical.  It is nearly impossible to explain what really…Read More

A’s Look To Clinch A Playoff Berth As Well As Win The A.L. West

The Oakland Athletics destiny is now in their own hands. Well, at least for the most part anyway. The…Read More

Athletics Start A Pivotal 4-Game Set In Arlington, Texas

The Athletics look to finish their current ten-game road trip in winning fashion as they head to Arlington…Read More

An Exclusive Interview With Rapper ATM, The Artist Of The “Bernie Lean”

Rapper ATM’s “Bernie Lean” song has taken the O.co Coliseum by storm. Everywhere you look someone…Read More

Athletics Seek Revenge As They Get Set For A 4-game Series Against The Angels

The Oakland Athletics will start a 4-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tomorrow…Read More

Athletics Look To “Win For McCarthy” As They Head To Seattle

To say the least, things have not been going very well for the Oakland Athletics over the past few days.…Read More

A’s Look To Continue Hot Streak Against Boston

The Oakland Athletics (73-57) are red hot.  The Boston Red Sox (62-70) are not.  In August, the Athletics…Read More

Athletics Head To Cleveland for a 4-Game Set

The Oakland Athletics will be in Cleveland, Ohio this week for a 4-game set against the Tribe.  Just…Read More

Ross Gets The Call For Game One Against The Rays

Bartolo Colon is out and Tyson Ross is in.  Bartolo Colon, who was suspended 50 games yesterday for…Read More

McCarthy, Athletics Strive To Continue Success Against Minnesota

After a disappointing road trip, the Oakland Athletics found their swingin’ stroke back at the…Read More

A’s Back Home Against The Indians, Milone Back On The Hill

The Athletics are back home tonight in Oakland to face a slumping Indians ball club.  After salvaging…Read More