Joseph Lopez
Before joining FanSided in 2010, I covered the A's as a Featured Columnist at BleacherReport.com. I'm the former Editor of Swingin' A's (2010-April 2012) and a current Staff Writer for the site.
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Finding Reasons To Smile During May
What a month that was, right? The A’s closed out the month of May with an eight game losing streak. Way to finish the month strong, guys. It was definitely a trying month for many A’s fans…Read More
A’s Send Brandon McCarthy To DL
Well, the A’s may be out of luck. The team has been bit by the infamous injury bug that resides in the depths of the cavernous O.co Coliseum all season long and there’s no clear solution to…Read More
Can Brandon Inge Provide Consistency At Third?
Can Brandon Inge bring some consistency to third-base? Photo: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE The A’s have not had a productive third baseman for what feels like an eternity now, but newly acquired…Read More
One Month Review: The Trevor Cahill/Craig Breslow Trade
Each month, Swingin’ A’s will revisit three of the biggest trades that the A’s made this past offseason. We’ll continue by reexamining the deal that sent All-Star pitcher Trevor Cahill and reliever…Read More
One Month Review: The Gio Gonzalez Trade
Each month, Swingin’ A’s will revisit three of the biggest trades that the A’s made this past offseason. We’ll continue by reexamining the deal that sent All-Star Gio Gonzalez…Read More
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One Month Review: The Andrew Bailey/Ryan Sweeney Trade
Each month, Swingin’ A’s will revisit three of the biggest trades that the A’s made…Read More
A’s Get Downed By Red Sox
Well, so much for a winning record for the month of April. The Athletics suffered a heart-breaker on…Read More
Report: Brandon Inge To Sign With A’s
The A’s are reportedly close to signing recently released 3B Brandon Inge, according to the San…Read More
A’s Yoenis Cespedes Deserving Of All-Star Nod
The A’s may not generate much buzz around the league, but Yoenis Cespedes is definitely a buzz-worthy…Read More
Swingin’ A’s Weekly Recap: April 21st-28th
The A’s are off to a decent start this year and even have a legitimate shot at a winning record…Read More
Poll: Could The A’s Trade Kurt Suzuki?
This season, no one is safe. Well, almost no one. The Athletics are a team not expected to compete in…Read More
A’s Get Pounded By Baltimore
The A’s have been pretty good this year in the pitching department, but you wouldn’t know…Read More
A’s Rise Above .500; Can They Stay There?
The A’s have done it. At 11-10, they’re over the .500 mark for the first time since May…Read More
Jarrod Parker Impresses; What Did You Think?
The A’s may not end up winning very many games this season, but they are off to a solid start.…Read More
When Will Billy Beane Start Selling?
The season is young, but A’s general manager Billy Beane could be sitting in his office thinking…Read More
A’s Send Graham Godfrey Down To Triple-A
The A’s announced on Saturday that they optioned starting pitcher Graham Godfrey to Triple-A Sacramento.…Read More
The Same Old Story Or Something New?
April 18, 2012; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated…Read More
A’s Do The (Roster) Shuffle
Before their 5-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday, the A’s announced several roster moves in the…Read More
Swingin’ A’s Weekly Recap: April 8th-15th
Another week in the books, folks. The Athletics will open a four-game set with the Angels on Monday…Read More
Crazy 8′s: 8 Observations From the A’s First 8 Games
Following the team’s 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, the A’s reached…Read More
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