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A’s Buck, Jackson Back With Team

The Oakland A’s recalled OF Travis Buck from Triple-A and reinstated OF Connor Jackson from the 15-day disabled list on Monday. To make room for both players, the A’s optioned infielder Jeff…Read More

A’s Swept Away, Fall Further Behind Texas

The A’s were swept away by the Minnesota Twins, despite the fact that Oakland’s starting rotation has been on fire as of late. With the loss on Sunday, the A’s fell to 10.0 games back…Read More

A’s Fighting Injury Bug

Not to say that the A’s have ever been a healthy team, but this is just getting ridiculous. The A’s recently placed IF Adam Rosales, who was hitting .271/.321/.400 with 7 home runs and 31 RBIs,…Read More

A’s Call Up Top Prospect Carter

Rejoice, A’s fans. It’s the dawn of a new era, the Chris Carter era. On Monday, the A’s called-up their top prospect 1B/LF Carter, who made his debut against the Mariners in the A’s…Read More

A’s Notes: Bailey, Cahill, Crisp & More!

The A’s might have a relatively harmless offense on paper, but that does not mean they’re absolutely horrendous. In Saturday’s game against the first-place Rangers, the A’s rather…Read More

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A’s Top Prospects Carter, Taylor Awaiting Call

The Oakland A’s are a young team on the rise, and while the young pitching staff is coming together,…Read More

A’s Notes: Buck, Chavez, Sheets and More!

With the A’s trailing the Rangers in the AL West by 8.5 games, the team could use all the help…Read More

A’s Ben Sheets Done For Season

That’s all folks. You know, $10 million doesn’t go as far as it used to. The A’s…Read More

A’s Ready For Texas

The A’s (50-48), head into Texas on Tuesday in the hopes of making a run at the first-place Rangers.…Read More

A’s Place Sheets On DL

The Oakland A’s were dealt another blow, as Ben Sheets was placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive…Read More

A’s Suzuki Signs Four-Year Deal

The Oakland A’s made a move that will certainly ensure a bright future, as they came to terms with catcher Kurt Suzuki to a four-year deal. The contract signs Suzuki, 26, through his arbitration…Read More

Swingin’ A’s Featured on NESN

This past weekend Swingin’ A’s was fortunate enough to be featured on NESN’s sports website. The Q&A was part of the site’s ‘Across Enemy Lines’ segment, and I was…Read More

A’s OF Sweeney Out For Season

In the wise words of Steve Carrell’s Michael Scott, “I’m not superstitious, but I’m a little stitious.” Truthfully, I am not superstitious. However, the I do believe that…Read More

A’s Braden Getting Close to Return

The fact that the Texas Rangers added an ace in Cliff Lee means the A’s quest to catch up to the Rangers will not be any easier than it was before. However, relax A’s fans, the green-and-gold…Read More

Brad Pitt Gets Ready For ‘Moneyball’

Despite the franchise’s recent struggles, the Oakland Athletics will be getting their own feature-length film. Brad Pitt will star as A’s General Manager, Billy Beane, in the upcoming flick,…Read More

A’s Finish First-Half On A High Note

The Oakland Athletics may be 7.5 games behind the first-place Texas Rangers, but the team’s morale remains positive. On Sunday, the A’s finished their series against the visiting Angels, with…Read More

A’s Notes: Anderson, Braden, Chavez & More!

The Oakland Athletics may be in third-place in the American League West, but that does not mean that the team has given up on this season. Far from it, actually. In the aftermath of the Cliff Lee to Texas…Read More

A’s Chris Carter & Michael Taylor Still Not Close

While the Oakland A’s may be last in the league with just 52 team home runs, don’t expect A’s GM Billy Beane to call up top prospects Chris Carter and Michael Taylor any time soon. Aside…Read More

A’s Trade Rumors: Ellis Available?

Never count out Billy Beane, not for a second. The guy is crazy, especially when it comes to dealing his players in trades. According to multiple sources, the A’s are thinking about dealing second…Read More

A’s Jackson Headed to DL

Ouch. It never seems to stop. The Oakland A’s have been bit once more by the pesky injury bug that seems to be roaming around with the rest of the team. Today, the A’s announced that OF Connor…Read More

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