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April and May Showers Brought A’s June Offensive Power, What’s In The Forecast For July?

The Oakland Athletics began the season just like everyone expected.  They did not give A’s fans much to hope for by starting the season with a 10-12 record during the month of April, an 11-16 record…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 for the month of April. Oakland has gotten plenty of surprises this season, especially from Yoenis…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 the .500 mark as well as the division’s No.2 spot. Yes, the A’s are in second place. It’s…Read More

How Well Do Oakland’s Arms Stack Up In AL West?

Apr 26, 2011; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starter Brandon McCarthy (32) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE The…Read More

Injury Updates: Manny Ramirez, Dallas Braden Experience Setbacks

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s injury woes will continue. A’s left-handed pitcher Dallas “Stay off my Mound” Braden has sustained a strained shoulder. The A’s…Read More

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Spring Notes: Cespedes, Ramirez, Milone, & More!

On Saturday, the A’s finally got to see what their $36 million man could do. Outfielder Yoenis…Read More

Swingin’ A’s Weekly Recap: February 26th-March 3rd

Spring training is here! Finally we have something to talk about, right? This past week was an eventful…Read More

Rumors: A’s Extend Billy Beane Through 2019

It appears that we’ll be getting a few more years of Billy Beane. According to a few rumors out…Read More

A Closer Look: Raul Alcantara

Over the next couple of days Swingin’ A’s will take a closer look at some of the prospects the…Read More

A’s Notes: Sizemore Not An Option, Anderson On the Mend?

Former Cleveland Indians Center fielder Grady Sizemore will not be playing for the Oakland A’s…Read More

A’s Putting Gio Gonzalez On the Trade Block?

  Somewhere listed on ESPN.com’s MLB Rumor mill is the suggestion that the A’s are…Read More

A’s Await MLB’s Decision Regarding San Jose

It’s official. The A’s have waited long enough. The waiting game that MLB and Bud Selig continue…Read More

Jemile Weeks Is Finishing The Season Strong

Aside from the release of Brad Pitt’s Hollywood version of Michael Lewis’ Moneyball, A’s…Read More

Possible Contract Extensions: Willingham, Matsui, Crisp, & Gonzalez

The Oakland Athletics have a few areas of concern heading into the final stretch of the season, with…Read More

A’s Minor League Minute: Carter, Choice, Green & More!

With Michael Taylor getting his call to the “show,” many A’s fans are growing anxious…Read More

Could The A’s Opt To Lock Up Willingham?

With the July 31 trade deadline behind us, the Oakland Athletics enter these final months of regular…Read More

Harden Deal: What Would’ve Been

After hearing rumors swirling around baseball on Saturday evening, I thought the Oakland Athletics were…Read More

A’s Offense Awakens: A Little Too Late?

Since the All-Star break, the A’s offense has switched gears and has actually been productive at…Read More

Should New Safety Measures For Fans Be Put In Place?

After the death of Ranger’s fan Shannon Stone who fell out of the stands during the July 7 game…Read More

A’s Jemile Weeks Provides Glimpse Into Future

The Athletics haven’t had the greatest time on offense this season, as the team currently ranks…Read More