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Farewell Brandon McCarthy

I guess growing up an Oakland Athletics fan you tend to get used to the notion that some, or many, or all of your favorite players will move on to greener pastures.  It’s been the story of our lives…Read More

Brandon McCarthy Getting Back To Business

It’s been over 2 months now since the horrifying line drive off the bat of Erick Aybar struck Brandon McCarthy in the skull, causing a fracture and requiring emergency brain surgery for the tall…Read More

BMac Needs to be Back

Within the last few days an article was posted on another website that may or may not be owned by the people who own TBS, this article (which I’m sure you can go find on your own) was centered on…Read More

Bigger than the Game: Thoughts on Brandon McCarthy

  When a line drive rocketed off the bat of the Angels Erick Aybar during Wednesday’s game, I was completely unaware of the ramifications of it’s plight. As the Dominican shortstop made…Read More

From Bad to Worse: Brandon McCarthy Goes Under the Knife

We all went to sleep last night hoping for the best and fearing the worst in the aftermath of the frightening injury to Brandon McCarthy.  It seemed like there was no way he’d escape this without…Read More

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McCarthy Suffers Scary Injury as A’s Get Swept

It’s safe to say the A’s were emphatically outclassed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim…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

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

Too Much Pitching, A Good Problem To Have

As Brett Anderson prepares to return to the Major Leagues for the first time since last season, the…Read More

August Continues to Dog the A’s

Brandon McCarthy was on his way to a pretty solid start that would hopefully lead the A’s to an…Read More

Athletics Head To Kansas City To Take On The Royals

The Athletics are currently 2-1 after the first three games of their current road trip.  The A’s…Read More

Turnabout Is Fair Play, Sox Walk Off On A’s

A big part of what has brought the A’s back to relevance this season is not only their shocking…Read More

McCarthy Is Back For Series Opener Against The Chicago White Sox

The Oakland Athletics are coming off of their first rest day in 16 days and a homestand where they went…Read More

The A’s Make A Statement in Series Win Vs. Angels

It certainly wasn’t the prettiest victory we’ve ever seen, but the Oakland Athletics made…Read More

A’s Lose 2 In A Row, How to Not Panic

So after literally the best July ever the A’s have now lost 2 games in a row, lost their first…Read More

Billy Beane Holds Cards as Trade Deadline Passes

Stephen Drew is not an Athletic, neither is Yunel Escobar or Jimmy Rollins.  Same goes for Rafael Betancourt.…Read More

A’s Downturn Could Light Up the Fire Sale

Coming into the second round of the Bay Bridge Series the A’s were riding high, they had won 8…Read More

Brandon McCarthy Dominates Dodgers in Bi-Weekly Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into Oakland tonight with the best record in all of baseball, but the A’s…Read More

A’s Bats Ignore the Humidor

Tonight’s victory was the prototypical game at lively Coors Field in Denver.  The preeminent hitters…Read More

Bartol-0′d! A’s Deal Rangers First 2012 Shutout

It took 57 games in the 2012 season, but the Texas Rangers finally failed to score a run.  It brings…Read More