A’s Joey Devine Will Undergo Surgery
July 24, 2011; Bronx, NY, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Joey Devine (33) pitches during the eighth inning against the against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the…Read More
Can Grant Balfour Get To 30 Saves?
With Andrew Bailey in Boston, the A’s are hoping Grant Balfour can help them close out games this season. Bob Melvin chose Balfour, 34, over Brian Fuentes this spring to be the team’s closer.…Read More
Crystal Ball: Who Will Be Oakland’s Closer In 2012?
Every Friday, Swingin’ A’s will make a prediction about the A’s 2012 season with the help of our “crystal ball.” The series, appropriately titled “Crystal Ball Fridays,” will continue through…Read More
Is Billy Beane Ready For A Busy Winter?
With his team projected to lose a few players this winter, A’s general manager Billy Beane will definitely have his work cut out for him. Beane, who has spent the past few seasons rebuilding his…Read More
A’s 2011 Report Card: Pitching
The grades are in! Swingin’ A’s hands out grades to the 2011 Oakland Athletics. This is part two of a three-part series that takes a closer look at some of the A’s triumphs and struggles…Read More
A Quick Look Back At Oakland’s “Stellar” Bullpen
Entering the season, the A’s figured to have one of the best bullpens in baseball. Guys like Andrew…Read More
A’s Bailey Closer To Returning?
The A’s pitching staff has been the team’s biggest strength so far this season, but the team’s…Read More
A’s Bailey On The Road To Recovery?
The A’s have missed having Andrew Bailey for the first month of the season, but Oakland’s…Read More
A’s Notes: Bailey & Harden Injured, Opening Night, & More!
The Athletics are hurting once again, as the team lost All-Star closer Andrew Bailey yesterday to an…Read More
2011 Is Bob Geren’s Year To Deliver
Entering the 2011 season, the Oakland A’s are highly optimistic about their chances in competing…Read More
A’s Bailey Aiming For Sunday Return
The Oakland A’s, who enter today’s finale against the Tampa Bay Ray, are hoping to get Andrew…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 Look to Surprise in ’10
Without any big bats in their lineup, can the Oakland Athletics make noise in a very competitive American…Read More
A’s Sign Gaudin & More Updates
It looks like the A’s bullpen just got a little stronger. The A’s have reached an agreement…Read More
A’s Update: Andrew Bailey Injured, & Other Spring Notes
According the Oakland A’s official website, the reigning AL ROY, Andrew Bailey is dealing with…Read More



