Where in the World is Hiro Nakajima?
We all remember December 18, 2012. Maybe not off the top of our heads, but we all recall what took place that day. That was the day the Athletics introduced their brand new imported shortstop. ”Hi…Read More
Predictable Outcomes! Athletics Win 1-0 as Dan Straily Outduels Yu Darvish
Oh yeah, I had that one all the way. There was not a doubt in my mind that Dan Straily would march into the Ballpark in Arlington an shut down one of the most potent offenses in baseball in the most…Read More
Why the A’s Should Try To Claim Derek Lowe
Monday, October 6, 2003. Bottom 9. 2 outs. Bases loaded. Down 4-3. Series tied. Final game. It comes down to Derek Lowe versus pinch hitter Terrence Long. This is it. This is the 2003 ALDS. Lowe throws…Read More
Athletics 9-2 Victory Demonstrates the Importance Of Winning Winnable Games
The Oakland Athletics started their swing through the state of Texas in exactly the fashion they needed to tonight with their 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. It was a nice, clean, decisive victory…Read More
The Duo That Will Save The Green and Gold
The A’s offense is pretty simplistic once you boil it down. It is balanced with righties, lefties, switch hitters, power hitters, hitters for average, and speed. However, even with the emergence of consistency…Read More
Oakland Athletics Emerging From the Darkness
Since their hot start, the A’s have had a rough few weeks. They were 12-4, and ended up falling…Read More
A’s Repeat Hard Fought 2-1 Victory Over Royals
The bacon hangovers are all but worn off, and it was back to baseball Saturday as the A’s took…Read More
Bottom of the Lineup Struggles
The A’s had an amazing 2012 season culminating in an AL West Crown. Their recipe was simple yet executed…Read More
Join Us and Jeff Francoeur in Celebrating Bacon Friday! Presented by RF 149 and Bacon Tuesday
Friday, May 17, 2013 marks the third edition of the now annual Bacon Tuesday festivities. In case you…Read More
First Signs of a Roster Shakeup: Athletics DFA Chris Resop, Select Hideki Okajima
In a move that really will surprise nobody, the Oakland Athletics have designated reliever Chris Resop…Read More
42 Down, 120 To Go: A Look at the Athletics So Far in 2013
The Oakland Athletics, the reigning 2012 AL West Champions, the team that no one thought could contend…Read More
Deconstructing the Need For Change Part 2 (The First Base Conundrum)
Stop right there. I know. Brandon Moss is the uncontested first baseman of the Oakland Athletics. The…Read More
Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Swingin' A's
Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Swingin'…Read More
Bullpen Can’t Contain Rangers as A’s Lose In Extras
Tonight’s matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers was a battle that came down…Read More
Josh Reddick Could Go Under the Knife
A tweet this afternoon from MLB.com’s Jane Lee noted that if Josh Reddick was unable to swing in…Read More
The Disastrous Road Trip That Could’ve Been Worse and What’s Next
With the 6-1 loss this afternoon at the hands of the Seattle Mariners, the A’s ended a 3-7 road…Read More
Jarrod Parker, Jed Lowrie, Trio of Solo Homers Combine to Snap 5 Game Losing Streak For A
FINALLY. It was only a 5 game losing streak, but it felt like a lot more. But tonight, not Angel…Read More
A’s Head Back West, Need Straily At His Best
The Athletics look to bounce back after losing each game in a four-game set to the Cleveland Indians.…Read More
Oakland Athletics Can’t Leave Cleveland Fast Enough (And Get Away From Angel Hernandez)
I predicted over at Wahoo’s On First prior to this 4 game set between the Oakland Athletics and…Read More
Angel Hernandez/Cleveland Indians 4 – Integrity of the Game/Oakland Athletics 3
It’s not unusual to complain about a blown call, something that perhaps sways a game in one direction…Read More





















