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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

Finding Reasons To Smile During May

What a month that was, right? The A’s closed out the month of May with an eight game losing streak. Way to finish the month strong, guys. It was definitely a trying month for many A’s fans…Read More

The Same Old Story Or Something New?

April 18, 2012; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated by designated hitter Jonny Gomes (31) after he hits a three run home run in the first inning…Read More

Poll: How Many HRs Will Yoenis Cespedes Hit In 2012?

At 1-3, the A’s are off to a rather sluggish start. That does not mean, however, that each member of the green-and-gold is stumbling out of the gates. On the contrary, the A’s have seen a…Read More

Center Stage: A’s Want Yoenis Cespedes In Center Field

Sorry Coco Crisp, but the A’s want Yoenis Cespedes in center field this year. According to a recent post by San Francisco Chronicle writer Susan Slusser, the A’s want Cespedes, their $36 million…Read More

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A’s 2012 Diagnosis: More Rebuilding, More Frustration

I’ll just say it. The Oakland Athletics have absolutely no shot at competing next year in the…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: The Bad

The A’s 2011 season was supposed to be full of excitement, but in the end, Billy Beane’s…Read More

A Closer Look: Derek Norris

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

Is Jermaine Mitchell A Fit In Oakland?

Heading into the 2012 season, the A’s will probably feature an entirely different outfield. Fans…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: David DeJesus

The A’s made a conscious effort last winter to upgrade their offense and adding veteran outfielder…Read More

Who’s At First Base For The A’s?

It’s only November, but there are plenty of questions surrounding the Oakland A’s this offseason.…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: Josh Willingham

The Oakland Athletics will have a few decisions to make about players this offseason, including the fate…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: Hideki Matsui

The Oakland A’s haven’t had a very productive designated hitter in years. You have to go…Read More

A’s 2011 In Review: Kurt Suzuki

The A’s 2011 season can be described with probably just one word: inconsistent. Oakland’s…Read More

Oakland A’s 2011 Team Awards

Let’s face it, the Oakland Athletics didn’t provide their fans with a satisfying performance…Read More

A’s Call-Up Chris Carter

The Oakland Athletics called up prospect Chris Carter after Triple-A Sacramento’s season came to…Read More

A’s Matsui Finally Starting To Produce

The Oakland Athletics made a few moves before the start of the season in an attempt to revamp an offense…Read More

A’s Part Ways With Kevin Kouzmanoff

As reported by multiple sources including the team’s official site, the Oakland Athletics have…Read More

Minor League Update: Michael Choice

The Oakland Athletics have the pitching talent to win ballgames. We know that much already. What the…Read More