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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 Bailey, Grant Balfour, and Brian Fuentes all figured to help the A’s close out opponents.…Read More

A’s Pitchers Getting It Done

If the Oakland A’s are to make it to their first postseason appearance since the 2006 season, the offense will have to help out a pitching staff that has been exceptional this season. The A’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 elbow injury. Bailey, who finished the 2010 season on the disabled-list, apparently injured his surgically…Read More