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A’s 2012 Top 10 Prospects, #2: Jarrod Parker

Mar. 8, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker (74) during the first inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit:…Read More

Swingin’ A’s Weekly Recap: February 19th-25th

It was yet another noisy week in Oakland as the Athletics made headlines with the signing of Manny Ramirez. The A’s will get a short look at Manny this spring, but once the season starts, Manny…Read More

A’s In 2012: Revisiting The Rotation

  August 12, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (32) delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit:…Read More

Crystal Ball: What Will Oakland’s 2012 Rotation Look Like?

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,”…Read More

A’s Tearing Apart Pitching Foundation?

This offseason, the Oakland A’s are remaining open to the idea of dealing some of their best players. Oakland’s biggest asset, without question, is its strong pitching foundation. Many teams,…Read More

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Cahill Trade Is Just The Beginning…

Billy Beane and the rest of the A’s front office made a strong statement on Friday. Their recent…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

A’s 2011 In Review: Dallas Braden

After pitching a perfect game on Mother’s Day during the 2010 season, A’s left-handed pitcher…Read More

Is Gio Gonzalez Waiting On The A’s?

Still awaiting on the word of MLB Comissioner Bud Selig, the Oakalnd Athletics are also seemingly waiting…Read More

Rethinking Oakland’s 2nd “Big Three”

Heading into the season, many believed that Oakland’s pitching staff would be enough to keep the…Read More

Trevor Cahill’s Struggles Continue

After starting the season 6-0, A’s right-hander Trevor Cahill has struggled a bit over his last…Read More

Ouch! A’s Starters McCarthy & Ross Out

Ready to hit the panic button? On Friday, the Oakland A’s announced that the team was placing starters…Read More

A’s Tyson Ross Injured In Team’s Loss vs. Twins

The Oakland A’s injury woes never seem to stop, with Tyson Ross becoming the latest Athletics player…Read More

Dominant Force: Trevor Cahill Looking Good

Coming into the season, many expected Trevor Cahill to be a key member of Oakland’s starting rotation,…Read More

Injury Watch: Dallas Braden & Rich Harden

It was only a matter of time before the injury bug that resides in the Oakland clubhouse started taking…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…Read More

Brandon McCarthy Emerges As A’s Fifth-Starter

It’s officially over. After weeks of endless competition, the A’s have selected Brandon McCarthy…Read More

Oakland’s Fifth Starter Race Continues…

Opening Night is right around the corner, and the Oakland Athletics are nearing a very tough decision…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

The Second-Coming of the Big Three?

Great starting pitching and a cast of solid hitters proved to be a recipe for success for the A’s…Read More