Athletics
WC2: A Bunch Of Aceless Chaps
It’s hard to find an AL team that isn’t in the “mix for mediocrity” that is the second wild card hunt, but trust...
Game #124: Astros Implode, A’s Win 3-2.
***Check Out Today’s Game Thread*** If you turned on the TV or settled into your seat even just a little after Sunday’s first...
Game #123: A’s Entire Offense a Pitcher’s Best Friend
Like a good ol’ childhood friend who runs up and switches off the Nintendo 64 before you can officially cross the finish line...
Game #122: A’s Fall Flat in Opener
So, that was a less-than-interesting opening to the weekend, TBH. I mean, for anyone who roots for the green and gold. There is...
Oakland A’s prospect watch: New sleepers in the lower minors
Here at Athletics Nation we follow the Oakland A’s farm system quite closely. Foremost, we’ve got our own crowdsourced Top 30 list. Beyond...
Oakland A’s bullpen shakeup and injury updates
We’re in the dog days of August, but the Oakland A’s new group of rookie hitters is managing to keep the end of...
Off day conversation: The AL Wild Card race
If being out of playoff contention isn’t depressing enough, take a gander at the current Wild Card standings and realize that any team...
Elephant Rumblings: Long Games, Four-Man Outfields, and Encouraging Farm News
Prospect Watch: ICYMI: Today in Baseball History: 1891 – Cincinnati’s American Association franchise folds and Milwaukee is chosen to take its place. The...
Potpourri: Manaea’s “Dead Arm” And Powell’s Best Comp
Sean Manaea and “Dead Arm” By all accounts, Sean Manaea is not feeling any pain in his arm and while players aren’t always...
Game Thread #120: A’s vs. Royals
Hello all! Today is crazy so I’m going to keep the intro short and sweet. The A’s are recovering from a tough loss...
Game #120: Matts Overcome Bullpen in Wild 10-8 Win
This game really had it all. Chris Smith pitched a quality start after completely imploding in the first, the A’s defense made a...
Elephant Rumblings: Boogs, Yonders, and Lake Monsters
Prospect Watch: Injury Update: ICYMI: Melvin, on whether Cotton remains in the rotation: “We’ll see where it goes. We obviously want to challenge...
Game Thread #119: A’s Versus Royals
After the high five, long-ball weekend—we may just find that tonight is a tougher outing. Royals right-handed rookie pitcher Jake Junis was recalled...
Game #119: A’s Fight But Fall to Royals 6-2
In today’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals, Oakland entered the game having won eight out of their last 10 games against the...
Farm Report: A’s Top Draft Picks Progress Report
The A’s were fortunate enough to be able to sign all of their 11 picks from the first 10 rounds of this year’s...
