The Oakland Athletics nabbed their second straight win, third overall thanks to a 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Outstanding pitching plus solid offense were on display for the Green & Gold on Sunday. Joe Boyle lowered his ERA into the single digits after a rough outing in his first start. He threw five solid […]
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“Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” is what MF Doom says on his track “Absolutely.” This lyric made me think of Oakland A’s owner John Fisher. He’s done his absolute best to make the Oakland A’s the worst. He’s alienated the fanbase and traded ALL their best players. The A’s opening day payroll was higher in 2006 […]
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The A’s had a chance to salvage their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox with a win on Wednesday. Unfortunately, despite solid play from the pitching staff, the offense failed to get on the board. A 1-0 loss resulted in the A’s third shutout of the season. It’s only been seven games. Ross Stripling, […]
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In the most A’s way possible, Oakland finally got their first win of the season. Against the Cleveland Guardians in the last game of the series, the game was tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth. The bases were loaded, and INF Abraham Toro came to the plate. He was able to get to […]
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Well, that is not how the Oakland Athletics wanted to start their 2024 season. Despite a solid first inning from pitcher Alex Wood, the offense could not get anything going early. The A’s starter would struggle the rest of the way, allowing a run in the second inning and five more in the fourth before […]
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It’s finally here. Opening Day 2024 is upon us, and the Oakland Athletics look to shock the world and make the World Series this year. Kidding. But, in all seriousness, the A’s look to improve on a dismal 2023 and surprise many critics this year. They will be under the leadership of third-year manager Mark […]
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Opening day is here and baseball season is upon us. This once great event used to be celebrated in our country. Baseball is, after all, America’s favorite pastime. Or at least it once was. Many would argue that the NFL is now our country’s defining sport, and perhaps it is. The Super Bowl is pretty […]
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Once Lucas Giolito got hurt, the 2024 Red Sox pitching rotation was all but set. For better or worse, this is the best rotation the Red Sox have sans Giolito, thanks to John W. Henry’s unwillingness to spend. Sure, there’s a ton of upside for Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey to work with. But […]
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MLB’s Spring Training officially wrapped up on Tuesday, and Opening Day for 28 teams is one sleep away. (The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played their first games last week in South Korea). For the Cleveland Guardians, the new season brings in a new era under new manager Stephen Vogt with what is […]
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Opening Day is almost here. It’s that time. As the resident Oakland Athletics beat writer, it’s only right we kick off the 2024 season with what the lineup will look like for the first game of the season. Alex Wood was named the Opening Day starter for the Oakland A’s. He will oppose Shane Bieber […]
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After being called up in July of 2023, many wondered what Zach Gelof would bring to the table. It was already a lost season for the Oakland Athletics, so there was no downside to seeing what he got. Well, the front office and fans got more than what they bargained for. In just 69 games […]
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We look forward to them every year. All four major sports have an all-star event that usually takes place in the middle of the season (unless you’re the NFL). But, which league had the best one? Let’s rank them from worst to best. 4. NFL Pro Bowl (Games) Remember when it was simply the AFC […]
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Traded by the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Esteury Ruiz landed in Oakland with many wondering what type of impact he would make. No one expected much of him heading into 2023, as with the other players on the roster. But, positive news came out of the spring in regards to him and his play. His speed […]
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There’s something about the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of freshly cut grass. Baseball has this way of tapping into something deep inside us all. It’s more than just a sport. It’s a time machine, a comforting slice of Americana, a game passed down through generations. So, why do […]
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