American League Wild Card

October 3, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

Bullpenning decision backfires as A’s bounced from postseason

Kalama Hines Author

In eight starts during the month of September, Liam Hendriks allowed zero first-inning runs. That success lent credence to the A’s and manager Bob Melvin’s decision to hand him...Read More

September 30, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s regular season finale loss not a damper on a fabulous season

Eric He Author

In a few days the A’s will be caught up in the New York City hoopla, entering Yankee Stadium as underdogs in a one-game playoff against the Yankees. For...Read More

September 29, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Much remains to be solved before Wednesday’s Wild Card

Kalama Hines Author

The competition is set, and now the venue. The Yankees and Athletics will meet at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 3.Read More

September 28, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Fiers-bullpenning trial run a failure in A’s loss

Eric He Author

Mike Fiers has heard talk that he could come out of the bullpen in the Wild Card game against the Yankees next Wednesday. If that is the case, he...Read More

September 24, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Officially a postseason club, A’s still chasing home field

Kalama Hines Author

Prior to the season, few outside of Oakland expected the 2018 Athletics to win as many as 80 games. Fewer still saw them as an 85-win team. And perhaps...Read More

September 23, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s chance to clinch at home crippled by Gibson, Twins

Kalama Hines Author

A massive crowd was on hand to celebrate Oakland's first postseason berth in four years, waiting for the chance to erupt. But the 35,754 never got the chance. Read More

September 22, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Walk-off wild pitch puts A’s one win from postseason berth

Kalama Hines Author

Edwin Jackson has said it countless times since his Oakland arrival in late June: there is something special about this A’s team. The Athletics showed their special grit once again Saturday,...Read More

September 18, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: A’s sleepy offense in need of alarm

Kalama Hines Author

Following two losses at the hands of the Rays, the A's find themselves 1-1/2 games from hosting a potential Wild Card game.Read More

September 15, 2018

A's

East Bay MLB Original Sports

Laureano has gone from unknown prospect to Oakland key

Kalama Hines Author

Following a fruitful Friday in Tampa, the Athletics continue to inch closer to their first postseason berth in four years.Read More

September 11, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: A’s a scary potential postseason matchup

Kalama Hines Author

None of the AL's current postseason contenders want to look across the field in October and see these Athletics staring back at them.Read More

September 9, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Bats, bullpen bail out Cahill in A’s sweeping victory

Kalama Hines Author

Oakland captured a 7-3 sweep-sealing victory from the Rangers Sunday afternoon at the Oakland Coliseum.Read More

September 8, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s eighth-inning rally delivers series win

Kalama Hines Author

The Athletics continue to churn out late-game runs and series victories at the Oakland Coliseum.Read More

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s roll past Rangers, stretch lead for Wild Card

Kalama Hines Author

Just as they envisioned at the start of the 2018 season, the Athletics improved their postseason positioning Friday night.Read More

September 7, 2018

September 5, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s clobber Yankees, set note for potential rematch

Kalama Hines Author

Should current standings hold through the remainder of the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season, the Athletics would face the Yankees.Read More

September 4, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s execute ‘opener,’ get buried as Yanks surge late

Kalama Hines Author

After gaining a game on New York in the AL Wild Card race Monday, the A's gave it right back TuesdayRead More

August 31, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Offense explodes, ‘pen holds the line as A’s tighten AL West

Kalama Hines Author

One day after going AWOL, the Oakland offense showed up in a big way scoring five loud runs in the first Friday night.Read More

August 30, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Off-target Montas stumbles in first, dooms A’s

Kalama Hines Author

Frankie Montas was missing locations by feet, nearly hitting batters with fastballs targeted at the outside corner.Read More

August 30, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s and their scuffling rotation back to work quickly after tough loss

Kalama Hines Author

The Athletics have no time to lick the wounds of their first series loss in more than a month.Read More

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