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July 9, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Sports

Lowrie ASG snub reveals broken system

Kalama Hines Author

Jed Lowrie will almost certainly be named an injury replacement in the coming days, joining Blake Treinen in the 2018 MLB All-Star Game.Read More

A's

MLB Original Sports

With his bat quiet, Chapman uses glove to help A’s sweep

Kalama Hines Author

Though he continues to search at the plate after a right hand injury, Matt Chapman has made his return very visible in the field.Read More

July 4, 2018

June 29, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Blackburn rolls after rough start, A’s win fifth straight

Kalama Hines Author

Despite a laborious first two innings, Paul Blackburn settled down to retire 14 of 15 en route to a 3-1 Oakland win.Read More

June 28, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Sports

Inside Pitch: Assigning Athletics first-half awards

Kalama Hines Author

The A's are one hot run from sliding into the second WC slot, and they put themselves in the hunt with contributions from everyone on the roster.Read More

June 16, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Angels sixth-inning implosion helps A’s, Manaea find win column

Kalama Hines Author

For the first time in four days, the Athletics offense found the scoreboard first Saturday afternoon.Read More

June 12, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: Examining A’s could-be All-Stars

Kalama Hines Author

Since 2016, Khris Davis has swatted 102 home runs, more than any other major leaguer in that time. He is in search of his first ASG nod.Read More

June 10, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Chapman homer helps A’s overcome outfield blunders

Kalama Hines Author

The A's got a huge defensive boost from Marcus Semien on a ground ball in the eighth to claim a 3-2 victory against the struggling Royals.Read More

June 7, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

Blackburn shines in return as Olson leads offense

Kalama Hines Author

Over six innings, Paul Blackburn held Kansas City to three hits while coaxing 12 ground-ball outs.Read More

May 27, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Montas blows through D’Backs, A’s claim series

Kalama Hines Author

Frankie Montas, recalled from Triple-A Nashville before the game, did his best to match Daniel Mengden's Saturday gem.Read More

May 25, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Manaea’s horrid May continues, slumping D’Backs crush A’s

Kalama Hines Author

Sean Manaea came in with a 5.96 ERA in four previous starts this month and couldn't make it through the fourth.Read More

May 24, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Bullpen, four-run first inning enough to seal A’s win

Kalama Hines Author

It wasn't pretty. But with a 4-3 victory Thursday afternoon, the Athletics brought to a close their five-game home losing streak.Read More

May 22, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Sharp Cahill goes seven, Mariners top A’s in 10

Kalama Hines Author

The A's couldn't navigate the cold, wet, Seattle-like weather at the Oakland Coliseum Tuesday night, falling 3-2 in 10 innings.Read More

May 22, 2018

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: A’s relieve all AL West deficits with huge week

Kalama Hines Author

Nothing played as significant a role in the A's recently completed 7-3 road trip as the bullpen.Read More

April 2, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s outlast Rangers in Triggs-Colon duel

Kalama Hines Author

On the surface, it may not have been the obvious setup for a pitcher's duel: One starter a 20-year veteran who posted a 6.48 ERA last year; the other,...Read More

March 29, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

AL West preview: A’s power their way back to the pack

Kalama Hines Author

As is, Oakland is not a playoff team. It's also not a last-place team.Read More

March 28, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

Alcántara not among 13 pitchers on A’s Opening Day roster

Kalama Hines Author

The Oakland Athletics will enter the 2018 regular season with 13 pitchers on the 25-man roster for a second-straight season.Read More

February 16, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

A’s re-tooled bullpen built to back young rotation

Kalama Hines Author

The last time Oakland's was a top-five bullpen in the American League was 2014 -- the last time the A's played in the postseason.Read More

January 29, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

In search of frontline starters, A’s instead beef up bullpen

Kalama Hines Author

The pair of pitching additions Oakland did make offer the combination of youthful power and veteran savvy to that overworked relief corps.Read More

October 2, 2017

A's

MLB Original Sports

Opportunistic A’s focused on pitching this offseason

Kalama Hines Author

"Opportunistic" is one word that can be used to describe the Athletics' 2017 season.Read More

September 5, 2017

A's

MLB Original Sports

Angels edge A’s in 10 as Matt Olson stays hot

Kalama Hines Author

Los Angeles overcame Oakland's three-homer fifth-inning to seize an 8-7, 10-inning victory.Read More

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