Jake Smolinski

June 13, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

Gattis, Astros punish Blackburn, A’s — again

Kalama Hines Author

But by the time birthday boy Jonathan Lucroy dug into the box for his first at-bat of the evening the game had already been decided.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

March 28, 2018

A's

MLB Sports

Powell, not Fowler, named A’s Opening Day center fielder

Kalama Hines Author

Dustin Fowler will wear the green and gold of the Oakland Athletics in 2018. He just won't be in them on opening weekend.Read More

March 26, 2018

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s final roster: Nine players fight for four spots

Kalama Hines Author

With just two games remaining before final decisions must be made, the Athletics have four open roster spots.Read More

November 8, 2017

A's

MLB Sports

Khris Davis key to A’s offseason outfield agenda

Kalama Hines Author

Khris Davis not only led the Athletics in home runs (43) and RBIs (110), he was tops in runs (91) and total bases (299).Read More

September 5, 2017

A's

MLB Sports

Nunez tops crop of A’s Tuesday call-ups

Kalama Hines Author

The A's announced Tuesday that they have continue September roster expansion, calling up top minor league power hitter Renato Nunez.Read More

July 30, 2017

A's

MLB Original Sports

Graveman nears return as A’s, Gray creep to deadline

Kalama Hines Author

After overpowering Triple-A Salt Lake Saturday, Kendall Graveman is in line for an early Oakland return from a right shoulder strain.Read More

July 18, 2017

A's

MLB Original Sports

Rays crack Casilla to spoil Chris Smith start

Kalama Hines Author

Oakland Athletics starter Chris Smith hasn't won a big league game since June 24, 2008. His valiant effort Tuesday night wasn't enough.Read More

May 7, 2017

A's

MLB Original Sports

Manaea, Mengden, Bassitt all primed for rehab stints

Kalama Hines Author

For a pitching staff with the American League's third-highest ERA, the wait for reinforcements is nearing its end.Read More

A's

MLB Original Sports

Astros edge A’s in tense 10-inning contest

Kalama Hines Author

After a bizarre call in the third inning prompted a protest from manager Bob Melvin, the Oakland Athletics fell 2-1 in 10 innings to the Houston Astros.Read More

September 20, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Jharel Cotton dazzles as A’s silence Angels

Kalama Hines Author

Making his much-anticipated debut Jharel Cotton did not disappoint, shutting down the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Read More

September 7, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Manaea clamps Cleveland as A’s offense explodes

Kalama Hines Author

For a second-straight night, the Oakland Athletics held the Cleveland Indians to a single run.Read More

August 23, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Late Indians homer tops A’s in pitchers’ duel

Kalama Hines Author

Unable to solve a dominant Carlos Carrasco, the Oakland Athletics fell to the Cleveland Indians in a 1-0 pitchers' duel Monday night.Read More

August 22, 2016

August 16, 2016

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: A’s show their best, but not all at once

Kalama Hines Author

Oakland sits at 16-1/2 games out of the first-place spot in the AL West with 44 games left. Read More

August 13, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Graveman snagged by Mariners in A’s loss

Kalama Hines Author

A's starter Kendall Graveman was hit hard by Seattle in the A's 4-3 loss to Seattle.Read More

July 24, 2016

A's

Inside Pitch MLB Original Sports

Inside Pitch: A’s fancy themselves as contenders

Kalama Hines Author

Coco Crisp said return to the MLB postseason picture is as simple as winning series.Read More

July 24, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Injuries, short bench could force A’s pitchers into the field

Kalama Hines Author

Bob Melvin's contingency plan, should substitutions be needed, will include the more athletic members of the pitching staff.Read More

July 24, 2016

A's

MLB Original Sports

Scrappy A’s rescue Dull with exciting finish

Kalama Hines Author

After a rare bullpen blunder by Ryan Dull, the Oakland Athletics once again showed late-inning scrappiness.Read More

A's

MLB Original Sports

Nolin takes tough loss against Mariners

Kalama Hines Author

A's starter Sean Nolin was good in his debut, but Seattle pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma was a little better in Oakland's loss Sunday. Read More

September 6, 2015

A's

MLB Original Sports

A’s hammer Angels after left field wall falls

Jason Leskiw Author

The A's beat the Angels 9-5 in one of the more delay-ridden games in the team's recent history. Read More

August 31, 2015

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