Matt Olson

A’s clobber Yankees, set note for potential rematch

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

6 years ago

A’s stomp Mariners, make statement toward postseason

The sights are set much higher in Oakland, but a Sunday win was a huge benchmark for the Athletics --…

6 years ago

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

One day after going AWOL, the Oakland offense showed up in a big way scoring five loud runs in the…

6 years ago

Laureano’s arm, Martini’s bat drive A’s to win in Houston

For the second day in a row, the Athletics jumped out to an early lead via the long ball, but…

6 years ago

Wasted chances doom A’s in 12-inning series finale loss

What appeared to be the weakest pitching matchup of the series instead delivered the highest quality hurling of all.

6 years ago

Cahill dominance paces A’s in sweep of Tigers

In what was an oddly low-scoring series through the first two games, the A’s proved they can win with less…

6 years ago

Chapman, Davis power Jackson to A’s fifth straight win

As contenders continue to fold around them, the Athletics continue to climb up the American League playoff ladder.

6 years ago

Laureano’s 13th-inning walkoff ends scoreless pitcher’s duel

Brett Anderson flirted with perfection for longer than he ever had in his previous 136 big league starts Friday night at…

6 years ago

A’s sweep away Jays, pull into tie for Wild Card

The Sean Manaea-Jonathan Lucroy battery has produced some memorable moments. Tuesday, the duo led the Athletics to a 8-3 victory over the Blue…

6 years ago

A’s double steal helps deliver Bob Melvin win No. 600

After celebrating the 100th win in Edwin Jackson's career Monday night, Tuesday brought more merry-making.

6 years ago

A’s claim ‘The Bridge’ with second-straight walkoff

"The Bridge" trophy will spend its first year of existence in Oakland after the Athletics overcame a late Giants comeback.

6 years ago

Giant Oakland crowd watches A’s top SF in 11

After about three hours of baseball, what was left of the 56,310 at the Oakland Coliseum got their first real…

6 years ago

A’s finish first half on high note, claim San Fran series

Stephen Piscotty stayed as hot as an Independence Day firecracker Sunday, finishing the first half on a nine-game hitting streak.

6 years ago

Inside Pitch: Jackson A’s final piece to postseason-hopeful puzzle

When Edwin Jackson tossed six one-run innings in Detroit, he became the 12th Athletics pitcher to make a start this season.

6 years ago

Jackson holds down Cleveland long enough for A’s bats to take over

Not one time Saturday afternoon did Edwin Jackson pitch out of the stretch.

6 years ago

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

Despite a laborious first two innings, Paul Blackburn settled down to retire 14 of 15 en route to a 3-1…

6 years ago

Inside Pitch: Assigning Athletics first-half awards

The A's are one hot run from sliding into the second WC slot, and they put themselves in the hunt…

6 years ago

Houston hammers Montas, secures sweep of A’s

The Astros jumped on starter Frankie Montas and the Athletics early. And in the same way they had done all series,…

6 years ago

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

Since 2016, Khris Davis has swatted 102 home runs, more than any other major leaguer in that time. He is…

6 years ago

Bassitt fabulous in return, but A’s fall to Duffy, Royals

Chris Bassitt held the Royals to three hits and one run, but on this Saturday afternoon, that wasn't good enough…

6 years ago

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