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Facing free agency, Marcus Semien ponders if his A’s days are behind him

Marcus Semien has played baseball in the Bay Area his entire life, at every level. But when ...

By Simone McCarthyOctober 12, 20200

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Astros outslug A’s, muscle past rivals into second-straight AL title game

The A's 2020 season was officially put to bed after an emotion-filled 11-6 loss.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 8, 20200

A's

Laureano loudly lifts A’s dugout toward Game 3 win with impassioned speech

Ramon Laureano may have few words and emotion in his interviews, but behind closed doors, he is the A's vocal speaker.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 7, 20200

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A’s claw back from brink with home run eruption to keep ALDS alive

The Oakland A's live to see another day, avoiding a sweep behind five home runs for a 9-7 win.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 7, 20200

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A’s hand ball to Jesús Luzardo for latest do-or-die postseason game

The Houston Astros are one win away from entering the Championship Series for the fourth straight season.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 7, 20200

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You can’t blame Khris Davis if the A’s lose the ALDS

Khris Davis is back to crushing balls into low orbit, and it only took him 61 games into the 2020 season.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 6, 20200

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A’s bats fall quiet, Astros continue march toward ALCS with 5-2 win

Khris Davis may be back, but the rest of the A's offense now seems to be missing.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 6, 20200

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Home runs help Astros jump on A’s in 10-5 Game 1

A 91-degree game day calls for the long ball, and that is exactly what the Astros and A's delivered

By Simone McCarthyOctober 5, 20202

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A’s, Astros level up rivalry for divisional series showdown

The A's and Astros started as simple divisional rivals, and things quickly escalated.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 4, 20200

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A’s crack White Sox bullpen to escape Wild Card curse

The Oakland A's advanced beyond the first round of playoffs for the first time since 2006 after a 6-4 comeback win.

By Simone McCarthyOctober 1, 20200

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A’s start Fiers on the mound, Davis as DH in do-or-die Wild Card showdown

It’s win or go home in Oakland! Both the A’s and White Sox will start a right-handed, Florida-native pitcher after each team earned ...

By Simone McCarthyOctober 1, 20200

A's

Who gets the ball for the biggest A’s start in years?

The A's pretty much have two options to start Thursday's final AL Wild Card matchup.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 30, 20202

A's

Chris Bassitt shines in Game 2 win, rescues A’s from elimination

The Oakland A's kept their postseason alive with their first playoff victory since 2013.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 30, 20200

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A’s start lefty, predictably lose Game 1: Was this Wild Card loss preventable?

Are we really surprised the White Sox won when a left-handed pitcher was starting?

By Simone McCarthySeptember 29, 20200

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White Sox pounce on Luzardo mistakes, shove A’s into do-or-die

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito kept the A’s hitless through six full innings as the Chicago long ball helped lift Chicago over ...

By Simone McCarthySeptember 29, 20200

A's

A’s coaches, teammates sing praises of rookie catcher Sean Murphy

When A's rookie catcher Sean Murphy is out of the lineup nowadays, his presence is missed.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 29, 20200

A's

Will A’s third-straight wild-card appearance be the charm?

Right-hander Chris Bassitt seems to be the A's unannounced ace this season and should be expected to pitch the first game.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 28, 20200

A's

A’s tap lefty Jesús Luzardo as Game 1 wild-card starter

Games 1 and 2 are set for a noon first pitch. Not your usual start time, but what in 2020 has been per ...

By Simone McCarthySeptember 28, 20200

A's

A’s finish 2020 with win, earn second seed in AL on final day of regular season

The A's end the regular season on a high note.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 27, 20200

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A’s second unit steamrolled by Mariners to cap doubleheader sweep

The second game of Saturday's doubleheader was over in the third inning, or maybe even when you looked at the A's starting line ...

By Simone McCarthySeptember 26, 20200

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Mariners tag Hendriks, Trivino in extra eighth inning, topple A’s 5-1

The 2020 A's were undefeated in six extra inning games after Friday night's walk-off win. They couldn't make it seven Saturday.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 26, 20200

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A’s notch comeback win on Canha walkoff after nine innings of scoreless baseball

Mark Canha hit a two-run homer in the tenth inning to give the A's a 3-1 walkoff win Friday night.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 26, 20200

A's

A’s look to revive offense as they play for postseason position in final weekend

With postseason play around the corner, the Oakland A's know their strengths, their weaknesses, and what they need to improve on.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 25, 20200

A's

Rising A’s claim AL West title, set sights on postseason glory

For the first time since 2013, the Oakland A's are American League West champions.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 21, 20200

A's

Deluge of Giants runs buries A’s, denies Oakland home clinch of AL West title

In what was probably their ugliest baseball all season, Oakland was destroyed 14-2 Sunday by the Giants.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 20, 20200

A's

A’s manhandle Giants, climb to brink of AL West title

The A's batted around the order in a five-run seventh inning off two Giants relievers to beat San Francisco 6-0 Saturday afternoon.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 19, 20200

A's

Bassitt, A’s blank Giants, lock up playoff spot after 6-0 win

The Oakland A's are officially postseason bound, one step closer to the goal they set every season.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 18, 20200

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A’s could clinch postseason with Friday win — and some help

Oakland could join the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 MLB postseason.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 18, 20200

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On brink of postseason, A’s look to seal AL West title with strong finish

After an off day on Thursday, the A's start the three-game Battle of the Bay Friday.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 18, 20200

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A’s win earns split in Colorado to finish off .500 road trip

The Oakland A's split a two-game series in Colorado after a 3-1 win on Wednesday.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 16, 20200

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A’s soar to 6-1/2 game AL West lead behind Olson homer, Manaea gem

Lockdown pitching and a two-run homer from Matt Olson carried the Oakland A’s to a 3-1 win ...

By Simone McCarthySeptember 10, 20200

A's

Matt Chapman held back from baseball activity, return date uncertain

Matt Chapman did not play Wednesday and was held back from any baseball activity during pregame warmups.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 10, 20200

A's

Vimael Machin honors Roberto Clemente by wearing No. 21 for Oakland

What do Vimael Machin and Roberto Clemente have in common? More than you might think.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 10, 20200

A's

A’s stretch AL West lead with ninth-inning walkoff win over Astros

Another A's walk-off win? Of course.

By Simone McCarthySeptember 9, 20200

A's

‘Speechless’ Tony Kemp reacts to Clemente Award nomination

Oakland A's infielder Tony Kemp visited the Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh last year before this week becoming a 2020 nominee for the Roberto ...

By Simone McCarthySeptember 9, 20200

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A’s sideline Daniel Mengden after positive Covid-19 test

Daniel Mengden tested positive for Covid-19 on Aug. 29, causing the team to postpone their last four games

By Simone McCarthySeptember 3, 20200

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