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Months after the New York Mets hauled in three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on a blockbuster multiyear deal, the front office has now once again bolstered the starting rotation with a key move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets have traded for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets […]

The San Diego Padres made some big moves last offseason and were aiming to make a huge splash during the regular season. Things didn’t go to plan, unfortunately, and the Padres failed to even reach the playoffs, finishing third in their own division at 79-83. In order to compete with the Giants and the Dodgers, […]

It was revealed on Wednesday that former Oakland Athletics outfielder Jeremy Giambi, the brother of Jason Giambi, was found dead in his parents’ California home. On Friday, the cause of death was sadly determined by Los Angeles Coroners. Giambi shot himself. He was just 47-years-old. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi died by suicide, the coroner […]

The MLB was hit with some truly saddening news on Wednesday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that former Oakland Athletics slugger Jeremy Giambi tragically passed away at the age of 47. Horrible news: Jeremy Giambi passed away today at his parents’ home in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Jason and the […]

Prior to the MLB lockout, the New York Yankees had been mulling the idea of a potential blockbuster trade to acquire Oakland Athletics star Matt Olson. The A’s are reported to be willing to part with Olson, due to fears that he’d walk away for nothing in free agency in just a couple of seasons. […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the most loved players in Atlanta Braves history and he just helped them win a World Series title in 2021. However, despite the current strike, he’s failed to come to an agreement on an extension with the organization. Not last spring or last summer. That raises the question, could Freeman […]

The New York Yankees’ shortstop situation is one of the biggest areas they need to address this MLB offseason. Whether the Yankees want to address the position through free agency or a trade, the bottom line is, they need to go into the 2022 season with a better plan at short. Even in the midst […]

After Bob Melvin jumped ship to replace Jayce Tingler as the manager of the San Diego Padres, the Oakland Athletics were left conducting a managerial search of their own. Well, after scouring the market for the best possible man, the A’s have settled on their next manager. And it’s someone fans will be extremely familiar […]

The Oakland Athletics may not be able to reshape their roster due to the Major League Baseball lockout. But they can still fill a major need while a new collective bargaining agreement is negotiated. Oakland is in need of a manager after Bob Melvin, who spend 11 years with the A’s, ditched the team and joined […]

A lot of talent could be on the move this MLB offseason, as contending teams look to shore up their rosters, while others prepare to offload assets they may not be able to hold onto down the line. One team selling during the offseason could be the Oakland Athletics, and they possess a prized asset […]

The Oakland Athletics (A’s) have acquired right-handed pitcher Brent Honeywell from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to MLB insider Jeff Passan. The terms of the deal have yet to be released, with the Rays likely to get cash, a player to be named later, and/or another minor leaguer. Right-hander Brent Honeywell is headed to the […]

The Oakland Athletics and their fans have to be the most frustrated fan base in Major League Baseball. The Athletics always have a talented team but it seems that their front office never wants to spend money to keep them together. They had a disappointing season last year where they failed to make the playoffs. […]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is hitting free agency, and the Yankees have some interest in bringing him back. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he has had conversations with Rizzo’s agent about a return, according to Brendan Kuty of NJ.com, and there’s some support in the organization for re-signing him. However, there […]

In one out of left field move, the San Diego Padres have elected to hire Bob Melvin as their new manager, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. The two sides have reportedly come to terms on a three-year contract deal. The Padres had contacted the Athletics front office to inquire on whether they would be allowed […]

The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners meet on Monday night for the first matchup of a three-game series that could make or break these teams’ respective seasons.. With both teams desperately racing for a Wild Card spot, let’s continue our MLB odds series and make an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick. Oakland currently stands at 85-71 and is […]

The Oakland Athletics rejoiced as they activated pitcher Chris Bassitt and he made a start, his first since leaving the game after being hit by a line drive. The Athletics pitcher has not pitched since August 17 and has made a return to the field quicker than most had expected. He took the mound on […]

The Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics begin a four-game series as both teams desperately race for a Wild Card spot. Let’s continue our MLB odds series, make a Mariners-Athletics prediction, and pick in the AL West clash. Oakland currently stands at 82-67 and is 40-34 at home. If you put $100 on every single Athletics game […]

The New York Mets are looking for somebody to run baseball operations now that Sandy Alderson is looking to move on from that role. There have been some notable names thrown around as candidates, including Theo Epstein, and MLB Network’s Jon Heyman is now naming Oakland Athletics executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane […]

The Oakland Athletics have been awaiting the return of Chris Bassitt, who was struck in the face by a batted ball and taken to the hospital in an absolute scary scene back in the middle of August. However, the Athletics received some good news from Bassitt himself, who said his return to the mound is […]

In Oakland, the White Sox and Athletics will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Athletics prediction and pick. While the White Sox have a strong hold of the AL Central division lead, the Athletics remain in the thick […]

The Chicago White Sox look to win the series Wednesday night against the Oakland Athletics after taking the first game in dominant fashion. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Athletics prediction and pick. Oakland currently stands at 74-64 and is 37-32 at home. If you put $100 on every single Athletics […]

The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox begin a three-game series Tuesday in RingCentral Coliseum. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a White Sox-Athletics prediction and pick. Oakland currently stands at 74-63 and is 37-31 at home. If you put $100 on every single Athletics game so far this season, you’d be […]

The New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics will finish up a four-game series on Sunday Night Baseball. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Athletics prediction and pick. Both of these teams have so much at stake in every game they play. The Yankees used a 13-game winning streak to […]

The New York Yankees will take on the Oakland Athletics for the second installment of their four-game series. .  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Athletics prediction and pick. In the opening match of this series, the Yankees earned a 7-6 victory extending their winning streak to twelve games.  However, expect […]

The Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees begin a four-game series Thursday in the Bay Area. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Athletics prediction and pick. Oakland currently stands at 70-57 and is 35-29 at home. If you put $100 on every single Athletics game so far this season, you’d be […]

The MLB and Oakland Athletics were in shock after watching pitcher Chris Bassitt take a pitch to the face and leave the game. Well, there has been some good news regarding Bassitt. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Bassitt is stable and is set to return to the Bay Area sometime during this week. […]

The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners meet on Monday night to start a series that has serious playoff implications. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Mariners-Athletics prediction and pick. Oakland currently stands at 70-55 and is 35-27 at home. If you put $100 on every single Athletics game so far […]

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will finish up a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Athletics prediction and pick. These two teams have split the first two games of this series, making Sunday’s matchup a crucial rubber match for both teams. The […]

We’re not sure who was more impressive between LaMonte Wade Jr. and Gabe Kapler in the San Francisco Giants’ 6-5 road win against the Oakland Athletics Saturday night. On one hand, Wade enters the game at the top of the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter with the Giants down by a run and then proceeded […]

The San Francisco Giants will cross the bridge to battle their regional rival, the Oakland Athletics, for the first of three games in what is called the Bay Bridge Series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Athletics prediction and pick. The Giants have the best record in baseball at 78-43. […]

It was an extremely scary scene on Tuesday night in a game between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox. In just the second inning, Brian Goodwin smashed a line drive up the middle that connected with A’s starter Chris Bassitt’s head in a horrific turn of events. He was quickly carted off the field […]

The Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox will begin a four-game series on Monday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Athletics-White Sox prediction and pick. This is a hugely important series for both teams. The Athletics have been nipping at the heels of the Houston Astros in the AL […]

Ramon Laureano has been suspended for 80 games after violating Major League Baseball’s performance enhancing drug policy. This is a rough hit to the Oakland Athletics, who are in a tight race for the second American League wild card spot. Laureano has been one of their best offensive weapons this season. Laureano has a slash […]

The San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics will begin a two-game series on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Athletics prediction and pick. These two games are hugely important for both teams. The Padres are currently trailing first place in the NL West by seven games with that […]

The Oakland Athletics have made a move to acquire the Washington Nationals infielder Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Oakland A’s are in agreement on a deal to acquire infielder Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes from the Washington Nationals. Deal is pending medicals. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) […]

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will begin a four-game series on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Athletics-Angels prediction and pick. This is an important series for both of these AL West rivals. The Athletics are currently sitting six games behind the Houston Astros for […]

One of the first real big pieces on the trade market is set to have a new home. The Oakland Athletics have acquired Starling Marte from the Miami Marlins. Marte was one of the best bats available and now he heads all the way to the west coast from the east coast. Marte had made […]

The San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics begin a two-game set on Tuesday night in a cross-conference clash. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Athletics-Padres prediction and pick for this NL West clash. San Diego currently stands at 58-44 and is 33-19 at home. If you put $100 on every […]

The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will finish up their four-game series on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick. The Mariners have taken two of the first three games of this hugely important series. Seattle is still not completely out of playoff contention, trailing […]