Not overlooking tonight’s series opener between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland A’s, which will send Dan Straily to the hill to face off against Hisashi Iwakuma, but the more interesting game of the series could turn into the match-up on Saturday. The probable pitchers are currently listed as Brandon Maurer for Seattle and Jarrod Parker for the A’s. Parker was more »
Dan Straily to be Recalled to Oakland, Start in Place of Brett Anderson
When the Los Angeles Angels come to town Monday night to begin a three-game set with the A’s, it will be Dan Straily toeing the rubber for the A’s instead of Brett Anderson to get things going. The decision to skip a start for Anderson is due to a sprained ankle he suffered two starts ago against the Tampa Bay more »
There is an “A” in Playoff! Athletics Clinch Post Season Birth With Victory Over Texas
It’s been five long years, but the A’s are officially back into the MLB post season. 21,162 wild and raucous fans were on hand tonight to witness the A’s beat the Rangers 4-3, clinching a playoff birth and moving just one game back of Texas with two games to play. It is fitting that right after Melvin told Comcast Sports more »
A’s Magic Number at 1 Heading Into Showdown with Texas
It may feel like summer with this hot weather, but this is October baseball at its finest. This is it A’s fans. This is the biggest of the big series. Division leader Texas comes to Oakland for the final series of the year with a division title on the line. The playoff scenarios run down like this: The A’s can more »
Parker Dazzles As A’s Win Third Straight Over Yankees; Attempt Four-Game Sweep on Sunday
Oakland A’s starter Jarrod Parker was back in his familiar groove on Saturday night, and his outing was just enough for the A’s to pull out a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees. It was Oakland’s third-straight win over New York, their fourth-straight win by one run and they will have a chance to complete a four-game sweep of more »
Former Red Sox Moss, Reddick Supply Offense in 6-1 Win Over Boston
The Oakland Athletics made the Boston Red Sox pay for their recent trades in the past few seasons on Monday night in the first game of a three-game series at O.co Coliseum. The A’s beat the Red Sox 6-1 in front of 17,434 in attendance and behind the bats of Josh Reddick and Brandon Moss. Former Red Sox outfielders Reddick more »
Five Run Fifth Inning Dooms Parker as A’s Fall to Arizona 8-3
Two pitches spelled doom for Jarrod Parker. A RBI double to Justin Upton and a grand slam by Miguel Montero pushed the Diamondbacks to a 6-1 lead and they coasted to an 8-3 victory in the second game of the three game series in Arizona. Parker’s scoreless streak ended in the first inning and he could not [...]
A’s Pitching Staff Deserves Better Run-Support; Can Chris Carter Fill the Offensive Void?
Following a disappointing series against the Los Angeles Angels in which the A’s only managed to score a total of three runs while being held to just 10 hits in the three game series, the A’s need to address their struggling offense. The A’s are currently managing to hang onto second place in the American League West, a position they more »
Jarrod Parker Pitches a Gem, but A’s lose in 11
Jarrod Parker pitched a gem Wednesday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels, but in the end it wasn’t enough as the A’s anemic offense managed just one run in an 11 inning 3-1 loss. Parker threw seven innings, tying his career high, and recorded a career high eight strikeouts. He scattered just five hits and allowed only one run, in more »
Oakland A’s: Will Reinforcements Arrive in Time Before Injuries Ruin Surprising Start?
As the Oakland Athletics continue their series against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, the standings seem to be a bit reversed from how many baseball analysts forecast them at the beginning of the season. Forty-three games into the year the A’s are four games ahead of the Angels in the standings and firmly in second place just four games behind more »
