Josh Reddick took dry swings for the first time Saturday since going on the disabled list with a sprained wrist. A’s manager Bob Melvin commented, “so far so good,” in response to how the session went. It is a good sign that he has not suffered a setback considering that he commented that surgery was not out of the question more »
Josh Reddick Headed to the DL, Daric Barton to be Recalled From Sacramento
And another one bites the dust… So goes the story of the A’s early season troubles in the outfield. First Yoenis Céspedes did a 15 day stint on the DL, next up Coco Crisp and Chris Young. Before the A’s could even get either of those two outfielders back, Josh Reddick will now head to the DL for the next 15 more »
A’s Offense Stymied, Fall to Indians in 1-0
Despite a stellar performance by starting pitcher Tommy Milone, the A’s fell for the second consecutive night to the Indians. Milone matched zeroes with Indians’ starter Zach McAllister until the fifth inning where an unearned run was all the home team would need to pull out a victory over the A’s. The lone run of the game crossed the plate more »
Josh Reddick’s 13th Inning Double Breaks Up Pitching Dual, Pushes A’s Back to .500
The Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners turned back the clock to 1955 Sunday afternoon when the two teams faced off in the first half finale at the Oakland Coliseum. Fans were treated to a 1955 Oakland Oaks cap and a rendition of the National Anthem by an Elvis impersonator before they watched the A’s and Mariners battle it out on 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 »
Yoenis Cespedes at Designated Hitter Opens Options for Oakland A’s
Prior to Friday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants, A’s manager Bob Melvin discussed using his star rookie, Yoenis Cespedes, at the designated hitter position while he recovers from a sore hamstring. Cespedes is currently limited to DH’ing to avoid the risk of him re-aggravating the injury chasing down a ball in the outfield. He has gone 3-for-8 more »
Tom Milone Is Brilliant as Oakland A’s Beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1
Great pitching and timely hit has always been a formula for Oakland A’s success. It was clearly on display Wednesday night as Tom Milone pitched a complete game, three hit gem as the A’s defeated the Dodgers 4-1. Seth Smith’s RBI double tied the game in the fourth inning and after Josh Reddick’s double play scored Eric [...]
A’s Fail to Avoid Sweep in 4-3 Loss to Diamondbacks
Just another variation on a theme today as the A’s fell 4-3 and were swept byArizona in their three game series. The first inning was a microcosm of the A’s struggles in the last month: They could not get a timely hit and Arizona did. After a lead off double by Jemile Weeks and a flare [...]
A’s Blow Another Lead in Bottom of the Ninth 9-8
Tonight, the A’s scored plenty of runs. They just did not get the last out in time. Using a six run second inning off of Arizona starter Daniel Hudson, the A’s were able to take a 6-0 lead and lead the Diamondbacks 8-6 going into the bottom of the ninth. It was not enough as the Diamondbacks [...]
Oakland A’s End 9 Game Skid With Offensive Explosion in Brandon McCarthy’s Return from DL
The losses seemed to be coming in bunches, I suppose it is only fitting that as the A’s break their nine-game losing streak the runs also come in bunches. Oakland scored nine runs in a 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals Saturday afternoon to give Brandon McCarthy his fourth win of the season in his return from the disabled more »
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