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Halfway Point: Truths Emerge As “You Are What The Numbers Say You Are”
There are tiny samples, small samples, and large samples. The first two are not to be trusted and the last one takes a while to kick in. In between you get the “medium samples” of a half season, that point where you can argue the significance but folks start to rightly say that what you […]
Angels Strike Late to Defeat the Athletics
The Athletics took on the Los Angeles Angels, looking to win their third straight game and wrap up this interdivisional series victory with a game to spare. Much like the last time these two pitchers squared off, the Angels scored multiple late runs to break a tie game and earn a 5-2 victory. The A’s […]
Game #83: A’s at Angels Game Thread
Last night, the Athletics got off to a winning start in their three-game weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels, riding a seven-run fifth inning to a 9-3 victory. Tonight, the “Green and Gold” look to clinch the series, while extending their winning streak to three games with a second straight win over their division […]
A’s Beat Angels 9-3
The A’s took the first game of their weekend series against the Angels on Friday night, winning in Anaheim by a 9-3 final to make it two in a row for the Green & Gold. The club won its 40th game tonight and remains just a game and a half back of the Mariners in […]
Game #82: A’s at Angels Game Thread
The A’s have hit the road but it wasn’t a long trip. A quick hop on a flight down south to Anaheim has brought the A’s to the home of the Los Angeles Angels, where the two division rivals are set for a three-game weekend showdown. The Green & Gold managed to escape the Bay […]
Elephant Rumblings: A’s-Angels Series Preview
Happy Friday A’s Fans! Today, the Athletics begin a three-game series against their American League West rival, the Los Angeles Angels. These two teams have matched up often over the past few weeks. Towards the end of May, the A’s won three of four in Los Angeles, capturing two victories in dramatic extra-inning games. Last […]
A’s Avoid Sweep With Late Comeback Versus Giants
The A’s were on the cusp of dropping their fifth straight and getting swept out of San Francisco. Instead they used a huge late rally to come back and stun the Giants, beating them 9-6 in regulation. Springs bounces back Left-hander Jeffrey Springs got the ball this afternoon, looking to put a series of bad […]
A’s roster moves: Gelof to IL, Williams recalled
The A’s announced on Thursday morning that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof will head to the injured list due to the hand injury he suffered on Tuesday night, with Alika Williams coming up to take his place: The team evidently felt that Gelof’s hand injury was too severe to avoid a stint on the IL. Luckily there […]
Elephant Rumblings: IL Still Possible For Gelof?
Happy Thursday everyone! Can you make it to the weekend? The A’s have avoided a worst-case scenario with second baseman/third baseman/outfielder Zack Gelof after he suffered what looked like a gruesome hand injury on Tuesday night in the series opener against the Giants. From the looks of things it seemed to all of us who […]
Game #81: Athletics at Giants Game Thread
The A’s have dropped the first two games of this mid-week series against our old Bay Area rivals the Giants. That’s extended the losing streak to four games, dropping the team to 38-42 and into third place in the AL West. Can’t think about that though. Gotta flush the bad vibes and that starts today. […]
A’s Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat Against Giants
The Athletics took on the San Francisco Giants in the second game of this three-game interleague series on a breezy summer night in The City by the Bay”. It looked like Max Muncy’s eighth inning home run would be enough to win this pitching duel. However, the A’s beleaguered bullpen had a final say, blowing […]
Game #80: A’s at Giants Game Thread
Tonight, the Athletics will look to snap their three-game losing streak as they take on the San Francisco Giants in the middle game of this three-game interleague series. Last night, the A’s offense struggled against Giants starter Robbie Ray, who tossed eight innings of one-run ball. As a result, the “Green and Gold” need to […]
It’s Harder To Win When You Don’t Understand Your Own Personnel
One of manager Mark Kotsay’s flaws has reared its ugly head more than usual of late, and that is a lack of understanding of who his relievers are, what they do well, and just as importantly what they do not do well. Sometimes you get away with “wrong move, right result” and often you do […]
Elephant Rumblings: A’s Pitchers Still Holding the Team Back
Happy Wednesday A’s fans! The Athletics remain stirred in mediocrity at the big-league level. The “Green and Gold” have been unable to establish a foothold above .500 and take control of a division whose expected pace-setter, the Seattle Mariners, have fallen short of preseason expectations. The situation is unlikely to improve unless the team receives […]
Robbie Ray Stymies A’s as Giants Take Game No. 1
The Athletics took on the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game midweek series on a beautiful summer night in San Francisco. The Giants scored a pair of early runs that held up in the hosts’ 3-1 victory, snapping their losing streak and stretching the A’s skid to three games. Robbie Ray, a […]
Game #79: A’s at Giants Game Thread
The Athletics are back on the road this week, beginning a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants tonight. This past weekend, the A’s lost the final two games of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, ending their seven-game West Sacramento homestand with a 3-4 record. Their most recent game on Father’s Day […]
Elephant Rumblings: A’s Back In Bay Area
Happy Tuesday A’s fans! The Athletics’ just wrapped up a disappointing series against the division-rival Angels this past weekend. The A’s split the four-game set, but they let the series finale split through their fingers. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s tough to drop those games against a lesser opponent that has […]
A’s Drop Another to Angels, Lose 9-7
It was another tough day at the ballpark for the Athletics as they dropped their second straight game to the Angels, falling 9-7 to split the series with our division rival.
Game #78: Angels at A’s Game Thread
Happy Father’s Day! The A’s have their fourth and final game of the series this afternoon, taking on the Angels for the fourth and final time this afternoon. The lineup today: And the Angels: Let’s go A’s!
A’s Fall To Angels 7-0
Not a great night for our guys. The team fell this evening, losing to the Angels 7-0. More to come
Game #76: Angels at Athletics Game Thread
The A’s can make it two in a row tonight. Will they? It’s J.T. Ginn on the mound tonight. Here’s how the club lines up this evening: And the Angels: Let’s go A’s! Follow the Game:Watch:Athletics – NBCSCA Listen:Athletics – Talk 650 KSTE, KVMX 92.1/105.5, A’s Cast
Fun Parallels To 2012 Emerging
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anticipating a high pitched squeal of “Julio Rodriguez drops the ball!!!!” and a reprise of the most magical season since Billy Martin rode his starting pitchers 14 innings. There is only one 2012 season and 2026 is unlikely to match it in any way, shape, or form. But the […]
A’s Survive Angels In Extras, Win 12-11
For the second straight night, the A’s came out on top, beating the Angels 12-11 in extras innings of work. More to come…
Game #76: Angels at A’s Game Thread
The A’s came away with the first W in the first game of the series last night, riding a fantastic outing from their rookie starting pitcher to their 37th win of the season. They’ll have a chance to bump that number up a digit and get back to the .500 mark tonight. First they’ll have […]
Elephant Rumblings: Can A’s Get A Win on Juneteenth?
Happy Friday everybody, Today is Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday was not recognized until 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. The A’s are celebrating by making tonight’s first of four home games against the Los Angeles Angels […]
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