The Mercury News Mar 26, 2020
How the MLB and MLBPA’s deal affects the Oakland A’s
The MLB and MLBPA reached an agreement on how a coronavirus-delayed season will impact service time, the draft and arbitration.
The Mercury News Mar 26, 2020
Opening Day Q&A: What does MLB’s delay mean for the Giants, A’s?
Dieter Kurtenbach and Shayna Rubin answer the most pressing questions about MLB's 2020 season, the A's, and the Giants
Golden Gate Sports Mar 25, 2020
Oakland Athletics: Handicapping the A’s next big extension
The Oakland Athletics are not normally a team associated with handing out big extensions, but they have a decision looming for their young core. The Oakland Athletics‘ core consisting of Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, and Marcus Semien is one of the best contingents of position players in baseball. However, the question is, how long can […] Oakland Athletics: Handicapping the A’s next big extension - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News Mar 23, 2020
‘I think we’re all still stunned a bit:’ Mark Canha, Oakland A’s grapple with uncertain future
The Oakland Athletics are still stunned over the season's postponement. The silver lining: Canha will be home for the birth of his second child.
The Mercury News Mar 20, 2020
“I don’t believe I will have to drive DoorDash anymore:” A’s minor leaguer reacts to MLB emergency pay plan
Oakland Athletics' minor leaguers react to the MLB interim compensation plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Mercury News Mar 13, 2020
Five questions for A’s fans as MLB begins its suspended season
Questions that need answers as the Oakland Athletics and all of sports deal with Coronavirus pandemic.
The Mercury News Mar 12, 2020
‘The longer you let this go, the more the regular season becomes in jeopardy’: A’s manager Bob Melvin reacts to spring training suspension
Amid Coronavirus pandemic, MLB reportedly decides to suspend baseball operations. Athletics' manager Bob Melvin comments.
The Mercury News Mar 11, 2020
Breaking down key Oakland A’s relievers: The importance of McFarland, Wendelken and Diekman
Why T.J. McFarland, J.B. Wendelken and Jake Diekman are key pieces to the staff.
The Mercury News Mar 10, 2020
Four player updates from A’s camp: Khris Davis’ slow progression, Stephen Piscotty’s ‘perpetual cycle of hurt’
Khris Davis' high expectations intensify the spotlight. Stephen Piscotty on a "perpetual cycle of hurt."
The Mercury News Mar 9, 2020
The plan for A.J. Puk: His regular season role and when he’ll throw again
Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk, shut down with a shoulder injury, will start throwing on Tuesday.
Brew Crew Ball Mar 8, 2020
Spring Training Game Thread #15: Milwaukee Brewers (7-5-2) @ Oakland Athletics (11-7)
Photo by Mike McGinnis/ Houser (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Montas (1-0, 0.00 ERA) Lineups: Today’s lineup against the A’s in Mesa. First pitch 3:05.#ThisIsMyCrew I #CactusCrew Holt - SSGarcía - CFSmoak - 1BHealy - 3BGamel - RFNottingham - CRay - LFRodríguez - DHBlanco - 2BHouser - P pic.twitter.com/uGPKXYiKbn— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 8, 2020 A's vs Brewers to wrap up the weekend.⚾: 1:05pm PT : https://t.co/gQMF0EeBZ8 #RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/tfSQX47YqF— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 8, 2020
The Mercury News Mar 8, 2020
What we learned Sunday at Oakland A’s HQ: Second base battle begins to clear up … a little
Franklin Barreto, Jorge Mateo, Vimael Machin and Tony Kemp remain candidates for the second base job after Sheldon Neuse was optioned out of MLB camp on Sunday.
The Mercury News Mar 8, 2020
Who is the A’s catcher of the future? Sean Murphy is getting competition this spring
Since being acquired by the A's, Jonah Heim has reworked his swing — and his attitude. Could it pay off with his long-awaited MLB debut?
The Mercury News Mar 7, 2020
What we learned from Oakland A’s game vs. Mariners: Jesus Luzardo deserves all the hype
Luzardo mixed in his 97-mph fastball with a heavy dose of a well-located breaking ball in a ridiculously impressive spring start against the Seattle Mariners.
The Mercury News Mar 7, 2020
A.J. Puk a ‘long shot’ to begin season in Oakland A’s rotation
Puk has yet to resume throwing after being shut down with shoulder soreness.
