The Mercury News Nov 13, 2019
MVP perseverance: How Bay Area kid Marcus Semien turned it all around
Oakland Athletics' shortstop Marcus Semien reflects on what shaped him into the bounce-back player on the cusp of an MVP award
The Mercury News Nov 13, 2019
Oakland A’s to play Big League Weekend in Las Vegas
Oakland Athletics will play the Cleveland Indians in Big League Weekend this spring training in Las Vegas.
The Mercury News Nov 13, 2019
Ex-A’s fan favorite Doolittle finds touching way to honor late grandmother
Former A's reliever changes his uniform number to 63 as a special way to thank his grandma.
The Mercury News Nov 12, 2019
A’s pitcher Mike Fiers helps blow the whistle on Astros’ alleged sign stealing
Three different American League teams during the 2018 and 2019 postseasons suspected they were having their signs stolen by the Astros.
The Mercury News Nov 11, 2019
Oakland seeks injunction against county to stop Coliseum sale
Attorneys for the city of Oakland filed legal papers on Friday asking a judge to issue a preliminary injunction barring Alameda County from selling its half ownership of the 155-acre Coliseum complex to the Oakland A's baseball team for $85 million.
Golden Gate Sports Nov 6, 2019
Oakland Athletics: Marcus Semien won’t win MVP, but it doesn’t matter
Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien put together an incredible 2019 season in unexpected circumstances. However, he’s unlikely to be named the American League MVP, despite being a finalist. The Oakland Athletics proved that they weren’t a one-year wonder this season by following up a 97-win campaign in 2018 with an equal win total in 2019. […] Oakland Athletics: Marcus Semien won’t win MVP, but it doesn’t matter - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News Nov 5, 2019
Who will win AL MVP? Breaking down the true value of this year’s finalists
For the first time since Miguel Tejada's award-winning 2002 season, the A's have an MVP finalist in Marcus Semien.
The Mercury News Nov 4, 2019
A’s Marcus Semien named American League MVP finalist
The little things led to a big year for A's shortstop Marcus Semien.
Golden Gate Sports Nov 3, 2019
Oakland Athletics: Matt Chapman and Matt Olson are ‘Golden’ again in 2019
The Matts are golden again. Oakland Athletics infield duo Matt Chapman and Matt Olson have officially been named 2019 Rawlings Gold Glove winners. The Oakland Athletics corner infielders are back-to-back Gold Glove recipients and for good reason. The A’s team colors are the usual kelly green, but double the gold. Before Matt Chapman and Matt Olson, the […] Oakland Athletics: Matt Chapman and Matt Olson are ‘Golden’ again in 2019 - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
The Mercury News Nov 3, 2019
A’s Matt Chapman and Matt Olson win second straight Rawlings Gold Glove Awards
Matt Chapman and Matt Olson won Gold Glove Awards in consecutive seasons.
The Mercury News Nov 2, 2019
Mapping out the A’s offseason: what gaps can they fill in free agency?
Left-handed outfielder? Second baseman? Left-handed relievers? The A's are pretty solid, but there is room to grow.
Call to the Pen Oct 27, 2019
Oakland Athletics: Hendriks got robbed of the AL Reliever Award
Oakland Athletics closer Liam Hendriks had an amazing 2019 season, but he was robbed of the reliever award by New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman. Liam Hendriks was a huge reason why the Oakland Athletics got to the American League Wild Card game, but he was overseen by a closer who is on a more […] Oakland Athletics: Hendriks got robbed of the AL Reliever Award - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Mercury News Oct 24, 2019
Four A’s nominated for Gold Glove Awards
Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, Marcus Semien and Robbie Grossman were nominated for Gold Glove Awards.
Kings of Kauffman Oct 24, 2019
Kansas City Royals: Making the case, Athletics free agents
Ahead of Kansas City Royals free agency, let’s take a look at the Oakland Athletics’ upcoming free agents and decide whether the team should pursue any. Welcome to the continuation of our “Kansas City Royals: Making the case” series for free agency. For the second-straight season, the Oakland Athletics won 97 games and advanced to […] Kansas City Royals: Making the case, Athletics free agents - Kings of Kauffman - Kings of Kauffman - A Kansas City Royals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Mercury News Oct 16, 2019
A’s Mailbag: Who will play second base in 2020? Do the A’s have a crack at the AL West and more
Who will play second base? Who will the A's target in free agency? Is a division title within reach?
