Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics is a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1968 to the present, the Athletics have played in McAfee Coliseum. The "Athletics" name originates from the late 1800s "athletic clubs", specifically the Athletic of Philadelphia. They are most prominently nicknamed "the A's", in reference to the blackletter "A", a trademark of the team and the old Athletic of Philadelphia. This has gained very prominent use, and in some circles is used more frequently than the full "Athletics" name. They are also known as "the White Elephants" or simply "the Elephants", in reference to then New York Giants' manager John McGraw's calling the team a "white elephant". This was embraced by the team, who then made a white elephant the team's mascot, and often incorporated it into the logo or sleeve patches.
Oakland Athletics' third baseman Jack Hannahan out with back spasms (Kitchener - Waterloo Record) ARLINGTON, Texas - Oakland Athletics third baseman Jack Hannahan was scratched from the starting lineup just before the start of Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers due to back spasms.
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Comebacks at forefront for Atlanta Braves, Oakland AthleticsUSA TodayThe same is true for the Oakland Athletics, who are seeing progress from six-time Gold Glover Eric Chavez and 2008 All-Star Game starter Ben Sheets, ...and more »
Nomar Garciaparra of Oakland Athletics returns to disabled list with calf injury (ESPN) Nomar Garciaparra is back on the Oakland Athletics' disabled list with the same calf injury that already sidelined him for three weeks.
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Oakland Athletics Team Report (USA Today) Two more A's are hurting, and what else is new?
Dallas Braden is eyes of A's young pitching staff - USA Today Dallas Braden is eyes of A's young pitching staffUSA TodayPHOENIX (AP) ? Dallas Braden has found a whole new role to play for the Oakland Athletics' young pitching staff. He's become a second set of eyes to many of ...and more »
A's place Buck (oblique strain) on 15-day (Sports Illustrated) The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle prior to Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers.
Sheets Brings New Mind-Set to A?s Team in Need of Change The A?s have missed the playoffs the last three seasons, and newly acquired Ben Sheets has never been. Both parties are hungry for some post-season baseball.
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled list with ... (TSN) To fill the roster spots, the club recalled outfielder Aaron Cunningham and infielder Gregorio Petit from Sacramento. Buck, who will spending time on the DL for the fourth time in his career, was batting .235 with nine runs batted in and three home runs this season.
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Seattle Post IntelligencerRecap: Oakland vs. Chicago WSoxMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network AJ Pierzynski, Brent Morel and Andruw Jones each drove in a pair of runs in the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Oakland Athletics in Cactus ...Sheets gets his work in as A's fall to White SoxSan Jose Mercury NewsChavez homers twice for A's in loss to White SoxSan Francisco Chronicleall 135 news articles »
Seattle Post IntelligencerRecap: Oakland vs. Chicago WSoxMiamiHerald.comBy Sports Network AJ Pierzynski, Brent Morel and Andruw Jones each drove in a pair of runs in the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Oakland Athletics in Cactus ...Sheets gets his work in as A's fall to White SoxSan Jose Mercury NewsChavez homers twice for A's in loss to White SoxSan Francisco Chronicleall 135 news articles » Athletics' Hannahan out with back spasms (SportingNews) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Oakland Athletics third baseman Jack Hannahan was scratched from the starti...
ROUNDUP; Athletics Release Taveras Outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. Taveras was designated for assignment immediately after the Feb. 1 trade. The Athletics owe his $4 million salary, but that would be reduced by the $400,000 minimum if another team signs him.
A's place Buck on disabled list (SportingNews) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled ...
Royals rally to beat Athletics split squad 11-10 - The Associated Press Royals rally to beat Athletics split squad 11-10The Associated PressRick Ankiel homered and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat an Oakland Athletics split-squad 11-10 ...Cust goes yard against RoyalsOaklandAthletics.comall 150 news articles »
A's put OF Buck on DL with oblique (Yahoo! Canada Sports) The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle prior to Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers. Buck homered and went 3-for-4 in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Texas, but the injury to his side got progressively worse as the game wore on.
Athletics Roll the Dice and Add Sheets, a Four-Time All-Star, for a Year 
The four-time All-Star Ben Sheets, who missed last season because of injury, agreed to a $10 million deal other teams wouldn?t match.
The four-time All-Star Ben Sheets, who missed last season because of injury, agreed to a $10 million deal other teams wouldn?t match. Feldman leads Rangers past A's to complete sweep (AP via Yahoo! News) Scott Feldman scattered five hits over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep on Friday night.
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CBC.caAthletics chase Harden in 3rd inningCBC.caHe struck out four, walked three and threw a wild pitch in the Rangers' 8-8 tie with a split-squad of Oakland Athletics. "I felt really good early, ...Harden has mixed outing as Rangers, A's tieThe Associated PressKouzmanoff, Stassi take Texas deepOaklandAthletics.comall 173 news articles »
CBC.caAthletics chase Harden in 3rd inningCBC.caHe struck out four, walked three and threw a wild pitch in the Rangers' 8-8 tie with a split-squad of Oakland Athletics. "I felt really good early, ...Harden has mixed outing as Rangers, A's tieThe Associated PressKouzmanoff, Stassi take Texas deepOaklandAthletics.comall 173 news articles » Feldman leads Rangers past A's to complete sweep (San Francisco Chronicle) Scott Feldman scattered five hits over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep on Friday night. In the first game, Andruw Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth to send Texas to a 6-...
Oakland Prospect Retires to Join the Priesthood Grant Desme, the most valuable player of the Arizona Fall League, says his breakout season of 2009 only confirmed that he was making the right decision.
BDD '10 Team Previews ? Oakland Athletics - Baseball Daily Digest (blog) BDD '10 Team Previews ? Oakland AthleticsBaseball Daily Digest (blog)The financial world has it's Wall Street, baseball has Oakland. At least that is what it looked like last year as GM Billy Beane added Matt Holliday for a ...
ROUNDUP; A's Sign Crisp The Oakland Athletics completed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the free-agent outfielder Coco Crisp. Crisp, 30, had season-ending shoulder surgery in June and hit .228 with three home runs in 49 games for Kansas City. (AP)
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Seattle Post IntelligencerSheets Brings New Mind-Set to A's Team in Need of ChangeNew York TimesPHOENIX ? Every day he reports to work at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Ben Sheets greets his fellow Oakland Athletics this way: ?Good morning, ...Rogers delivers sharp appearanceMilwaukee Journal SentinelChange Happens In Oakland, and Ellis Has Seen It AllNew York Times (blog)Ben Sheets passes first test for AthleticsThe Associated Pressall 202 news articles »
Seattle Post IntelligencerSheets Brings New Mind-Set to A's Team in Need of ChangeNew York TimesPHOENIX ? Every day he reports to work at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Ben Sheets greets his fellow Oakland Athletics this way: ?Good morning, ...Rogers delivers sharp appearanceMilwaukee Journal SentinelChange Happens In Oakland, and Ellis Has Seen It AllNew York Times (blog)Ben Sheets passes first test for AthleticsThe Associated Pressall 202 news articles » There Was No Business Like Barça's in 2009 
In a year when soccer seemed to defy financial gravity, Lionel Messi, Barcelona and Spain flourished on the game's playgrounds.
In a year when soccer seemed to defy financial gravity, Lionel Messi, Barcelona and Spain flourished on the game's playgrounds. A's center fielder Crisp has hamstring injury - USA Today A's center fielder Crisp has hamstring injuryUSA TodayThe new Oakland Athletics center fielder said Wednesday he has a strain in the hamstring and it isn't clear how long he might be sidelined. ...and more »
Aggressive Angels Try a Little Patience at the Plate ANAHEIM, Calif. Torii Hunter was talking Sunday morning about his newfound patience at the plate, how he and Bobby Abreu, the Angels? new patron saint of elevated pitch counts, would stand in the batting cages during spring training for 30 minutes or more without taking a swing. They would just talk.
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Los Angeles TimesAngels lose to Athletics, 4-2Los Angeles TimesUp next: Joe Saunders will start Sunday's noon (PST) game against the Oakland Athletics in Tempe, Ariz. On the air: TV ? FS West. Radio ? AM 830.Recap: Oakland vs. LA AngelsMiamiHerald.comCrisp gets two hits in A's win.The Associated Pressall 110 news articles »
Los Angeles TimesAngels lose to Athletics, 4-2Los Angeles TimesUp next: Joe Saunders will start Sunday's noon (PST) game against the Oakland Athletics in Tempe, Ariz. On the air: TV ? FS West. Radio ? AM 830.Recap: Oakland vs. LA AngelsMiamiHerald.comCrisp gets two hits in A's win.The Associated Pressall 110 news articles » Friendship or Betrayal From Inside the Lines? In 2001, when he played for Oakland, shortstop Miguel Tejada was accused by some teammates of aiding his friends on opposing teams.
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Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldGross, Taylor display power in A's winSanta Rosa Press Democrat... Taylor added a three-run homer in the eighth to power the Oakland Athletics to a 7-3 win over a Milwaukee Brewers split-squad on Thursday at Phoenix. ...Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings in Brewers lossThe Associated Pressall 131 news articles »
Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldGross, Taylor display power in A's winSanta Rosa Press Democrat... Taylor added a three-run homer in the eighth to power the Oakland Athletics to a 7-3 win over a Milwaukee Brewers split-squad on Thursday at Phoenix. ...Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings in Brewers lossThe Associated Pressall 131 news articles » YANKEES 3, ATHLETICS 2; Teixeira Helps Yanks Leave West Happy as Red Sox Await The Oakland Athletics sold 35,067 tickets Wednesday, the fans filling almost every seat beneath the giant tarpaulins that ring the third deck of the 42-year-old Coliseum. It was a good atmosphere for a last-place team like the A's, a lot of whistling and sign-waving, but much more intensity is up next for the Yankees. The Yankees will head to another old, sold-out venue Friday -- Fenway Park in Boston. They will head there happy after five pitchers held down the Athletics, 3-2, to keep the Yank...
Sabathia Continues His August Dominance 
C. C. Sabathia allowed five hits and struck out seven in eight innings for his 14th victory, and the Yankees scored five runs in the sixth to beat Oakland.
C. C. Sabathia allowed five hits and struck out seven in eight innings for his 14th victory, and the Yankees scored five runs in the sixth to beat Oakland. Tomko Ruins a Reunion for the Yankees Brett Tomko, who was cut loose from the Yankees after 15 appearances, worked five shutout innings in his debut for the Oakland Athletics.
SPOTLIGHT; The Go-Go A's of 2009? On Aug. 1, the Oakland Athletics retired Rickey Henderson's number in a ceremony at Oakland Coliseum, where fans brought back the old cheer, ''Run, Rickey, run!'' With the team's surge in stolen bases this season, and the emergence of Rajai Davis at the top of the lineup, fans may start cheering ''Run, Rajai, run!'' Oakland General Manager Billy Beane is famously averse to stolen bases. The last time the club recorded more than 100 steals in a season was 1998, his first season in charge. That w...
Against Red Sox, Sabathia Will Test August Success C. C. Sabathia has made 10 starts against the Red Sox, including the postseason, and he is 2-7 with a 5.07 earned run average. But he has never faced them at Yankee Stadium.
In Back-and-Forth Game, Yankees? Bullpen Is the Difference 
Phil Hughes extended his scoreless streak to 23 1/3 innings and helped a sixth-inning lead stand up, with some help from Brian Bruney and Mariano Rivera.
Phil Hughes extended his scoreless streak to 23 1/3 innings and helped a sixth-inning lead stand up, with some help from Brian Bruney and Mariano Rivera. | |
