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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Globe and MailA's trade lefty Dana Eveland to TorontoUSA Today(AP) ? The Oakland Athletics have traded left-hander Dana Eveland to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations. ...Blue Jays acquire pitcher Eveland from AthleticsTSNA's send Eveland to TorontoSeattle Post IntelligencerBlue Jays acquire lefty Dana Eveland from A's for player to be named or cashThe Canadian PressSignal -Bluebird Banter (blog)all 113 news articles »
Globe and MailA's trade lefty Dana Eveland to TorontoUSA Today(AP) ? The Oakland Athletics have traded left-hander Dana Eveland to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations. ...Blue Jays acquire pitcher Eveland from AthleticsTSNA's send Eveland to TorontoSeattle Post IntelligencerBlue Jays acquire lefty Dana Eveland from A's for player to be named or cashThe Canadian PressSignal -Bluebird Banter (blog)all 113 news articles » 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.
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. Oakland Athletics Team Report (USA Today) Two more A's are hurting, and what else is new?
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Digital tickets for Oakland A's fansExaminer.comThe Oakland Athletics sealed a deal with Costa Mesa-based Tickets.com to offer its fans complete mobile ticketing from start to finish. ...Oakland Athletics Become First Major League Baseball Club to Fully Leverage ...PR Newswire (press release)all 11 news articles »
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.
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.
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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Washington PostCincinnati deals Taveras and Rosales to AthleticsDetroit Free PressCINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds traded struggling centerfielder Willy Taveras to the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a four-player deal, ...Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics maneuver to get new looks | BaseballSeattle TimesSPORTS WIRE: Ex-Sox SS Cabrera signs with RedsAurora Beacon NewsAthletics get Willy Taveras from RedsGlobe and MailForbesall 459 news articles »
Washington PostCincinnati deals Taveras and Rosales to AthleticsDetroit Free PressCINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds traded struggling centerfielder Willy Taveras to the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a four-player deal, ...Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics maneuver to get new looks | BaseballSeattle TimesSPORTS WIRE: Ex-Sox SS Cabrera signs with RedsAurora Beacon NewsAthletics get Willy Taveras from RedsGlobe and MailForbesall 459 news articles » Athletics' Hannahan out with back spasms (SportingNews) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Oakland Athletics third baseman Jack Hannahan was scratched from the starti...
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)
A's place Buck on disabled list (SportingNews) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Travis Buck on the 15-day disabled ...
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ESPN (blog)Athletics Roll the Dice and Add Sheets, a Four-Time All-Star, for a YearNew York TimesOnce, he saw the Oakland Athletics play in Arlington, Tex. Now he is a member of the Athletics, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year, $10 million contract. ...Pitcher Ben Sheets Signs One-Year Deal With Oakland AthleticsBloombergBen Sheets in Oakland is sleeper-worthy, but there remains riskESPN (blog)A's sign pitcher Ben Sheets to one-year, $10 million dealUSA TodaySan Jose Mercury News -UPI.com -Associated Contentall 551 news articles »
ESPN (blog)Athletics Roll the Dice and Add Sheets, a Four-Time All-Star, for a YearNew York TimesOnce, he saw the Oakland Athletics play in Arlington, Tex. Now he is a member of the Athletics, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year, $10 million contract. ...Pitcher Ben Sheets Signs One-Year Deal With Oakland AthleticsBloombergBen Sheets in Oakland is sleeper-worthy, but there remains riskESPN (blog)A's sign pitcher Ben Sheets to one-year, $10 million dealUSA TodaySan Jose Mercury News -UPI.com -Associated Contentall 551 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.
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. 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.
Indians considering Dye, Gomes, Branyan? - Yahoo! Sports Indians considering Dye, Gomes, Branyan?Yahoo! SportsThe budget is supposedly set around $65 million, which would make the Indians the second-lowest team in the American League, behind the Oakland Athletics. ...and more »
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-...
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.
Jim Thome officially signs contract with Twins, added to 40-man roster - The Canadian Press Jim Thome officially signs contract with Twins, added to 40-man rosterThe Canadian PressIt turns out the Twins had the roster move made for them when the Oakland Athletics claimed Steve Tolleson off waivers on Monday. Thome is expected to spend ...and more »
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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Bleacher ReportBeane Is Always Keen to a Bargain for The Oakland AthleticsBleacher ReportBilly Beane, Oakland Athletics general manager, relishes the challenge that his team faces in the effort to field a competitive '25' each campaign. ...
Bleacher ReportBeane Is Always Keen to a Bargain for The Oakland AthleticsBleacher ReportBilly Beane, Oakland Athletics general manager, relishes the challenge that his team faces in the effort to field a competitive '25' each campaign. ... Cust Leads Athletics to Win OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have managed to hold onto first place in the AL Central despite winning just eight of their last 23 road games. Manager Jim Leyland is hoping his offense wakes up before their road woes cost them.
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Circling the Bases (blog)Oakland Athletics prospect decides to trade jersey for vestmentsESPNGrant Desme had finally reached a garden spot in his baseball career, but to him it only hinted at forbidden fruit further ahead. ...Athletics prospect Grant Desme is not the first to leave sportsfor a higher ...Examiner.comTAKE TWO: An alternative look at the day in sportsColumbia Daily TribuneSports star turns down a fortune to serve GodMetroBusinessWorld Onlineall 40 news articles »
Circling the Bases (blog)Oakland Athletics prospect decides to trade jersey for vestmentsESPNGrant Desme had finally reached a garden spot in his baseball career, but to him it only hinted at forbidden fruit further ahead. ...Athletics prospect Grant Desme is not the first to leave sportsfor a higher ...Examiner.comTAKE TWO: An alternative look at the day in sportsColumbia Daily TribuneSports star turns down a fortune to serve GodMetroBusinessWorld Onlineall 40 news articles » Athletics 9, Tigers 4 ^Detroit @ ^ Oakland @ ^.
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Globe and MailOakland Athletics agree to US$5.25 million, 2-year deal with Michael WuertzThe Canadian PressRight-hander Michael Wuertz has agreed to a US$5.25 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that avoided salary arbitration. ...Athletics agree to terms with Wuertz on 2-year dealTSNA's Sign Reliever Wuertz; Giants Ink Closer WilsonAHN | All Headline NewsA's agree to terms with Wuertz on two-year contract with club optionOaklandAthletics.comall 110 news articles »
Globe and MailOakland Athletics agree to US$5.25 million, 2-year deal with Michael WuertzThe Canadian PressRight-hander Michael Wuertz has agreed to a US$5.25 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that avoided salary arbitration. ...Athletics agree to terms with Wuertz on 2-year dealTSNA's Sign Reliever Wuertz; Giants Ink Closer WilsonAHN | All Headline NewsA's agree to terms with Wuertz on two-year contract with club optionOaklandAthletics.comall 110 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...
Source: Padres send Kouzmanoff to A's - ESPN Source: Padres send Kouzmanoff to A'sESPNAfter coming up short in a bid to sign free agent Adrian Beltre, the Oakland Athletics filled their third base void Friday by acquiring ...AP source: Padres to send 3B Kouzmanoff to Oakland in 4-player tradeThe Canadian PressPadres Deal Kouzmanoff To Athletics, Pick Up Hairston, CunninghamSB Nation (blog)Former Emerald Eric Sogard Traded to the A'sGo-Ems.comKOLO -MiamiHerald.com -DigitalJournal.comall 404 news articles »
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. Yankees? Streak Ends at 8 With Loss to A?s 
After one of the worst outings in baseball history, a young Oakland pitcher was at his best against the red-hot Yankees.
After one of the worst outings in baseball history, a young Oakland pitcher was at his best against the red-hot Yankees. | |
