Oakland Athletics Bryce Harper's raucous return 'home' was weird, sad, surreal; and we in the Bay Area know the feelingThe Mercury News - Gary Peterson Bryce Harper had himself an eventful Tuesday night. Returning to Washington D.C. and the fans he jilted by signing a gargantuan free agent contract …
Oakland Athletics Mike Fiers cruises, Laureano makes another unreal throw in A's shutout of Red SoxThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Reports of the A’s starting pitching deficiencies may have been greatly exaggerated. It’s early in the season, but the A’s starting rotation …
Oakland Athletics Sean Manaea looks back at his no-hitter with Boston Red Sox in townThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — The Boston Red Sox returned to the Coliseum Monday for the first time since hoisting the World Series trophy last October. But before they …
Oakland Athletics Ramón Laureano's bat, arm back Aaron Brooks' gem in A's win over Red SoxThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Ramón Laureano sensed his breakout was coming after a quiet slump through the A’s first six games of the season. He announced his presence …
Oakland Athletics WATCH: Ramón Laureano's insane throw vs Red Sox early candidate for Play of the YearThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Ramón Laureano is getting his defensive highlights mixtape started early in 2019. The A’s center fielder turned in the most impressive throw …
Oakland Athletics How the A's might experiment with their bullpen during tough stretchThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — The A’s have been able to rest the majority of their bullpen arms after a recent strong run by their starters. But the time to place more …
Oakland Athletics With heavy hearts, persistent anxiousness, Venezuelan ballplayers carry onThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos Second baseman Franklin Barreto sat in the sanctuary of the Oakland A’s spring training clubhouse glued to his phone while dulcet sounds of spring …
Oakland Athletics Frankie Montas carries spring dominance to regular season in win over AngelsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Frankie Montas has always had the makeup of a prototypical ace. He’s got the strong body type that allows him to pitch deep into games. The …
Oakland Athletics Brett Anderson continues strong run of starting pitching in win over AngelsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — For as good as the A’s offense and bullpen might be, the success of this current brutal stretch of 18 straight days with a game hinges on …
Oakland Athletics Lou Trivino terrorizing opposing hitters with improved new pitchThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — The way Lou Trivino performed last season as a rookie he would have been fine keeping things the same. Yet four games into the 2019 season, …
Oakland Athletics Lou Trivino has a new pitch that is making him "really unfair"The Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — The way Lou Trivino performed last season as a rookie he would have been fine keeping things the same. Yet four games into the 2019 season, …
Play buttonOakland Athletics A home run? Not quite. Lots of hurdles before the A's new ballpark rises at Howard TerminalThe Mercury News - David DeBolt CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device OAKLAND — There is no Coliseum BART train, no walkway over Damon …
Oakland Athletics A's bullpen implosion spoils Marco Estrada's strong start in loss to AngelsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — When drawing up the different ways to lose a baseball game in 2019, the A’s don’t expect to lose many in this fashion. After six shutout …
Play buttonOakland Athletics Eric Chavez talks Matt Chapman, managing future in return to OaklandThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Eric Chavez is perhaps the only third baseman in A’s history that rivaled the magic that Matt Chapman produces on defense on a daily basis, …
Oakland Athletics A's anniversary: The night the baseballs turned orangeThe Mercury News - Jon Becker On the A’s first Green Friday of the new season we look way back to when their eccentric owner turned a night in the desert to orange. Today In 1973: …
Oakland Athletics Q&A: A's pitcher Marco Estrada talks MLB journey from Mexico to OaklandThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — This whole baseball thing wasn’t exactly Marco Estrada’s cup of tea. Estrada immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of five …
Oakland Athletics Jose Canseco on new podcast: I turned down Madonna, injected Sasquatch with PEDs, or is it the other way around?The Mercury News - Gary Peterson Jose Canseco launched a podcast Wednesday. Sasquatch, you’ve been warned. You too, dear reader. “This is going to be such a different type of podcast,” …
Oakland Athletics Takeaways: A's look more like themselves in stateside Opening DayThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — When the A’s opened up their regular season for a two-game series with the Seattle Mariners in Japan last week, something just felt …
Khris Davis Mike Fiers sharp, Khris Davis crushes in A's Opening Day win over AngelsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — A return to the Coliseum may have been all Mike Fiers needed to get back on track. Starting his second Opening Day in nearly the span of a …
Oakland Athletics Franklin Barreto reacts to Opening Day demotion as A's make room for MoralesThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — Franklin Barreto sat in the black leather chair at his locker inside the A’s clubhouse at the Oakland Coliseum with his feet propped up on …
Oakland Athletics Giants, A's: Great new food, drink choices for baseball fansThe Mercury News - Linda Zavoral As any stadium or arena executive will tell you, baseball (or basketball, football or hockey) is no longer just about the game. It’s about the fan …
Oakland Athletics A's acquire slugging first baseman in trade with Blue JaysThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — The A’s appear to have found a power bat to fill the absence of Matt Olson. The club announced the acquisition of slugger Kendrys Morales in …
Oakland Athletics How the A's decided on their final Opening Day roster spotsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — They say spring training stats do not mean much. But in the case of certain A’s players, the numbers either made or broke their case to …
Oakland Athletics Players and plotlines: What A's fans should watch for in 2019The Mercury News - Martin Gallegos For more 2019 MLB preview stories, check out our Bay Area baseball guide. Heading into 2019, the A’s again have major questions about their starting …
Oakland Athletics A's Mailbag: Dallas Keuchel, food trucks, trade with Giants?The Mercury News - Martin Gallegos OAKLAND — That awkward phase has finally come to an end for the A’s. You know, the one where they had to play three exhibition games shortly after …
Oakland Athletics Kurtenbach: Is America's pastime past its prime?The Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach For more 2019 MLB preview stories, check out our Bay Area baseball guide. If you’re a fan of the game, you’ve certainly read about Major League …
Oakland Athletics A's pitcher secures Opening Day rotation spot, 25-man roster setThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos SAN FRANCISCO — A’s pitcher Aaron Brooks is living proof that it’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish. The A’s right-hander clinched his …
Oakland Athletics A's pitcher likely secures rotation spot in win over GiantsThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos SAN FRANCISCO — A’s pitcher Aaron Brooks is living proof that it’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish. The A’s right-hander likely clinched …
Oakland Athletics A's top prospect gets first big league taste in Bay Bridge SeriesThe Mercury News - Martin Gallegos SAN FRANCISCO — Jesús Luzardo’s shoulder injury prevented him from making the trip for the Bay Bridge Series. But there’s another top A’s prospect …
