Spring training 2018
All the Oakland A's 2018 Cactus League action.
Oakland A’s set 2018 Opening Day roster
Who will suit up against the Angels on Thursday?
A’s top prospect A.J. Puk to have Tommy John surgery
The lefty pitcher will miss the 2018 season.
AL West offseason roundup: Every move by all 5 teams
Angels and Astros upgrade; Rangers and Mariners go dumpster diving; A’s find their usual bargains.
The battle for center field on the Oakland A’s
With just days left to decide, will it be Powell or Fowler?
Spring Game #30: A first look at the A’s fifth starter
Giants defeat A’s 5-1 in Bay Bridge Series opener.
Oakland A’s are running out of pitchers before the season even starts
This was eminently predictable.
Spring Game #29: The One Where Casilla Started
*Everyone* played, and it went about as well as you would expect.
Oakland A’s troll Giants fans with increased parking prices
Unless they yell "Go A’s!" at the gate.
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Spring Game #28: A Hopeful Preview of Opening Day
The Angels couldn't contain Jake Smolinski.
Spring Game #27: A’s lose, but no one gets hurt
Promising game all around for the pitching staff.
A’s spring injury updates: Paul Blackburn, A.J. Puk, Ryan Dull
The starting rotation can’t afford to lose any more arms.
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Spring Game #26: Brewers beat out Skye Bolt's rocket to home
Brewers walk it off against A's, just barely.
Views from Arizona: Fowler, Neuse, Powell, other hitters
My analysis from a weekend of Cactus League baseball comes to an end with a look at some interesting young Oakland hitters.
State of the A’s, in 2018 and beyond
Taking a look at the 2018 roster, and where it’s headed in the coming years.
Spring Game #25: A’s starting pitching falters against tough Dodgers lineup
But, hey, the bullpen looked good!
A’s spring injury updates: Josh Phegley, Santiago Casilla, Renato Nunez
The disabled list receives its first entries of the year.
A’s sign Brett Anderson
Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle reports the A’s reunion with another old friend.
Jonathan Lucroy and Trevor Cahill seal A’s quietly efficient offseason
No big splashes, but every item crossed off the to-do list.
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Spring Game #24: Quick Pitched Game and Solo Homeruns
Oakland falls to the Dodgers, 3-1.
Views from Arizona: Mengden, Manaea, Luzardo, other pitchers
My analysis from a weekend of Cactus League baseball begins with a look at of some of Oakland’s brightest young hurlers.
Spring Game #23: Everything Comes Together in 14-0 Win
Jesus Luzardo and Norge Ruiz looked excellent while the Oakland offense batted around the order in consecutive innings
A’s second round of cuts leaves spring roster at 39
A.J. Puk will not be on the Opening Day roster.
Spring Game #22: A’s pound Giants in split-squad action
Another homer for Sheldon Neuse.
Oakland A’s sign pitcher Trevor Cahill
Finally, some veteran pitching depth.
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Spring Game #21: Buchter struggling again, A's lose 4-1
Oakland tied the game late, but the bullpen couldn't hold on.
A’s spring injury updates: Frankie Montas, Jharel Cotton, Matt Joyce
It’s Tommy John surgery for Cotton.
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Spring Game #20: Cleveland Scores Four Less Runs, A's Win 7-3
Daniel Mengden pitched well, and the lineup put together some runs.
