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The Oakland A’s Have a Bright Future on the Mound With Young, Electric Rotation

Feb 29, 2020

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The Oakland Athletics will have a different feel on the mound in 2020 with a young and talented starting rotation. Although the majority of their pitchers are inexperienced at the big-league level, it's going t...

Oakland Athletics: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 30, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

While they're surely looking for ways to improve their roster after a second consecutive 97-win season, the Oakland Athletics have some financial matters to take care of. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athle...

Gerrit Cole’s Potential Astros Departure Could Open the Door for the A’s

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 6, 2019

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

It's widely presumed that right-hander Gerrit Cole will be leaving the Houston Astros in free agency this offseason. If the prevailing notion holds true, it could open the door for the Oakland Athletics in the ...

AL Wild Card Game: Who Has The Edge?

Tom Dorsa

Oct 2, 2019

American League, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason, Tampa Bay Rays

As the second of a pair of compelling Wild Card Games nears, it is essential to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the clubs competing in the do-or-die contest. After a National League Wild Card Gam...

Oakland Athletics: Rookie Jesus Luzardo Has the Potential To Be an Ace

Quinn Allen

Sep 13, 2019

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The Jesus Luzardo hype was in full effect leading up to the Oakland Athletics giving him the call-up to the big leagues, and he lived up to all expectations in his debut. Oakland's number one prospect, Luzardo ...

Consistency Could Power the Oakland Athletics Through the AL Wild Card Game

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 12, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

Losing 15-0 and then winning 21-7 in back-to-back nights isn't exactly consistent. But with that to the side, the A's have been a model of consistency for the bulk of the 2019 regular season, and it could power...

Starting Pitching is a Bright Spot in a Slow Start for the Oakland Athletics

Robbie Stratakos

May 23, 2019

Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

When you win 97 games and make the playoffs, you don't expect to come out of the gate the ensuing season in third place in your division, let alone 25-25. Without a doubt, it's a highly disappointing start for ...

Khris Davis’ Extension Benefits Him, the Oakland Athletics, and MLB

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 20, 2019

Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

On Thursday afternoon, the Oakland Athletics and designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis agreed to a two-year, $33.5 million extension. The deal keeps the right-hander in the Bay Area through 2021. Meanwhile, ...

Strong Spring Could Put Luzardo in Consideration for A’s Rotation Spot

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 12, 2019

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Spring training is officially underway as the Oakland Athletics were the first team to report yesterday. The Athletics shocked many by winning 97 games in 2018 and surging in the second half for the final Wild ...

The Oakland Athletics Should Pursue a Gio Gonzalez Reunion

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 4, 2019

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Left-hander Gio Gonzalez remains one of the most notable free agents on the open market. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics need starting pitching; a reunion between the two parties makes all the sense in the wor...