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Blockbuster: Sonny Gray Shipped to Yankees in Four-Player Deal

Jul 31, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Transactions

Sonny Gray is heading east, as the Oakland Athletics announced earlier this afternoon that their staff ace has been dealt to the New York Yankees. RHP Sonny Gray traded to NYY with $1.5M in int'l bonus slot ...

The incredible resurgence of Scott Kazmir

Jamey Vinnick

Dec 8, 2015

Major League Baseball

Three years ago it looked like Scott Kazmir's career had come crashing down. The three-time All-Star had lost his command, his control and his confidence. After being a dominant pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, ...

Royals acquire Ben Zobrist from Athletics

Aaron Cornielle

Jul 28, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Rumors, Transactions

The Kansas City Royals have acquired UTL Ben Zobrist from the Oakland Athletics, according to an official press release by both organizations. The Royals will be sending back RHP Aaron Brooks and their third-b...

Why Are Awkward Deliveries So Rare in MLB?

Bryan Smith

Feb 15, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

After watching the 2011 film "Moneyball," I had a very interest conversation with my a colleague concerning a series of comments made within the movie about Chad Bradford's delivery. In the film, a nameless ...

Athletics’ Sean Doolittle has “Slight” Torn Rotator Cuff

Idalia Topete

Jan 23, 2015

American League, American League West, Injuries, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have announced that All Star closer Sean Doolittle is expected to miss the beginning of the season with a tear in a small rotator cuff and inflammation. Athletics assistant General Manager...

Every Team’s Offseason in One Sentence

Jack McNeil

Dec 29, 2014

American League, Headlines, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

This offseason has been a historic one. From superstars being traded for lesser packages than expected, to the Yankees being left out on all major free agents, excuse me as I attempt to sum up every team's offs...

The Wild, Wild West: Baseball Edition

Patricia Garcia

Aug 1, 2014

American League, American League West, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, National League West, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants

In the game of baseball today we have a precarious situation. We have four teams that, within their own division, battle for dominance in the state in which they reside. I am, of course, speaking about the st...

A’s and Twins Swap Milone and Fuld

Jon Becker

Jul 31, 2014

Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics

In a minor move in comparison to the Jon Lester blockbuster pulled off by the Oakland Athletics this morning, Billy Beane continued trading, sending starting pitcher Tommy Milone to the Minnesota Twins for outf...

Encarnacion leaves game with quad soreness

Baseball Essential

Jul 6, 2014

American League, Injuries, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' star first baseman, Edwin Encarnacion, went down due to injury Saturday night. Encarnacion left with right quadriceps soreness. #BlueJays — Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) July 6, 2014 ...

Cubs deal Hammel and Samardzija to Athletics for prospects

Steve Benko

Jul 5, 2014

American League, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics

Jeff Samardzija has been lights out for the Chicago Cubs this year even though record won’t show that, he’s 2-7 with a 2.58 ERA, Jason Hammel has been too, at 8-5 with a 2.98 ERA. With both pitchers having a su...

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