Mystery Player Q | Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images Rosters are constantly in flux due to injuries, as well as signings and trades, so it’s a fool’s errand to sit on December 18th and try to predict the roster on March 27th. That is why I am standing as I discuss what the roster might look like 100 days from now. Well dang, now I can’t reach the keyboard so I guess I … [Read more...] about Projected Opening Day Roster: 24 Down, 2 To Go?
Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Will Klein
Robert Edwards-Imagn Images A brand new arm in the bullpen mix Today we take a look at someone who only just recently joined the organization. While he arrived in the middle of the season he still saw some action with the big league club and should get plenty of innings heading into 2025. That player is right-handed reliever Will Klein. How was he acquired? On August … [Read more...] about Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Will Klein
Elephant Rumblings: Besides third base, where can the A’s upgrade?
Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Tuesday A’s fans! The Athletics have a known gap at the hot corner right now and everyone knows it. The baseball world knows it after General Manager David Forst spoke to beat reporter Martin Gallegos on this very subject just three days ago after the trade for Jeffrey Springs. It’s something that should be obvious when … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Besides third base, where can the A’s upgrade?
Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Kyle McCann
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images The Athletics solidified not only their starting catcher position in 2024 with Shea Langeliers taking significant steps forward, both as a hitter and a defender. They also found their backup catcher of the present and future in Kyle McCann. How was he acquired? The A’s took McCann with their fourth-round pick back in 2019, which was a … [Read more...] about Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Kyle McCann
Elephant Rumblings: Hot corner vacancy persists
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Monday, Athletics Nation! The A’s have wisely continued acquiring pitching this offseason, following the splashy free agent signing of Luis Severino with a trade acquisition from fellow stadium-woe-sufferers the Tampa Bay Rays to add more depth to the A’s rotation. Connor Ashford and Nico have details and analysis … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Hot corner vacancy persists