Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Win or go home tonight We got our first Game 5 of the 2024 playoffs tonight as the San Diego Padres take on their rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers with a trip to the NlCS and a date with the Mets on the line. Stakes literally could not be any higher for these two high-priced teams. The Dodgers will turn to their second-biggest investment from this … [Read more...] about Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 5 game thread
Elephant Rumblings: Yankees, Mets await LCS opponents
Brad Penner-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! The divisional round of the MLB playoffs is nearly complete, and both the Mets and Yankees have clinched LCS berths, making conspicuous the possibility of the first Subway Series since 2000. The A’s never had a chance of making the dance this year, but there are still a number of former A’s on the … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Yankees, Mets await LCS opponents
American League Division Series Game 4’s game thread
David Reginek-Imagn Images We could know the ALCS matchup by the end of the day It’s crunch time folks. Either we get a Game 5 in one series or the other, or we get to know the 2024 ALCS matchup that’ll determine who goes to the World Series. Things are getting serious and we love it. More drama! Two games on tap. Both American League. First up: the Cleveland Guardians … [Read more...] about American League Division Series Game 4’s game thread
Elephant Rumblings: Playoffs, and Bolte is still hitting
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Thursday Athletics Nation! Another day goes by and another day closer to Spring Training. That tremendous growth we saw from the club in the second half should get us excited for the coming season, even if it is in the temporary home of Sacramento. Thinking about Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hitting absolute … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Playoffs, and Bolte is still hitting
Post-Season: Enjoying The A’s By Proxy
Mowin’ (down) from the Samoan. | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images No the A’s themselves didn’t quite make the post-season in 2024. It was close but they were barely beaten out by just 3 teams ahead of them in the AL West and those 20 or those nail-biters that went the wrong way. Still, it’s fun to watch the playoffs and take pleasure in the accomplishments of some former … [Read more...] about Post-Season: Enjoying The A’s By Proxy