“Hang on, let me get that...” | Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Just a quick midweek post to note how many odd base running blunders have befallen the A’s of late — not that they have literally fallen, but they may as well have... Today’s specials included Tyler Soderstrom going halfway between 1B and 2B on a twisting fly ball into the RF corner of the bat of Tyler … [Read more...] about “Interesting” Base Running Of Late…
Athletics vs. Cubs Game Thread
Brady Basso gets the start today in Chicago against the Cubs. | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images A’s wrap up road trip in the Windy City The Oakland Athletics wrap up a three-city road trip with the rubber match of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field. As the season winds down, the A’s hope to notch another road series victory against … [Read more...] about Athletics vs. Cubs Game Thread
Athletics defeat Cubs 5-3 in Chicago
Tyler Soderstrom got the A’s on the board in the fourth inning with a solo homer to centerfield. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Come from behind victory gives the A’s series win The Oakland Athletics wrapped up their road trip with the rubber match of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field. The Cubs wore their traditional home … [Read more...] about Athletics defeat Cubs 5-3 in Chicago
Elephant Rumblings: Rooker in All-MLB conversation
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! Awards season is nigh upon us, and Brent Rooker absolutely deserves to be part of the conversation. Rooker was not named an All-Star this year, and some felt he was snubbed in favor of an arguably less deserving David Fry. Since the break, Brent has only bolstered his worthiness with … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Rooker in All-MLB conversation
A’s beat Cubs behind three home runs
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images A certain starting catcher had another multi-homer game Back in the win column, baby. The A’s defeated the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field, beating the playoff hopefuls and playing spoiler for a Cubs team desperate for wins down the stretch. Chicago’s starting pitcher tonight was Jordan WIcks, a former 1st-round draft pick … [Read more...] about A’s beat Cubs behind three home runs