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“Yay, me.” | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s get the ugly out of the way. It’s not hard to find: Muncy’s overall stats this season tell the tale of a rookie struggling in his maiden voyage around the league. If all you have to go on are the numbers on his ledger you will not be encouraged: Through 17 games, Muncy is batting .185/.200/.315 (48 wRC+) with a … [Read more...] about Max Muncy: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

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Matt Marton-Imagn Images Now that’s how you start a road trip The A’s started their six-game road trip on the right foot Tuesday night in Chicago, beating the White Sox 12-3 and taking the victory on Jackie Robinson Day. What a way to open the road trip. A’s and White Sox trade early runs The action got started early today at Rate Field. The A’s got out to a fast start … [Read more...] about Athletics dominate White Sox on Jackie Robinson Day

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Kicking off the road trip in the Windy City Let’s hope that day off helped. The A’s are back at it today as they travel to Chicago to take on the White Sox on Jackie Robinson Day in the Windy City. It’ll be the first of three in Chicago before continuing the road trip this weekend, but first things first. The A’s will turn to lefty Jeffrey … [Read more...] about Game #17: Athletics at White Sox Game Thread

Robert Edwards-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Good morning Athletics Nation and happy Tuesday to you all! The A’s got the day off yesterday to flush a tough homestand. The club only went 2-4 against the San Diego Padres and New York Mets as their season record has fallen to 6-10, last in the AL West and third-worst in the American League ahead of only the Chicago White … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Happy Jackie Robinson Day!