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Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images There were a number of big arrivals for the Athletics in 2024. Brent Rooker as an unimpeachable middle-of-the-order threat, Lawrence Butler as a dynamic star-in-the-making, Tyler Soderstrom as the spicy bat we always hoped he could become. However, no one dazzled the eyes and minds of the baseball world like Mason Miller did. Previously … [Read more...] about Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Mason Miller

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! When I think of former A’s fireballers that couldn’t stay healthy enough to fulfill their potential, I think first of Rich Harden. He had great stuff when he wasn’t broken, but he only pitched over 150 innings once in his nine-year career. Harden’s fastball typically sat in … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Has baseball’s velocity obsession gone too far?

JJ Bleday led the team in doubles and ranked as one of the best defensive outfielders in the American League. | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images A’s centerfielder continues to improve and add value 2024 was JJ Bleday’s third season in the majors, and second full season with the Oakland Athletics. He played centerfield exclusively this past season for the first time … [Read more...] about Athletics 2024 Season in Review: JJ Bleday

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?

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