Photo by 1975 Diamond Images via Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! Bob Uecker isn’t a prominent figure in A’s history, but he deserves recognition and respect from every baseball fan for his decades of contributions to the game, highlighted by 53 years as a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster. As a kid, I came to know him as a TV dad on the 80s … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Bob Uecker dies at 90
Elephant Rumblings: A’s sign two-way Japanese player Morii
Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images A couple fun and interesting prospects joining the organization Good morning A’s fans and happy Thursday to you all. Yesterday was the official opening of the 2025 international signing period. Most teams added some solid international players that scouts believe could be impact players in just a few years. The Athletics got in on the fun … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s sign two-way Japanese player Morii
Elephant Rumblings: Pitchers and catchers report on February 12
Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! 2025 is upon us—albeit off to an incendiary start in many places. Thankfully, another MLB season is fast approaching, and the league has begun announcing Spring Training dates. 2025 Spring Training first workout dates: pic.twitter.com/tXBhGNgSTo— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Pitchers and catchers report on February 12
A Rare Time I’m Maybe Jealous Of A Giants Transaction
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Rare because with no disrespect intended (ok mayyyyybe a little), in recent years the San Francisco Giants have become kind of a dull team, littered with “average-ish” players that help them to about a .500 record except randomly 1 year out of 7. The players that have helped the Giants to mediocrity have been often as bland as a .500 … [Read more...] about A Rare Time I’m Maybe Jealous Of A Giants Transaction
Elephant Rumblings: Not done adding?
D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Good morning A’s fans! The Athletics have been busy this offseason, spending money and making trades in an effort to add talent and boost payroll as the club moves to Sacramento. The club gave right-handed starting pitcher Luis Severino a record-breaking contract and the team added Jeffrey Springs’ deal to the ledger. … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Not done adding?