The 2022 Oakland Athletics season preview comes down to one word, REBUILD! The A’s have either traded away their core players or allowed them to leave via free agency. They will use their farm system to retool and try to field a competitive team in 2022. Athletics Season Preview 2021 Review The A’s lost their first six games to begin the 2021 season. Then, they went on a … [Read more...] about 2022 Oakland Athletics Season Preview
Sean Manaea Traded to Padres for Prospects
Left handed starting pitcher Sean Manaea is being dealt to the San Diego Padres, per Mark Feinsand. Minor league relief pitcher Aaron Holiday will be heading there as well. In return, the Oakland Athletics are receiving minor leaguers Euribiel Angeles and Adrian Martinez. Manaea will become a free agent after this season, and is owed $9.75 million. Manaea holds the distinction … [Read more...] about Sean Manaea Traded to Padres for Prospects
The Oakland Athletics Need a First Baseman
The Oakland Athletics need a first baseman. They will look at their 40-man roster to see who is ready to step in for 2022 and beyond. With the trade of Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves, the fans are now realizing this team is going to be in a rebuilding phase once again. We will say it again the Oakland Athletics now need a first baseman. Whom Did They Get in Return In return, … [Read more...] about The Oakland Athletics Need a First Baseman
Webb Makes Postseason Debut, Stifles Dodgers
Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants made the most of his postseason debut as he stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers batters in game one of the NLDS. Webb did not allow a run in 7 2/3 innings while striking out ten Dodgers. He also did not allow a walk. In addition, he only gave up five hits. His pitches were electric, as was the crowd. Walker Buehler was not as productive. In … [Read more...] about Webb Makes Postseason Debut, Stifles Dodgers
Giants Walk It Off against Diamondbacks in Bumgarner’s Return to San Francisco
Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30 — A 4-for-5 effort from Christian Walker was not enough to stave off a sweep, as a bases-loaded single from LaMonte Wade Jr. in the bottom of the ninth gave the San Francisco Giants a dramatic 5–4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. This came in Madison Bumgarner’s first start in front of fans in San Francisco … [Read more...] about Giants Walk It Off against Diamondbacks in Bumgarner’s Return to San Francisco