Oakland Athletics 9, Toronto Blue Jays 1 (This game was the result of a simulation done through What If Sports. It matched the Oakland Athletics All-Time Team against the Toronto Blue Jays All-Time Team. This game did not actually happen.) Click for full size. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Eddie Plank pitched a complete game while Jimmie Foxx went four for five with a … [Read more...] about Athletics Thump Blue Jays, Eddie Plank Goes the Distance (LWOS All-Time Tournament)
Oakland Athletics All-Time Team
The Oakland Athletics are an interesting case. They’ve been around for 121 years and have been involved in 18,702 contests. In that time, they’ve made 29 trips to the postseason and won 15 pennants. They have nine World Championships and 45 players who’ve worn their uniform are enshrined in Cooperstown. However, in spite of all these successes, they have an all-time losing … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics All-Time Team
Matt Olson Traded To Atlanta Braves
All-Star first baseman Matt Olson has been traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Atlanta Braves, per Jeff Passan. BREAKING: Atlanta and Oakland are in agreement on a trade that will send star first baseman Matt Olson to the Braves, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 14, 2022 In return, the Braves sent top outfield prospect Cristian … [Read more...] about Matt Olson Traded To Atlanta Braves
Chris Bassitt Heading to Mets
Mets Side of the Deal The New York Mets have traded for veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt. In the deal, prospects J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller are headed to the Oakland A’s. Bassitt made his debut in Chicago with the White Sox in 2014. He was then traded to the A’s, where he’s excelled over the years. Bassitt’s best season came in 2020, where he posted a 2.29 ERA over 11 … [Read more...] about Chris Bassitt Heading to Mets