The Texas Rangers seemingly had everything going their way in 2012, until the last few weeks of the season. Texas lost nine of its last 13 games as it saw the Oakland Athletics charge back to take the division title. To make matters worse, the Rangers lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the one-game playoff, effectively ending their season. Show More Summary
This series will evaluate one team per day, starting on Jan. 23 and ending on Feb. 22 (the first game of spring training). It is based on last season's performance, the offseason changes since then and the author's outlook for the team in 2013. Show More Summary
With the additions of Jed Lowrie and Chris Young and the plug-and-play system still in effect from last year, the Oakland Athletics have a myriad of options when it comes to the lineup. For the sake of ease, these four are the likeliest and the best choices. Show More Summary
After a busy offseason for the Oakland A's, they will fight to retain their standing on top of the American League West. During said offseason, the A's have moved around a lot of infielders through addition and subtraction. Gone are the days of Cliff Pennington at shortstop or second base, after he was traded to Arizona. Show More Summary
(TOP STORY) Somehow, the Oakland A's keep on finding ways to surprise fans and baseball writers. Last year's Bad News A's fell only a hair short of pulling themselves to a championship pennant despite few 'experts' giving them a chance, not even at midseason. Show More Summary
The Oakland Athletics aren't known as a defensively gifted team, but motivation and experience will lead to better play in the field—something they must have to repeat as AL West champions. Looking at stats, it's head-scratching how this team won the division. Show More Summary
Say what you will, but Billy Beane is not averse to making decisive moves. Adding guys like John Jaso and Jed Lowrie may not be as sexy as Josh Hamilton, but the Oakland Athletics have further addressed offseason deficiencies with their moves. Show More Summary
The Oakland Athletics bolstered their infield on Monday when they acquired shortstop Jed Lowrie from the Houston Astros in exchange for three useful, but older prospects. By sending Lowrie and right-hander Fernando Rodriguez to the A’s,...Show More Summary
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics have agreed on a five-player deal that finds infielder Jed Lowrie moving up the standings in the AL West: #Athletics acquire Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez from the #Astros for Chris Carter, Brad Peacock and minor leaguer Max Stassi. Show More Summary
The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros have come to an agreement that will send shortstop Jed Lowrie and pitcher Fernando Rodriguez to Oakland in exchange for first baseman Chris Carter, pitcher Brad Peacock and minor leaguer Max Stassi,...Show More Summary
Who could resist a movie with Brad Pitt? In Moneyball, which is based on the 2003 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, Pitt plays Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics. Pitt or no Pitt, I normally...
If you were shocked by the production the Oakland Athletics finished 2012 with, you might also be surprised when they end 2013 even better. The A's were in the top 10 in home runs, walks and stolen bases last season. Granted, they struck out as a team more than any other in Major League Baseball. Show More Summary
Starting in the 2013-2014 season, University of Maine at Presque Isle and Mills College in Oakland, Calif., will play in the same athletic conference. These now-Division III schools are over 3,000 miles apart. How did this happen? More »
A repeat as AL West champions for the Oakland Athletics starts with manager Bob Melvin. Without him at the helm, it's not happening this year and it wouldn't have occurred last season either. The team is talented, but Melvin pulled the right strings at the right times throughout the 2012 season. Show More Summary
In the span of a month the Oakland Athletics made moves to shore up their two weakest positions. On December 18th the A's signed star Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima. And on January 16th the A's acquired catcher John Jaso from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade. Show More Summary
The Oakland Athletics shocked the baseball world by capturing the American League West crown last season. Now, it’s a five-team race since the Houston Astros are the newest member in the division. There have been offseason moves made by a couple of teams that will definitely make an impact in the playoff chase. Let’s take a closer look inside the AL West. Begin Slideshow
In 2012, fans were both enamored and surprised with the success that found the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles. Each team seemingly came out of left field to make remarkable playoff pushes. Both stories were unique and fun to watch throughout the season. Show More Summary
Former Oakland Athletic, American League M.V.P. and current fourth-tier celebrity, Jose Canseco, is lobbying hard for the soon-to-be vacant Mayoral job in Toronto, Canada. What's that you say? Yes, you are correct. Jose Canseco is not even a Canadian citizen. Show More Summary
Before the 2012 season, the Oakland Athletics were trading veterans for young prospects with an eye for the future, like pitcher A. J. Cole. As it turned out some of the young players, like Tommy Millone and Jarrod Parker, helped turn the A's around faster than expected as they won the American League West title. Show More Summary
It's no longer one of MLB's hottest trade rumors. Michael Morse to the Seattle Mariners is finally done, if Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post is to be believed. The deal also included the Oakland Athletics, who receive former M's catcher John Jaso, while the Washington Nationals acquired pitching prospect A.J. Show More Summary