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Oakland Athletics edge past Kansas City Royals 4-3 – MLB news

Oakland Athletics edge past Kansas City Royals 4-3 – MLB news Oakland Athletics edge past 4-3 in the third game of their three-match regular series encounter on Sunday, May 19 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland. The Athletics played as one unit and defeated the Royals with quite ease. Show More Summary

Cold Hard Fact for Sunday, May 19, 2013

Hall of Fame pitcher Jim "Catfish" Hunter garnered his nickname after Oakland Athletics owner Charles Finley made up a story that Hunter had caught a large catfish as a boy. Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light. Read more MLB news on BleacherReport.com

Oakland Athletics: 5 Key Takeaways from Series vs. Texas Rangers

How quickly the tides turn. Back on April 17th, the Oakland Athletics were sitting pretty atop the American League West, sporting a gaudy 12-4 record. The Texas Rangers, meanwhile, were plugging along at a formidable clip themselves, winning nine of their first 14 games. Show More Summary

First-Quarter Grades for the Oakland Athletics

After 41 games, the Oakland Athletics are succeeding in three areas of the game, but they're also in danger of failing in three other facets. Above-average hitting and below-average pitching meet in the middle, and you know what they produce? A 20-21 record. Show More Summary

Oakland Athletics edge past Texas Rangers 5-1 – MLB Recap

Oakland Athletics edge past Texas Rangers 5-1 – MLB Recap Oakland Athletics edge past Texas Rangers 5-1 in the first game of their three-match regular series encounter on Monday, May 13 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland. Athletics entire batting and pitching lineup played wonderfully and won the game with quite ease. Show More Summary

Cleveland Indians overthrow Oakland Athletics 9-2 – MLB Recap

Cleveland Indians overthrow Oakland Athletics 9-2 – MLB Recap Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2 in the fourth game of their four-match regular series encounter on Thursday, May 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.Show More Summary

Bo Jackson and the 10 Most Incredible Athletes in Baseball History

While baseball may not demand the level of athleticism as the other major sports (basketball, football and hockey), make no mistake about it—professional ballplayers are great athletes. Take, for example, Oakland A's outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Show More Summary

Scott Kazmir K's 10, Dominates Athletics in Second Win

When Scott Kazmir made his first start of the season on the mound for the Oakland Athletics against the Houston Astros back on April 20 it wasn't pretty. Staked to a huge lead, he coughed up six runs in just over three innings, walked three and struck out four, although Oakland still won, 19-6. Show More Summary

Twitter Reacts to Umpires Allowing Astros' Illegal Pitching Change vs. Angels

One night after Oakland Athletics shortstop Adam Rosales was robbed of a game-tying home run against the Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball is once again facing a major umpiring controversy. And if the social media reaction was any indication, this latest mistake could go down as one of the strangest rulings in recent league history. Show More Summary

Oakland Athletics: 5 Lessons from Series Versus Cleveland Indians

What an incredibly difficult stretch the Oakland Athletics find themselves in. After taking two of three in a hard-fought road series with the New York Yankees, the A’s hobbled their way to Cleveland to face an equally feisty Indians squad. Show More Summary

MLB Issues Statement on Controversial Game-Ending Call from A's vs. Indians

On Wednesday night, the Oakland Athletics were denied a game-tying home run in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians after the umpire crew ruled it wasn't a homer on the field and refused to overrule the call after consulting replay. Show More Summary

MLB: It's a judgment call, and it's final

So last night, as you've no doubt seen already, an Angel Hernandez-led umpiring crew blew a call and and cost the Oakland Athletics a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of a game the A's lost. Blew it real bad. Blew it so bad, in...Show More Summary

MLB Must Turn to NHL-Style Instant Replay System to Fix Umpiring

After yet another umpiring blunder, this one preventing a game-tying home run in the ninth inning for the Oakland Athletics off the bat of Adam Rosales against Cleveland on Wednesday night, it is time for Major League Baseball to do something. Show More Summary

Angel Hernandez's Blown Call Must Lead to Revamping of MLB's Replay System

MLB umpire Angel Hernandez is under fire after failing to overturn a double that was clearly a home run in Wednesday night's game between the Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics. While Hernandez has shouldered all of the blame, the league's replay system is the true culprit. Show More Summary

Cleveland Indians defeat Oakland Athletics 4-3 – MLB Recap

Cleveland Indians defeat Oakland Athletics 4-3 – MLB Recap Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-3 in the third game of their four-match regular series encounter on Thursday, May 8 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. "Everybody else said it was a home run, including their announcers when I came in here later, I don't get it. Show More Summary

Athletics vs. Indians Video: Watch Controversial Home Run Review in 9th Inning

Despite the use of instant replay, umpires missed a critical call that would have allowed the Oakland Athletics to tie the Cleveland Indians in the last inning on Wednesday. With two outs in the top of the ninth inning, A's shortstop Adam Rosales hit a fly ball to left-center field. Show More Summary

10 Signs the Oakland Athletics Are Destined to Reach the Playoffs

Consult your crystal ball, the local psychic or a Ouija board and they'll all tell you the same—the Oakland Athletics are headed for their second consecutive postseason. How can you not see the signs? They're aplenty. From the playoff format to the schedule, the talent to a little bit of luck, the A's should have no problem making playoffs. Show More Summary

MLB Power Rankings 2013: Breaking Down the Entire League as Season Heats Up

The 2013 MLB campaign is beginning to heat up, as some legitimate contenders start to assert themselves and some pretenders start to fall back. The Texas Rangers have posted the best team ERA thus far, while the Oakland Athletics have scored the most runs. Show More Summary

Oakland Athletics edge past New York Yankees 5-4 – MLB

Oakland Athletics edge past New York Yankees 5-4 – MLB Oakland Athletics edge past the New York Yankees 5-4 in third and final game of their three-match regular series encounter at Yankees Stadium in New York. The Athletics entire roster played wonderfully during the entire and won in style. Show More Summary

Phil Hughes’ Great Outing Leads Yankees Past Athletics

The New York Yankees rode Phil Hughes’ strong start to a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics Saturday afternoon. Hughes shutout the A’s over eight innings of work for his first win of the season. The 26-year-old was off to a slow start in 2013 and lost his first two starts before receiving a no [...]

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