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Elephant Rumblings: A's agree to pay for Coliseum stake

Fri, 2023-12-15 07:00

In 2019, the A's bought a 50% stake in the Coliseum site from Alameda County in case they needed it as a fallback option for a new stadium. Given the team's abrupt abandonment of its stated intention to remain “Rooted in Oakland,” one might have been reasonably skeptical that owner John Fisher would make good on the team's obligations. This confirmation came in a letter to Alameda County Board of Supervisors president Nate Miley.

A's Potential Las Vegas Home Prefers Los Angeles Dodgers

Thu, 2023-12-14 23:29

A's Potential Las Vegas Home Prefers Los Angeles Dodgers Even with the Oakland A's announcing they are headed to Las Vegas, the Los Angeles Dodgers are more popular in Nevada Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Dec 15, 2023 7:00 AM EST One of the most popular baseball sites in the world, Baseball-Reference , released their map of the most-viewed teams on their site by state earlier this week, and this year was particularly interesting given the A's plans to relocate out of California. The A's have been a pretty big story in the baseball world for the better part of 2023, beginning on April 19 when they officially announced that they were planning to relocation to Las Vegas, Nevada. You

Projecting A's DH Brent Rooker for the 2024 Season

Thu, 2023-12-14 16:51

Projecting A's DH Brent Rooker for the 2024 Season After launching 30 home runs in 2023, how will Brent Rooker follow his breakout season? Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Dec 14, 2023 7:51 PM EST Brent Rooker was the Oakland A's best hitter in 2023 over the course of the full season, finishing with a 127 wRC+. Zack Gelof (133) came up and edged him out in the second half, but not by a lot. Rook went from a waiver claim in November to the last player to make the Opening Day roster to the best hitter on the team and Oakland's lone All Star representative in pretty short order. The 29-year-old launched 30 homers while earning the first consistent playing of his career, and that elusive

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Ken Waldichuk

Thu, 2023-12-14 10:00

The Oakland Athletics entered the 2023 season hoping that Ken Waldichuk would play a major part in their rotation. Waldichuk was originally drafted by the New York Yankees in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. The A's acquired him along with Cooper Bowman, Luis Medina and JP Sears on August 1, 2022 in exchange for Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino.

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Freddy Tarnok

Wed, 2023-12-13 10:00

Freddy Tarnok was a big piece for the Oakland Athletics in the Sean Murphy trade last offseason. Tarnok was acquired from the Atlanta Braves on December 12, 2022 in a three-team trade that also involved the Milwaukee Brewers. Oakland also received Royber Salinas, Kyle Muller and Manny Piña from the Braves and Esteury Ruiz from the Brewers.

Vic Davalillo dies; was part of Oakland A's team that won 1973 World Series

Mon, 2023-12-11 15:17

Vic Davalillo, a two-time World Series champion who spent 16 seasons in the major leagues and became the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove, died Dec. 6. Davalillo died in Caracas after an emergency surgery due to an intestinal obstruction and renal insufficiency, daughter Helga Davalillo said. Baseball Reference lists his date of birth as July 30, 1939, but Davalillo considered July 31 his birthday and Asdrúbal Fuenmayor wrote in a 2006 biography that Davalillo was born in 1936. The 1969 Sporting News Baseball Register also used 1936.

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Mason Miller

Mon, 2023-12-11 10:00

Lost in the midst of the Oakland Athletics' 112 loss season, was the major league debuts of a number of the franchises' top prospects. One of those debuts came in April when hard throwing right-hander Mason Miller joined the major league roster after just 19 1⁄3 innings across three levels of the minors. Oakland drafted Miller in the third round of the 2021 Draft out of Gardner Webb University. Miller has turned heads at every stop when he has been healthy enough to pitch.

Elephant Rumblings: Ohtani to Dodgers, Ballers make first signings

Mon, 2023-12-11 07:00

$59 million is the Oakland Athletics' final estimated 2023 payroll according to Fangraphs. $70 million is the average annual salary the Dodgers will pay Shohei Ohtani. $380 million is the amount of public funding the State of Nevada gifted the A's to spirit their franchise away from Oakland. $426.5 million is the value of Mike Trout's 12-year contract with the Angels, the biggest in MLB history until this past weekend..

Projecting A's Zack Gelof for 2024

Sat, 2023-12-09 23:07

Projecting A's Zack Gelof for 2024 Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof has 30/30 potential. Will he reach it in 2024? Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Dec 10, 2023 7:00 PM EST Zack Gelof burst onto the scene when he made his MLB debut in the second half, providing hope for a dwindling Oakland A's fanbase in a rough season on and off the field. While the fans may feel disconnected from the team while ownership plans to relocate the franchise to Las Vegas, players like Gelof still made them cheer. The 24-year-old second baseman got into 69 games with Oakland in the second half of the season and hit .267 with a .337 OBP, 14 home runs and 14 stolen bases. Over the course of a full season

Atlanta Braves Sign Former A's Minor Leaguer

Fri, 2023-12-08 21:46

Atlanta Braves Sign Former A's Minor Leaguer The Atlanta Braves are taking a chance on a former Oakland A's prospect with command issues Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Dec 9, 2023 7:00 AM EST Earlier this week, the Atlanta Braves signed right-handed pitcher Jorge Juan to a minor-league deal and assigned him to the Double-A Mississippi Braves. Juan was originally signed by the Oakland A's in 2017 and had been with the club up until he elected free agency following the 2023 season. He is still just 24 years old. Juan reached the A's top 30 prospect rankings one time in his time with the club, ranking #24 in the system back in 2022 according to MLB Pipeline . Even though he debuted

Braves sign relief pitcher Zach Logue to minor league deal

Fri, 2023-12-08 11:03

Braves sign relief pitcher Zach Logue to minor league deal Atlanta keeps rebuilding their high-minors relief pitcher depth with a former Detroit and Oakland arm Author: Lindsay Crosby Updated: Dec 8, 2023 2:03 PM EST Original: Dec 8, 2023 The Atlanta Braves have signed lefty Zach Logue to a minor league deal, per MLB Insider Jon Heyman. Logue, 28, was a 9th rounder by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Kentucky. Moved to the Oakland Athletics as part of the Matt Chapman deal in March of 2022, he was waived after that season and claimed by the Detroit Tigers , with who he spent all of 2023. In 68 career MLB innings, 57 of which were with Oakland, he's 3-8

Former Oakland A's Player Signs with S.F. Giants

Fri, 2023-12-08 10:55

Former Oakland A's Player Signs with S.F. Giants Former A's first rounder is now a member of the San Francisco Giants Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Dec 8, 2023 7:00 PM EST According to the man himself, Daulton Jefferies has signed a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Jefferies was originally selected by the Oakland A's in the first round (37 th overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft. Now 28, the Merced native is headed across the Bay, reunited with manager Bob Melvin. Jefferies underwent Tommy John surgery in September of 2022 and missed the entire 2023 campaign while recovering. In the big leagues, the right-hander has made 14 appearances (10 starts) and totaled 56 1/3 innings with a 5.75

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Joey Estes

Fri, 2023-12-08 10:00

Right-hander Joey Estes was another Oakland Athletics prospect that made his major league debut during the 2023 season. Estes' numbers weren't that impressive in a short cameo appearance, but he could play a much bigger part with the A's going forward. Oakland acquired Estes along with, Ryan Cusick, Shea Langeliers and Cristian Pache from the Atlanta Braves on March 14, 2022 in exchange for first baseman Matt Olson.

Elephant Rumblings: A's lose three prospects in Rule 5 Draft

Fri, 2023-12-08 07:00

The A's got the top pick in the Rule 5 Draft this week, selecting pitcher Mitch Spence at the outset of the Major League phase of the proceedings. From there, they rather uncharacteristically sat out the minor league phase of the draft, resulting in a net loss of prospects on Wednesday. Jason Burke at SI.com noted the A's passivity with puzzlement. There is no such requirement for players taken in the minor league phase.

Scott Boras blasts Athletics owner, MLB over Las Vegas relocation

Thu, 2023-12-07 20:35

Scott Boras made it known he's not a fan of the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas. Calling out owner John Fisher, the renowned agent let his thoughts be heard during an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. “Sports are personal,” said Boras. Among the multitude of players Boras represents, four are currently with the A's: Paul Blackburn, Shea Langeliers, Zack Gelof, and JJ Bleday.

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Joe Boyle

Thu, 2023-12-07 10:00

In a fairly under-the-radar trade deadline move, the Oakland A's may have stumbled upon the best prospect they've acquired in their rebuild. Joe Boyle's elite stuff has so far been held back by poor command, but he made big strides after he joining the A's, which could make him the organization's best shot at having a frontline starter going forward. With the A's 2023 season down the drain by the end of April and very few tradable players, Oakland's best chance at getting some prospect value was Sam Moll, who'd thrown 91 1⁄3 innings with a 3.65 ERA and solid strikeout numbers since 2021. The A's somehow got the Cincinnati Reds to exchange a big young talent — with plenty of questions, of course — in Boyle for Moll's services.

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