Robert Awtry Locker Chicago White Sox Pitcher Bats: Both Throws: Right Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 Born: March 15, 1938, George, IA Signed: Signed by the Chicago White as an amateur free agent, June 14, 1960 Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1965-69; Seattle Pilots 1969; Milwaukee Brewers 1970; Oakland Athletics 1970-72; Chicago Cubs 1973, 1975 World Series Appearances: Oakland Athletics 1972 Died: August 15, 2022, Bozeman, MT (age 84) Sinker baller Bob Locker was a durable reliever throughout his ten seasons in the majors, appearing in at least 45 games in every season except his last. He led the American League in games pitched with 77 in 1967, a year in which he earned an impressive 2.09

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said players can now wear "well-groomed beards," ending a tradition that was created by his father George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.

Jackets' offensive explosion early led by Burress and Hernandez supports another strong McKee outing

Before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 1977 season, Jackson spent 1968-75 with the Oakland Athletics, a team that became known as the Mustache Gang at the encouragement of owner Charles O. Finley. Acquired from Seattle before the 2005 season, Johnson trimmed his shoulder-length hair and was clean shaven when he reported for spring training.

The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.

The Athletics and star outfielder Lawrence Butler reportedly have begun talks for a long-term contract extension.

The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year Major League deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.

Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major league experience as it can possibly be.”

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major league experience as it can possibly be.” “It was a really positive day,” Manfred said Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Graveman missed last season following surgery in January 2024 to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay watches the action on the field during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they've agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal coincided with the team's first full-squad workout of spring training, and dozens of players and coaches were in attendance for the manager's news conference.

MESA, Ariz, (KTXL) – Athletics general manager David Forst held a press conference on Monday morning at the A’s spring training facility in Mesa to announce a contract extension for manager Mark Kotsay that will run through the 2028 season. The contract extension also includes a team option for the 2029 season. Kotsay, 49, is […]

The deal coincided with the team’s first full-squad workout of spring training.

Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they've agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal coincided with the team's first full-squad workout of spring training, and dozens of players and coaches were in attendance for the manager's news conference.

Reliever Kendall Graveman has agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Graveman, a 34-year-old right-hander, figures to add depth to the D-backs bullpen and could compete for the closer's role. Graveman first pitched in the big leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014 and went on to the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros.

The Athletics began their first day of camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz., feeling good about the nearing 2025 MLB season, which, for a team that has won 119 games over the last two years, subtly is monumental. “The initial feelings are of excitement, obviously,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters. “This offseason, we've done some things that most would say are different for us, in going out and targeting some free agents, especially here with the pitchers, bringing in [Luis] Severino, [Jeffrey] Springs, [José] Leclerc – three guys that can have impact – there's definitely a level of excitement in that room right now.” When infielder Max Schuemann struck out against Mariners righty Troy Taylor to end the Green and Gold's final season as Oakland residents on Sep. 29 in Seattle, most didn't expect the Athletics to be aggressive during the ensuing offseason.

The Athletics began their first day of camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz., feeling good about the nearing 2025 MLB season, which, for a team that has won 119 games over the last two years, subtly is monumental. “The initial feelings are of excitement, obviously,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters. “This offseason, we've done some things that most would say are different for us, in going out and targeting some free agents, especially here with the pitchers, bringing in [Luis] Severino, [Jeffrey] Springs, [José] Leclerc – three guys that can have impact – there's definitely a level of excitement in that room right now.” When infielder Max Schuemann struck out against Mariners righty Troy Taylor to end the Green and Gold's final season as Oakland residents on Sep. 29 in Seattle, most didn't expect the Athletics to be aggressive during the ensuing offseason.

The Athletics began their first day of camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz., feeling good about the nearing 2025 MLB season, which, for a team that has won 119 games over the last two years, subtly is monumental. “The initial feelings are of excitement, obviously,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters. “This offseason, we've done some things that most would say are different for us, in going out and targeting some free agents, especially here with the pitchers, bringing in [Luis] Severino, [Jeffrey] Springs, [José] Leclerc – three guys that can have impact – there's definitely a level of excitement in that room right now.” When infielder Max Schuemann struck out against Mariners righty Troy Taylor to end the Green and Gold's final season as Oakland residents on Sep. 29 in Seattle, most didn't expect the Athletics to be aggressive during the ensuing offseason.

The Athletics began their first day of camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz., feeling good about the nearing 2025 MLB season, which, for a team that has won 119 games over the last two years, subtly is monumental. “The initial feelings are of excitement, obviously,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters. “This offseason, we've done some things that most would say are different for us, in going out and targeting some free agents, especially here with the pitchers, bringing in [Luis] Severino, [Jeffrey] Springs, [José] Leclerc – three guys that can have impact – there's definitely a level of excitement in that room right now.” When infielder Max Schuemann struck out against Mariners righty Troy Taylor to end the Green and Gold's final season as Oakland residents on Sep. 29 in Seattle, most didn't expect the Athletics to be aggressive during the ensuing offseason.

The Athletics began their first day of camp Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz., feeling good about the nearing 2025 MLB season, which, for a team that has won 119 games over the last two years, subtly is monumental. “The initial feelings are of excitement, obviously,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters. “This offseason, we've done some things that most would say are different for us, in going out and targeting some free agents, especially here with the pitchers, bringing in [Luis] Severino, [Jeffrey] Springs, [José] Leclerc – three guys that can have impact – there's definitely a level of excitement in that room right now.” When infielder Max Schuemann struck out against Mariners righty Troy Taylor to end the Green and Gold's final season as Oakland residents on Sep. 29 in Seattle, most didn't expect the Athletics to be aggressive during the ensuing offseason.